Bear River Student Center celebrated Valentine’s week with a special Kindness Week celebration, reported Site Facilitator Gabbie Brooks. Students participated by writing thoughtful letters to staff and classmates and adding hearts to the school’s Kindness Tree. Gabbie said, “It was a wonderful experience, and we loved seeing so many students spreading kindness throughout the school.”
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Kindergarten and first-grade students at Springs’ Temecula Student Center (TSC) welcomed members of the local fire department, reported Melissa Targos, program facilitator. They taught the students about emergency preparedness, the importance of having a safety plan, and how to stay safe in real-life situations. Students then enjoyed an up-close look at the fire truck and safety tools used by the department.
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Palm Academy’s 5th/6th class participated in a soccer match with faculty on the school’s new soccer field, reported Desirae Mayes, revolving substitute. The class was selected for the game because they took first in a school attendance competition, having the fewest absences among the grades TK-8 at the school. The soccer game’s final score was teachers 5, students 2.
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Springs’ CITE (Career Technical Education & Internships) hosted a Career & College Fair. One hundred thirty high school students had the opportunity to speak with 34 representatives from a variety of industries. Students explored options in higher education, skilled trades, healthcare, public safety, the military, and both public and private sectors. According to Maureen Roye, director of CITE, throughout the event, students actively engaged with representatives by asking thoughtful questions and learning about opportunities beyond high school.
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February was Respect Month at the Corona Student Center (CSC), reported Site Facilitator Morgan Ford, during which students participated in activities and discussions that focused on kindness, responsibility, and showing respect to themselves and others. The month’s activities included a pep rally “where students came together to recognize positive behavior, school spirit, and what it means to show respect every day.”
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The Del Rio Student Center welcomed the Western Science Center Mobile Science Lab, shared Principal Kim Ballantyne-Morse. Students in grades 1-5 had the “hands-on” opportunity to explore fossils of extinct animals that once inhabited the region, as well as non-extinct animals and plants.
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Chaotic Crafts is an Enterprise High School Learning Lab student-led group, shared Sherri Kemp, high school learning lab director. Students who share an interest in making crafts attend this group on Mondays after school.
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Middle school students participating in the Community Connections Enrichment Class at Springs’ Murrieta Student Center – Montessori Middle are assisting at a local food pantry, reported Dylan Canal-Estevez, receptionist. The class, Dylan said, is “essential in helping to foster connections with community members and the importance in offering a helping hand whenever one can.”
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Tamara Rose, Director of Professional Development and Growth, reported that in February, approximately 900 educators from across the network gathered for the 2026 Professional Learning Summit. The event brought together General Education, Special Education, and Student Services teams for a day of collaboration and role-specific professional development.
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Vice Principal Nicole Collins shared that school counselor Alexandria Pedersen launched “Fun Fridays with the Counselor,” a weekly opportunity designed “to nurture students’ social-emotional learning in a relaxed and welcoming environment.” Sessions are off to a “fantastic start,” shared Alexandria, as many students have turned out to participate.
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