District News

Fontana Unified Alumnus Makes Dean’s List at Johns Hopkins University

FONTANA, CA – Henry J. Kaiser High School alumnus Jashandeep Lobana has landed on the fall 2019 Dean’s List of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences at Johns Hopkins University.

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Fontana Unified Names New School Police Chief

FONTANA, CA – Fontana Unified’s Board of Education has announced the promotion of Lee J. Powell Jr., who will serve as chief of the Fontana School Police Department.

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Fontana Unified Students Earn Certifications in Construction Career Tech Pathway

FONTANA, CA – Nine Citrus High School students are on their way to mastering a trade, equipped with a core certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

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Fontana Unified Continuation Schools Celebrate Early Graduates

Two Fontana Unified continuation schools celebrated the early graduation of more than 30 students, many of whom came to campus behind in credits.

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Recognitions at the January 15th Board Meeting

During each monthly Board of Education meeting, time is allotted for recognition of students, staff, business partners, and schools that bring honor to the Fontana Unified School District and further its mission to improve the quality of education. There were several recognized at the Board Meeting on January 15, 2020.

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Eleven Fontana Unified Musicians to Perform with San Bernardino County Basin Honor Band

FONTANA, CA – Fontana Unified middle school bands and high school marching bands will be well-represented when the San Bernardino County Music Educators Association presents its annual winter concert next February.

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Fontana High School Theatre Production

After only a year and a half, the Fontana High School Theatre Production program has made a big impact on students. Erin McKevitt, Fontana High School Theater Teacher shares some of the accomplishments.

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Fontana Unified Middle School Achieves IB Middle Years Programme Candidacy

Southridge Tech Middle School has been named a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP), marking a milestone in the District’s efforts to establish an IB Continuum.

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Fontana Unified Senior Receives Four-Year QuestBridge Scholarship to Ivy League University

Jurupa Hills High School senior Maya Martinez will pursue her dream of attending an elite Ivy League college thanks to a four-year QuestBridge National College Match scholarship to Brown University, where she will study mathematics.

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Fontana Unified Middle School Students Display Computer Expertise during Ed Tech Showcase

Southridge Tech Middle School students programmed robots, raced battery-powered motorcars, performed science experiments and displayed their college-bound spirit during the school’s second annual Educational Technology Showcase on Dec. 4.

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A Message From Our Superintendent

Dear Fontana Unified Community,

I am thrilled to welcome you back to the 2019-20 school year. This year, students and educators alike will strive to reach new levels of achievement, inspiring a culture of innovation that prepares us to meet the academic and professional challenges of the future.

We are committed to engaging our students through connections to the highest growth industries that will shape our future. Our students will be actively involved in designing their future while experiencing emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, biotech, personalized health, and renewable energy. In Fontana Unified, we won’t be merely talking about the future – our students will be making the future as they become the next generation of innovators.

Fontana Unified is proud to continually expand strategic partnerships locally and globally, providing opportunities for students to develop future-focused skills to lead in a changing world.

As we strive to be at the center of innovation in the Inland Empire, we are taking steps to ensure every student has the tools to be successful. We will provide global connectivity to students, taking the next step in our student 1:1 device initiative.

Fontana Unified continues excellent foundational learning opportunities, including dual-language immersion, socio-emotional support systems, and STEAM programs that contribute to a well-rounded and engaging education.

With the continued support of our community, parents, Board of Education, and dedicated teachers and staff, 2019-20 will be the best year yet for Fontana Unified. I thank you all for your commitment to our students and look forward to what we will accomplish together.

Sincerely,

Randal S. Bassett
Superintendent