Videos

1:21 Rowland Readers: KNBC Channel 4 News Highlights RUSD's Kindergarten Program

Rowland Unified School District is proud of our Kindergarten Care & Connect program and how we have stayed connected with our youngest learners. The District has launched the Book of the Month Project where all 900 Kindergartners receive a book mailed to them and every Friday students have visits with incredible authors and illustrators where they share their journey in reading and writing so children can visualize and see themselves in books.

KNBC Channel 4 News tuned in for a Friday reading with Author Grace Lin (her book "Big Mooncake for Little Star" was RUSD's January Book of the Month) and spoke with students and staff about the program. Aired on February 26, 2021.

4:30 RUSD's I Have A Dream Video

Among lessons taught across the Rowland Unified School District are the teachings, writings and speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who fought for equal rights in the 1950s and 60s. RUSD celebrates diversity all year long and encourages our students to dream big! View this video featuring students and staff from across the District celebrating the infamous "I Have A Dream" speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

3:44 Rowland Innovations Episode 4: Commitment to the Arts

Rowland Innovations Video Series - Ep 4 Commitment to the Arts

Learn how RUSD is committed to the arts! We are proud of our world-class educators, programs and new Rowland Unified School District Performing Arts Center! Featured Rowland Innovators are Bryant Aquino, Brian Cerjak and Jennifer Trujillo. RUSD believes in MUSIC FOR ALL - where EVERY student in grades 1 - 6 receives music. The District believes in the whole child -not just rigorous academics, but a thriving arts program that includes Band, Strings, Choral, Drama, Dance - even Mariachi! #WeAreRUSD #RUSDMusic

2:01 Rowland Innovations: Feeding Our Future

Rowland Innovations Video Series - Ep 3 Feeding Our Future

Learn how RUSD Nutrition Services feeds our future -- showcasing the more than 1.3 Million meals prepared and served to students since the pandemic has begun. Rowland Innovators Maria Davila, Director of Nutrition Services, Stephen Meyer, Nutrition Services Supervisor, and Christopher Diaz, Kitchen Supervisor are featured.

2:05 Rowland Innovations: College Connect

Rowland Innovations Video Series - Ep 2 College Connect

Learn how our Rowland Innovators Ricardo Ramirez, Community Liaison from Family Resource Center, Jake Magnant, Teacher at Rowland High School, Yvette Martinez, Counselor at Nogales High School and Valerie Varela, Teacher at Rowland High School connect students to important college resources with the College Connect program.

#WeAreRUSD #RUSDStrong #RowlandInnovators

2:29 Rowland Innovations: Kindergarten Care and Connect

Rowland Innovations Video Series - Ep 1 Kindergarten Care and Connect

For the first time in history our schools opened in a 100% virtual format. RUSD educators were challenged on how to engage our youngest learners, who have never even experienced a classroom.

See how our RUSD Kindergarten Innovators came up with the Kindergarten Care and Connect program.

#WeAreRUSD #RUSDStrong #RowlandInnovators

3:39 3 Minute ParentSquare Overview Video

Rowland Unified School District is excited to be using a new communications tool called ParentSquare to streamline communication in one place to reach our parents and employees. This is a brief overview of the system.

3:17 SPANISH ParentSquare Overview Video for Parents

Estamos entusiasmados de lanzar un nuevo sistema de comunicación escolar llamado ParentSquare para que la escuela y los maestros de su hijo/a puedan mantenerse conectados con usted.

2:43 ParentSquare Overview Video for Parents

Rowland Unified is excited to stay connected with our parents using a new communications tool -- ParentSquare. This will streamline communications from your school and teachers to keep you informed and connected.

ParentSquare provides a safe way for the school principal, teachers, staff and parents to receive important school and teacher communication -- all in one place. Watch this video and to learn more visit parentsquare.com.

4:54 Classified Employee of the Year Maribel Del Muro

May 22, 2020: Congratulations to the Rowland Unified School District Classified Employee of the Year, Maribel Del Muro, Health Assistant at the Family Resource Center. This video shows how she was surprised by RUSD Superintendent Dr. Mitchell and team with the award "COVID-19 style," along with interviews of colleagues who share why she is an outstanding representative of classified employees across Rowland Unified School District.

5:41 District Administrator of the Year Rocky Bettar

May 15, 2020: Congratulations to the Rowland Unified School District Administrator of the Year, Rocky Bettar, Director of Adult & Community Education. This video shows how he was surprised by RUSD Superintendent Dr. Mitchell and team with the award "COVID-19 style," along with interviews of colleagues who share why he is an outstanding representative of administrators across Rowland Unified and serving education for 40 years!

5:31 District Teacher of the Year Jessica Delavigne

May 5, 2020: Congratulations to the Rowland Unified School District Certificated Employee of the Year, Jessica Delavigne, Teacher/Instructional Coach for Alvarado Intermediate. This video shows how she was surprised by RUSD Superintendent Dr. Mitchell and team with the award "COVID-19 style," along with interviews of colleagues and students who share why she is an outstanding representative of teachers across Rowland Unified.