UPDATED: 6.06 Message from the State Administrator's Office

June 7, 2019

Dear Inglewood Unified School District Community,

This past week, I watched our young graduates walk across a series of stages and begin a new phase of their lives. As they seized their diplomas and entered into a world of exciting new possibilities, I couldn’t help but reflect on all the meaningful work we have put in to help them achieve their goals.

Commencement is not just a recognition of our students, but a celebration of our tight-knit community. Together, we have paved a path to success for the young people of Inglewood Unified.

K-8 CONVERSIONS

Beulah Payne School held an informational meeting on May 30 to detail the school’s expansion to include seventh- and eighth-graders. The meeting offered a chance to explore the school’s renovated campus and gave parents the opportunity to connect with educators. We look forward to holding more meetings at our three other expanding campuses as we strengthen the relationship between the District and surrounding families.

DODGERS STEM FIELD DAY

A group of 500 third- through fifth-grade students experienced the joys of science through interactive STEM experiments on May 31 during Dodger STEM Field Day, led by the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) and the Science of Sport organization. Current and former Dodgers players led the activities and inspired our young students in ways that only they could. I want to sincerely thank the Dodgers for partnering with us and infusing our students with a passion for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

HUDNALL OLYMPICS

Hudnall Elementary School held its annual Olympic event on May 29, celebrating athletics and culture. Each class was given a country to represent as they competed in team events. These are the kinds of fun, interactive lessons that can leave an impression on students beyond conventional classroom learning. I look forward to many more years of this event.

It’s been such a pleasure to work alongside such a passionate, and dynamic community this year. As we enjoy the summer, let us continue to seek ways to inspire our students and produce the next generation of community leaders.

Sincerely,

Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana

Graduates Flip Tassels During Commencement Ceremonies

More than 500 Inglewood Unified students celebrated graduation during commencement ceremonies.

In glewood Unified celebrated nearly 550 graduates from City Honors, Morningside and Inglewood high schools during commencement ceremonies on June 5 and 6, with the exhilarated Class of 2019 ready to take its next steps toward colleges and careers.

City Honors valedictorian Erick Jimenez Berumen and salutatorian Teresa Sanchez; Morningside High valedictorian Marisol Zavala and salutatorian Evan Hardin; and Inglewood High valedictorian Ada Ngene Okereke and salutatorian Caterra Smith were acknowledged along with their peers at Los Angeles Southwest College.

“These last four years we have cared for one another, supported, and uplifted each other,” Sanchez told the audience of graduates. “Now we can use that to start building our futures.”

Graduating seniors from the three schools will attend prestigious colleges, including California Institute of Technology, UCLA and Loyola Marymount University.

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Students Inspired through Science at Dodger STEM Field Day

A group of 500 third- through fifth-grade students experienced STEM lessons through baseball at the Dodger STEM Field Day on May 31.

Inglewood Unified students swung bats and launched balls in the name of science on May 31 during Dodger STEM Field Day at Darby Field.

Current and former L.A. Dodgers players like Chris Taylor, Matt Beaty, Will Smith, Billy Ashley, Dennis Powell, and Matt Luke guided a group of 500 third- to fifth-grade students through fun baseball activities that provided science lessons.

Students learned about reaction time, ball trajectory, measuring the strike zone, pitching aero dynamics, and sequencing player’s statistics.

Inglewood Unified has just completed its first year of infusing elementary schools with the Science of Baseball program, which uses baseball to teach STEM.

Inglewood Unified School Celebrates Athletics, Culture at Olympic Event

Hudnall Elementary School third-grader Bijon Mejia was determined to win a gold medal at his school’s annual Olympic event.

“I won one last year,” he said. “So I wanted to make sure my team was fast again.”

Mejia reached his goal and earned another gold during the Hudnall Olympics on May 29 at Caroline Coleman Stadium. Each class was given a country to represent as they competed in team events such as the 50-yard dash, the long jump and relay races.

The Los Angeles Chargers sponsored the event and provided gold, silver and bronze medals.

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