San Gabriel Valley ROP Newsletter - June 2026

Superintendent's Message

Welcome to our first monthly newsletter! I am excited to be able to bring you a monthly update of all things happening within San Gabriel Valley ROP and our partner districts.  

As we enter the final stretch of the school year, May is a powerful reminder of what makes our work so meaningful - students demonstrating their growth, educators going above and beyond, and partnerships that bring career technical education (CTE) to life for our students.

In March, we were honored to welcome Dr. Torres, California’s Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, to visit our CTE pathways on our partner district campuses. Her visit underscored the growing recognition of CTE as a critical component of California’s educational and economic future. It was an opportunity to showcase the innovation happening in our classrooms and the strength of our community partnerships.

On April 30th, we were proud to host our annual Education Foundation Scholarship Awards Breakfast. It was an inspiring morning as we recognized six outstanding students—one from each of our partner districts, who exemplify the promise of CTE. We also honored our Business Partner of the Year, Mt. SAC’s High School Articulation Department, whose commitment helps ensure our programs remain relevant, rigorous, and aligned to workforce needs. These partnerships are not supplemental to our mission, they are essential.

Across our programs, students are now stepping into the spotlight through CTSO competitions. These experiences are where learning becomes real: students apply technical skills, demonstrate leadership, and compete alongside peers from across the state. We are excited to see how they represent our programs and the professionalism they bring to their fields.

May is also a time to recognize the people who make this work possible. During Teacher Appreciation and Classified Appreciation Weeks, we celebrate the dedication, expertise, and care our staff bring to students every day. Their work is the foundation of every student's success story.

As we close out the year, I encourage all of us to take a moment to reflect on the impact of our collective efforts. Together, we are not only preparing students for graduation, we are preparing them for confident, successful futures in a rapidly evolving workforce.

Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to our students.

SGVROP Honors Scholarship Recipients and Business Partners​

San Gabriel Valley ROP hosted its annual Education Foundation Scholarship Awards Breakfast, bringing together students, educators, business partners, and community supporters to celebrate excellence in career technical education.



The event recognized six outstanding scholarship recipients, representing each of SGVROP’s partner districts: Ethan Centeno (Azusa High School), Kaylee Diaz (Charter Oak High School), Janelle Gutierrez (Glendora High School), Danny Chieng (Gabrielino High School), Nazeli Velazquez (Sierra Vista High School), and Inara Inglett (Walnut High School). Each student was selected for demonstrating dedication, achievement, and promise within their respective CTE pathways.



SGVROP also honored Mt. SAC’s High School Articulation Department as its 2026 Business Partner of the Year. The department was recognized for its ongoing commitment to supporting students and helping ensure SGVROP programs remain relevant, rigorous, and aligned with workforce needs.

Watch our scholarship recipient spotlight video featuring interviews with this year's honorees by clicking on the link below.

Pining Ceremony for Glendora HS Health Careers Pathway Student

On May 20th, a special pinning ceremony was held to honor students enrolled in the ROP CTE Health Careers class. During the event, senior students were proudly pinned in recognition of their successful completion of the Certified Clinical Medical Assisting program.



The ceremony marked an important milestone, celebrating the students’ dedication, hard work, and commitment to pursuing careers in the healthcare field. Family members, instructors, and staff gathered to acknowledge their achievements and to wish them continued success as they take the next steps in their professional journeys. 

BPUSD CTE Completers Celebration

On May 19th, Baldwin Park High School hosted its CTE Pathway Completer Celebration Ceremony, recognizing students for their dedication and achievements in career technical education. The event honored those who completed pathway programs in fields such as Automotive Technology, Sports Medicine, Medical Assistant Clinical, Early Childhood Education, Information Technology, and Architectural Design.

The ceremony highlighted the hard work and commitment of these students, many of whom went above and beyond by completing multiple CTE pathways. Families, teachers, and staff gathered to celebrate their accomplishments and to acknowledge the skills and knowledge they have gained in preparation for future college and career opportunities.

Brahmapalooza 2026

Earlier this month, Diamond Bar High School hosted its annual Brahmapalooza, a lively spring music festival and student showcase. The event featured a variety of activities, including the popular Battle of the Bands, as well as carnival games and interactive booths that brought the school community together.

Brahmapalooza also served as an opportunity to highlight the diverse CTE pathways available at the school, including Culinary Food Science, Video Production, Entertainment Academy, Intro to Cosmetology, Sports Physical Therapy, Business Management, Stagecraft, and the Industrial Engineering Academy. The event celebrated student talent, creativity, and the wide range of career-focused programs offered at Diamond Bar High School.

AUSD Students DJ’ing AUSD events (Open House, Azusa Adult Career Fair)

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