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March 1 4, 2024
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G r a n d Te r r a c e H i g h S c h o o l A w a r d e d D i s t i n g u i s h e d S c h o o l Status by the Califor nia Depar tment of Education
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Distinguished School.”
JUSD’s Grand Terrace High School is one of just 293 middle and high schools from throughout California selected for the prestigious 2024 California Distinguished Schools Program, recognizing the exceptional work of its students, staff and administation.
Schools were selected for the distinction by the California Department of Education by analyzing data reported through its 2023 Dashboard, with a focus on demonstrating excellence and growth in academic achievement and ensuring a positive school climate.
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“GTHS's motto is Be G.R.E.A.T.... Graduate,” Principal Charles Neighbours said. “As our students and staff strive to be GREAT every day, it's a fantastic accomplishment to be recognized as a California
“Being recognized as a distinguished school is an incredible honor that I feel is an accurate reflection of our academic excellence and school culture here at GTHS,” ASB President Alyssia Pelayo said. “Students on our campus are motivated to
come to school everyday and look forward to participating in our student-led activities. ASB works hard to promote inclusivity on campus and make our school a place where everyone feels welcome.” GTHS earned the distinction in the category of closing the achievement gap. Schools must have at least 40 percent of students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds and, in addition to demonstrating exemplary overall performance in English language arts and math, achieve accelerated academic growth for one or Grand Terrace High, cont. next pg.
Nicole Dumaguindin: Illuminating Colton's Enviro nmenta l Just ice T hro ugh T hea tre Community News
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n the heart of Southern California, artist Nicole Dumaguindin is weaving a tapestry of community engagement and storytelling. She is a Community Theatre Artist of Tagalog, Kapampangan, and Ibanag ancestry and is on a mission to amplify the voices of communities facing barriers to theatrical storytelling. Nicole’s work goes beyond the confines of formal theatre spaces in Colton, San Bernardino, and the broader Inland Empire.
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Grand Terrace High School students and staff at a campus event in 2023.
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Nicole Dumaguindin, founder of Solstice Theatre IE, glances over at her core team as they examine Wayang Golek characters Sita & Rama, learning about traditional Indonesian storytelling & design.
Her journey as an artist began in 2010 when she completed her first production as a dramaturg in UCR's "Metamorphoses." Since then, she has been tirelessly working on projects that blend theatre with community engagement. Her influences range from Agosto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed to Bertolt Brecht and Joseph Campbell's TeAda Productions, all while drawing inspiration from her ancestral roots in the Philippines.
Over the past three years, Nicole has undertaken projects that exemplify her commitment to community and creativity. One such project was her role as the Education Coordinator for PAIS-IE's 2021 Fall Sessions. She orchestrated a platform that recruited instructors and students to explore intercultural traditions, contradictions, and human rights, culminating in a community celebration of International Human Rights Day in Downtown San Bernardino. Nicole’s latest endeavor, "Kapihan Spring 2023: Creative Wellness Series," is a testament to her dedication. Through a series of workshops, she has introduced various art forms as coping skills for mental health topics. Nicole’s project, "Solstice Theatre IE," is a beacon to generate hope in Colton. This innovative endeavor uses shadow puppetry play festivals to address environmental justice Colton Theater cont. next pg.