Springs’ Venture High School staff spotlighted 10th-grade student Maddie Keeney, “who exemplifies dedication, leadership, and service both in and out of the digital classroom.” The flexibility of online programs like Venture, the staff believes, empowers students like Maddie “to excel in the classroom while pursuing incredible passions in their local communities.”
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Springs’ Explorer Student Center in Fontana held a “Back-to-School Night” with nearly 100 participants, reported Principal Kari Lewis. Activities included a scavenger hunt and a LEGO building station. Kari said, “It was a wonderful opportunity for families to connect, explore, and experience the engaging environment we strive to create for our students every day.”
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Springs’ Hemet Quest Student Center held a Surprise Attendance Day during which students were given the opportunity to dunk the principal and members of the teaching staff in water, reported Principal Eric Ballard. He said, “The kids absolutely loved it, and there were so many smiles. Students were cheering each other on. It was a great community-building event as well.”
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Springs’ Otay Ranch Academy for the Arts (ORAA) 3rd-grade students have been learning about the Native American Tribes of California, reported Site Facilitator Tami Foster, working hard “to bring their learning to life.” Each student researched a tribe, created a model or artifact connected to their learning, and prepared a slideshow for a “Native American Tribes Living Museum”.
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Springs’ Palm Academy welcomed vice principals and TOSAs to its campus for a school tour and collaborative learning experience, reported Michelle Pantoja, TOSA Admin. Visitors had the opportunity to experience the “heart and soul” of Palm Academy, Michelle said, to “learn more about our school community, and exchange ideas on how we can continue strengthening student achievement and academic success.”
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Connections Academy at Springs held a “Give Like Dolly” event to encourage reading, shared Venissa Valenzuela, program facilitator. The event was inspired by the late singer Dolly Parton’s efforts to encourage students to read.
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Springs Temecula Student Center has installed a new playground structure, reported Program Facilitator Melissa Targos. The structure includes new turf and additional shade areas, as well as “slides, musical instruments, and a variety of engaging activities designed to encourage creativity, exploration, and active play.”
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Maria Brown, a 1st-grade student at Springs’ Rancho Cucamonga Student Center, is the November 2026 Student Artist of the Month. Her artwork is entitled “Legos Sticking Together Like Friends.”
Maria likes to draw rainbows, animals, and her family using markers, pencils, and crayons. She likes school, especially Spanish class. When she is not in school, she likes to go to the park, enjoy picnics, visit her grandparents, and play “Paw Patrol.”
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