Happy Fall from the Promise Scholars team!
In October, we had plenty of fun and excitement across our schools! We loved being part of College and Career Events, Fall Festivals, and Spooktaculars at our OMSD schools and seeing students, families, and staff come together to celebrate the season.
As we move further into the school year, our team continues to support students on their college and career journeys. For our seniors, that means diving into college applications and financial aid preparation, while our younger students are learning more about pathways that await them after high school.
Stay tuned for updates, stories of success, and opportunities to get involved this year. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our Ontario-Montclair School District students and their families.
Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead!
The Promise Scholars Team
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our staff and volunteers for joining the 6th Grade Business Leader Presentations at Elderberry and Bon View Elementary:
We were honored to participate in Valley View High School’s AEC Family Night; The 2026 Annual Classified Leadership Conference at Oaks Middle School; Ontario High School’s Application Launch Support and In-Class Financial Aid Support; CJUHSD College and Career Connections Fair; Chaffey High School’s College Application Party and Financial Aid Workshop; Baldy View ROP’s Build, Grow, Create Expo; Montclair High School’s Click to Submit Event and In-Class Financial Aid Support; OMSD Multicultural Festival at De Anza Middle School; Corona Elementary’s College and Career Day; Vernon and Serrano Middle School’s Spooktacular; and Online Academy, El Camino, Del Norte, Vineyard, Monte Vista, and Vista Grande’s Fall Festivals.
We would like to thank the wonderful outreach team at Chaffey College for hosting field trips for our OMSD 5th Grade Scholars at Online Academy, Kingsley, and Lehigh Elementary. Thank you Pitzer College and UC Riverside for inviting our 7th Grade Scholars from Arroyo Elementary, Montera Elementary, Vernon Middle School, Oaks Middle School, and SOAR Academy on a field trip to their campus.
Lastly, we awarded Opportunity Scholarships for students who completed Step 2 at Montclair, Ontario, and Chaffey High School. Congratulations to Eric Orellana-Rubalcava and Kaylee Lopez from Montclair High School, Juan Rodriguez and David Lopez from Ontario High School, and Jacob Limon and Sunny Muy from Chaffey High School.
Attention Class of 2027!
This exciting opportunity is available to students at Chaffey, Ontario, and Montclair High Schools. The scholarship is a 9-step program, where students have the chance to win $500 at each step. Complete all 9 steps, and you’ll be in the running for a grand prize of $15,000! Each step is crafted to support students on their path to college admission, requiring only proof of completion submitted through Canvas. Deadlines are subject to change.
We’re thrilled to see so many students participating in this opportunity. For Step 2, we received 700 submissions, which is a 120.8% increase from 317 submissions in 2025-2026, and for Step 3, we received 519 submissions, which is a 98.9% increase from 261 in 2025-2026. 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 4-9 for a chance to win $500! For questions and inquiries, please DM us on Instagram @OntMontPS
6th Grade Business Leader Presentations: Contact us to share your college career journey and inspire OMSD 6th Graders! To qualify, volunteers must have a professional license or a college degree
9th Grade Career Exploration Activity: Contribute your time with us and our 9th Graders for a College Exploration Group Discussion, where you’ll have the chance to discuss college and career opportunities tailored to your personality.
12th Grade Financial Aid Workshops: 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.
City of Ontario 5K Reindeer Run: Support our cause at our 5K Reindeer Run. Help register runners and cheer them on during the race. All proceeds from this event will fund Promise Scholars’ OMSD students.
Save the Date – December 12, 2026
Annual 2027 Promise Scholars Golf Tournament: 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 fund Promise Scholars’ OMSD students.
Save the Date – March 26, 2027
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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)
