NEWS & EVENTS

As we reach the end of November, we’re excited to continue supporting our 12th graders through the college application process. With application deadlines approaching, our team is here to guide students every step of the way—whether it’s refining personal statements, navigating college choices, or answering any last-minute questions. In addition to helping students finalize their applications, we’re also gearing up for the opening of financial aid applications, which will be a crucial next step for many in planning for college.

As we reflect on all that we’ve accomplished so far this year, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for the hardworking students, families, and educators we’ve had the privilege of working with. We’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of such an important journey in our students’ lives.

We hope everyone had a joyful and restful Thanksgiving break, full of warmth, family, and gratitude. Let’s make this month one of continued progress and success as we support our seniors on their path to higher education!

The Promise Scholars Team

This month, we had the opportunity to attend the Alternative Education Center College and Career Fair at Valley View High School and the College and Career Day at De Anza Middle School. It was great to talk to students about their college and career options to ensure their path to success. Additionally, we were invited back to Valley View High School to help and support their students on their Financial Aid Applications during Senior Transition Day.

With the kickstart of college applications, we had the honor to be a part of Chaffey High School’s College Application Party and Ontario High School’s Click to Submit. We had a great time helping out and celebrating our 12th graders with their applications to their select institutions. We would like to thank the staff at Chaffey and Ontario for their hard work in coordinating these events and we wish our students the best of luck with their college admission journey.

Along with it, our team members promoted our Opportunity Scholarship at Chaffey, Montclair, and Ontario High School’s lovely campus by tabling during lunch time to ensure our students are not only informed about our scholarships, but also about resources they can receive from their Promise Scholar Advisors on campus.

Whilst our seniors are busy with their college applications, we continue to take our 5th graders to their Community College trips and our 8th graders to their Four Year University trips. We would like to thank the wonderful outreach team at Chaffey and Fullerton College for hosting our field trips for our OMSD 5th Grade Scholars at Online Academy and Euclid Elementary! A big thank you to Pitzer College, CSUSB, and UCR’s College of of Natural and Agricultural Sciences for coordinating the 8th Grade OMSD Field Trips for Vineyard Elementary, Edison Elementary, and Wiltsey Middle School.

Lastly, we would like to thank our Kindergarten Teachers Christina Birdwell from Edison, Tina Lucero, and Jennifer Chelette at Berlyn Elementary School for incorporating Promise Scholars curriculum in their lessons and having the Ontario Fire Department visit students to learn about different jobs and what “shoes” and/or “tools” are needed for the job. Our Safety Officer, Officer Martinez came to discuss his job, shared his shoes and discussed the tools he needs to do his job. The kids loved meeting him and asking him questions.

We’re thrilled to see so many students already taking part in this opportunity! With a total of 834 submissions for Steps 1 and 2 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