CHS’ ‘Grand ReOpening’ brings the community back to school

Every school year begins with an opening day of reunions and meetings. The opening for the 2021-2022 school year felt very different. Colton High teachers were welcomed “home” in an return event that was as much about celebrating the return to school after a year in quarantine as it was about getting teachers up to speed about what to expect in the coming days. “I am especially excited to get everyone under one roof,” exclaimed CHS principal, Joda Murphy, who serve...

When students return to Colton High School on August 4th, be ready to celebrate. The ‘Grand Reopening’ is a district-wide initiative to embrace returning students after a year in quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes the social and emotional health of students. "The idea came from various discussions with cabinet and principals about the tone we wanted to set for the start ...

Colton, CA—In a virtual meeting on Monday night, CJUSD administration set the table for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year by answering parent questions about concerns ranging from academic options, safety measures, facility maintenance, and parent access to their student’s data. This “Welcome Back, CJUSD!” event was hosted by Dr. Tina Petersen, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, and featu...