SUMMER 2023
Educational Excellence for Every Student, Every Day
C-VUSD Hosts Inaugural State of the District Covina-Valley Unified School District (C-VUSD) showcased its many outstanding achievements at a festive State of the District event on May 16 that underscored the District’s commitment to fostering “Educational Excellence for Every Student, Every Day.” Board President Maria Caceres and Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Eminhizer led a one-of-a-kind multimedia presentation detailing the seven overarching goals that guide Covina-Valley Unified in its work to serve a diverse student population, and that contribute to making it a standout educational institution in the region. The presentation gave particular focus to the District’s many comprehensive career technical education (CTE) pathways that prepare students for success after high school and featured student speakers that shared the impact the programs have had on them. After the event, attendees were offered the chance to take tours of several of the District’s 24 CTE pathways.
SHHS senior Saniya Tillis (left) received a full-ride scholarship from the Posse Foundation to Northwestern University, CHS senior Kevin Nguyen (center) applied early decision and received acceptance to New York University and a scholarship from Capri Deli, and NHS senior Dean Curley (right) has signed with the University of Tennessee to play baseball.
C-VUSD Seniors Earn Admission, Scholarships to Prestigious Colleges Covina-Valley Unified’s three comprehensive high schools are known for providing rich learning environments that foster students’ college and career readiness. As a result, C-VUSD seniors are enrolling in college at a rate well above the national average.
University, the University of California, Los Angeles, the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Southern California, Pennsylvania State University, Northwestern University, New York University, Cornell University, and many more.
The District ensures students leave CovinaValley Unified fully equipped for success in the next phase of their lives through the District’s many robust programs, including award-winning Career Technical Education pathways, college-preparatory curricula like Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Diploma programs, the Advancement Via Individual Determination program, and college credit opportunities through Dual Enrollment at Mt. San Antonio College.
Covina-Valley Unified seniors have also been awarded notable scholarships to these top universities for their academic and personal accomplishments, including a full-ride scholarship through the Posse Foundation, a $50,000 Edison scholarship, an Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship worth $40,000, and an $88,000 Dean’s scholarship.
This year, students from Northview, South Hills, and Covina high schools have been accepted to prestigious institutions across the country that include Stanford University, Harvard
COVINA-VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Many C-VUSD scholar-athletes have earned scholarships to top colleges such as the University of Tennessee, the University of California, Santa Barbara, California State University, Fullerton, California State University, Los Angeles, Vanguard University, and more.
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