🥗🍕 What’s Cookin’ in CUSD? 🍓🥪
Our May menus are packed with flavor, variety, and student favorites! From scratch-made teriyaki chicken and alfredo rotini pasta to fresh fruit, vegetarian options, and breakfast-for-lunch classics, there’s something tasty every day across all grade levels.
📲 Click the link in our bio or visit your school’s website to see what’s on the menu this month. Let’s eat well, learn well, and fuel up for success!
✨ Celebrating Administrative Professionals Week ✨
This week, we extend our deepest gratitude to the extraordinary administrative professionals across Claremont Unified School District. Your dedication, grace, and attention to detail keep our schools running smoothly and our communities connected.
From warmly welcoming families and supporting our educators to handling countless behind-the-scenes responsibilities with care and precision—you are the heartbeat of our campuses.
Thank you for the compassion you bring to your work, the strength you show in every challenge, and the excellence you model daily. CUSD is stronger because of you.
💙 With heartfelt appreciation—this week and always.
📚 Happy School Library Month! 📚
This April, we’re turning the page to celebrate our incredible school librarian and library media assistants! ✨ From story time to study time, they help transform learning, ignite imaginations, and keep our students turning pages and chasing knowledge.
Whether recommending a great book, helping with research projects, or building welcoming spaces, all who serve in our libraries — do so with heart and humor.
Join us in giving a standing ovation (and maybe a quiet clap—it is a library, after all) to our dedicated library staff at each school site. Your passion and expertise enrich our schools every day, and we are so grateful for all that you do.
📖💡 Thank you for helping our students write their best stories!
Several times a month, students across the district can enjoy fresh, flavor-packed meals courtesy of the CUSD Nutrition Services Department. These special menu days bring excitement to the cafeteria with bold, scratch-made recipes.
Imagine the enticing aroma of scratch-made roasted chile verde sauce wafting through CUSD’s central kitchen as it roasts to perfection. This vibrant sauce, featuring tomatillos, onions, poblano peppers, garlic, jalapeños, and cilantro, is the heart of our new chile verde carnitas.The sauce not only delivers incredible flavor but also boosts the meal’s overall nutrition. Another scratch-made recipe that our dedicated employees have added to the menu is vegetarian lasagna. After enjoying their lasagna, an eager kindergarten student at Vista said it best: “This was the best lunch ever!”
Other recent new menu highlights have included flavorful chicken tikka masala and a delicious black bean veggie burger for our vegan students. These dishes are prepared from quality ingredients and have proven popular among students—many enjoying every bite! These special menu days are part of the district's commitment to providing nutritious, tasty meal options that students genuinely look forward to.
Check out our April 2025 Menus!
Celebrating Claremont Unified's Mental Health and Wellness Team: This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are proud to celebrate the outstanding efforts of our Mental Health and Wellness Team here at Claremont Unified School District. Their dedication throughout the academic year has been instrumental in nurturing our students' mental and emotional well-being.
Their innovative approaches and unwavering integrity help foster a safe and trusting atmosphere crucial for student success. We extend our deepest gratitude to the Mental Health and Wellness Team for their continued dedication and professionalism. Their work is vital in creating a culture of openness, understanding, and support and transforming the mental health conversation.
Celebrating Our Heroes: School Nutrition Employee Week -
This week, Claremont Unified School District proudly celebrates School Nutrition Employee Week from April 29 to May 3, 2024. During this special week, we recognize the invaluable contributions of our Nutrition Services team, who ensure that our students are well-nourished every day. For some students, the meals provided at school are the most substantial they receive all day, emphasizing the critical role our nutrition team plays in their diets, overall well-being, and ability to learn.
Our district is committed to upholding values of excellence, equity, innovation, and integrity, all of which are vividly brought to life by our Nutrition Services team. Each day, they prepare healthy, nutritious meals that meet USDA standards, navigating food allergies and dietary needs with a smile. This dedication is essential in providing a high-quality, relevant educational experience that supports the whole child and their academic success.
As we approach School Lunch Hero Day on May 3, we extend our heartfelt thanks to these essential members of the Claremont Unified family. We encourage the entire Claremont community to join us in expressing gratitude for our school nutrition professionals. Here’s to our heroes in the cafeteria – we are grateful for all you do!
🌍💚 Claremont Unified School District Celebrates Dual Honors in Sustainability! 🌍💚
We are thrilled to announce that the Claremont Unified School District has been recognized as a 2024 Green Ribbon Schools Green Achiever! Only five educational institutions receive this award each year. This esteemed state award highlights our dedicated efforts toward innovative and effective environmental practices, including our robust recycling initiatives, energy-saving measures, and vibrant school gardens that enhance both education and sustainability.
Building on our state-level accolade, we are equally proud to share that CUSD has also achieved national recognition as a 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Awardee. This significant honor acknowledges our district-wide commitment to sustainability, focusing on reducing environmental impacts, improving health and wellness, and delivering exemplary environmental education. Our initiatives demonstrate our pledge not just to teach sustainability, but to live it, fostering a culture that respects and protects our planet.
These dual recognitions validate the hard work and passion of our students, teachers, staff, and community partners. Together, we are setting a standard for environmental stewardship and education. We are inspired to continue our journey of sustainability and look forward to sharing our ongoing successes with you all. Thank you for your support in achieving these remarkable milestones!
Spring Break is here! From April 1 to 5, all Claremont Unified School District schools will be on break, providing students with a well-deserved recess. Our District Office will remain open to the public April 1-4 and closed on April 5. We wish our students a restful and enjoyable Spring Break and look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, April 8.
All schools and administrative offices within the Claremont Unified School District will be closed on Monday, February 12, 2024, to commemorate Lincoln's Birthday. For a comprehensive view of the 2023-2024 academic calendar, please visit our website.
🌟 Catch L'Mio Edwards' inspiring story on Spectrum News 1 as this Claremont High School Senior sprints towards her dreams with a full athletic scholarship to UC Berkeley and eyes set on the Olympics! 🏃♀️📚 With a 3.9 GPA and track championships under her belt, L'Mio exemplifies what it means to be a scholar-athlete. 🏅✨ Learn about her journey of resilience and ambition, aiming to inspire and break new ground.
https://youtu.be/r_oJtpqDvV0
Thank you to the Claremont Unified School District school counselors for providing students of all ages with academic encouragement, social-emotional support, and college and career advice.
February 5-9, 2024 is National School Counseling Week—a special time to honor school counselors and recognize those who implement comprehensive school counseling programs and help students achieve school success and plan for the future. Please take a moment to thank our school counselors for their efforts, hard work, and dedication!
🌟 Big news at Claremont Unified! CUSD has been awarded a $25K grant for a Restorative Justice Initiative at El Roble Intermediate School. This program, led by Rosa Leong and Trisha Callella, aims to replace suspensions with mentorship and healing practices, focusing on equity and community engagement.
👉 Learn more about this by reading the article
It's that exciting time again when we share the latest edition of our district newsletter, "CUSD Celebrates!" This edition is brimming with inspiring stories that shine a light on the remarkable achievements and initiatives happening throughout our district.
https://www.cusd.claremont.edu/page/cusd-celebrates-120923
Why Read 'CUSD Celebrates!'?
Our newsletter offers a glimpse into the heart of our district, showcasing our collective efforts toward educational excellence. We encourage all staff, families, and community members to engage with these stories and be inspired by our district's achievements.
Thank you for your continued support and for being an integral part of the Claremont Unified School District.
🍎🍊🥦🥗 As December unfolds, we are excited to share our specially crafted breakfast, lunch and snack menus. Take a peek at the graphics for all the delicious details. At CUSD. we believe in celebrating the season with healthy and tasty meals! For additional information about the CUSD menus, click on the link below. https://www.cusd.claremont.edu/o/cusd/page/menus
🌟 Exciting Initiative at Chaparral Elementary! 🌟
Check out the latest innovation in student motivation - the Chap Shop! 🛍️ At Chaparral Elementary, students are earning their way to fun and engaging rewards. From exciting toys to unforgettable in-school experiences, there's something for every young achiever. 🎓🎉
👀 Curious to learn more? Click the link to see how the Chap Shop makes learning more rewarding and fun! It's the second story in this edition of "CUSD Celebrates!"
https://www.cusd.claremont.edu/o/cusd/page/cusd-celebrates-112523
🍁 Reflecting on a Heartwarming Tradition at San Antonio High School 🍁
Our latest story celebrates the long-standing Thanksgiving Feast at San Antonio High School, a beautiful example of community.
👉 Dive into the whole story to discover the joy and dedication behind this annual event. Let's keep the spirit of gratitude alive! 🦃
https://www.cusd.claremont.edu/o/cusd/page/cusd-celebrates-112523
🍁 November Menus are here!🍂 Dive into a month full of delicious breakfast, lunch and snack options. For additional information about the CUSD menus, click on the link below. https://www.cusd.claremont.edu/o/cusd/page/menus
Tomorrow's the day! 📅 Don't miss the "Empowering CUSD Students: Women in Leadership" event. Join us to celebrate, learn, and shape the future of leadership in our community. Your presence makes a difference. See you there! #CUSDWomenInLeadership #ShapingTomorrowToday
🎉 New "CUSD Celebrates!" Alert! 🎉
Exciting stories of success and dedication await in our latest "CUSD Celebrates!" From the stellar achievements of our CHS teams 🏆 to honoring the unwavering commitment of Executive Secretary, Eva Barriga, explore moving tales that echo the vibrant spirit of our #CUSDCommunity!
👉 Dive in and celebrate with us: https://www.cusd.claremont.edu/o/cusd/page/cusd-celebrates101423
#CUSD #Celebration #Community #SchoolSuccess
