Banyan Bulldogs were hard at work this week getting ready for upcoming state assessments, practicing their science of reading lessons, and visiting the book fair. 🥰 Banyan's PTA is simply exceptional in every way! They transformed the book fair room to a pirate theme that was so great! Thank you Banyan for all you do to support students and their families.❤️
Great visit to Carnelian this week! Lots of outstanding instruction taking place throughout all grade levels. There is such a positive vibe at this special neighborhood school! 🥰🤩
The Executive Cabinet enjoyed visiting Stork. There are always wonderful things happening there, and this visit was no different. Lots of rigor, student engagement, and positive supports happening everywhere! Thank you, Stork for being such a wonderful and special place for our students and families.❤️
More of ALSD's talented youth! Wow! 🤩
Our beautiful and classy emcees, mother and daughter duo, Diane Sheridan and Kelly Kulm, brought their own entertainment and fun to this year's annual Festival of Arts. ❤️🤩
ALSD students are simply incredible! ❤️
Congratulations to Parent Michelle Fields, Superintendent Sherry Smith, and Trustee Brad Buller for being selected as this year's Honorary Service Award winners, chosen by the 5th District PTA Council. ❤️🤩
The Executive Cabinet enjoyed visiting Jasper this week. As always, there was plenty of positive school culture, rigor, and overall fun transpiring. Jasper is a special school for sure! ❤️
Proud of our Assistant Superintendent Cara Cerecerez for agreeing to be this year's keynote speaker at the Extended Learning Symposium, held March 20th. This event hosted approximately 600 participants, and Cara showcased ALSD's journey to a premiere extended learning program: EXPLORE and HANG TIME. ❤️❤️❤️
Our annual Festival of the Arts is off to a great start this morning! ❤️
Thank you to the Cucamoga Valley Water District for a hosting the annual fifth grade poster contest on Tuesday evening. Our ALSD schools were proudly represented. We have amazing artists! Thank you Trustee Rebecca Davies for showing up and supporting our youth! 🥰
We had a fantastic cabinet visit to Hermosa Elementary today. Classrooms were filled with engaged learners, purposeful instruction, and a strong sense of connection across campus. It's always inspiring to see staff creating environments where students feel supported, challenged, and excited to learn!
Hermosa continues to shine as a place where high expectations and a caring culture come together for students each day. Proud of this amazing team! 😍💕
It was a wonderful visit to Deer Canyon Elementary today! Classrooms were filled with engaged students, thoughtful instruction, and a strong sense of community. It's always inspiring to see the care and dedication staff bring to creating meaningful learning experiences for every student. Proud of the great work happening at Deer Canyon! 🤩❤️
It was a great Executive Cabinet visit to Victoria Groves Elementary. It was especially fun to see our Innovation TOSA, Brittany McNinch, in action in the makerspace. Students were fully engaged as they explored coding and problem-solving with Sphero bots in an inclusive learning setting.
Moments like this highlight the power of innovation, collaboration, and ensuring all students have access to meaningful, hands-on experiences. Proud of the work happening throughout the Victoria Groves campus!
Another great visit to ALE for Dr. Pierce and Dr. Smith! It's always special to spend time on campus and seethe strong sense of pride, connection, and learning that defines this school community. Classrooms were focused and engaging, with students actively involved and staff creating supportive environments where everyone can thrive.
One of the highlights of the visit was running into our incredible maintenance and operations team. Their hard work often happens behind the scenes, but it plays such an important role in making our schoolsl safe, clean, and welcoming every single day. We are so grateful for all they do to support our students and staff.
Alta Loma Elementary continues to be a place where people, purpose, and pride come together. Proud of this amazing team and all they do for kids each day!💕🤩
Dr. Smith and Dr. Pierce had a great visit to Stork Elementary yesterday! Classrooms were filled with strong instruction, engaged students, and meaningful learning taking place at every grade level. It was exciting to see students thinking deeply, collaborating with one another, and clearly taking ownership of their learning.
Of course, there was also a little extra fun in the air thanks to St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ From pops of green to festive touches across campus, the visit brought plenty of smiles, but what stood out most was the incredible work happening in every classroom. Stork continues to shine as a place where high expectations, supportive relationships, and joyful learning all come together. So proud of this team and the amazing experiences they create for students every day! 🥰
Another 2026 multilingual award honoree, Ms. Staci Thoits. Congratulations Staci! Well deserved! 🤩
Congratulations to three of our five 2026 multilingual award honorees! Mr. Curtis Quanstrom, Ms. Esther Calzadilla, and Ms. Viridiana Reynoso! Well deserved! 😍
Tonight Vineyard JH music students, under the direction of Eric Evans, performed at the Los Osos HS Inland Empire Band and Orchestra Festival. Thank you Dr. Pierce and Trustee Martinez for attending and supporting our Vineyard JH students and staff. ❤️
Vineyard JH's musical performance of Finding Nemo Jr. did not disappoint! Our students are extraordinary and Ms. Vandegrift's leadership in the drama dept is simply superb! ❤️
