Alliance Marine/Valera Innovation and Technology Complex

10/02/2026

Celebrating community, culture, and connection! 💙💛
On Friday, September 25, our families and community came together for our Hispanic Heritage Celebration and MIT’s Annual Community Resource Fair, An Evening of Community & Connection.

Thank you to everyone who participated, shared their culture, connected with community resources, and helped make this special evening meaningful and memorable! ❤️

¡Celebramos nuestra comunidad, nuestra cultura y conexiones! 💙💛
El viernes 25 de septiembre, nuestras familias y nuestra comunidad se reunieron para celebrar nuestra Celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana y la Feria Anual de Recursos Comunitarios de MIT, Una Velada de Comunidad & Conexión.

¡Gracias a todas las personas que participaron, compartieron su cultura, se conectaron con recursos comunitarios y ayudaron a hacer de esta una tarde tan especial e inolvidable! ❤️

09/26/2026

A heartfelt thank-you to all our families, organizations, and community members who joined us and made the An Evening of Community & Connection Annual Resource Fair and Hispanic Heritage Celebration so meaningful! 💙

We also extend our sincere appreciation to our amazing staff for their support and dedication in making this event possible. We are truly grateful for our strong school-community partnership! 🙏✨

09/26/2026

09/25/2026

📢 Applications for the 2027–2028 school year are open at Alliance MIT 6-12 Complex!

Families across Los Angeles choose Alliance because we provide:
✅ Safe, supportive campuses where every scholar is known and valued
✅ Rigorous, college-prep academics that open doors to opportunity
✅ 97% of graduates accepted to college, with over half a million dollars in scholarships earned each year
✅ National recognition from U.S. News & World Report, ranking Alliance schools among the best in the nation

✨ Apply today to give your child the best chance of joining our vibrant school community.

👉 laalliance.org/apply
Select Milt & Debbie Valera Middle Academy for grades 6-8 or Joni and Jeff Marine High School for grades 9-12 from the dropdown.

07/30/2026

Interested in learning English? We have options for you!

📚 Evening English Classes
Our partners at the Sun Valley Branch - Los Angeles Public Library are offering FREE English classes every Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

☀️ Can't make evening classes? No problem!

Our school has partnered with Los Angeles Mission College to offer FREE English and Basic Computer Skills classes during the day at 8:30 a.m.

📞 Contact us for the complete class schedule and enrollment information. We look forward to helping you achieve your learning goals!

Do you want help improving your English skills? Join our English as a Second Language Class every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm.

06/18/2026

Looking for a summer activity for your children?
Sign Up Today and win prizes! The summer program runs from June 6 - August 9, 2026 Open to all ages.
Busca una actividad de verano para sus hijos/as? Registrese hoy y gane premios! El programa de lectura corre del 6 de junio al 9 de agosto. Es para todas edades.

Have you joined Summer with the Library? Pick up a game board at any Los Angeles Public Library location. You can also take part online through Beanstack or by using the Beanstack mobile app. Be sure to visit your local library to collect your participation prizes. More info at lapl.org/summer.

06/16/2026

Greetings Alliance MIT Community! 🤗
We are happy to announce that we will be providing free meals to our community over the summer, every day from 10am - 12pm, while supplies last. Please see the flyers below for more details and specific dates we will be closed.
Help us spread the word! 😊
Thank you & we hope everyone is enjoying a great summer! ☀️

¡Saludos a la comunidad de Alliance MIT! 🤗
Nos complace anunciar que ofreceremos comidas gratuitas a nuestra comunidad durante el verano, todos los días de 10:00 am - a - 12:00 pm, hasta agotar existencias. Por favor, consulte los folletos a continuación para obtener más detalles y conocer las fechas específicas en las que estaremos cerrados.
¡Ayúdenos a compartir la información! 😊
¡Gracias y esperamos que todos estén disfrutando de un verano fantástico! ☀️

06/12/2026

Today we proudly celebrated the culmination of our amazing 8th grade class! 🎓 We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and the hard work they have shown throughout their middle school journey. A heartfelt thank you to our families for their unwavering support, encouragement, and partnership. Congratulations, Class of 2026—we can’t wait to see all that you achieve next! 💙

06/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Osterhaus and Ms. Morla on being recognized as recipients of the Excellence in Action Core Value Awards! 🎉

This special recognition honors team members who bring Alliance's core values to life through their everyday actions and commitment to our school community.

We are proud to celebrate Mr. Osterhaus and Ms. Morla for exemplifying what it means to Grow Together, Pursue Excellence, and Advance Equity. Their dedication, leadership, and positive impact help make Alliance MIT 6-12 Complex a joyful, inclusive, and supportive place for all.

Andrew Osterhaus
Alliance Joni & Jeff Marine High School
“Created a transformative robotics program that expands access to STEM opportunities and increases representation for historically underserved students.”

Marcia Morla
Alliance Milt and Debbie Valera Middle Academy
“Advances equity by thoughtfully designing instruction and supports that help multilingual learners grow regardless of their starting point or challenges.”
We are fortunate to have them on our MIT team! 💙✨👏

Thank you to all Alliance recipients for all that they do for our scholars, families, and staff.

🎉 ¡Felicitaciones al Sr. Osterhaus y a la Sra. Morla por haber sido reconocidos con los premios "Excellence in Action Core Value Awards" (Excelencia en Acción: Valores Fundamentales)! 🎉

Andrew Osterhaus
Alliance Joni & Jeff Marine High School
“Creó un programa de robótica transformador que amplía el acceso a oportunidades en áreas STEM y aumenta la representación de estudiantes históricamente desatendidos”.

Marcia Morla
Alliance Milt and Debbie Valera Middle Academy
“Promueve la equidad mediante el diseño cuidadoso de la enseñanza y los sistemas de apoyo que ayudan a los estudiantes multilingües a progresar, independientemente de su punto de partida o de los desafíos que enfrenten”.
¡Tenemos la suerte de contar con ellos en nuestro equipo de MIT! 💙✨👏
Gracias a todos los galardonados de Alliance por todo lo que hacen por nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal.