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Fresno Unified School District
Office of Communications
2309 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 457-3733

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Contact:  Diana Diaz, Director of Communications
                 Diana.Diaz@fresnounified.org
                 Office: (559) 457-3816  Cell: (559) 803-9599

 

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Fresno Unified Hosts Invite-Only Open House to Learn About Measure H

 

 What:    Invite-Only Measure H Open House 

When:   Wednesday, September 4, 2024

               4:30-6:00pm  

   

Where:  Duncan Polytechnical High School, Cafeteria

              4330 E. Garland Ave. Fresno, CA 93726

        
                

Media is invited to an exclusive, invitation-only opportunity to learn about Fresno Unified’s Measure H at Duncan Polytechnical High School – a school that has benefitted greatly from bond dollar investments.

The event will offer an informational presentation by Interim Superintendent Misty Her and student-led tours of career technical education buildings including the newest media lab, Heavy Truck facility, medical pathways, and more.

Please RSVP by emailing Diana.Diaz@fresnounified.org by 10:00am September 4, 2024.

 

 

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Fresno Unified School District
Office of Communications
2309 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 457-3733

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

#24.8.27.1       

 

Contact:  Diana Diaz, Director of Communications
                 Diana.Diaz@fresnounified.org
                 Office: (559) 457-3816  Cell: (559) 803-9599

 

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New Farber Educational Campus to Host Block Party for Community

  

What:    Block Party at Farber Educational Campus

When:   Friday, Aug. 30, 2024

               3:30-6 p.m.  

Where:  Farber Educational Campus

               720 S. 10^th St. (93702)

           
The Farber Educational Campus, which opened its doors to students for the first time on Aug. 19, will celebrate with a grand opening block party. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the campus and learn about the variety of programs offered. The block party will also feature food, games and entertainment. 

The Farber campus houses several of the district’s alternative education programs along with a variety of academic and social emotional support services. The campus offers:

• Personalized learning experiences, including real-world and project-based learning 
• Civic engagement 
• Career technical education courses (cyber security, public services, logistics and warehouse management, and multimedia and video production), all of which include industry certifications
• Credit recovery toward graduation
• Dual enrollment and enrichment courses 
• Career development and job support 
• Community collaborations with local nonprofit organizations and others 
• Service learning and volunteer opportunities

“We are thrilled to welcome the community to visit this wonderful campus that brings several of our alternative education programs and supports under one roof. We are now able to better serve our students and families, and we know that this will foster academic success and better options for our students following graduation,” said Interim Superintendent Misty Her.

 

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Fresno Unified School District
Office of Communications
2309 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 457-3733

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

#24.8.26.1       

 Contact:  Diana Diaz, Director of Communications
                 Diana.Diaz@fresnounified.org
                 Office: (559) 457-3816  Cell: (559) 803-9599

 

MEDIA RELEASE Farber Educational Campus Celebrates Opening

 

 What:    Farber Educational Campus ribbon cutting

When:   Friday, Aug. 30, 2024

               9:30 a.m.

Where:  Farber Educational Campus

               720 S. 10^th St. (93702)

           
The Farber Educational Campus will hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the innovative learning complex. Speakers will include Interim Superintendent Misty Her and board members. The event will feature student performances and tours for members of the media.

The Farber campus houses several of the district’s alternative education programs, along with a variety of academic and social emotional support services. The campus offers:

• Personalized learning experiences, including real-world and project-based learning 
• Civic engagement 
• Career technical education courses and corresponding industry certification in cyber security, public services, logistics and warehouse management, and multimedia and video production
• Credit recovery toward graduation
• Dual enrollment and enrichment courses 
• Career development and job support 
• Community collaborations with local nonprofit organizations and others 
• Service learning and volunteer opportunities

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Fresno Unified School District
Office of Communications
2309 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 457-3733

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

#24.8.8.1       

 

Contact:  Diana Diaz, Director of Communications
                 Diana.Diaz@fresnounified.org
                 Office: (559) 457-3816  Cell: (559) 803-9599

 

Fresno Unified Offers Evening Registration for New Students

What:    Fresno Unified will offer evening registration for families new to the district

When:   Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024

                   4-7 p.m.

Where:  All Fresno Unified schools            

 

Fresno Unified will hold evening registration to accommodate families that have not yet registered students who are new to the district for the 2024-25 school year, which starts Aug. 19. The extended office hours are provided as a service to families who are unable to register their students during daytime hours.

To register a new student, parents or guardians should bring proof of student’s age, previous transcripts, immunization records and proof of address.

“We are pleased to offer our families an evening opportunity to register their students prior to the start of school. Registering your students early helps them have a smooth first day. I can’t wait to see our students on Aug. 19,” said Interim Superintendent Misty Her.

 

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Fresno Unified School District
Office of Communications
2309 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 457-3733

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

#24.8.12.1       

 Contact:  Diana Diaz, Director of Communications
                 Diana.Diaz@fresnounified.org
                 Office: (559) 457-3816  Cell: (559) 803-9599

                 Amanda Harvey, Director of Nutrition Services

                 Office: (559) 457-6250

 

District Offers Free Meals to All Students and Invites Families to View the Meals App

 

Fresno Unified’s Nutrition Services looks forward to welcoming students back for the 2024-25 school year with healthy meals, including several new items. Under USDA guidelines, the district will provide meals at no cost to all enrolled students regardless of income levels. This supports the district’s efforts to eliminate all barriers to student learning and helps ensure students are not hungry at school while they are trying to learn.

The program is part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), an option available to schools under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. CEP allows high-poverty schools to expand access to free school meals while reducing paperwork and streamlining meal service operation. Meal applications are not required.

“We look forward to providing our students with healthy, appealing menu items that will help them focus on their learning. Our Nutrition Services team does an outstanding job preparing morning and lunch-time meals at no cost for our students,” said Interim Superintendent Misty Her.

The Nutrition Services Department is excited to introduce several new menu items, including:

• Barbecue chicken pizza
• Buffalo chicken wrap
• Teriyaki chicken with vegetable fried rice
• Chicken Ceasar salad
• Macaroni and cheese with roasted broccoli
• Barbecue tofu with cornbread

School Meals App

An app and interactive website are available for parents and guardians to easily view information on school menus for breakfast and lunch each day. The app features an image and description of food items, as well as nutrition and allergen information. The innovative and interactive website and mobile app makes school menus more convenient and informative than ever before.

The app allows students to provide feedback on their meals. Nutrition Services wants to hear from students about their meal experience.

Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English.  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to:

1. mail: 
   Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
   1320 Braddock Place, Room 334
   Alexandria, VA 22314; or
2. fax:
   (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email:
   FNSCIVILRIGHTSCOMPLAINTS@usda.gov\

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

 

 

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Fresno Unified School District
2309 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 457-3733

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

#24.8.7.1       

 

Contact:  Diana Diaz, Director of Communications
                 Diana.Diaz@fresnounified.org
                 Office: (559) 457-3816  Cell: (559) 803-9599

             

What:   District leaders share important back-to-school information for the 2024-25 academic year

 When:  Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024

               10 a.m. 

Where:  McLane High School library

               2727 N. Cedar Ave. (93803)

Interim Superintendent Misty Her, members of the Fresno Unified Board of Education and district leaders will discuss important information for families as school resumes on Monday, Aug. 19. Topics will include the new early release schedule, the importance of attendance, school safety, and information about Let’s Talk, an online way for families to ask questions and receive a response within 48 hours. The interim superintendent will also discuss her two priority goals as part of her 100 Day Plan, and the progress being made on the Every Child Is A Reader initiative.

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Fresno Unified School District
2309 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 457-3733

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

#24.8.6.1       

 

Contact:  Diana Diaz, Director, Communications
                 Diana.Diaz@fresnounified.org
                 Office: (559) 457-3816  Cell: (559) 803-9599

                 Liz Torres, Executive Director, Health Services
                 Xai.Torres@fresnounified.org

                 Office: (559) 457-3309

 

Immunizations and Health Services Offered at Free Back to School Clinic

 

What:   Free immunization clinic for uninsured students or with Medi-Cal

Where: Tioga Middle School, Room 35
              3232 E. Fairmont Ave. (93726)          

Schedule:

 

Dates	Times
Seventh graders only: Aug. 10 (first come, first served up to 75 students)	8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
August 12, 13 and 17 (first come, first served up to 75 students per day)	8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
First week of school: August 19-23 (first come, first served up to 50 students per day)	8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

 

Fresno Unified’s Health Services Department will host a free clinic at Tioga Middle School to assist students in getting the necessary immunizations for the start of school on Aug. 19. All students entering school must meet state immunization requirements. Students entering kindergarten and seventh grade must provide proof of updated immunizations. 

No appointment is necessary, with students assisted on a first come, first served basis with a limited number of students seen per day. For more information, call (559) 457-3301. The clinic is for those on Medi-Cal or who do not have insurance. Students with insurance should see their medical provider to obtain immunizations or call pharmacies that offer vaccines.

For kindergarten entry, all students are required to be up to date on vaccines against polio, diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus (Dtap), mumps, measles and rubella (MMR), hepatitis B, and varicella. All students entering seventh grade must show proof of current vaccination against pertussis (whooping cough) and have a second varicella immunization.

Guidelines for the Tioga clinic:

• Student must be accompanied by parent/legal guardian
• Student must bring current immunization record
• Student must bring current Medi-Cal card

“We encourage our families to get a smooth and healthy start to the new school year by taking advantage of our free immunization clinic for our students with Medi-Cal or who are without insurance,” said Interim Superintendent Misty Her.

 

 

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Fresno Unified School District
Office of Communications
2309 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 457-3733

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Contact:  Diana Diaz, Director of Communications
                 diana.diaz@fresnounified.org
                 Office: (559) 457-3816  Cell: (559) 803-9599

 

Fresno Unified Receives Good Credit Rating for 18^th Year

 

​Moody's Investors Services has once again affirmed Fresno Unified's Aa3 rating and has projected a “stable” outlook for the district. The company is a leading source of relevant insights on exponential risk and ranks the creditworthiness of borrowers for potential investors.

Moody’s report noted “the districts growing Central Valley economy, healthy finances, with reserves at 26% of operating revenue,” and stated, “Long-term enrollment trends will remain relatively stable with projected 1% annual declines, consistent with similarly rated peers.”

A good credit rating reduces the interest rate on the issuance and refinancing of bonds, benefiting both the district and community by ensuring more tax dollars are used towards building projects and fewer are used on interest payments.

“The district’s consistent and continued strong credit rating is a testament to our team, and directly and positively impacts the communities we serve,” said Interim Superintendent Misty Her.

Moody's report also stated, “The district’s finances will stay sound despite projected spend downs, benefiting from prudent management, conservative budgeting practices and an adopted reserve policy.”

 

 

 

 

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Fresno Unified School District
Office of Communications
2309 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 457-3733

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

#24.7.26.1       

 

 

Contact:  Diana Diaz, Director, Communications
                 Diana.Diaz@fresnounified.org
                 Office: (559) 457-3816  Cell: (559) 803-9599

 

On-site contact: Maiyer Vang, Executive Director, Parent University

                            Cell: (559) 250-1322

 

 

Parent University to Kick Off New School Year with Family Event

 

What:   Family Goal Kickoff Event

 

When:  Friday, Aug. 2, 2024

              9 a.m.

 

Where:  Maya Cinemas
               3090 E. Campus Pointe Dr., Fresno (93710)

 

There will be two movie times during our Family Goal Kickoff event at Maya on August 2^nd.

Movie time slot 1: 10:00 AM

Movie time slot 2: 10:30 AM

Fresno Unified’s Parent University invites families to attend a special back-to-school event to gear up for the start of the new academic year on Aug. 19. New backpacks and school supplies will be available for students on a first come, first served basis and families and their students can watch a movie for free together. Movie times for families are 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Information will also be available on preschool registration, technology support, social emotional support services and more.

The event is part of Parent University’s focus on the district’s Family Goal to “Increase inclusive opportunities for families to engage in their students’ education.”

“We invite families to celebrate the start of a new school year by watching a fun movie for free and learning about the many resources from Parent University and community partners available to support students and families,” said Interim Superintendent Misty Her.

 

 

 

 

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Fresno Unified School District
Office of Communications
2309 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 457-3733

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

#24.7.15.1       

 Contact:  Diana Diaz, Director of Communications
                 Diana.Diaz@fresnounified.org
                 Office: (559) 457-3816  Cell: (559) 803-9599

                 Liz Torres, Executive Director of Health Services
                 Xai.Torres@fresnounified.org

                 Office: (559) 457-3309

 

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Plan Ahead for the Start of School by Getting Immunizations at

Free Clinics

 

With the start of the 2024-25 school year about a month away — Monday, Aug. 19 — Fresno Unified wants to remind families of the importance of being up to date on regular school immunizations. All students entering school must meet state immunization requirements. Students entering kindergarten and seventh grade must provide proof of updated immunizations.

 

Immunizations and sports physicals will be offered at two Fresno Unified campuses this summer.

 

Thursday, July 18   Tuesday, July 23	Herrera Elementary School - United Health Care Center 5090 E. Church Ave.	Sports Physicals and Immunizations	3-7 p.m.
Saturday, July 20	Gaston Middle School Health and Wellness Center 1120 E. Church Ave.	Sports Physicals	8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 9	Gaston Middle School Health and Wellness Center 1120 E. Church Ave.	Immunizations	1-5 p.m.

 

 

What to bring: For immunizations, bring immunization card. For sports physicals, bring the form provided by student’s coach. If no insurance card is provided, sports physicals are $15. Questions: United Health at Herrera, (800) 492-4227; Clinica Sierra Vista at Gaston, (833) 678-2781.

Free clinic at Tioga Middle School: The district’s Health Services Department will host a free walk-in clinic at Tioga Middle School on Aug. 10 (seventh graders only), Aug. 12, Aug. 13, Aug. 17 and Aug. 19-23. Hours are 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The clinic is in Room 35 at Tioga, 3232 E. Fairmont Ave. The Tioga clinics are for Medi-Cal and uninsured students ONLY. Students with private insurance should call their doctor or a pharmacy that administers immunizations (such as CVS, Rite Aid, Target and Costco). Questions: (559) 457-3301.

Immunizations information:

• For kindergarten entry, all students are required to be up to date on vaccines against polio, diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus (Dtap), mumps, measles and rubella (MMR), hepatitis B, and varicella.
• All students entering seventh grade must show proof of current vaccination against pertussis (whooping cough) and have a second varicella immunization.

“We invite parents to start thinking now about immunizations required for school and take advantage of clinics at our campuses, or make appointments with their health care provider. By taking care of these necessary immunizations, parents can help their students get a healthy start to the new school year,” said Interim Superintendent Misty Her.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fresno Unified School District

Office of Communications

2309 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 457-3733

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

#24.7.12.1

 

 

Contact:                      Diana Diaz, Director of Communications 

                                    Diana.Diaz@fresnounified.org

                                    Office: (559) 457-3816  Cell: (559) 803-9599

 

On-Site Contact:       Tamara Neely, Director of Classified Training and Development

                                    Tamara.Neely@fresnounified.org

                                     Cell: (559) 287-7646

 

 

District Holds Early Registration for TK through Sixth Grade

What: Early registration for families new to Fresno Unified

When: July 15-16, 2024
             8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Where: Fresno Adult School
              2500 Stanislaus St., Rm. 221 (93721)
    

Families new to the district who need to register their transitional kindergarten (TK) through sixth-grade students for school are encouraged to take advantage of early registration being held July 15-16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Early registration will be held at Fresno Adult School, 2500 Stanislaus St., Rm. 221.

No appointment is necessary. Parents will need to bring all necessary registration documents to complete the process, including proof of up-to-date immunizations. Onsite Spanish and Hmong translators will be available.

Enrollment Information is Here

For questions, please call (559) 457- 6224

“We invite parents new to the district to ensure a great start to the school year by attending our early registration opportunities. Parents will be able to get all their questions answered so that they can submit the required paperwork on time,” said Interim Superintendent Misty Her.

 

 

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Fresno Unified School District Office of Communications

2309 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 457-3733

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

#24.7.1.1

 

Contact: Diana Diaz, Director of Communications Diana.Diaz@fresnounified.org

Office: (559) 457-3816 Cell: (559) 803-9599

Contact: Malati Gopal, Executive Director, Human Resources
Malati.Gopal@fresnounified.org
(559) 457-3504

 

District Streamlines Process to Become a Paraprofessional

 

What: Weekly paraprofessionals hiring fairs

 When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday July 9-31, 2024

             8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

 Where: Fresno Adult School
              2500 Stanislaus St., Fresno, CA (93721) 

 

Fresno Unified will hold hiring fairs for paraprofessionals Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays July 9 through July 31 using a streamlined application process. School day only and after-school positions are available. Applicants must have a high school diploma and 48 college credits or pass the FUSD Paraprofessional Assessment (test can be taken at the hiring event). It is mandatory for applicants to fill out the application prior to attending a fair. Application is here: Fast Track Application.

Details:
 

·         Fast and easy application process

·         On-site opportunity to take online Fresno Unified Paraprofessional Assessment and receive immediate results

·         On-site interviews

·         Immediate job offers and on-boarding 

 

“We encourage members of the community who want to make a difference in the lives of students to attend one of our paraprofessional hiring fairs. This is a fast and easy way to join the Fresno Unified family,” said Interim Superintendent Misty Her.

 

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 Fresno Unified School District Office of Communications

2309 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 457-3733

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Contact: Diana Diaz, Director of Communications Diana.Diaz@fresnounified.org

Office: (559) 457-3816 Cell: (559) 803-9599

Contact: Linda Laettner, Executive Officer, Foundation for Fresno Unified Schools Linda.Laettner@fresnounified.org

(559) 457-3906

 

 

Foundation for Fresno Unified Schools Receives Grant

 for Student Mental Health Initiatives

 

The Foundation for Fresno Unified Schools has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Community Health Systems that will be used to explore student mental health needs with an emphasis on engaging students in the process.

A portion of the Community Health Systems grant will be used to analyze student mental health resources and access points throughout Fresno Unified in collaboration with DoSomething Strategic. This analysis will involve extensive student participation through focus groups and a student advisory committee.

“I look forward to seeing the results of this analysis of our students’ mental health needs, made possible by the Community Health Systems grant. It will guide and inform our efforts to better support our students,” said Interim Superintendent Misty Her.

Wendy McCulley, Executive Director of the Foundation stated, "Through the grant awarded by Community Health Systems, we will be able to conduct a comprehensive landscape analysis of student mental health resources within Fresno Unified and our community. This will allow us to identify and enhance access points for mental health support, ensuring our students receive the resources they need.”

 

 

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Fresno Unified School District
Office of Communications
2309 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 457-3733

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

#24.6.28.1       

 

 

Contact:  Diana Diaz, Director of Communications
                 Diana.Diaz@fresnounified.org
                 Office: (559) 457-3816  Cell: (559) 803-9599

 

 

Graduation Edition of “Faces of Fresno Unified” Digital Magazine Highlights the Class of 2024

The graduation edition of Fresno Unified’s digital magazine, “Faces of Fresno Unified,” is now available. This latest edition of the magazine celebrates the achievements of the Class of 2024, recognizing valedictorians and Fresno Unified Scholarship recipients from all of the district’s high schools. In the pages of the magazine get to know a little bit about:

• Roosevelt High School scholarship recipient Allanah Everk, whose chaotic home life often kept her from attending school and caused her to struggle early on, has since blossomed into an excellent student, musician, and leader. She will attend Fresno State to become a teacher so she can assist students who face challenges with reading and math, just as she once did.

• Duncan Polytechnical High School valedictorian Bryan Flores, whose interest in the welding pathway at Duncan led him to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering at U.C. San Diego and a career in the manufacturing industry. His parents, immigrants from El Salvador, are his biggest cheerleaders.

• Sunnyside High School scholarship recipient Nancy Her wants to become a successful user experience website designer and improve the lives of her parents, refugees from Laos and Thailand. Additionally, she aims to create a safety and mental health support app for Fresno Unified students, parents, and staff. Nancy will attend UCLA to pursue her goals.

“This beautiful magazine has once again reminded me of the extraordinary abilities, resiliency and achievements of our students, and the role that our teachers and staff play in helping our students succeed,” said Interim Superintendent Misty Her.

 

Read the Graduation Edition of Faces of Fresno Unified Magazine

 

 

 

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Office of Communications
2309 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721

(559) 457-3733

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

#24.9.6.1       

Contact:  Diana Diaz, Director of Communications
                 Diana.Diaz@fresnounified.org
                 Office: (559) 457-3816  Cell: (559) 803-9599

 

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Duncan Polytechnical will hold 9/11 Ceremony

What:  Duncan Polytechnical High School will honor veterans and public safety employees at 9/11 event

When:   Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024

               8:30 a.m. (15-minute ceremony)

Where:  Duncan Polytechnical High School
               4330 E. Garland Ave. (93726)

 

​Duncan Polytechnical High School will hold a short ceremony commemorating the 23^rd anniversary of 9/11. The event will not only honor those who lost their lives but also pay tribute to local veterans, police officers and firefighters. The school will host members of the community who have served and protected their community or country.

The ceremony will feature the Duncan Air Force Junior ROTC color guard and cadets, as well as leadership students with American flags. Duncan invites the community to attend.

“As the years go by since Sept. 11, 2001, I appreciate Duncan’s annual ceremony to remind us of the sacrifices made on that terrible day. This tradition is also a wonderful way to honor our veterans and those who keep us safe every day,” said Interim Superintendent Misty Her.