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Students across Bellflower Unified report winter events, honors and expanded learning opportunities
Summary
Student representatives from Bellflower High, Mayfair, Somerset and Las Flores summarized Winterfest, honor roll recognition (1,000+ students), PTSA mini-grants, dual enrollment successes and upcoming campus events and field trips.
Student leaders and school representatives briefed the board on recent activities and recognitions across district campuses.
Caitlin Vera (Bellflower High) reported the vocal department performed at the tree lighting and held Winterfest; she said over 1,000 students earned honor roll (3.0+ GPA) and noted increased AP access efforts. Gil Friedman (Mayfair) described the school musical and PTSA mini-grants awarded to teachers. Jolene Lira (Somerset) highlighted student re-enrollment successes, parent education classes on teen brain development and fentanyl awareness, and upcoming Vision Night. Josana Torres (Las Flores) summarized dual enrollment progress with Cerritos and extended learning classes including STEM and hydroponics.
Each student speaker invited the community to upcoming events, including Open House, Buck Blast for incoming 7th graders, a college expo and field trips. The board acknowledged student presenters and thanked staff and PTSA for supporting enrichment and college access activities.
