Alvord Unified School District

☀️ Summer Wishes from Alvord Unified School District ☀️

As summer continues, we hope our students, families, and staff are enjoying time to relax, recharge, and create lasting memories with loved ones.

Whether you're exploring new adventures, reading a good book, spending time outdoors, or simply enjoying a slower pace, we wish you a season filled with joy, wellness, and connection.

Thank you for being an important part of the Alvord family. We look forward to welcoming our students back for another successful school year soon!

💙 Have a safe and wonderful summer!

Gratitude in action! Norte Vista High School’s partnership with our local Stater Bros. Market (Arlington & Van Buren) has paid off once again.

We’re so grateful for another generous donation that will help NVHS Community Schools and PTO feed even more families in need this coming Thanksgiving. When community and schools come together, students and families thrive!

Thank you, Stater Bros., for being a true partner in caring for our Norte Vista family. 🙌

Please join us in celebrating two outstanding Educational Services administrators who recently completed the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce Leadership Riverside program and were recognized at the Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony. 🎉

Their commitment to leadership, collaboration, and service reflects the dedication they bring to supporting our students, staff, and school community every day.

Superintendent Dr. Thompkins and Dr. John Lovato were honored to be present at the commencement ceremony to support and celebrate this important accomplishment alongside our administrators.

We congratulate them on this significant achievement and thank them for their continued impact on Alvord Unified. 👏✨

🎬 Lights, camera, congratulations! 🎬

We are bursting with pride for the talented student filmmakers at Hillcrest High School and their incredible teacher, Mr. Roche! On 5/8/2026, these students premiered all 8 of their original films on the big screen at AMC Tyler Galleria, a true red-carpet moment they earned through creativity, hard work, and heart.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this possible: our Admin team at Hillcrest HS, Alvord Unified, and RCOE, along with our dedicated classified and certificated colleagues. It takes a village to bring student stories to life. 💜

🎥 Watch all 8 student films on our YouTube playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL80LCtfsbSFoC2u3M13Y_X3V8S_G7VfZm

Congratulations, filmmakers, your stories matter, and we can't wait to see what you create next! 👏

Hillcrest High School Filmfest 2026 8 short films from students in Film Production Class. Shown 5/08/2026 at the AMC cinema at Tyler Galleria in Riverside, California

🎉 Norte Vista High School, you’ve done it!

We are beyond proud to share that Norte Vista HS has been named one of just 182 Jostens Renaissance Schools of Distinction for the 2026 school year — a Gold-level honor! 🏆

This recognition celebrates schools that are transforming their climate and culture through the Renaissance Results Formula™. As a Gold School of Distinction, Norte Vista completed two Commitment to Graduate initiatives, recognized students and Staffulty, gathered feedback from their school community, elevated their school look, and tracked progress toward three meaningful goals.

This is what happens when a school community comes together with intention, heart, and a shared belief in every student’s success. Congratulations to the students, families, and the incredible Staffulty who make Norte Vista a place where students are seen, celebrated, and supported.

Celebrating BIG accomplishments at Collett! 

Our Collett Cougar Cubs are growing, learning, and thriving as we proudly established a TK Hub for our community and families. This opportunity gave our youngest learners a strong foundation to be kindergarten-ready and excited for school success!

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing families for your continued support, and a special shoutout to our incredible TK teachers and assistants for the love, dedication, and care you give our students every day.
We are proud of all we accomplished this year and are already excited and ready for next year! 

What an incredible day at Saturday’s Every Kid Deserves a Bike event!
 
Thanks to the generosity and partnership of our community, 110 bikes and helmets were provided to every 4th-grade student at Terrace Elementary, helping ensure more students have access to safe, healthy, and active transportation.
 
A special thank you to Riverside University Health System (RUHS), the City of Riverside, Air Quality Management District (AQMD), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Blue Zones Project Riverside, Ward 7 Council Member Steve Hemenway, Alvord Unified School District Board President Georgina Ramirez, and Trustee Amanda Vasquez for their support and commitment to our students. Together, we are making a lasting difference—one bike at a time!
 

🎥👏 A huge THANK YOU to the incredible Norte Vista High School Film Crew for live streaming all of our graduation ceremonies this year!

Under the outstanding direction of Mr. Lomeda and Mrs. Luther, our talented student crew delivered professional-quality broadcasts that allowed families, students, staff, and community members to celebrate these special moments from anywhere.

To our student filmmakers and production team—thank you for your dedication, commitment, and exceptional work. Your countless hours behind the cameras, in the control room, and preparing each broadcast did not go unnoticed. You helped create lasting memories for thousands of families across our district.

We are incredibly proud of you and grateful for the excellence you bring to every event. Thank you for making our graduations so special!

🎓🎬 Congratulations on another amazing year—we can't wait to see what you'll accomplish next year!

🎓✨ Last night marked the final graduation ceremony of the season as La Sierra High School's Class of 2026 celebrated this incredible milestone. Students, families, and staff came together for an evening filled with pride, excitement, and unforgettable memories as graduates crossed the stage and prepared for their next chapter.

Congratulations to all of our graduates—we are so proud of you and can't wait to see where your journey takes you next! Thank you to our students, families, staff, and community for making this graduation season so special. 🦅🎉