Claremont School News
Pomona College’s December 10, 2025 settlement agreement resolving a U.S. Department of Civil Rights Title VI investigation indicated students should expect numerous policy changes beginning in spring 2026 designed to prevent further claims of antisemitism. Now three weeks into the spring semester, Molly Chakery, Associated Students of Pomona College representative and sophomore class president, said ASPC has had limited communication with the school regarding any changes. Photo/by Lisa Chakery
Billionaire and Claremont McKenna College graduate, George Roberts speaks during a recent commencement at the college. Claremont McKenna officials announced Friday that Roberts had donated $140 million to CMC for the construction of its east campus expansion. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff
Despite numerous public comments decrying a perceived lack of transparency, the Claremont Unified School District Board of Directors voted 5-0 Thursday to re-hire the single candidate it entertained for the job of superintendent, Jim Elsasser, at $335,000 per year plus a generous benefit package. In photo, CUSD board meets Thursday before taking the vote on Elsasser’s hiring.
by Steven Felschundneff | steven@claremont-courier.com When Claremont High School football coach Shane Hile saw Chris Clark roll his wheelchair into his classroom with eyes as big as saucers, he knew the 15-year-old freshman wanted to join the team. But in this particular case, Hile refrained from coaching and let Chris take the initiative. “So I […]
Chloe Haskin has found her calling. After completing her associate degree in nursing this June, the 28-year-old Citrus College student will transfer to Azusa Pacific University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the same field. Her ultimate goal is to earn a master’s degree and become a family nurse practitioner. “I believe I will be able to make a true difference in people’s lives,” she says.
by Andrew Alonzo | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com On Sunday, approximately 100 spectators packed the Claremont Presbyterian Church to hear music by the church’s esteemed choir along with stories of how the pandemic impacted our lives. The concert, which was also streamed online, was the premiere of Gerard “Geri” DeMasi’s latest composition, the Pandemic Requiem. DeMasi is the […]
Claremont’s San Antonio High School was recently named one of 36 in California recognized as model continuation high schools for 2022.
Claremont Unified School District Superintendent Jeff Wilson is stepping down after just one year on the job.
Divya Victor, who on March 4 was named the winner of Claremont Graduate University’s Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, is a master of not only language, but of its design; her words, the space around them, and the physical documents on which they appear, are all integral to her artform.
“To me this is the type of feel good program that we love to have.” So sayeth Stuart Wood, executive director of Sustainable Claremont, on the occasion of the Wednesday installation of a raised bed garden at Sumner Danbury Elementary School.
On Wednesday, March 9 dozens of Keck Graduate Institute personnel and city officials gathered on the corner of Watson Drive to celebrate the official inauguration of KGI’s newest physician assistant and occupational therapy center, Building 555. The building is meant to serve the first cohort of KGI’s newest graduate study program. The Master of Science […]
by Mick Rhodes | mickrhodes@claremont-courier.com Nearly two years to the day from when they abruptly shut their doors after the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the United States, Claremont schools will reach a symbolic milestone Monday when masks will no longer be required on their campuses. “I see this as a great opportunity to sort […]
NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez will visit Harvey Mudd College on Wednesday, March 9 to share his life’s journey with students at an Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) event titled “Perseverance: a trait that takes you to new heights.” And did it ever for Hernandez.
by Mick Rhodes | mickrhodes@claremont-courier.com California Governor Gavin Newsom announced last week vaccinated people were no longer required to wear masks indoors beginning March 1, and that after March 11, “schools and child care facilities, masks will not be required but will be strongly recommended. Just what that proclamation will mean for Claremont Unified School […]
Friday morning art groups at the Claremont Joslyn Center meet on the center’s patio beginning at 9 a.m.
Sofia Dartnell is the one in her friend group who halts everyone during a trip to educate them about, and then photograph, whatever bug has caught her attention. The 23-year-old Pomona College senior loves the outdoors and knows her insects.
Early in the 20th century, before regular radio broadcasts, many people learned to play instruments so they could enjoy music at home. Not surprisingly, during this era sheet music was plentiful and popular tunes would sell in the millions of copies.