On May 13, Edison High School (EHS) science teacher Greg Gardiner, along with seven Special Abilities Cluster (SAC) students released 100+ finger-sized rainbow trout into Lake Huntington at Central Park. Up until this point, the trout were raised in the EHS Innovation Lab — an unique space for hands-on instruction through project-based learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics...
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Did you know Westminster High School (WHS) is the proud home to an 8-acre farm, a vast agriculture science program, and an award-winning chapter of the Future Farmers of America (FFA)? Complete with an array of animals, fully-functional aquaponics system, greenhouse, and much more, WHS students of all ages benefit from hands-on education in agriculture – one of California’s leading industries. Since it’s original chapter in 1973, the Future Farmers of America organization on campus has proved to be a staple in the WHS culture. FFA is an inter-curricular opportunity for students interested in agriculture and leadership. With chapters in...
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Congratulations to Marina High School (MHS) senior Makena Low for being selected as a 2016 Gates Millennium Scholar! She will utilize the full-ride scholarship to attend Stanford in an effort to pursue a pre-med...
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After announcing her retirement as Principal of Edison High School (EHS) in January 2016, Dr. D’liese Melendrez, along with a team of district administrators, set out to find a comparable replacement for the position. After an extensive interview process, the Huntington Beach Union High School District (HBUHSD) is pleased to announce that successor as current Edison High School Assistant Principal, Jennifer Graves. “I’ve worked with Mrs. Graves for three years and have complete confidence that she is the perfect match for Edison High School,” Dr. Melendrez stated. “She brings a lot of experience to the position as well as...
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On May 4, 2016, the Huntington Beach Union High School District (HBUHSD) held the annual Certificated Recognition Banquet at Mile Square Golf Course in Fountain Valley. Board of Trustees members, Superintendent Greg Plutko, Deputy Superintendent Carolee Ogata, cabinet members, and school site administrators were in attendance to help honor the over one hundred certificated employees in attendance. A certificated employee is any individual employed in a teaching, instructional, supervisory, educational administrative, or educational/scientific capacity in a school district. Through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, certificated employees must have a Credential to hold positions like classroom teacher, counselor, psychologist,...
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