The Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education on Aug. 21 honored the Don Lugo High School FFA team for winning the 2025 state light-horse judging competition and recognized a $20,000 donation from Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church to support the district’s Hope Center and high school Christian clubs.

Gina Hasson, the district’s agricultural teacher accompanying the Don Lugo FFA students, told the board she was “so proud of these amazing students” and highlighted the team’s travel and competitive history leading to a state championship. Team member Sadie Hutchinson spoke to the board about what the program taught her: “It has been a great way to develop my self confidence, my teamwork skills, developing a bond of my team.”

Reverend Coe of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church was invited to the microphone for the donation presentation. The meeting record states the church donated $20,000 “to the district to benefit the Hope Center and our high school Christian clubs.” Reverend Coe thanked the board and said the church intended to continue supporting local families and students.

Student Board Representative Phoenix Kim, a senior at Chino High School, gave a brief report on the district’s back-to-school activities, noting successful senior sunrises, school rallies and the start-of-year enthusiasm across district campuses. “As a member of the student body, I'm incredibly proud of all the hard work and school spirit being shown across our district,” Phoenix Kim said.

Ending: The recognitions and donation were ceremonial items recorded in the meeting minutes. No board action beyond the recognitions was recorded.