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APRIL 2026 NEWSLETTER
Keeping Our Promise
Spring is in full swing, and we’re cheering on our seniors as they move closer to the finish like of their high school journey.
As admissions decisions continue to roll in, we’re also here to help students review financial aid offers, compare college options, and make informed decisions about their next steps. For those considering other postsecondary paths, we’re ready to support them in exploring all opportunities ahead.
This is a season of big decisions and new beginnings. We’re proud to stand beside our students, families, and school communities as they navigate this exciting chapter. Let’s finish the year strong together!
The Promise Scholars Team
Program Updates
We hosted 9th Grade True Colors Career Exploration Activities for our 9th Grade Scholars at Chaffey High School, showing students the importance of personality traits when determining college majors and careers.
We also participated in Mt. San Antonio College’s Volunteer Resource Fair, Pitzer College’s Arts Education and Advocacy Career Fair, Vineyard Elementary’s Resource Fair, Valley View High School’s Family Night, Senior Transition Day, and College and Career Day, Chaffey, Montclair, and Ontario High School Senior Award Night, Del Norte Elementary’s Open House, Monte Vista Elementary’s Coffee with the Principal, and Mission Elementary’s Family Music Night.
2026 Promise Scholars Golf Tournament
Through our partnership with the Toyota North American Parts Center, we hosted our 2026 Promise Scholars Golf Tournament at Los Serranos Country Club where we greeted and registered golfers and provided them with the information about Promise Scholars. All proceeds, totaling $39,740, from the tournament will provide support and opportunities for our students.
Also, thank you to our OMSD Print Shop and OMSD Warehouse for all their support with the golf tournament.
Class of 2026 Opportunity Scholarship
We awarded Opportunity Scholarships for students who completed Step 8, 9, and all nine steps, as well as our Trade Scholarship, at Montclair, Ontario, and Chaffey High School. Congratulations to Daisy Hernandez, Arianna Ornelas, Celeste Rivera, Samuel Fuentes-Cruz, Genesis Venegas, and Magaly Gaspar from Ontario High School, Kaylee Kaimuloa, Xaden Beyen-Mease, Melanie Maldonado, Bryan Vasquez, and Tiffany Nguyen from Montclair High School, and Carlos Vasquez, Vivian Dominguez-Mencia, Sharon Orellana Hernandez, Adrian Reyes, Vanessa Parras, Jasmin Estrade Saldana, Jasmine Baez, and Isaias Tanahubia from Chaffey High School.
We’re thrilled to see so many students participating in this opportunity. With a total of 2,139 submissions from Steps 1-9 received and a total of $137,000 given, it’s clear that students are making great strides towards their college goals.