Sweetwater Must Sees Newsletter

One behalf of the Sweetwater Union High School District Board of Trustees and Administration, we would like to congratulate each and every senior of the class of 2021. We are extremely proud of you and how far you’ve come in this last year. It is our hope that by reaching your graduation milestone, it is not looked at as the end of an era, but the beginning of a very special time in your life. This is a time to reflect upon your journey, as well as a time to anticipate the promise of what the future holds.

In many ways, the Class of 2021 has completed a challenging year, yet you have met these trials head on with grace and poise. Your years of dedication, perseverance, and sacrifice have brought you to this momentous occasion, you should be incredibly proud of yourselves!

Remember, Sweetwater is your home regardless of where you end up studying, living, or working. Class of 2021, you have been exemplary in your resiliency and your creative, positive energy.

Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

Dr. Moises G. Aguirre

Sweetwater Union High School District Superintendent

Last week, staff district-wide came together to ensure Sweetwater District eighth and twelfth grade students experienced a sense of normalcy and received an opportunity to celebrate their hard work and academic accomplishments alongside friends and family. We've compiled some of the most memorable moments from the Class of 2021 promotion and graduation ceremonies.

Huge thanks to everyone for the hard work and planning that went into making all district ceremonies safe, enjoyable and memorable for students and families. We hope everyone enjoys the well-deserved summer break!

The Sweetwater District would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to all the following students for being awarded scholarships totaling more than $200,000. It is wonderful to see so many students being honored with such wonderful opportunities ahead! We wish you all the very best!

The last week of school was full of activities and celebrations for our graduating class of 2021. From Prom, to Senior Awards Night, to Graduation, San Ysidro High made sure to send off their graduating Cougar students in style. Thank you to our AP of Student Activities, Elizabeth Exum, and Cougar staff for all the hours and effort put forth in making all of our student celebrations a huge success!

SYH Senior Awards Video

Sweetwater High School hosted an eventful end of year celebration for their seniors in an effort to create lasting memories on campus. According to Principal Gavin, courtesy of Sweetwater High ASB, National City Mayor Sotelo-Solis fundraising efforts and the SUHI Foundation, seniors enjoyed an evening with their fellow classmates that included a taco truck, ice cream truck, and boba drinks! Several stations like balloon art, various lawn games, a DJ, dancing and photo booths all made for a memorable Red Devil event. Congratulations Graduates!

In conjunction with UCSD Health, and in partnership with the County of San Diego, City of Chula Vista, City of Imperial Beach, City of National City, City of San Diego, San Diego City Councilmember Vivian Moreno, Mayor of National City Alejandra Sotelo-Solis, Mayor Serge Dedina, Chula Vista Fire Department, National City Fire Department, San Ysidro School District, South Bay Union School District, and UCSD Health Systems the Sweetwater District was able to provide vaccination centers at fourteen SUHSD schools for ALL SUHSD students, families, staff, and community members. This collaborative effort allowed our district to administer more than 5,000 vaccines throughout South County, bringing us one step closer to welcoming all students back to school in-person in July! Thank you to all involved!

The Sweetwater District prides itself in it's exceptional Visual and Performing Arts programs and offerings district-wide. More and more district educators like Mr. Ed Lim from Bonita Vista High, are being honored by state-wide organizations for their dedication to students and the arts. Congratulations to Mr. Lim, AP 2D Art and Design, Photo, Computer Arts and Filipino teacher for being selected by the California Art Education Association to receive the Ruth Jansen Distinguished Art Educator Award. The Awards Ceremony will be held in November 2021 at their annual conference in Anaheim. Congratulations Mr. Lim!

The Sweetwater District State and Federal Programs hosted a Drive-Thru Celebration for our District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) and District Program Advisory Committee (DPAC) Parents last month! Superintendent Aguirre stopped by to honor and celebrate our outstanding district parents for their exceptional commitment and support through distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for your partnership and collaboration in supporting students and families!

Thank you to all the students from Chula Vista High, Castle Park High, Hilltop High, Olympian High, Otay Ranch High, Sweetwater High, and San Ysidro High who participated in this year’s Annual SUHSD Folklorico Showcase. The amazing production can be viewed below.

We would like to thank District Folklorico Program Director Lalo Hirsch, VAPA Director Jeff Kover, and everyone involved in the planning and production of this showcase.

Click Here to view the video showcase on Instagram

On May 1, 2021, 15 students from Eastlake High School were inducted into the Japanese National Honor Society (JNHS). The Japanese National Honor Society, according to the American Association of Japanese Teachers, “recognizes and encourages achievement and excellence in the study of the Japanese language.” These outstanding students are the first inductees from Eastlake High School and the Sweetwater Union High School District into the JNHS.

On May 27, 2021, seven seniors were surprised with a ceremony, where they were presented certificates by Dr. Takahashi, Japanese teacher and Ms. Bielma, Assistant Principal. Lei's flown in from Hawai’i, were given to each student as a congratulations on their achievements and graduation.

Congratulations to the following seniors:

Justin Au Kanai’i Ancheta Greed

Landis Amanda Anderson

Sarah Akiko Grell

Hanna Lee

Marco Fernando Lizarraga

Koji Reyes Matsuo

Linh Edward Pham Aldaba

Congratulations Titans!

Congratulations to the Hilltop High Girls and Boys Water Polo Teams for winning the South Bay League Championships!

Click Here to read more about the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQUE) program that has helped Latinx/Chicanx families enter a college bound culture.

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