Dehesa School District celebrated 150 years of education and local history Nov. 4, bringing students, families and neighbors together for an evening of cultural presentations, student projects, food and activities.
The celebration was postponed from Oct. 21 because of anticipated inclement weather.
“Dehesa School District’s 150th anniversary i an opportunity to honor and celebrate the generations of students, families, educators, and community members who have shaped our school since 1876,” said Ashley James of Dehesa School District.
The anniversary theme is “Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Community, Committing to the Future.” James said the celebration was to mark the school’s history and its continuing commitment to helping students learn and grow. She also pointed to the district’s recent growth in the California School Dashboard, the state’s system for reporting school performance.
“This celebration brings Dehesa’s history to life through the voices of our students,” James said.
The event featured Native American and local vendors, food options, free family activities and a commemorative art project that invites attendees to help create a lasting tribute to the anniversary.
