Morongo Unified School District - Our students. Our community. Our future.

Congratulations to the Twentynine Palms High School class of 2024!

Congratulations to the Yucca Valley High School class of 2024!

Its graduation week! The festivities kicked-off at the Black Rock High School Graduation. Congratulations to all the graduating Ravens. We cant wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish in this next chapter of your lives. For more graduation images click here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBtuKv View the graduation at: https://youtu.be/jJcgQnk4Drs?si=-FlrRKGYobQJVWV2

Water play day was a hit over at Friendly Hills Elementary School. We want to give a big shout out to the San Bernardino County Fire Department for bringing this fun event to our students.

Water is essential for life, and understanding how it's managed is crucial for our future. That's why it's so important for students to learn about water agencies! Students at La Contenta Middle School learned all about water this week at the annual Water Education Day. This special event was designed to deepen our students' understanding of water conservation, management and the critical importance of water in our daily lives and environment. Our 8th graders participated in a variety of engaging and informative activities, including interactive workshops, hands-on experiments and more. Experts from local water agencies led workshops on water purification processes, students conducted experiments to understand the principles of water filtration and some even got to try their hands at repairing water pipes. The enthusiasm and curiosity our 8th graders demonstrated was truly inspiring. Water Education Day not only expanded their knowledge of water-related issues but also empowered them to become proactive stewards of our planet's most vital resource. We extend our sincere gratitude to the local water agencies and their dedicated staff for organizing and facilitating this enriching experience: Joshua Basin Water District, Hi-Desert Water District, Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency and Mojave Water Agency.

Friendly Hills students put on a Living History Museum portraying the lives and stories of amazing people throughout history.

The ELOP program hosted two art shows this month highlighting some of the amazing artwork from our students this year. ELOP is a free, grant-funded program that provides after-school enrichment to MUSD students.

Some heroes wear capes. Others wear aprons and serve school lunch! Today our awesome nutritional services workers, and some District office staff, donned both for School Lunch Hero Day. Please join us in showing appreciation to our #SchoolLunchHeros for their tireless efforts in nourishing our students and fostering healthy habits.

Last week the Sherriff's Employee's Benefits Association and the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools awarded 10 of our local Twentynine Palms Elementary School teachers through the Shop With A Cop - Teacher Edition. Thank you for recognizing some of our amazing educators!!

It's National #FAFSA Week of Action! This initiative by the U.S. Department of Education aims to drive FAFSA completions so that more students can pursue their post-high school plans. Seniors, if you need support in completing your FAFSA please reach out to your counselor.

The Morongo Unified School District Board of Education recognized the Valedictorian and Salutatorian from YVHS and TPHS at their regular Board meeting. Congratulations to these outstanding students for this amazing academic accomplishment! TPHS Valedictorian, Lamar Noil TPHS Salutatorian, Harley Bessee YVHS Valedictorian, Kade Yakimow YVHS Salutatorian, S. E. Davis

Today is National School Librarian Day! Take some time to show appreciation to our wonderful school library technicians and librarians. Thank you for being an invaluable resource for our students and staff.

Looking for some fun learning activities over Spring Break? Students are invited to take the Spring Break Reading Challenge on Footsteps 2 Brilliance!

MUSD ELOP is hosting another Enrichment Wellness Camp! The camp is open to all west-wise elementary school students. Students will learn about making good choices, complete an art project with instruction from a local graffiti artist and enjoy healthy meals. They'll even be treated to a special performance by Marc Griffiths, a ventriloquist featured on Britain’s Got Talent. Sign up now at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vtd2sU20SErSkG1J3tMlWBkNOuutr6YH0eGNjsqyFdU/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true

CTE students shadowed Marines aboard the Combat Center last week. Our students were exposed to a diverse range of professions, including firefighters, paramedics, teachers, drone operators, doctors, ambulance drivers, K-9 trainers and more. Thank you MCAGCC for opening your doors to our students and thank you to all the Marines that shared their expertise and experience.

Our student poll workers are hard at work today supporting the Primary Election! Poll working allows students to gain hands-on experience in the electoral process, ensuring fair and smooth elections in our own community.

Adventure is calling! Oasis Elementary School students have been learning all about our local natural wonders through the special grant-funded Adventure Calling program with JTree this year. The program includes field trips into the National Park, a native garden at the school-site, outdoor learning and more. Last Friday two of the sixth grade classes presented skits on some of the things they've learned so far this year.

Twentynine Palms High School celebrated cultures from around the world on Feb. 15 at the 25th annual International Festival!

The Morongo USD Board of Education recognized the Steamcats 2 robotics team, 40471B, from TPJHS this week for their recent accomplishments in VEX competitions. Team 40471B has been working hard this season and their combined scores in recent tournaments qualified them for the 2024 CREATE US OPEN in Iowa!

We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the outstanding schools, classes and students who have soared to the top of the leaderboard on Footsteps2Brilliance during the first semester! Your dedication to academic excellence and commitment to learning have truly shone through, and we couldn't be prouder of your achievements. Footsteps2Brilliance is an innovative educational platform designed to inspire and empower young learners to excel in literacy and language development. Through engaging interactive activities and personalized learning pathways, Footsteps2Brilliance fosters a love for reading and equips students with essential skills for success. Our top schools, classes, and students have demonstrated exceptional enthusiasm and perseverance in their educational journey, and their accomplishments are a testament to their hard work and determination.