Calexico Unified celebrates National History Day and MESA winners

Calexico Unified trustees recognized a group of high‑school and junior‑high students for recent wins at the Imperial County National History Day competition and the statewide MESA (mathematics, engineering, science achievement) contests.

During the meeting, Mr. Oera presented the high‑school history winners and said the contest theme, held March 5, centered on “rights and responsibilities in history.” He congratulated the students and announced the district would give each student a certificate and a locally authored history book.

Superintendent Jimenez and board members then honored Enrique Camarena Junior High’s MESA teams. Teacher Delina Messa described competitive categories — math escape, engineering design, a moon‑base project and the MESA machine — and said 17 students had won awards at the regional MESA day, with some advancing to higher competition. Principal Diego Romero and assistant principal Diana Perez joined staff in acknowledging the students and teachers.

Trustees used the recognition segment to highlight the district’s CTE and college‑and‑career programs, encourage community support and invite board members to visit program showcases. Several trustees thanked teachers and parents for supporting extracurricular and regional competitions.

The board paused its business briefly for group photos and to present certificates to students. The superintendent also announced upcoming showcases and competitions — including a district welding competition and an AVID showcase — that the district said will further student exposure to career pathways.