Lorelei Lee, age 6, a Springs Homeschool kindergartener, competed in her first children’s triathlon. She swam 100 yards in a lake, biked one mile, and ran a 1K, earning first place in the girls’ division.
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Springs’ principals and vice principals were honored during Principal Appreciation Week in May. Each leader was presented with a certificate highlighting the Springs core value their peers felt best describes them, including “Actions Match Words” meaning “We align our practice with our mission and goals. We keep our promises and we share the whole truth with our community” and “Student-Driven” meaning “Students come first at Springs. We empower students by putting them in the driver’s seat for their educational journey. All decisions we make support helping students thrive.”
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Springs hosted its annual Junior/Senior Prom at Hawk Ranch in Murrieta, reported Nikkole McAdoo, events and community engagement coordinator. Its theme was “Some Enchanted Evening”; 226 students participated. Students danced on an LED light-up dance floor, enjoyed dinner and non-alcoholic “mocktails”, captured memories at a 360° photo booth and an LED inflatable booth, and had the chance to sit in an “enchanting carriage.”
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Journey Homeschool High School 11th grade student Maggie Mobley will be graduating Springs early, reported her ES Carrie Paschall, and will leave behind “a legacy of academic excellence, dedication, and well-rounded achievement.”
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Palm Academy TK through 8th-grade students participated in an Easter Egg Hunt the day before Spring Break, organized by staff and supported by donations from school families. All eggs, treats, and prizes were provided by parents. The event offered students an opportunity to engage in a seasonal activity while fostering a sense of community within the school, reported teacher Michelle Pantoja.
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Seventh-grade student Jacob Lotte has been accepted into the Riverside County Sheriff’s Youth Explorer program in Temecula, reported Homeschool Principal April Jacoby. The program is an opportunity for students ages 14 to 21 to explore potential careers in law enforcement and criminal justice, and also provides valuable experiences in character building, leadership development, and community service.
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Students at Connections Academy at Springs have been busy learning about how dams work, reported 2nd-grade teacher Arlene Bernath. As part of their science unit, students explored the purpose and structure of dams and then built their own using everyday materials.
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Springs’ Cherry Valley Student Center held its 7th annual Grad Walk, reported Principal Tammy Slaten. Parents and students honored the accomplishments of 8th-grade students during a Hands Across Our Campus Kindness Event.
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Venture Online 10th grade student Abe Wilson earned first place in the “Senior Division: Depth of Knowledge” category of the Springs Speech Meet. His presentation stood out for its insight, clarity, and thoughtful engagement with complex ideas, showcasing not only his strong communication skills but also his deep understanding of the topic, according to his teacher, Grahme Smith. Abe is a straight-A student who is taking both college and coding classes. He also serves on the Venture Advisory Committee.
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The Magnolia Student Center held a Renaissance Fair with staff and Springs families dressing in royal clothing (based on Springs’ annual theme), reported Kathryn Alexis-Woon, 3rd grade Academy teacher. The event included a marketplace showcasing items created by students, such as crocheted animals, stamped canvas bags, and scrunchies. Students practiced entrepreneurship by selling the items they created.
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