OCTOBER IS FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH

OCTOBER IS DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH

Saturday (10/18)

Final Day to Enter L.A. County Library Bookmark Design Contest

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Culver City Art Walk & Roll Festival

11am to 6pm @ East Washington Boulevard

Marching Band kicks off the festival at 11am (Washington/Caroline)

AVPA Jazz Combo is on the Cattaraugus Stage at 12 pm

Art and Innovation and AVPA Visual Arts will be at Caroline all day

Check Out the Festival Map HERE

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Farragut Fall Festival

11am to 3pm @ Farragut Elementary School

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OCTOBER 19-25 IS UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK

Sunday (10/19)

Linwood E. Howe School Beautification Day

9am to 3pm @ Linwood E. Howe Elementary School

Monday (10/20)

DIWALI

Tuesday (10/21)

Culver City's Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee's (EHRAC) Support the Immigrant Community Conversation/Resource Fair

5:30 to 8:30pm @ Culver City Senior Center

More Information HERE

Wednesday (10/22)

Culver City's Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee's (EHRAC) Resilience: This Moment and Beyond

6pm @ Culver City Senior Center

More Information HERE

Thursday (10/23)

CCHS Girls Tennis vs Geffen Academy at UCLA

2:30pm @ CCHS

Pathway to Biliteracy Information Night

6pm via Zoom Webinar

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Youth Upstander Training

7pm @ Culver City Teen Center

More Information HERE

Friday (10/24)

CCHS Football vs Lawndale

7pm @ Jerry Chabola Stadium

Note: The weekly calendar in CulverPride includes CCHS varsity home games only.

To see the full calendar for Centaur athletics, please click here.

Superintendent's Message

Dear CCUSD Community,

As we move into the heart of October, I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible work happening across our schools. Every week, I am reminded of the dedication, creativity, and care that define our community—from our students’ enthusiasm for learning to the tireless efforts of our teachers, administrators, and support staff. Together, we continue to make Culver City Unified School District a place where every student is inspired and empowered to thrive.

As part of our #CelebrateCCUSD initiative, I’m proud to share that our schools were recently honored by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP) organization. ERP is a nonprofit organization that applies data science to improve student outcomes and career readiness across the educational system. Their mission is to ensure more students enter the workforce with the skills needed to succeed in today’s global economy. This year, our district received a STAR Award recognizing our district-wide progress in student achievement. In addition, La Ballona Elementary, El Rincon Elementary, and Culver City Middle School were also named STAR Schools. What makes this recognition truly special is that ERP awards are based not only on overall growth, but also on increased achievement within key student groups, reflecting our shared commitment to equity and excellence for all learners. Congratulations and thank you to our students, teachers, staff, administrators and families for this outstanding accomplishment!

We are also proud to share that El Rincon Elementary was recently recognized by Innovate Public Schools, a nonprofit organization that monitors student achievement data and highlights schools that are making significant progress in closing achievement gaps. El Rincon was honored for increasing student achievement among Latino and African American students—a powerful testament to the school’s commitment to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed. Congratulations and thank you to the students, teachers, staff, principal, and families!

In closing, as we celebrate these academic accomplishments, we also look forward to connecting as a community at two wonderful events this weekend: the Art Walk & Roll Festival on Saturday and the Farragut Fall Festival. These are events you won’t want to miss—filled with creativity, fun, and community spirit! We know you have many options for your child's education, but thank you for choosing CCUSD!  

With gratitude,

Dr. Alfonso Jiménez

Superintendent of Schools

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Estimada Comunidad de CCUSD,



A medida que avanzamos en los finales de octubre, quiero tomar un momento para celebrar el increíble trabajo que se está realizando en todas nuestras escuelas. Cada semana me recuerda de la dedicación, la creatividad y el compromiso que definen a nuestra comunidad: desde el entusiasmo de nuestros estudiantes por aprender hasta los incansables esfuerzos de nuestros maestros, administradores y personal de apoyo. Juntos, seguimos haciendo el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Culver City un lugar donde cada estudiante se siente inspirado y empoderado para alcanzar su máximo potencial.

Como parte de nuestra iniciativa #CelebrarCCUSD, me enorgullece compartir que nuestras escuelas fueron recientemente reconocidas por la organización Educational Results Partnership (ERP). ERP es una organización que utiliza la ciencia de datos para mejorar los resultados académicos y la preparación profesional a lo largo del sistema educativo. Su misión es garantizar que más estudiantes ingresen a la fuerza laboral con las habilidades necesarias para tener éxito en la economía global. Este año, nuestro distrito recibió el premio STAR, que reconoce el progreso general de nuestros estudiantes. Además, las escuelas La Ballona, El Rincon, y la escuela secundaria de Culver City, también fueron nombradas escuelas STAR. Lo que hace que este reconocimiento sea tan especial, es que los premios ERP se basan no solo en el crecimiento académico general, sino también en el aumento del rendimiento dentro de los principales grupos de estudiantes, reflejando nuestro compromiso compartido con la equidad y la excelencia para todos los alumnos. ¡Felicitaciones y gracias a nuestros estudiantes, maestros, personal, administradores y familias por este logro excepcional!



También nos enorgullece compartir que la Escuela El Rincon, fue recientemente reconocida por la organización Innovate Public Schools, que monitorea los datos de rendimiento académico y identifica a las escuelas que están logrando avances significativos en la reducción de las brechas de logro estudiantil. La escuela El Rincon fue reconocida por aumentar el rendimiento académico entre los estudiantes Latinos y Afroamericanos, un poderoso testimonio del compromiso de la escuela para garantizar que todos los estudiantes tengan la oportunidad de tener éxito. ¡Felicitaciones y gracias a los estudiantes, maestros, personal, directora y familias!

Para concluir, mientras celebramos estos logros académicos, también esperamos conectarnos como comunidad en dos maravillosos eventos este fin de semana: el festival de "Art Walk & Roll" el sábado y el festival del Otoño de la escuela Farragut. ¡Son eventos que no se pueden perder, llenos de creatividad, diversión y espíritu comunitario! Nosotros sabemos que tienen muchas opciones para la educación de sus hijos, ¡pero les agradecemos por elegir CCUSD!

Con gratitud,

Dr. Alfonso Jiménez

Superintendente

Distrito Escolar Unificado de Culver City

Meet Student Board Member Jordan Kang

Culver City High School senior Jordan Kang has always wanted to make a difference, and he knows that difference starts on-campus working with his fellow students every single day.

"I'm about creating change and doing something for me that I find fulfilling," said the 17-year-old, who serves as CCUSD's Student Board Member. "I want to make sure that our school environment is better. That is something that has always been really important to me."

Kang served as Junior Class President last year and is on the Senior Class Council for the 2025-2026 school year. He said he has enjoyed working hard in a variety of on-campus clubs. He is president of the MESA Club, a school-based club for Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement, that supports students in STEM fields through hands-on competitions, academic counseling, and mentorship.

In addition, he is proud of his involvement with the Green New Deal, a student-led plan for the District that focuses on improving sustainability in schools through initiatives like curriculum changes and waste reduction.

"We are making sustainable changes and promoting sustainability for everyone," said Kang, who added that he plans to attend a four-year university and major in environmental or chemical engineering.

As for his experience at CCHS, he said it's all about the people.

"I like a lot of the people at Culver," he said. "We have a diverse set of people who are really great and support you. I'm really proud to be who I am here."

CCHS Girls Flag Football Team Wraps Up Season, Looks to Continue Ascent

Girls flag football is one of the fastest growing sports in the nation, and the Culver City High School girls' team is trying to keep up with that growth. Last year the team produced the first team in school history and ended the season with a record of 5-14. The 2025 team improved to 7-11.

The season ended last Tuesday in a loss to Santa Monica on the road; but if you watch this team play, you have a feeling the program will only get better. They seem to be learning the game and having fun. That's a winning combination in sports.

"There is a lot of improvement from last year," said first year coach, Ramsy Lambert after their Senior Day game a few weeks ago. "The girls have caught on to my intensity and fundamentally we have gotten better as football players. To win more games we need to start off faster offensively and score points early. On defense we really fly to the ball."

They are led by several very good players. Kennedy Naylor, Haily Gonzalez, Nia Jones and Imani Gonzalez are just a few of the players that played well this season.

"I just started playing this year," said senior Imani Gonzalez on Senior Day. "I just wanted to try it. Now I really like it. I like how competitive it is. We started the season really rocky, but we are improving every week.

Another senior is Simone Jones, a second-year player. "I love playing for Culver City. It's my outlet honestly. Our offense needs to be a little better, but we are having fun. We are more of a physical team, but we do have some speedy people on the team."

Read the full story in the Culver City Observer HERE

CCUSD Seeks Students to Join the Superintendent's Advisory Council

Applications are now open for the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council.

The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC) provides input on ways to improve communication with students and to obtain input on school system initiatives. Members are secondary school students who reflect the diversity of the Culver City student population. Meetings are held monthly with the Superintendent. 

CCUSD invites Middle School and High School students to apply today. Applications are available HERE and are due by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 27.

CCUSD Celebrates Disabilities Awareness Month

Disabilities Awareness Month is in full swing around the Culver City Unified School District. This week, the Board of Education officially recognized October as Disabilities Awareness Month at its October 14 meeting. In so doing, the Board acknowledged the importance of learning about disability history and creating an inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities. The full text of the proclamation can be seen HERE. Copies of this proclamation will be provided to each school so they can be proudly displayed. 

If you've spent time around the Culver City High School campus recently, you may have noticed a different flag raised – the Disabilities Awareness flag created in 2019 by writer Ann Magill, who has cerebral palsy. 

Fourth and fifth grade students at La Ballona are making daily announcements, sharing information with their peers about different disabilities throughout the month. Fourth grader Charlie Vila announced information about dyslexia earlier this month. 

Culver City Adult School Registration Open Through November 20

Culver City Adult School offers exceptional local and FREE in-person and virtual educational programs for adults. Registration is still open for the Fall 2025 term. Enroll online today or by November 20 to join classes that are currently in session. Plan for the Spring term that will be in session from January 20 to June 11, 2026.

Please see above, visit the school's website at ccas.ccusd.org, or call (310) 842-4300 for more information.

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La Escuela para Adultos de Culver City ofrece programas educativos excepcionales, locales y GRATUITOS, tanto presenciales como virtuales, para adultos. Las inscripciones para el semestre de otoño de 2025 siguen abiertas. Inscríbase en línea hoy mismo o antes del 20 de noviembre para unirse a las clases que se están impartiendo. Planifique con antelación el semestre de primavera, que se impartirá del 20 de enero al 11 de junio de 2026.

Para obtener más información, consulte los folletos, visite el sitio web de la escuela en ccas.ccusd.org o llame al 310-842-4300.

PTA Reflections Art Contest Accepting Entries Until November 3

The theme for this year’s annual contest is “I Belong!”

PARTICIPATION IS EASY, EXCITING AND EMPOWERING!

All students attending PTA schools sponsoring the program are invited to participate and submit original artwork in one of six areas:

• Dance Choreography
• Literature
• Photography
• Film Production
• Music Composition
• Visual Arts

Artworks are submitted to school-level PTAs, where they are first recognized, celebrated and judged by grade-level divisions at their school unit. Winning works from the schools units, then advance to the Council PTA level where they are judged among entries from all the local Culver City schools. Winners from the council level are recognized at a school board meeting before advancing to District, and then potentially to State and National PTA Reflections art competition rounds.

To submit a work of art to the Reflections competition, please inquire with your unit’s PTA president or program chair.

Reflections has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. California State PTA and its members, families and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education.

Reflections encourages students of all ages to:

• Unleash creative talents and be inspired
• Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
• Experience the fun and joy of making art
• Tap into critical thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
• Receive positive recognition for their original works of art

If you have questions, please contact your PTA president or Megan Oddsen Goodwin of the Council PTA at Megan.Oddsen@icloud.com.

GoPass is Back – Students Ride FREE All Year on Culver CityBus and Most Public Transit

Culver CityBus is pleased to announce that GoPass is rolling into the 2025–2026 school year! That means all K–12 students in Culver City Unified School District AND students at West LA College and Santa Monica College can ride Culver CityBus and most public transit in LA County for FREE!

Whether you are heading to class, a club meeting, your after-school job, or just meeting up with friends across town, GoPass has you covered. Just tap your card and go. No tickets, no cash, no worries.

If you don’t have a GoPass yet, it’s easy to get started:

Pick up your GoPass TAP card kit at your school office 

Your kit includes a TAP card, activation instructions, and Year 5 activation code.

Once activated, enjoy unlimited FREE rides through September 30, 2026!

If you already have a GoPass, just email GoPass@CulverCity.org to get your Year 5 code. It’s that easy!

Why Use GoPass? 

• Saves families money on transit costs and avoids early morning traffic  
• Helps students travel safely and independently 
• Connects students to opportunities across the city 

Learn more about GoPass by calling (310) 253-6500, visiting the GoPass Program Web Page, contacting your school office, or by emailing the Culver City GoPass Team at: GoPass@CulverCity.org. 

Let’s make this school year a smooth (and free!) ride.

GoPass: Tap in. Ride free. Explore more.

Today is Final Day to Enter LA County Library Bookmark Design Contest

Calling all Creative Kids & Teens:

Show off your creativity in our 46th Annual Bookmark Contest! Through October 18, aspiring artists in grades K-12 can submit an original bookmark design inspired by reading, books, libraries, or your own imagination.

Participants will submit designs in the following categories for a chance to be featured at their library and across LA County:

• Kindergarten – Grade 2
• Grades 3 – 5
• Grades 6 – 8
• Grades 9 – 12

Designs must be original (no copyrighted characters). Artists must reside in LA County. Only one entry per person. All entries become the property of LA County Library.

In November, each library will announce a local winner in each grade level. Grand prize winners for each LA County supervisorial district will be selected by the Board of Supervisors in the spring. The grand prize winning designs will be made into bookmarks and distributed across all LA County libraries.

For more information, please visit: lacountylibrary.org/bookmark-contest/