Press Releases
03.18.25 Covina-Valley Unified Trade-Tech Academy Students Excel at SkillsUSA Regional Competition, Showcasing Career Skills
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Covina-Valley Unified Trade-Tech Academy students demonstrated their expertise in
welding, hair-cutting, electrical work, and more at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition in January,
showcasing their career readiness and technical proficiency.
03.07.25 South Hills High Recognized for Championing Female Representation in Computer Science
South Hills High School has been nationally recognized for its commitment to closing
the gender gap in computer science, earning the AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award by
the College Board’s AP Program, underscoring Covina-Valley Unified’s commitment to providing
equitable opportunities that empower all students to excel in high-demand fields.
02.05.25 Covina-Valley Unified Senior Puts Medical CTE Training to Use, Helps Save Life
When South Hills High School senior Sally Ortega came across an unconscious man in
a parking lot, she did not hesitate to put her training into action. Joining a group of individuals taking
turns giving the man chest compressions, Ortega helped keep the man stable until Emergency Medical
Services arrived.
01.28.25 South Hills High Unveils State-of-the-Art Library Designed to Empower, Inspire Students to Success
South Hills High School students, employees, families, and community members
celebrated the grand unveiling of the school’s innovative new library, designed to inspire and support
student success, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 23.
01.09.25 Covina-Valley Unified Superintendent Recognized as Innovative Leader, Named 2024-25 Superintendent to Watch
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Covina-Valley Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Eminhizer
has been honored as a 2024-25 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations
Association, recognizing her as an innovative and visionary leader dedicated to fostering student
success and excellence.
01.06.25 Covina-Valley Unified School District Celebrates Leadership Dedication During Oath of Office Ceremony
Covina-Valley Unified School District celebrated the re-election of its Board of Education members during an Oath of Office ceremony on Dec. 16., reaffirming the Board’s unwavering commitment to student success. The event, held at the Dr. Mary Hanes Professional Development Center and Board Room, brought together District leaders, staff, and community members to honor the dedication and continued leadership of the Board.
12.12.24 Covina-Valley Unified Elementary and Middle Schools Stand Out in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Covina-Valley Unified School District has earned exceptional recognition in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings, reaffirming the District’s reputation as a standout educational leader across the San Gabriel Valley. Barranca, Grovecenter, Manzanita, Mesa, Merwin, Rowland Avenue, and Workman Avenue elementary schools, and Las Palmas and Traweek middle schools were all ranked highly in California, gaining eligibility to display a U.S. News & World Report badge to highlight this achievement. This recognition reflects the District’s dedication to providing a high-quality education that prepares young learners to thrive in high school and beyond.