Press Releases
01.29.26 Covina-Valley Unified Schools Named to AP School Honor Roll, Highlighting College Preparedness
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All three Covina-Valley Unified comprehensive high schools have been named to the
2025 Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll, a distinction that underscores the District’s
commitment to providing rigorous academic opportunities that prepare students for success in higher
education.
01.13.26 Covina-Valley Unified Senior Earns Prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship Showcasing Excellence
South Hills High School senior Julian Libuit is part of a prestigious group of students nationwide to match with one of QuestBridge’s 55 college partners, earning a full four-year scholarship to Colgate University through the National College Match program
12.15.2025 Covina-Valley Unified Educator Named California Teacher of the Year, Highlighting Care and Dedication
COVINA, CA – Rene Romero, an International Baccalaureate (IB) Language and Literature teacher at
South Hills High School, has been named one of only five 2026 California Teachers of the Year,
earning the honor for more than two decades of work empowering students to feel confident, capable,
and prepared to pursue their goals.
12.09.2025 Covina-Valley Unified Junior Elevates Student Voices Through LACOE Student Advisory Council
COVINA, CA – South Hills High School junior Angel Duarte is taking a leading role in developing
student-led solutions to challenges affecting schools after being selected for the Los Angeles County
Office of Education (LACOE) Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, representing Covina-Valley
Unified School District.
11.19.2025 Ben Lomond Elementary Students Build Positive Behavior Through Character Strong Program
COVINA, CA – Ben Lomond Elementary School students are strengthening their understanding of character traits and learning to put them into action through the Character Strong program, ensuring students treat one another with respect, care, and integrity every day.
11.12.2025 Covina-Valley Unified Celebrates Numerous Recognitions for Academic Excellence
COVINA, CA – Covina-Valley Unified School District has earned multiple recognitions from U.S. News & World Report, Innovate Public Schools, and the Educational Results Partnership (ERP) Honor Roll for its innovative programs that empower students to excel inside and outside the classroom.
11.06.25 Sierra Vista Middle School’s WEB Program Earns Recognition for Promoting Positivity and Connection
Sierra Vista Middle School’s Where Everybody Belongs (WEB) program is creating a culture of positivity, kindness, and care, ensuring every student feels seen and supported on campus. This commitment to fostering a welcoming environment earned WEB recognition at the World’s Greatest Schools Conference on Oct. 6 for digital positivity.