From left, Eastlake High School's version of roller hockey's fearsome foursome, Luke Killeen, Will Hamilton, Jake Powell and Braden Mayer. Photo by Phillip Brents

Luke Killeen

The All-Metro Conference selection’s father is Canadian — and also an ice hockey fan. The dad grew up playing ice hockey in Vancouver and follows the Canucks. When his son was 9, he signed him up for ice hockey. Killeen later became a two-time all-star in the Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League. Eastlake doesn’t field an ice hockey team, so Killeen took up roller … Continue reading Luke Killeen

SUHSD StringFest

Musical Technique and Delightful Sounds All Part of Districts 22nd Annual StringFest

The Sweetwater Union High School District hosted the 22nd Annual StringFest event, just one of the largest music events of the year in the districts Visual and Performing Arts Department (VAPA). StringFest gathers more than 600 of the districts orchestra students at one site, for one day, to learn from experts in string pedagogy. This years’ event featured beautiful compositions from talented middle & high … Continue reading Musical Technique and Delightful Sounds All Part of Districts 22nd Annual StringFest

News Clips – March 8-14, 2019

News Clips – March 8-14, 2019

ABC 10 (03/15/19) Climate change rally: San Diego-area high school students to strike in support of Green New Deal KPBS (03/14/19) Meet the Teens Leading San Diego’s Climate Strike KUSI (03/12/19) Life Father, like son: Ryan Van Nostrand to succeed dad Paul as Olympian football coach NBC 7 (03/15/19) Students to Skip Class to Rally for Action on Climate Change Star News (03/14/19) Lacrosse switch: … Continue reading News Clips – March 8-14, 2019

News Clips – March 1-7, 2019

News Clips – March 1-7, 2019

ABC 10 (03/07/19) Sweetwater Union HS District takes proactive approach to suicide prevention Star News (03/07/19) Raider hoop men fall 69-55, end season in SoCal regional final (03/07/19) CPHS girls lacrosse team comes up winner in season opener in double overtime thriller UT San Diego (03/05/19) SoCal boys basketball: Raiders’ win streak ends (03/04/19) Eastlake softball catcher follows her father in finding home behind plate Continue reading News Clips – March 1-7, 2019

2019 Golden Pyramid Scholars Program

2019 Golden Pyramid Scholars Program

Academic Awards Ceremony with Scholarships – Medals – Certificates The University of California, San Diego and the Urban League of San Diego County has implemented a program that acknowledges and promotes the achievement of students of color and under-represented populations at the 28th Annual Golden Pyramid Scholars Program. Now is the time to nominate a student or yourself for the Golden Pyramid Scholars Program. Schools … Continue reading 2019 Golden Pyramid Scholars Program

SUHSD Participates in International Science Grant

SUHSD Participates in International Science Grant

Kudos to several Sweetwater District physics and chemistry teachers for being selected to participate in the PIRE International Science Grant. The PIRE Grant, an international collaboration between researchers at Michigan State University and the University of Helsinki, funded by the National Science Foundation and the Academy of Finland is available to science teachers to improve the engagement and learning of physics and chemistry. “We are … Continue reading SUHSD Participates in International Science Grant

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SUHSD Hosts African American Scholars Conference as Part of District Equity Series

Recently, the Sweetwater District hosted the RISE Celebrating Black Excellence “African American Scholars Conference” with more than 150 parents and students in attendance. The mission of the RISE Conference is to empower all African American students in the Sweetwater District to know their rich cultural history, create opportunities to pursue their dreams, and to produce leaders who inspire our community. Assemblymember Shirley Weber was the … Continue reading SUHSD Hosts African American Scholars Conference as Part of District Equity Series

Northrop Grumman STEM High School Internship Program

Northrop Grumman STEM High School Internship Program

If you love math and science, are creative and hardworking, and desire a STEM-related career, then this is the internship for you! Students selected for Northrop Grumman’s summer STEM High School Internship Program will work alongside our top engineers and scientists in a fun and challenging environment. Apply today to join our team in helping to preserve freedom and advance human discovery. Basic Requirements Minimum … Continue reading Northrop Grumman STEM High School Internship Program