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Awards and Honors
2010 California Distinguished Schools
Hall of Fame Dinner
Youth Art Month Award
Congratulations!
American Profile Article - August 2-8, 2009
Leonardo Perez Duarte - Favorite Teacher
PIP Awarded CSBA's Golden Bell Award
Marigold recognized as a California Distinguished School!
Teachers Recognized by the Rotary Club of Chico
Science Bowl Championship
Outstanding ITECH
CUSD thanks Barnes & Noble
WAY TO GO!
Super Psych
California Distinguished School
HOME TOWN HEROS
| | CONGRATULATIONS Emma Wilson Elementary and Shasta Elementary!!!
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell has announced 484 exemplary California public elementary schools were selected as 2010 California Distinguished Schools. The California School Recognition Program is now in its 24th year and honors the state's most exemplary and inspiring public schools with the California Distinguished School Award. "It is an honor to recognize the schools, and the students, parents, teachers, and administrators who helped earn this most prestigious distinction," said O'Connell.
Although participation is voluntary, the award is highly sought after by schools. Schools were identified for eligibility on the basis of their Academic Performance Index and Adequate Yearly Progress results. The applicants were also identified by their success in narrowing the achievement gap that exists between higher-performing and lower-performing students. All applicants underwent a stringent selection process conducted by the California Department of Education with the help of many educators from across the state.
Go to http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/sr/cs/disting2010.asp for a complete list of the 2010 Distinguished Schools. | |
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| | The Chico Public Education Hall of Fame Dinner Wednesday, March 10, 2010, Lakeside Pavilion, California Park Drive | |
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| | The Hall of Fame recognized Thomas W. Kelly, a 1960 graduate of ChicoHigh School and Michelle Power, who graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 1988.
Judge Kelly initially worked in the California Attorney General’s Office and the Butte County District Attorney's Office before going into private practice. He became a Judge in 1994, recently retiring as Judge of the Superior Court for Butte County and is recognizing Blackie Gilbert and Mel Jones as his honored teachers.
Since her graduation from PVHS, Michelle Power has enjoyed an active retail career managing stores for The Gap and Pottery Barn throughout Northern and Southern California and is currently co-owner, with her husband, Gentry, of Bidwell Perk. Michele is recognizing Tom Needles and Patricia Scully as being instrumental in her growth at PVHS.
The Chico Unified School District Board of Education recognized Roger Williams as the 2009-2010 Harry M. “Hank” Marsh Award recipient. Mr. Williams was Principal of Chico High School for 23 years and, in 2003, after his retirement, was instrumental in establishing the Chico High Foundation, which is now part of the North Valley Community Foundation. The Chico Unified School District Board of Education is especially appreciative of Roger Williams’ hard work in raising funds for students of Chico Unified School District, and most especially Chico High School.
In addition, the Education Hall of Fame recognized Jan Doney, a sixth grade teacher at Marigold School and Jon Nickerson, Special Day and ROP Diversified Occupations teacher at Chico High School as Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year.
The Hall of Fame was created for the purpose of serving as an avenue for the recognition of graduates of Chico public schools who have made a significant contribution to society and to recognize and honor the Chico public school teachers who were the most inspirational in the lives of those graduates chosen to be members of the Chico Public Education Hall of Fame.
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| | Reta Rickmers, PVHS art instructor and art department chair and founder of The Art Studio@PV, received the Youth Art Month Award from the California Art Educators' Association (CAEA). The award was for "exemplifying and promoting excellence in Youth Art Month," and was a result in part of exhibiting the work of student artists in the Chico community. Reta also presented a workshop on Postmodern Art at the CAEA annual conference November 12-15. Congratulations, Reta!
Students in the Art Studio@PV program are working on several service-learning projects, through which they apply what they are learning in their art classes to benefit the community. These projects include creating designs for the Arts for All logo for the CUSD Arts Booster group; designing a poster for Going Frugal (a benefit for the North State Symphony); and designing a poster for the Empty Bowls fundraiser. Art Studio students are attending a weekly after-school drawing class taught by Lynette Montgomery, a college art instructor. Art Studio 2 students are also taking part in art-related job shadows and creating PowerPoint presentations about their experiences. To see the work of Art Studio students, visit the Art Studio show in the PVHS library. To learn more about the program, contact Reta Rickmers at PVHS, or visit there website by clicking here. | |
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| | Congratulations to Pat Furr, the founder and CEO of CUSD partner Computers For Classrooms. Pat was recently recognized in PC World for her work with Computers For Classrooms. To read the article, click here.
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| | Article from:
American Profile, August 2-8, 2009
My Favorite Teacher
Readers share stories of exceptional educators
The best teachers do more than instruct; they encourage and inspire us to be all that we can be. When American Profile asked readers about their favorite teachers, more than 400 responded with tributes to educators and mentors who built confidence and character, provided advice and discipline, and influenced another generation of teachers.
Leonardo Perez Duarte, 73 taught Tony Aeilts lessons in music and life at Chico High School. Following is the story:
"Mr. Leonardo Perez Duarte was an extraordinary teacher of music--and life. For his young students, he found a balance. He knew exactly when to encourage and uplift young minds . . . and, yes, to 'drop the hammer' when it was needed," wrote Tony Aeilts, 52, of Chico, Calif. "Even more than beautiful music, he taught us to take care of each other, lead by example, do the right thing, lift up those who may lag behind and encourage those who try hard."
The article is located at AMERICANPROFILE.COM
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| | The Primary Intervention Program (PIP) was awarded the CSBA's Golden Bell Award in December. The program offers outstanding student support through the PIP Special Friends and Friendship groups, classroom lessons in Second Step, Healthy Plan and Steps to Respect. These services help to create a school climate that is safe, nurturing and respectful and provide students with opportunities to enhance success in learning, relationships and life.
Congratulations to team members: Jill Bernedo, Debby Dunbar, Geri Dean, Michele Saake, Joan Imhoff, Lynn Smyth, Cherise Miller, Linda Brock, Vicki Triplett, Louise Kanda, Kim Carrell and Scott Lindstrom. | |
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| | Marigold Elementary School was named a California Distinguished School by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack O'Connell, on April 9, 2008. Pictured above are Principal Rhys Severe, Jack O'Connell & Wendy Fairon.
The school shares a common focus and all staff work to ensure that every student achieves at the highest level. The dedicated teachers, principal, staff and parents demonstrate a deep commitment to excellence. Congratulations to Marigold - Committed to Student Success! | |
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| | The following CUSD teachers were recognized by the Rotary Club of Chico for their outstanding contributions to education:
Miles Peacock from Pleasant Valley High School was recognized for teaching as well as the extra time he spends with the students. He supports the track team and dedicates his lunch hour to work with struggling students.
Tom Lampkin from Chico High School was recognized for his work with the Academic Decathlon and Challenge teams. His assistance to the Science Bowl team has led them to a win in Northern California and an all expense paid trip to Wahsington, D.C. to compete.
Sheri Zeno from Fair View High School is a reading specialist who has 30 years of experience with CUSD. She was honored for her mentoring and her establishment of the Chico Reads program in five elementary schools. Her new project is to establish a reading room/library at Fair View High School. | |
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| |  Chico High School recently won the 2008 Science Bowl Championship for Northern California. The team has received an all-expenses paid trip to the national competition in Washington, DC, May 1-6. Tom Lampkin, CHS Physics/Chemistry teacher coached team members Gareth Fay, Alex Hodge, Maggie Jones and Jeanan McKnight to victory. Good luck Chico High Go Panthers! | |
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| |  Congratulations to Chico Junior High School Teacher Ronnie Cockrell and Principal Joyce Burdette for receiving the 2008 Award for Program Excellence from Past President of the California Industrial and Technology Education Association Foundation, John Chocholak. We appreciate all your work, Ronnie! | |
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| |  Community Relations Manager Kimberlee Wheeler is pictured with Suzanne Michelony (LCC), Merrilee Anzalone (Shasta), Joanne Parsley (Bidwell Jr. High School), Claudia de la Torre (Rosedale) and Bruce Besnard (Bidwell). Barnes and Noble raised over $7500 to fund reading programs, new library books, student support services, the Spanish Immersion program and field trips for our students. Thanks for your generosity and for all you do for our kids, Kimberlee. | |
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| |  TEACHER OF THE MONTH - Congratulations to Debbie Wakefield (Neal Dow) who was chosen Teacher of the Month by North State Parent magazine. Nominated by her students Madelynn and Vanessa Kim, Debbie will use the $200 donation by the magazine to purchase books for the school library. Thanks for the good work you do each day, Mrs. Wakefield | |
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| |  TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME - Principals Larry Spini (Shasta), Suzanne Michelony (Little Chico Creek), and Ted Sullivan (Chapman) thank Bob Linscheid (Chico Outlaws), Tori Burke and Staci Sasselli (Wal-Mart) who provided over 1600 free tickets to the Outlaws. The generosity of Wal-Mart and the Outlaws enabled our students to attend a baseball game and cheer the home team on to victory. 2008 will be great--Go Outlaws! | |
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| |  Super Psych - Scott Lindstrom is being honored by the National Association of School Psychologists for his promotion of and advocacy for high quality programs for Children and Families. Scott is well-known and respected throughout California and the nation for his work with the Early Mental Health Initiative Project/Primary Intervention Program and elementary guidance programs. We appreciate and value your contributions, Scott! | |
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| | Pleasant Valley High School was named a California Distinguished School by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack O'Connell, on April 16, 2007.
The Vikings have consistently demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics, the arts and in virtually all areas of student life. This recognition is a result of on-going efforts by staff, students, parents and the community to effectively meet the needs of each student and to continually seek ways to improve the educational program.
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| |  Recently retired PV Principal Mike Rupp and CUSD Board President Rick Rees accept the award from State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack O'Connell | |
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| |  Pictured at the presentation ceremony are: (back row left to right) Staff Members Jean Delgado, Jennifer Bevers, Liz Metzger, Karen Olberg, Connie Chrysler-Anderson (front row left to right) PV Assistant Principals Mike Morris and John Shepherd, recently retired PV Principal Mike Rupp and CUSD Board President Rick Rees. | |
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|  Dave and Molly Barnum with Rascal, mascot of the Chico Outlaws | | |
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| | |  Dave, Debbie Aldred (Principal, Sierra View), Molly and Bev Patrick (Office Mgr, McManus) |
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