Battle of the Books

The Battle of the Books is a voluntary reading incentive program for students from all schools in grades 3-8. The purpose of the competition is to encourage students to read good literature from different genres plus the practice of good sportsmanship, the development of leadership skills, and just plain FUN.

The Battle of the Books is a perfect display of all that is right in the Etiwanda School District.

Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Readers, timers and group escorts are needed for the day of the battle from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and for clean up after the event.

The Battle of the Books shows the successful partnership we have between the schools and families of the Etiwanda School District.  

We have parents and families who value education and are consistent and supportive of our schools, a district administration which provides the teachers and in this case the librarians with facilities and materials they need, a school site administration which provides direct supervision of teaching and school activities, and teachers who are hard working professionals and challenge every child to do their best.

When everyone takes responsibility for their role in the life and education of children, when we are willing to give of ourselves, we have successful events like The Battle of the Books.

The Etiwanda School District is especially blessed by the generosity of the E3 Foundation who sponsors this event and makes it possible.  Like I said, the Battle of the Books is a perfect display of all that is right in the Etiwanda School District.

Battle of the Books News

Kagan Cooperative Learning

See the link below to learn more about Kagan Cooperative Learning

Kagan Cooperative Learning - What is it?

Etiwanda Schools Excel

2014 California Distinguished Schools

Congratulations to Windrows and Caryn Schools! Both were named as 2014 California Distinguished Schools. Only thirteen schools in our county and 424 schools in the state were honored this year. The Distinguished School Award honors schools for their strong commitment and innovative approaches to improving student achievement and results in narrowing the achievement gap.

Article on CA Distinguished Schools

Title of 2013 Honor Roll school
Etiwanda School District announced that 15 school(s) have been selected by California Business for Education Excellence (CBEE) as 15 of 2,099 public schools in California to receive the title of 2013 Honor Roll school. Additionally, following an extensive analysis of student data for every public school and district in California, Etiwanda School District stood above the rest in raising students to grade-level proficiency and beyond, and Etiwanda School District was then named one of seven California Business for Education Excellence Honor Roll Districts for 2013.

ESD in the news

2013 Schools to Watch
Summit Intermediate is one of twelve model middle schools in the state of California to receive this honor this year.  The Schools to Watch-Taking Center Stage program recognizes exemplary “high performing middle schools that demonstrate academic excellence, developmental responsiveness to the needs and interests of young adolescents social equity and organizational support” according to the California Department of Education. In congratulating these middle schools, State Superintendent Tom Torlakson noted, “Their success is the result of effective and innovative practices that motivate their students to learn and excel.” As a Schools to Watch model school, Summit will serve as a demonstration school for other middle school administrators and teachers seeking to implement successful programs for students. Each of the schools will be honored in Sacramento at the California Middle Grades Alliance annual luncheon, and at the California League of Middle Schools Conference. Additionally, Summit will be recognized along with peers from across the nation at the national STW Conference in Washington, D.C.

ESD web site