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Arcadia Unified appoints new Highland Oaks Elementary School principal, Debbie Champion.Champion began her career in Arcadia as a teacher at Holly Avenue Elementary School. She has been with the district for over 25 years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36477
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 11, 2023
Pages
p. 16
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 11, 2023
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Champion, Debbie
Educators
Highland Oaks Elementary School
Principals
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Highland Oaks Elementary School's Club program connects students with interests and friends. Baton Twirling Club, Coding Club, Food Crafts Club, and Hawks Nest Community Building Club, are just a sample of the over 20 clubs offered there. Patricia Mattera, now in her 7th year as Highland Oaks Principal, first gained inspiration for the student clubs from her previous work experience.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36330
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 8, 2022
Pages
p. 17
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 8, 2022
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Arcadia Schools
Highland Oaks Elementary School
Mattera, Patricia
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All Arcadia Unified School District's elementary schools earn historic acclaim in California's coveted 2023 Distinguished Schools Program. The award winning Arcadia elementary schools are Hugo Reid Elementary, Camino Grove Elementary, Highland Oaks Elementary, alternative learning program Rancho Learning Center, Baldwin Stocker Elementary, Holly Avenue Elementary and Longley Way Elementary School.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36428
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
January 14, 2023
Pages
p. 7
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Mountain Views News
Date
January 14, 2023
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia Schools
Awards, honors, recognitions
Baldwin Stocker Elementary School
California Department of Education
California Distinguished Schools
Camino Grove Elementary School
Highland Oaks Elementary School
Holly Avenue Elementary School
Hugo Reid Elementary School
Longley Way Elementary School
Rancho Learning Center
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26 local schools earn high honors, the 2023 California Distinguished Schools award, including Hugo Reid Elementary, Camino Grove Elementary, Highland Oaks Elementary, Rancho Learning Center, Baldwin Stocker Elementary, Holly Avenue Elementary and Longley Way Elementary School from the Arcadia Unified School District.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36409
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 13, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A9
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 13, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A9
Subjects
Arcadia Schools
Awards, honors, recognitions
Baldwin Stocker Elementary School
California Distinguished Schools
Camino Grove Elementary School
Highland Oaks Elementary School
Holly Avenue Elementary School
Hugo Reid Elementary School
Longley Way Elementary School
Rancho Learning Center
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Ground has been broken for Highland Oaks School.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33023
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 25, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 25, 1950
Pages
p. 1 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Highland Oaks School
Item ID
33220AN
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General items regarding elementary schools

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4326
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
Spetember 6, 1956 p. 20 (boundary map)
June 23, 1958 p. 1 (curriculum changed)
July 21, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
April 4, 1955 p. 1 (Elkins Avenue site abandoned)
December 28, 1936 p. 1 (kindergarten)
May 7, 1938 p. 1 ( " " )
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
Spetember 6, 1956 p. 20 (boundary map)
June 23, 1958 p. 1 (curriculum changed)
July 21, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
April 4, 1955 p. 1 (Elkins Avenue site abandoned)
December 28, 1936 p. 1 (kindergarten)
May 7, 1938 p. 1 ( " " )
Subjects
Schools - Elementary Schools
Item ID
4202AN
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Holly Avenue Elementary School named as a 2020 California Distinguished School for the second time in three years by the California Department of Education.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 23, 2020
Pages
p. 6
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 23, 2020
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Elementary schools
Holly Avenue Elementary School
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Pasadena parents speak on tirade of San Rafael Elementary School (in Pasadena) Principal Rudy Ramirez, an Arcadia resident. Pasadena Unified School District trustees meet in closed session but take no action; rant over janitor's arrest by Pasadena police videotaped. See also "Mayor Gordo defends critical letter," Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A6, August 20, 2022.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36312
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 26, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 26, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Gordo, Victor
Ramirez, Rudy
San Rafael Elementary School
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Ashley Reagan Dunster is the new principal at Holy Angels School in Arcadia. She is the youngest granddaughter of President Ronald Reagan. By columnist Anissa Rivera.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 8, 2023
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 8, 2023
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Dunster, Ashley Reagan
Holy Angels School
President of the United States of America
Principals
Rivera, Anissa
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Biographic sketch of Norvell R. Dice, Elementary School Superintendent.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29643
Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 11, 1950
Pages
p. 1 Section 2 (See basement box 112.)
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Newspaper
The Journal
Date
January 11, 1950
Pages
p. 1 Section 2 (See basement box 112.)
Subjects
Dice, Norvell R. Arcadia Shools - Elementary
Item ID
29827AN
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Parents demand schools reopen but is it safe during the pandemic? Teacher vaccinations are important but not a prerequisite for reopening, CDC says--at least in elementary schools.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 2021
Pages
p. 1, 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 2021
Pages
p. 1, 8
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Foran, Ryan
Pandemics
Public Health
Schools
Teachers
Vaccines
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Half Day After School Camp Offered at Two Arcadia Elementary Schools. As the 2020-2021 school year begins, Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department will be offering a half day after school camp that will follow approved modifications by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. These guidelines are subject to change, based on the local protocols related to COVID-19 and will be sent out to parents at registration. The half day after school camp will be offered at Baldwin Stocker Elementary School and Camino Grove Elementary School from 1-5 p.m. beginning Aug. 24. Registration is $92 per week and will open on a monthly basis. Camp will still offer a variety of organized recreational activities for ages 5-12, led by trained activity leaders. Registration is now open for camp taking place Aug. 24 – Oct. 2 online at ArcadiaCA.gov/recreation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35822
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 20, 2020
Pages
p. 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 20, 2020
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department
Baldwin Stocker Elementary School
Camino Grove Elementary
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Pandemics
Viruses
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Items regarding Longley Way Elementary School

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 19, 1951 p. 1 (picture and article on new school School board accepts new Longley Way Elementary School plant)
November 8, 1951 p. 1 (dedication)
March 3, 1966 p. 1 (Freedom Foundation Award)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 19, 1951 p. 1 (picture and article on new school School board accepts new Longley Way Elementary School plant)
November 8, 1951 p. 1 (dedication)
March 3, 1966 p. 1 (Freedom Foundation Award)
Subjects
Schools - Longley Way
Item ID
4210AN
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Arcadia Unified School District's Profiles in Excellence returns as an in-person ceremony after a 2-year halt due to the pandemic. Profiles in Excellence recognizes 12 certificated staff and 12 classified staff. The recipients reflect the district's tagline--Imagine, Inspire and Inquire--and go above and beyond in helping the students, teachers, families and the entire district. Photo of the recipients.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 28, 2022
Pages
p. 1, 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 28, 2022
Pages
p. 1, 3
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Awards, honors, recognitions
Counselors
Educators
Teachers
Perez, Stephanie
Hryciw, Kevin
Vannasdall, David
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Richard Dana intermediate school to open doors for first time. It is the second educational plant serving 7th and 8th grades, the other being First Avenue School. Dana's first principal is Joseph Bagnall. The modern school was designed by Boyd Georgi and Lee Kline, the same architects who planned the buildings at Camino Grove Elementary. See Also Arcadia Tribune, September 13, 1954, p. 1, Schoolroom doors open tomorrow for 7000 pupils.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 9, 1954
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 9, 1954
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Bagnall, Joseph
Georgi, Boyd
Kline, Lee
Schools-Dana Junior High School
Schools-Dana Middle School
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Local school districts provide more detailed plans for in-person learning. Arcadia Unified School District will start in-person classes for Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grades.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35940
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 11, 2021
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 11, 2021
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Pandemics
Public Health
Elementary schools
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McCarthy hopes Breeders' Cup will cap a tough 2020. Profile on thoroughbred trainer Michael McCarthy, a 49-year-old Arcadia High School graduate.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 5, 2020
Pages
p. B6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 5, 2020
Pages
p. B6
Subjects
Coronavirus-COVID-19
McCarthy, Michael
Trainers
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Highland, Jan. 9.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
January 24, 1955
Pages
p. 6
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
January 24, 1955
Pages
p. 6
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Highland, son
Item ID
13470AN
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Camino Grove had shed fire last Tuesday.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 20, 1954
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 20, 1954
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Camino Grove Elementary School
Fires
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Arcadia Unified teachers share what learning looks like in a pandemic. Karalee Nakatsuka, 8th grade history teacher at First Avenue Middle School, discusses remote learning during COVID-19.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35855
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 22, 2020
Pages
p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 22, 2020
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Coronavirus-COVID-19
First Avenue Middle School
Nakatsuka, Karalee
Pandemics
Teachers
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