Lassalette Elementary celebrated the grand opening of its new inclusive playground on Oct. 18, bringing students, families, and the community together to mark a new space where children of all abilities can play, connect, and thrive—side by side. Thoughtfully designed by Dr. Mayra Helguera, Executive Director of Special Education, the playground features wheelchair-accessible swings, sensory play areas, and an inclusive merry-go-round, ensuring every child feels welcome and supported. Thanks to HLPUSD’s general fund, this playground is more than a place to play—it’s a space where friendships bloom, and every student can shine. Please visit bit.ly/HLPUSDNEWS to read more!

Hacienda La Puente Unified has had a remarkable first three weeks of school. Our students have engaged in rich conversations with educators to set academic goals for the school year, hosted club rush days to encourage young learners to join extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports teams, and campuses continue to open their doors to families for our annual back-to-school nights! We are off to a great start and look forward to all the wonderful things our students, staff, and District will accomplish this year!

Our C-STEM Robotics Summer Camp students at Mesa Robles School and Fairgrove Academy are engaging in transformative math education with coding and robotics, designed to strengthen critical thinking, communication, and real-world problem-solving skills! #proudtobehlpusd