Board Recognizes CVHS Marching Band
The Crescenta Valley High School marching band was honored at a recent GUSD meeting. Photo courtesy of Rachel SIEGEL
La Crescenta Tree Lighting Ceremony
By Mary O’KEEFE The La Crescenta Tree Lighting that occurred on Dec. 12 got everyone in the mood for a small town holiday season. Student performers from Dunsmore and La Crescenta elementary schools and Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music jazz band entertained the audience. The courtyard in front of the library was filled with children and […]
Giving A Voice Through Poetry
Julia Bonk is an eighth grader at Flintridge Preparatory School. As part of her community impact project she encouraged younger students to develop their poetic and creative voice. She asked sixth grade students from Valley View Elementary School to compete in a poetry contest that she organized. She asked them to describe a moment they […]
Prom Plus Club Helps Out Around Town
Members of the Crescenta Valley High School Prom Plus Club had a busy day on Saturday. First, several volunteered to help load children (and adults) onto sleds as part of the snow day festivities at Two Strike Park. After warming up and drying off, they made their way to the Montrose Christmas Parade where they […]
Kiwanis Club of La Cañada Honors Local ‘Terrific’ Kids Recipients
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada hosted a recent luncheon honoring 24 “Terrific Kids” chosen from the sixth grade classrooms of La Cañada Elementary, Palm Crest Elementary and Paradise Canyon Elementary schools. The students were selected from their classrooms based on qualities such as displaying a positive attitude and responsible citizenship. The luncheon gave the […]
Recognizing a Common Thread
By Ani GASPARYAN A display of books, posters and artwork at Clark Magnet High School’s library is helping educate students about the history of different minority groups. The display put up in the Clark library was inspired by the Fair, Accurate, Inclusive, and Respectful – FAIR – Education Act, and is meant to get students […]
The Sweet Sounds of Singing
By Sabrina SHELTON In a world with so much noise, it’s nice to listen to the soothing sounds of a choir. Sometimes singing can be a hobby or an escape from an otherwise hectic life. For St. Luke’s Youth Choir leader Merced Stratton, singing is a way of life. Stratton has been singing at St. […]
Holiday Spirit Found in ‘Twelfth Night’
By Sabrina SHELTON At this festive time of year, people find comfort and joy in holiday traditions. Movies are usually the best way for a family to cuddle up and get into the holiday spirit. But what about a live play? “The Nutcracker” and “A Christmas Carol” are classic crowd pleasers, but this year why […]
Monte Vista Elementary Celebrates Recognition
A celebration was held today, Friday, on the campus of Monte Vista Elementary School, which was named a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Eagle Project for La Crescenta Elementary
Lucian Kugler and Boy Scouts from La Crescenta Troop 319 completed a new playground mural at La Crescenta Elementary as part of Kugler’s Eagle Project. When La Crescenta Elementary had construction recently completed the playground was repaved, covering the old mural. Kugler chose to paint the continents, reflecting on the diversity of the school’s student […]