Walnut Valley Unified School District

Congratulations to the Walnut High School Class of 2026! The school proudly celebrated its 56th Commencement Ceremony yesterday at Ken Gunn Stadium. Surrounded by loved ones and the Walnut High community, graduates walked the stage marking an important milestone in their academic journey. Each student leaves with memories, friendships, and a strong foundation for what’s next. We're excited to see all that lies ahead for these graduates. Once a Mustang, always a Mustang! 💙🎓🙌

Congratulations to the Diamond Bar High School Class of 2026! The 43rd commencement ceremony was held yesterday at Holmes Memorial Stadium. The stadium was filled with pride, cheers, and celebration as families, friends, and staff gathered to honor the accomplishments of the graduating class. Principal David Hong was honored with a student-painted portrait in celebration of his final graduation ceremony before retirement, a meaningful tribute marking his years of dedicated service and leadership. The celebration concluded with fireworks, closing the night on a high note. Let’s go Brahmas! 🎓💜💛🌟

Celebrations continued this morning as Suzanne Middle School honored its 8th Grade Class of 2026 during their Promotion Ceremony. 🎉 We celebrate this special milestone as students prepare for their next adventure...high school! The program featured performances by the Challenger Choir, the Challenger Band directed by Mr. Jeff Blackstone, and the Drama Class directed by Mrs. Helen Papadopoulos. Suzanne Principal Mr. Spinogatti welcomed families and students, while student speakers Kaylee Chang and Mandy Hsu shared memorable remarks. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓💙

CJ Morris Elementary’s Class of 2026 celebrated their 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony this morning! Families gathered to honor this exciting milestone as students officially wrapped up their elementary school journey. While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye, we’re excited to see all the incredible experiences and opportunities that await them in middle school. 🙌✨

Congratulations to our HARTT Center graduates who completed the Adult Transition Program! 🎓 The program helps students build the skills needed for independent living through personalized instruction, classroom learning, and real-world community experiences. We can’t wait to see all the incredible things our graduates achieve next!

On May 20, Castle Rock Elementary School hosted its 5th Grade IB/PYP Exhibition Night! Students showcased the skills, knowledge, and learner profile traits they’ve developed throughout elementary school by presenting collaborative projects focused on real-world issues they are passionate about. The Exhibition celebrated their learning journey from TK–5th grade and prepared them for future success in middle school and beyond!

Chaparral Middle School hosted Career Day last week, giving 450 eighth grade students the opportunity to explore future career paths. With 28 presenters sharing their experiences and insights, students learned firsthand about a variety of professions and gained valuable inspiration for their futures. It was a great day of learning, discovery, and connection! 🙌