Keeping Our Promise
We hope everyone had a joyful holiday season filled with warmth and cheer! As the year wraps up, we’re excited to continue supporting our 12th graders through the final stages of their college applications. With deadlines fast approaching, our team is here to guide students every step of the way—whether it’s finalizing personal statements, navigating college choices, or answering last-minute questions. We also look forward to supporting students with FAFSA and CADAA applications and are ready to assist our seniors as they take this crucial next step in their college journey.
As we reflect on all we’ve accomplished so far this year, we want to express our gratitude for the hardworking students, families, and educators we’ve had the privilege of working with. Thank you for allowing us to be part of such an important journey in our students’ lives.
We hope everyone had a restful and joyful Holiday break and a Happy New Year, and we look forward to continuing our support for our seniors as they move closer to their higher educational goals. Let’s make this month one of continued progress and success!
The Promise Scholars Team
Business Partner Spotlight
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our staff and volunteers for joining us for our 6th Grade Business Leader Presentations at Sultana Sports & Science Academy and Euclid Elementary School:
Your dedication and passion in sharing your college and career journeys with our Ontario-Montclair School District 6th grade students make a profound difference in their lives. We truly value the time and effort you invest in our program and we can’t wait to see the impactful presentations and engaging sessions you have planned for the upcoming year. Thank you for being a vital part of our community and for making a lasting impact on our students. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead filled with learning, growth, and inspiration!
Program Updates
We would like to thank the wonderful outreach team at Chaffey College for hosting field trips for our OMSD 5th Grade Scholars at Vista Grande, Bon View, and Hawthorne Elementary! Also, we would like to give a big thank you to CSUSB for coordinating the 8th Grade OMSD Field Trip for Oaks Middle School.
We also hosted High School Office Hours for Ontario, Chaffey, and Montclair High School to support students with the FAFSA and California Dream Act Applications.
We even attended the 2024 5K Reindeer Run and Rudolph’s Dash, where we greeted and registered runners and provided them with information about Promise Scholars. We had our OMSD Elementary and Middle Schools register a total of 1494 runners for both the 5K and the Rudolph Dash. We also raised $15,655 through our 2025 Kia Soul Opportunity Drawing, the Ontario Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, and from the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 398. Congratulations to Veronica Espinosa for winning the Kia Soul Opportunity Drawing! All of the proceeds from the drawing will be used towards scholarships that support our students. Also, thank you to Charlotte Bui, a 2nd-grade student at Edison Academy, for helping select the winner of the Kia Soul during our Reindeer Run.
Lastly, our team members awarded students Opportunity Scholarships for completing Step 3 at Chaffey, Montclair, and Ontario High School. Congratulations to Ashlyn Lopez from Chaffey High School, Roberto Campos from Montclair High School, and Fabian Alvarez from Ontario High School.
Class of 2025 Opportunity Scholarship
Attention Class of 2025!
We’re excited to announce the Opportunity Scholarship for seniors at Chaffey, Ontario, Montclair, Valley View, and Colony High Schools is here!
This scholarship offers multiple chances to win $500 as they progress through their college admission journey. The scholarship is structured in 10 steps, each designed to support students along their path to higher education. Complete all 10 steps, and you’ll be in the running for the grand prize of $10,000! Just submit proof of completing each step to qualify.
We’re thrilled to see so many students already taking part in this opportunity! With a total of 1,323 submissions for Steps 1, 2, 3, and 4 already received, it’s clear that students are making great strides toward their college goals. Don’t miss your chance to join the many participants already working through the steps!
Missed the first three deadlines? No worries! Students can still participate and be eligible for the scholarship, even if they’ve missed a few steps. Continue to participate in Steps 4-10 for a chance to win $500! For questions and inquiries, please DM us on Instagram @OntMontPS
Volunteer with Us!
6th Grade Business Leader Presentations
Contact us below to share your college and career journey and inspire OMSD 6th Graders!! To qualify volunteers must have a professional license or a college degree.
Contribute your time with us and our 9th graders for a Career Exploration Group Discussion, where you’ll have the chance to discuss college and career opportunities tailored to your personality.
Do you have experience with FAFSA and CADAA applications? Join us at our upcoming financial aid workshops to assist 12th Graders with their application process.
Promise Scholars Annual Golf Tournament
Save the Date: April 18, 2025
Support our cause at our biggest fundraiser event. Help register our players and facilitate our many games at our Golf Tournament. All proceeds from this event will find Promise Scholars’ OMSD students.
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Bank of America grants $200,000 to Promise Scholars (November 2018)
Ontario-Montclair School District becomes Promise_Partners with Cal State Bakersfield (July 2014)
Promise Scholars thanks their many volunteers (April 2014)
Promise Scholars paving a way for a college education (December 2013)
Ontario 5K to benefit Promise Scholars (December 2013)
First Reindeer Run proves successful in raising money for Promise Scholars (December 2012)
Promise Scholars seeks to reward hardworking students (November 2012)
Boosting our college rate – Editorial by OMSD Superintendent (June 2012)
Region Can Reverse Educational Deficit – Editorial by Inland Empire United Way CEO (March 2012)
Promise Scholars program to aid Ontario-Montclair students (September 2012)
