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7:49 Rowland Unified District Teacher of the Year: Stephanie Vidal Ayers, Ybarra Academy

Rowland Unified is excited to announce the District Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026: Stephanie Vidal Ayers, Fourth Grade Teacher at Ybarra Academy of Arts and Technology. Watch the surprise announcement by the Rowland Unified School District Board of Education, and the Rowland Unified Student News team on the scene!

Stephanie Vidal Ayers is an exceptional educator whose dedication and passion for teaching shine through in all she does. She creates a welcoming, supportive classroom where students feel valued, heard, and encouraged to succeed. Stephanie builds a strong sense of community, empowering students to take risks and support one another, where students develop a love for learning and grow academically and personally. Her active involvement in the Ybarra Academy community includes building strong relationships with parents and staff, contributing to a cohesive, supportive school culture. Stephanie plays a vital role in the Student Success Team, providing targeted interventions and advocating for students who need extra support.

00:30 Enrollment Now Open in Rowland Unified!

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year has begun! All NEW students can enroll online and enrollment information can be found at www.rowlandschools.org/enroll

For those interested in learning more about Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten, join us at KINDERFEST on Saturday, March 8 from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Rowland Unified School District Office. It is a school-readiness event where families can learn more about the innovative learning and programs in Rowland Unified. More information at www.rowlandschools.org/KINDERFEST.

*Kindergarten Birthday Requirement: Children born between September 2, 2019 - September 1, 2020
*Transitional Kindergarten Birthday Requirement: Children born between September 2, 2020 - September 1, 2021.

Attend a TK/Kindergarten Parent Information Meeting (In-Person or Virtually)
Spanish/Chinese/Korean translators will be available.

\Tuesday, March 18 at Rowland High School in the HideOut from 5 PM to 6 PM

00:30 Enroll Now in Rowland Unified!

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year has begun! All enrollment information can be found at www.rowlandschools.org/enroll

As part of Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) in Rowland Unified, we have full-day Kindergarten and full-day Transitional Kindergarten. Learn more about our programs for our youngest learners available at our award-winning schools for the 2025-2026 school year.

*Kindergarten Birthday Requirement: Children born between September 2, 2019 - September 1, 2020
*Transitional Kindergarten Birthday Requirement: Children born between September 2, 2020 - September 1, 2021.

Join Us! Attend a TK/Kindergarten Parent Information Meeting (In-Person or Virtually)

Spanish/Chinese/Korean translators will be available.

Wednesday, January 22 at Nogales High School 5 PM to 6 PM

Thursday, January 23 at Alvarado Intermediate 9 AM to 10 AM

Tuesday, February 11 at Giano Intermediate 9 AM to 10 AM

Tuesday, March 18 at Rowland High School 5 PM to 6 PM

2:44 Rowland Innovations: Expanded Learning Opportunities

Rowland Unified is excited to offer expanded learning opportunities for our students, which includes before school, after school, summer or intersession learning programs that focus on developing the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interests of pupils through hands-on, engaging learning experiences. These opportunities are FREE for all.

To learn more or to enroll visit 6crickets.com

3:08 RUSD Teacher Paula Stella Martinez Selected as a 2024 L.A. County Teachers of the Year

Telemundo Morning News Coverage (9/23/25) of RUSD Teacher Paula Stella Martinez who was selected as a 2024 L.A. County Teachers of the Year.

Congratulations to RUSD's Teacher of the Year Paula Stella Martinez from Telesis Academy of Science and Math who is one of the Top 16 top-notch educators announced as the 2024 L.A. County Teachers of the Year.

1:25 RUSD Teacher Paula Stella Martinez Selected as 2024 L.A. County Teachers of the Year

Congratulations to RUSD's Teacher of the Year Paula Stella Martinez from Telesis Academy of Science and Math who is one of the Top 16 top-notch educators announced as the 2024 L.A. County Teachers of the Year.

Telemundo Afternoon News Coverage (9/23/25) of this award with interview of Paula Stella Martinez.

2:09 Hollingworth Celebrates 60 Years of Learning

Hollingworth Elementary School celebrated their 60th anniversary on August 8, 2024 with a community celebration! Watch this video to see Hollingworth Hawks enjoying the many activities and fun that took place to recognize 60 years of learning!

3:12 Nogales High School Fine Arts and Aquatics Center Groundbreaking

August 1, 2024:
The Rowland Unified School District is proud to announce it has broken ground on a new 35,000 square foot Fine Arts and Aquatics Center for the students of Nogales High School. This $30.9 million project is the latest school modernization made possible by the community’s support of the Measure R Bonds. Extensive community input from staff, students and parents has shaped the design of this state-of-the-art facility that is scheduled to be completed in the Spring of 2026.

Key features of the new center include:
• A new aquatics center with a 14-lane swimming pool, viewing stands, and boys and girls locker/PE rooms with showers, classroom and office spaces.
• A new 2,231 square foot choir room, a 3,064 square foot band room with practice spaces, instrument storage and restrooms.
• A 2,658 square foot Nobles Pride event space for dance, aerobics and large staff/community meetings that showcases a stunning birds eye view from the second floor, overlooking the playfields and quad of the Nogales High School campus.

Taxpayers have provided unwavering support to invest in the modernization of educational learning spaces for Rowland Unified schools with the passage of the $118 million 2006 Measure R Bond and the $158.8 million 2012 Measure R Bond. The most recently completed bond project, the new Oswalt Academy campus, was completed on-time and under budget.