Young Artists in Harmony

Young Artists in Harmony

Kudos to several Sweetwater District students who recently performed in the Young Artists in Harmony: A Reason to Survive, “Art of Elan” event. The organization believes in the power of the arts and creativity to transform the lives of students, especially those facing adversity. “This workshop taught me how to put emotions I do not like to talk about on to paper,” said Anastasia Salas. … Continue reading Young Artists in Harmony

Special Education Teacher, Mario Lopez selected as Max Out My Class Teacher of the Week

Montgomery Middle Special Education Teacher Mario Lopez selected as Max Out My Class Teacher of the Week

Kudos to Montgomery Middle Special Education Teacher, Mario Lopez for being selected as Max Out My Class Teacher of the Week, thanks to a partnership with Mission Federal Credit Union and 105.7 MAX FM. MAX Out My Class recognizes the dedication and passion that teachers devote to their students’ future. In addition to the recognition, Lopez received a $200 gift card and an on-air interview … Continue reading Montgomery Middle Special Education Teacher Mario Lopez selected as Max Out My Class Teacher of the Week

WeWork was inspired by Ms. Savino's commitment to changing her class environment to best suit her students.

Anna Savino

WeWork was inspired by Ms. Savino’s commitment to changing her class environment to best suit her students. She teaches two ENG 11 Co-teach classes and an SEI class. They surprised her and gifted her a makeover for a student space of her choice and with a school area of her choice. She will get to work with architects, interior designers and have full access to … Continue reading Anna Savino

San Ysidro High School boys basketball team

News Clips – December 21, 2018 – January 17, 2019

KUSI (01/08/19) Lead Lancer Drew Westling promotes his upcoming coaches camp! Star News (01/14/19) Sweetwater basketball Hall of Fame to add four new members (01/10/19) Seals should help grow game of lacrosse at local youth level (01/03/19) Four local prep soccer teams win tournament titles (12/26/18) San Ysidro hoop men are back on the prowl UT San Diego (1/17/19) Olympian senior wrestler up for a … Continue reading News Clips – December 21, 2018 – January 17, 2019

News Clips – February 15-21, 2019

Tariq Khamisa Foundation Visit to Hilltop Middle School

Unimaginable Act of Forgiveness Turns into Thriving Foundation Impacting Students in Sweetwater District If you asked Azim Khamisa before his son was murdered that he’d be running a successful foundation based on the act of forgiveness, with the grandfather of the man who killed his son, he would likely have answered; no. Recently, students at Hilltop Middle School had the opportunity to participate in a … Continue reading Tariq Khamisa Foundation Visit to Hilltop Middle School