Reach for the Stars After School Program

It’s Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week!

Give your Reach for the Stars staff a special shout out when you see them this week!

Parents/Guardians of incoming/outgoing 6th graders,

We will be hosting a YMCA Camp Arbolado ZOOM Information Meeting TONIGHT!!!

See you there!

📣 Attention TK-7th grade students: Jump Start Summer Academy 2026 online registration is now open!!

Reach for the Stars and Jump Start Summer Academy are excited to announce the launch of our new online registration platform: ARUX!

This new system is designed to make the registration process more efficient and convenient for our families in the Whittier City School District.

❗️Jump Start Summer Academy is for current TK-7th grade students.

➡️ Click here for the Application: https://whittiercity.arux.app/

Families will receive enrollment confirmation on or before May 15th.

Please see the attached flyers for additional information. If you have any questions, please contact the Reach for the Stars Office at 562-789-3156 (press 0).

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to a great summer with your students!

📣 Atención estudiantes de TK-7o grado: Registración en línea para la Academia de Verano "Jump Start" ya está abierta!!

¡El Programa “Reach for the Stars”/Alcanza las Estrellas y el Programa de Verano “Jump Start” se complacen en anunciar el lanzamiento de nuestra nueva plataforma de registro en línea: ARUX!

Este nuevo sistema está diseñado para hacer que el proceso de inscripción sea más eficiente y conveniente para nuestras familias en el Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Whittier.

❗️La Academia de Verano "Jump Start" es para estudiantes de TK-7o grado.


➡️ Haga clic aquí para la solicitud: https://whittiercity.arux.app/

Las familias recibirán la confirmación de inscripción a más tardar el 15 de mayo.

Por favor, consulte los folletos adjuntos para obtener información adicional. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la Oficina de Alcanza las Estrella al 562-789-3156 (oprima 0).

¡Agradecemos su continuo apoyo y esperamos pasar un verano fantástico con sus estudiantes!

Great job to Edwards RFTS for their amazing Art Show! A great display of the skill and creativity our students have!

Also, a shout out to Ms.Jen, for being named Claasified Employee of the Year @ Katherine Edwards Middle School STEAM & Dual Immersion Academy!

We are so proud of Ms. Jen, the RFTS Staff and our young artists! 🎨👏

WCSD Family Academy & Wellness Fair is this Saturday, February 21st! Join us for some family learning and fun! Paper registration forms are available in the school offices.

Last day to Pre-register is tomorrow (Th) 2/19/26, but you can also register on-site on Saturday.

Our 7th Annual Wellness Fair will also feature booths from various community partners/organizations that offer resources!

Event site: Dexter Middle School Pathways to Creativity and Innovation

Click on the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRD2WpbC_gHIzBeforRQnWEDfly0dS2_wgDrFc2bfNzxZ--Q/viewform

🎄⛄️❄️ 'Tis the season....

Our RFTS Dance and Choir students are very excited to put on a Winter Showcase for their family and friends!!

We would love for you to join us! Please refer to the flyer below for the site, date and time of the performances. All performances will take place in the MPR/Cafeteria.

(If your child is performing, a flyer with more specific attire information will be distributed).