The Corona Student Center, serving 207 students in grades K-8, has begun classes for its final year in its present location. In the 2024–25 school year, the center will relocate to a new location on Compton Avenue in Corona which will have 45,000 square feet of space and 29 classrooms allowing it to serve more students, reported Principal E.J. Whitehead.
Springs has had staff members advance to new positions as well as welcomed new staff members for the 2023-24 school year. Staffing changes reported include:
The Corona Student Center held a Hawaiian-themed Spring Dance for grades 5-8, reported Morgan Ford, site facilitator. About 60 attended; participants enjoyed a photo booth and snacks.
Enrollment is up across the board in Springs’ programs and student centers in the new school year; some examples of sites reporting significant jumps in enrollment include the Corona Student Center, Cherry Valley Co-op, and the Bear River Student Center.
Springs’ Corona Student Center (CSC) welcomed representatives from the Corona Fire Department #2. They spoke to them about what to do in the event of an emergency, and showed them their fire equipment.
Springs’ Corona Student Center students participated in the Education Day Basketball Game at Toyota Arena in Ontario as the AC Clippers of Ontario took on the Stockton Kings. Students spoke with players and received merchandise.
Springs’ Corona Student Center (CSC) students visited Sheridan Park, a short walk from the campus, for a fun, Psychology Today-promoted Global School Playday. The students also participated in National School Choice Week, which raises awareness of school choice. Students were invited to dress in themed clothing on individual days, including tie-dye, Disney, and Wear Yellow Days.
Springs’ Corona Student Center enjoyed a Winter Wonderland. Students wore pajamas and watched movies.
Springs Corona Student Center students participated in Freakout EFX, a nutrition and health program for students ages 6-12. Participants are given physical challenges and learn about the importance of teamwork. The overall goal is to promote health awareness. The program was held after school at a local park.
Springs’ Corona Student Center (CSC) has begun an afterschool program to promote students’ emotional and social well being, reported Principal E.J. Whitehead. Participants have the opportunity to play outdoor and indoor games and to socialize in a safe environment. In the new school year, the CSC is serving 70 students, grades K-8.
Springs Charter Schools are parent choice schools where the community is our classroom. Our mission is to foster the innate curiosity of our students, empower their parents, and promote optimum learning by collaboratively developing a personalized learning program for each student.
Eagle = Choice, Freedom, Initiative
River = Community
Book = Empowering Parents (Knowledge is Power)
Torch = Curiosity, Passion for Learning
Hands = Collaboration
Keys = Personalization, Unlocking the Student’s Potential
Oak Branches = Continuous Lifelong Learning
