RUSD College Fair Thursday, Sept. 20
The Rowland Unified School District College Fair is from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow night in the Nogales High School Gym. All grades are welcome - it's never too early to learn about college options! There will be representatives from many private colleges and universities near and far, including UC and CSU campuses.

Helpful workshops will be offered in English and Spanish from 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.
  • Grades 7-12 Navigating the Educational System - School to Career (M101)
  • Financial Aid - How to Apply for FAFSA or California Dream Act (M102)
  • From USC to Harvard: Applying for Private University Admission (M103)
  • Overview of the California College Systems (M104) Spanish Session (M105)
  • The College Calendar: Important Dates and Deadlines (M106)
  • Post Secondary Options - Trade & Technical College Options (M108)

Did you know that RUSD has amazing college partnerships that guarantee admission and scholarship assistance for RUSD graduates? RUSD students who meet admissions requirements receive guaranteed admittance and up to $10,000 in annual scholarships to the University of La Verne and Azusa Pacific University . RUSD has also partnered with Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona to offer guaranteed admission and a scholarship of up to $4,000 annually for our students.
Student Awards & Recognitions
RUSD Board of Education honors Rowland High School FCCLA students on September 13.
This summer Rowland High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students participated in the national FCCLA conference, joining more than 7,500 students from across the country who gathered at the Georgia World Congress Center June 28 - July 2. Students participated in one of 30 Family and Consumer Sciences related competitive events, including STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events and the FCCLA/LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl. These events support foundational, leadership, and workplace skills in areas such as advocacy, culinary arts, and entrepreneurship.

This year 46 California participants earned 11 gold medals, 31 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals. The Rowland Unified School District Board of Education honored Rowland High School's Parliamentary Procedure student team (how to run a business meeting) for their silver medal achievement. The school's Environmental Ambassador Team also brought home a silver medal. These students addressed environmental issues that adversely impact human health and well-being.

Parliamentary Team members: Brenda Kwong, Cecilia Wang, Shianleei Yu, Diane Chen, Jessica Chiu, and Sophia Htay. Environmental Ambassador Team members: Nicole Zhang, Ashley Leung and Wing Yee Sze To.
Nogales High School Senior Desiree Cervantes is a 2018 National Recipient of the Alexander Hamilton Scholars Award. Board Member Angelena Pride shakes her hand at the RUSD Board of Education Meeting on Sept. 13.
The Alexander Hamilton Scholars Award is a competitive award presented to 35 students nationally who have demonstrated academic excellence and a superior commitment to community service. Scholars complete a five year program designed to empower students to become successful in college and career.

Desiree Cervantes from Nogales High School is a 2018 Alexander Hamilton Scholars recipient. She is a current International Baccalaureate student and a top 10 NHS student who is actively involved with campus clubs. Desiree is very passionate about social justice in the United States. She strives for academic success in the hopes of motivating other people of color to break the cycle of oppression.

As a Hamilton Scholar, Desiree participated in a leadership weekend that took place in New York this past summer.  For the next five years, she will receive mentorship, practical guidance and a comprehensive network of support from leaders and other Hamilton Scholars across the nation.
Giano Band Proudly Marching in Buckboard Parade
It's not too late to sign up to participate in one of our community's biggest events -- the Rowland Heights Buckboard Days Parade on Saturday, October 20!

The final deadline for Parade and Festival Entries is October 2, 2018.
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The parade begins at 9 a.m. at the corner of Nogales and Colima and ends at the Rowland Heights County Park, where the festival takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The parade will feature RUSD school groups, community organizations, classic cars, equestrian groups, floats and entertainment. The 2018 Grand Marshal is Congressman Ed Royce.
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@Santana Eagles students along with their Principal Mr. Perez give the spotlight report at tonight's Board Meeting! #WeAreRUSD #informative @_JulieMitchell_ @RUSD_EdServices @Alex_Flores @DonnaF4kids @David4RUSD @pride4schools @RowlandSchools


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Special shoutout to the young girls building and coding in our robotics team!!

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Great job Trojans & Hoyas! Fabulous way to start a year of #collegechants #WeAreRUSD @RowlandSchools @noexcusesu @rusdkids
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LIVE from our first ever writing celebration! So many excited faces! #WeAreRUSD #writersworkshop @RascalPride (Rowland Elementary)

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So proud to represent RUSD in 1 of 8 leadership districts committed to #biliteracy #multiliteracy in the Bilingual Teacher Consortium w/ #LACOE

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RUSD Schools Take Part in Fairkids Fieldtrips Thanks to Big Yellow Bus Program
Learning about the solar system @lacountyfair with 6th grade @RowlandSchools
Donations from the community to the Big Yellow Bus Program allowed every Rowland Unified elementary school to participate in free field trips to the LA County Fair for hands-on experiential learning and fun.

Hands on learning is the best! 4th graders making adobe bricks at L.A. County Fair. @shelynsharks @RowlandSchools #WeAreRUSD
Thanks to all our donors and participants in the parade who made Rowland Heights Day at the Fair a big success. Many of our students were able to visit the Learning Centers at the Fairplex due to your generosity. @_JulieMitchell_ @RowlandSchools
Rowland Heights Day at the Fair Parade Features RUSD Schools
Another fun day @lacountyfair with @JellickJaguar. @RowlandSchools parade was so awesome. Thank you @JellickBuck for all you did today and for letting us join you. #WeAreRUSD

@lacountyfair before we march in the parade. Ready to represent the #worldsgreatestmiddleschool @AIS_Principal @AISMatadors (Alvarado Intermediate)
Rowland Heights Day at the LA County Fair was Friday, September 14 and this year the parade featured several of our schools as part of the community celebration: Alvarado Intermediate, Blandford Elementary, Jellick Elementary, Killian Elementary, the Nogales High School Nobles Regiment Band and Rowland High School.
September 19, 2018 Questions? Contact RUSD News Editor gward@rowlandschools.org
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