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![500 CUSD Scholars Enjoy Computer Science Expo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765583111/comptonk12caus/wmketh8gqm2ehgfa3nvx/CSExpo251-5-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765583111/comptonk12caus/wmketh8gqm2ehgfa3nvx/CSExpo251-5-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765583111/comptonk12caus/wmketh8gqm2ehgfa3nvx/CSExpo251-5-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765583111/comptonk12caus/wmketh8gqm2ehgfa3nvx/CSExpo251-5-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765583111/comptonk12caus/wmketh8gqm2ehgfa3nvx/CSExpo251-5-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1765583111/comptonk12caus/wmketh8gqm2ehgfa3nvx/CSExpo251-5-1.jpg","width":2200}])
More than 500 Compton Unified scholars gathered at Caldwell Elementary to celebrate Computer Science Week with a full day of hands-on exploration, creativity, and learning. Scholars from Carver, Jefferson, Kennedy, McKinley, and Rosecrans participated in engaging activities.
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Compton Unified School District (CUSD) welcomed more than 150 STEM educators from across California—including representatives from school districts and county offices of education—for a special Computer Science Week event: the CAL-MSCS Computer Science Community of Practice (CoP).
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![80 CUSD Scholars Become “USC Students For a Day”]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730228816/comptonk12caus/ltxstur0dbbipzmzne7k/USCStudentforaDay1-6-5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730228816/comptonk12caus/ltxstur0dbbipzmzne7k/USCStudentforaDay1-6-5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730228816/comptonk12caus/ltxstur0dbbipzmzne7k/USCStudentforaDay1-6-5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730228816/comptonk12caus/ltxstur0dbbipzmzne7k/USCStudentforaDay1-6-5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730228816/comptonk12caus/ltxstur0dbbipzmzne7k/USCStudentforaDay1-6-5.jpg","width":1562}])
More than 80 CUSD scholars from Emerson, Kelly, King, McNair, Tibby, Washington, and Whaley took part in the “USC Student for a Day” program, thanks to CUSD’s Black Student Achievement Department and University of Southern California (USC).
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The Compton Unified School District held its Esports Immersive Showcase on Thursday, December 14 at Davis Middle School. The exciting event featured High School and Middle School Rocket League Esports tournaments, a live Mario Kart Tournament run by CUSDH Esports, plus an Esports panel, and much more.
![30 CUSD Teams Compete in Drones Competition – Whaley Wins]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710884188/comptonk12caus/zf35z8nliclsu0z9khfk/DroneComptitionOverviewcover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710884188/comptonk12caus/zf35z8nliclsu0z9khfk/DroneComptitionOverviewcover.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710884188/comptonk12caus/zf35z8nliclsu0z9khfk/DroneComptitionOverviewcover.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1710884188/comptonk12caus/zf35z8nliclsu0z9khfk/DroneComptitionOverviewcover.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1710884188/comptonk12caus/zf35z8nliclsu0z9khfk/DroneComptitionOverviewcover.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1710884188/comptonk12caus/zf35z8nliclsu0z9khfk/DroneComptitionOverviewcover.jpg","width":2200}])
More than 200 CUSD students participated in the Aerial Drone Competition on Saturday at Dominguez High School. In collaboration with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Compton Airport Chapter 96 and Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation,
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Who loves poetry? Whaley Middle School scholars recently performed amazing poems to a cheering audience of fellow students and family as part of the Get Lit-Words Ignite assembly.
![Former CUSD Scholars Perform at Whaley for Hispanic Heritage Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1697834071/comptonk12caus/tamdoflpwenrhov97gyn/LosHijones1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1697834071/comptonk12caus/tamdoflpwenrhov97gyn/LosHijones1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1697834071/comptonk12caus/tamdoflpwenrhov97gyn/LosHijones1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1697834071/comptonk12caus/tamdoflpwenrhov97gyn/LosHijones1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1697834071/comptonk12caus/tamdoflpwenrhov97gyn/LosHijones1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1697834071/comptonk12caus/tamdoflpwenrhov97gyn/LosHijones1.jpg","width":2200}])
As part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Whaley Middle School invited the Compton-based band Los Hijones to perform regional Mexican music for the students during a lively and exciting afternoon assembly.
![LA Rams and USA Football Host The Blitz Clinic at Whaley]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716308863/comptonk12caus/msws5b8n6sa89ojqjyxv/TheRamsBlitz3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1716308863/comptonk12caus/msws5b8n6sa89ojqjyxv/TheRamsBlitz3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1716308863/comptonk12caus/msws5b8n6sa89ojqjyxv/TheRamsBlitz3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1716308863/comptonk12caus/msws5b8n6sa89ojqjyxv/TheRamsBlitz3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1716308863/comptonk12caus/msws5b8n6sa89ojqjyxv/TheRamsBlitz3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1716308863/comptonk12caus/msws5b8n6sa89ojqjyxv/TheRamsBlitz3.jpg","width":2200}])
The Los Angeles Rams and USA Football hosted a free USA Football Blitz event at Whaley Middle School last Friday for students during school and the general public after school.