Season’s Greeting from the Promise Scholars Team!
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 their 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 education goals. Let’s make this month one of continued progress and success!
The Promise Scholars Team
First, we would like to thank the wonderful outreach team at Chaffey College for hosting field trips for our OMSD 5th Grade Scholars at Vineyard, Corona, El Camino, Vista Grande, and Mariposa Elementary. We would also like to thank CSU San Bernardino for inviting our 7th and 8th Grade Scholars from Vineyard Elementary School and UC Riverside for inviting our 7th and 8th Grade Scholars from Edison Academy on a field trip to explore their campus. Additionally, we would like to thank Baldy View ROP for coordinating field trips for our OMSD 8th Grade Scholars at Central Language Academy and Arroyo Elementary School.
We attended the 2025 City of Ontario 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 2,012 runners for both the 5K and the Rudolph Dash. We raised $14,990 through our 2026 Kia Soul Opportunity Drawing. Congratulations to Clayton Carson 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 Selena Soto, a 3rd -grade student at Corona Elementary, for helping select the winner of the Kia Soul during our Reindeer Run. Lastly, we would like to thank the Vida Credit Union for signing up 19 runners and supporting our raffle contest.
We hosted Lunch Outreach and Financial Aid Supports for Chaffey and Montclair High School to support students with FAFSA and California Dream Act Applications and to promote our Opportunity Scholarship and share more about Promise Scholars with students. We also participated in Chaffey High School’s Financial Aid Workshop and Valley View High School’s Senior Transition Day.
Lastly, we awarded Opportunity Scholarships for students who completed Step 4 at Montclair, Ontario, and Chaffey High School. Congratulations to Natalie Burgueno and Vanessa Herrera from Ontario High School, Jacqueline Morales Martinez and Thirza Tepalt from Montclair High School, and Kaylee Chavez and Noel Cruz from Chaffey High School!
We are thrilled to introduce the Opportunity Scholarship for the Class of 2026! 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 earn $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.
Deadlines are subject to change. For more details, visit: bit.ly/PSOpportunity
Interested in volunteering? Join us at our many volunteer based events.
6th Grade Business Leader Presentations: Share your college and 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 use 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.
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.
Annual 2026 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: April 3, 2026
Click on this link for more information: bit.ly/2526OMPSVolunteer
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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)
