Month: June 2018

Sweetwater District Officials and State Leaders Announce Mar Vista High School Swimming Pool Upgrade
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Sweetwater District Officials and State Leaders Announce Mar Vista High School Swimming Pool Upgrade

Thanks to the help of Sweetwater District’s local and state leaders, a major upgrade is on its way for a competitive swimming pool at Mar Vista High School. Sen. Ben Hueso, Assemblyman Todd Gloria, Imperial Beach Mayor Serge Dedina and other leaders recently announced $2 million from the state budget will be allocated to the Sweetwater Union High School District to fund improvements to the … Continue reading Sweetwater District Officials and State Leaders Announce Mar Vista High School Swimming Pool Upgrade

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Alex Picazo

Kudos to Mr. Alex Picazo, Teacher Librarian at Rancho del Rey Middle, for recently being awarded $4,000 from Lowe’s Toolbox for Education. This grant will serve three purposes. First, it will promote the library as a center of learning and interaction. In Mr. Picazo’s own words, “I want the library to be the center and hub of campus.” Second, it will allow the library to … Continue reading Alex Picazo

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School Boards, Administrators Association Student Scholarship Winners Announced

The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) and the San Diego County School Boards Association (SDCSBA) have announced the winners of five $1,000 scholarships. Congratulations to the following Sweetwater District recipients! Alexa Aitchison (Eastlake High, Sweetwater Union High School District) is heading to Southwestern College, then San Diego State University to earn her degree in graphic design/fine arts and become a teacher. Haley Felberg (Eastlake … Continue reading School Boards, Administrators Association Student Scholarship Winners Announced

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SUHSD Class of 2018
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Congratulations to the Valedictorians, Salutatorians and outstanding Graduates of the Class of 2018.

Graduates, you’ve completed your high school journey and are moving on to a future of success. We know that the foundation you have built here in the Sweetwater Union High School District has prepared you for any and all dreams imaginable. You have before you a cherished opportunity to make a difference for yourself, your loved ones and your communities. Putting Students First! Today we … Continue reading Congratulations to the Valedictorians, Salutatorians and outstanding Graduates of the Class of 2018.

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Olympian High School 9th grader Roslynn Sapienza was recently featured in a commercial on Nickolodeon!
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Roslynn Sapienza

Kudos to Olympian High School 9th grader Roslynn Sapienza for recently being featured in a commercial on Nickolodeon! Sapienza and a few other members of the Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center were in the commercial celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! The spot is part of the “That’s Me” Campaign and aired during the month of May! Sapienza said the experience was … Continue reading Roslynn Sapienza

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Meet SUSHD Teacher of the Year From SUH Sesha Haynes
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Meet SUSHD Teacher of the Year From SUH Sesha Haynes

Who: Sesha Haynes What: Sesha says her daily goal is that her students walk in class knowing their teacher believes in them and will assist in any way to make them succeed. Math can be one of those subjects where many students seem to hit a wall. She believes it is her job as an educator to tear down that wall, or at least make … Continue reading Meet SUSHD Teacher of the Year From SUH Sesha Haynes

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Meet SUHSD Teacher of the Year From CVH Maria Elena Galleher
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Meet SUHSD Teacher of the Year From CVH Maria Elena Galleher

Who: Maria Elena Galleher What: Mrs. Galleher strongly believes in enhancing her student’s psychological and physical health by advocating for the “whole child”. As a Peer Mediation instructor, she believes when teachers address the emotional well-being of a child through restorative practices, prevention of acts of aggression can occur. A daily goal of hers is to motivate and inspire students to love the act of … Continue reading Meet SUHSD Teacher of the Year From CVH Maria Elena Galleher

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