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Summer Academy for Scholars & Athletes
All incoming OMSD 5th - 8th grade boys and girls may enroll.
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Academia de Verano para Estudiantes y Atletas
Todos los estudiantes que van a 5º hasta 8º grado pueden inscribirse.
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Monte Vista Pride students showed off their dancing moves during a Harlem Shake contest. The Harlem Shake is a dance craze that even the First Lady has participated in. Teachers and students watched how-to videos and listened to the music to get prepared for this event. Students who tried their very best, used strategies, and stayed focused on the STAR test were allowed to compete amongst their peers for a frosty beverage. Read More...

The Hawthorne Elementary school community participated in a program called Pennies for Patients, which is a campaign to collect spare change to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  The school goal was to collect $1,000 during the 3-week fundraiser. Read More...

Christina Marks Challenges De Anza to Rock the CST
De Anza Middle School Students kicked off the beginning of the CST with a “We will Rock the CST” assembly that demonstrated students’ commitment to do their personal best on the CST test. The students were addressed by the leader of our district Dr. Hammond. ”You have worked hard all year. It is time you show what you know!” he exclaimed.  “You will make our district proud by doing your best.” Read More...

Arroyo Elementary School Bears attended the Cal State San Bernardino’s Reading Rally! 
Seventy-seven students had a fantastic time, and each one was able to bring home 2 books.  They participated in literacy workshops, crafts, and folktale theater.  All the students were excited to be on a local college campus. 

Wiltsey Middle School presents AVID guest speaker
On Friday, April 19^th, the AVID students at Wiltsey Middle School were treated to a wonderful guest speaker, Kevin Moore.  Mr. Moore graduated from West Point and went on to serve 23 years in the military.  Currently working as a Senior Director of Engineering for Charter Communications, Mr. Moore shared with the students his struggles and successes in school, including college.  He showed the students a video about West Point and of particular interest was his connection to West Point and AVID. Read More... 

Del Norte School engaged in "STAR WARS" to kick off their state testing sessions!
The students, “Jedi Knights,” learned about the Jedi Code, how to use the “Force” to fight against negative self-talk and distractions. Jedi’s witnessed Darth Vader get defeated by Obi Wan who represented testing strategies, restful sleep, nutritious diet, keeping a calm mind, and the power within. Kindergarten “Yodas” performed a song as did our “Empire Strikes Back” Band Ensemble. All Del Norte Teachers, “Master Jedis,” participated with costumes, a Star Wars Dance-off, and presented motivational quotes along with our 2012 600 Club Members. Del Norte went Above and Beyond into the Glow-in-the-Dark Galaxy to prepare and defeat the “STAR” Test.

De Anza First Annual College Day
March 14, 2013 was yet, another memorable day for De Anza Middle School as De Anza hosted its first annual College Day. The message of hope and commitment was clear with over 20 distinguished speakers. “You can reach your dreams and you will be successful!” proclaimed Mayor Paul Leon, who was among the many dignitaries in attendance. Also present was Supervisor Gary Orvit, City Council Member, Paul Vincent Avila, Ontario Police Chief, Eric Hopley, OMSD board member, Kris Brake, as well as many other professional men and women who took time from their busy schedules to talk to De Anza students. Read more...

Buena Vista and Vernon Collaborate with Their Love of the Arts!
Vernon’s Chinese Exchange students took a trip next door to visit Buena Vista’s second grade classrooms. Second grade teachers Miss Neal and Mrs. Wardell started off the visit by having their second grade classes sing “Two Tigers- Chinese New Year Song.” Students then spent some time practicing their conversational Chinese with the exchange students. Following their conversations, students learned to write their name in Chinese. The room was filled with conversations, laughter, and excitement for their newfound knowledge! Students left this experience with memories to last a lifetime.

International Baccalaureate
A World Connection
(Wiltsey Goes to Kenya and Kenya Comes to Wiltsey)
Wiltsey Middle School is fully underway to become an authorized IB World School in the spring of 2014. One of the main philosophies of the IB Programme is for students to become world thinkers, which only comes through being culturally minded. The term “cultural awareness” is often used to express how we should learn about other cultures, but being aware is not enough. In order to effectively contribute to a global society, one must fully understand and embrace other cultures in order to operate within them. This only takes place through personal connections and experiences outside one’s own culture Read more...

Berlyn's Magnificent Mural
Last month, ten artistic fourth, fifth and sixth grade scholars were selected to design a marvelous mural at Berlyn Elementary. The amazing artist, Tim Edmonson taught students how to sketch, draw portraits and shade objects. The mural’s theme, college, career and a brilliant future were the focus of the two week process. Read more...

OMSD Annual Parent Conference
Excitement, gratitude, and harmony are some words shared by parents to describe the atmosphere at the 2012-2013 Ontario-Montclair School District Annual Parent Conference. Over 400 parents, dignitaries, and community partners gathered at the Ontario Convention Center. Read more...