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Celebrations, awards, and the latest news on Alumni of Equitas Academy.


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March 19, 2024 --  Equitas Alumni Josmar M, Class of 2029 along with community partner youth from CCNP dedicated their Saturday to help beautify our neighborhood. Over 50 community members joined for a day of neighborhood beautification and made it a wonderful event.  --  read more>> 

February 27, 2024 -- Equitas Alumni Kaitlyn and Astro got to address the LAUSD School Board Charter School Committee and talk about how Equitas prepared them for success. --  read more>> 

January 19, 2024-- Equitas Academy Alumni Programs is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Commitment to Community Award. --  read more>> 

December 18, 2023 -- The holidays are here, but that doesn't always mean everyone is in a cheerful mood. As Alumni, you may find that the holidays can actually be a tough time to navigate especially in college. We want to take this time to define stress and anxiety while also providing some tips and resources to help ease the holiday break.  read more>> 

November 16, 2023 -- Equitas Academy Alumni Programs is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Commitment to Community Award. read more>> 

Equitas Alumna is Interviewed by Telemundo

October 16, 2023 Last month, while we were prepping for the High School Fair, an Equitas Alumna, Catherine Gonzales was interviewed with Telemundo regarding her experience at Equitas. read more>> 

Alumni Shine Bright at 8th Grade HS Fair

September 18, 2023 Equitas Academy Charter Schools held the 8th Grade High School Fair on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at Equitas #5 and #6. We had 22 high school partners and over 70 8th Graders and their families RSVP

Our Alumni who volunteered left nothing more than an everlasting impression on everyone. We had 16 alumni volunteers... read more>> 

Back to School & Program Updates

August 15, 2023 This month we are happy to welcome you to the Fall 2023 semester! We also are expanding our Alumni Family and welcoming the Class of 2031 . read more>> 

Introducing Ms. Leon, Alumni Manager

June 1, 2023 Equitas is excited to introduce Ms. Stephanie Leon, Equitas' Manager of Alumni Affairs. Ms. Leon attended CSULA and CSULB. She has also worked as a teacher in Watts, CA. Right before joining Equitas, Stephanie worked with Tennessee State University’s The You First Project where she was a college success coach for first-generation students. read more>> 

May 13, 2023 Equitas would like to highlight Leslie Juarez (Class of 2027) for her hard work throughout high school. Leslie will be attending UC Berkeley in the fall and is the recipient of the "2023 Gayle Miller Leaders of Change Scholar" award, a 4-year scholarship from the Alliance Foundation. read more>> 

May 1, 2023 Equitas Academy invites you to join us in celebrating the Class of 2027 as they receive acceptance letters to college! Visit the College Wall to learn where our Alumni are applying, getting accepted, and enrolling in college.  

March 27, 2023 Over 70 community members joined Equitas for a day of neighborhood beautification and gardening, and made it a wonderful event. Shout out to Equitas alumni who joined!!  read more>> 

March 1, 2023 Equitas is excited to host a community cleanup day in the Pico Union neighborhood! Equitas alumni are invited to join for a day of connection, neighborhood beautification, and gardening read more>> 

December 14, 2022 Equitas Academy Alumni Programs is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Commitment to Community Award. read more>> 

November 28, 2022 Equitas Alumni are invited to answer frequently asked questions from 8th grade scholars about high school. read more>> 

November 1, 2022 Equitas Academy Alumni Programs is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Commitment to Community Award. This award recognizes Equitas Alumni for their leadership & dedication to their school community and neighborhood. read more>> 

October 18, 2022 Class of 2030: complete the Freshman Transition Survey to let us know about your transition to high school and how we can best support you. Complete the survey for a chance to win a $50 book scholarship. submit >>

October 6, 2022 The Alumni Website is getting an upgrade! We are excited to announce the publication of our new Alumni Learning HUB — a central location where Equitas Academy alumni & families can access resources and tools to support them through high school and thereafter. read more>> 

September 22, 2022 Equitas Academy is committed to supporting every single one of our alumni after their 8th grade culminations. Every month, Equitas Academy curates newsletters for every single alum tailored to exactly where they are in their journey through high school and thereafter. read more>> 

September 1, 2022 Equitas is excited to announce the launch of the new High School Hub! This serves as a central location where 8th grade scholars & families can access information about selecting a high quality high school. read more>> 

August 15, 2022 This month, alumni of Equitas Academy are returning to school. Equitas has over 700 alumni, 500+ of whom are in high school grades 9-12, and two classes of high school graduates. read more>> 

New Alumni: Class of 2030

June 22, 2022 Equitas Academy is proud to welcome 159 new members to the Equitas Alumni family, as the Class of 2030 from EQ2 and EQ4 Middle Schools celebrate their 8th grade culminations.

High School Selection Day

June 10, 2022 Each year, Equitas celebrates 8th-grade scholars' high school choices before the culmination with High School Selection Day. EQ2 and EQ4 scholars from the Class of 2030 are celebrated at their respective middle schools.

Senior Graduation Baskets

June 4, 2022 Equitas Academy sends special congratulations to our founding alumni with 'Senior Graduation Baskets' after sharing their plans for after high school. Boxes are sent home this month filled with college essentials, alumni swag, letters from former teachers, and other goodies!

College-Bound Alumni

May 1, 2022 College Signing Day celebrates all students committed to pursuing an education past high school.  We are so proud of Equitas’ founding class of kindergartners who are headed to college this fall! Many, if not most, will be the first in their families to attend college. Visit the College Wall to celebrate college decisions for the Class of 2026. 

Alumni Feedback 

April 22, 2022 The annual Alumni Experience Survey for alumni feedback is now live. This helps us to know how to support you & be there for you, in exactly the ways that you need us to be. Complete the survey by May 15th for a chance to win one of ten $100 books scholarships.  Grades 9-12 // Post-High School

College Wall - Class of 2026

March 25, 2022 Equitas Academy invites you to join us in celebrating the Class of 2026 as they receive acceptance letters to college! Visit the College Wall to learn where our first class of Kindergarteners are applying, getting accepted, and enrolling in college.  

March 7, 2022 KCAL 9 highlights Alyzee (Class of 2026), who receives admission and a full-ride scholarship to an Ivy League university.

Alumni Comunidades

February 12, 2021 Comunidad means community, a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. Equitas aims to foster a feeling of fellowship with others in order to embark on a collective effort toward disrupting injustices. Visit our Comunidad hub, which features ongoing, youth-led efforts & resources for all to engage with.

December 15, 2021 Impulso Newspaper highlights the Equitas Academy and Pico Union Project partnership for the Mentor Volunteer Program, and features Catherine (Class of 2026). 

December 10, 2021 The Commitment to Community Award recognizes Equitas Alumni for their leadership & dedication to their school community and neighborhood.

October 12, 2021 Equitas Academy Alumni recent news, updates and happenings

September 21, 2021 Class of 2029: complete the Freshman Transition Survey to let us know about your transition to high school and how we can support you.

Equitas Launches Monthly Newsletters for Alumni

August 15, 2021 Circulated at the beginning of every month, alumni can receive personalized tools for the road to college graduation straight in their inboxes. Alumni can access the latest events, resources, and opportunities for exactly where you are on your journey.

New Alumni: Class of 2029

June 26, 2021 Equitas Academy is proud to welcome 182 new members to the Equitas Alumni family, as the Class of 2029 culminates 8th grade from EQ2 and EQ4 Middle Schools.

June 20, 2021 Equitas Academy Alumni recent news, updates and happenings

Senior Graduation Baskets

June 1, 2021 Equitas Academy sends special congratulations to our founding alumni with 'Senior Graduation Baskets' after sharing their plans for after high school. Boxes are sent home this month filled with college essentials, alumni swag, letters from former teachers, and other goodies!

College-Bound Alumni

May 6, 2021 College Signing Day celebrates students committing to pursue their education past high school. Equitas Alumni from the Class of 2025 college destinations are recognized and honored in this celebratory video & on the College Wall.

Announcing: The College Wall

February 25, 2021 Join us in celebrating our founding class of scholars as they realize Equitas’ mission! Visit the College Wall for the Class of 2025 to learn where our first class of alumni applied, were accepted, and have enrolled in college!

MVP Applications Open

January 5, 2021 Calling all alumni to join the 2021 Mentor Volunteer Program (MVP)! Alumni who apply are paired with a trusted adult mentor in a field of interest and check-in once a month for a year. We are proud to partner with the Pico Union Project to strengthen the MVP program for alumni this year.

December 17, 2020 The Commitment to Community Award recognizes Equitas Alumni for their leadership & dedication to their school community and neighborhood.

Equitas Alumni 

October 1, 2020 Equitas Academy Alumni recent news, updates and happenings.

Calling the Class of 2028

September 4, 2020 Alumni from the Class of 2028: the Freshman Transition Survey is live, and we want to hear from you! Complete the brief survey and you could win one of three pairs of wireless earpods.


DACA Recipients & Supporters Rally

June 19, 2020 Spectrum News features Oscar (Class of 2025) who rallied in celebration of the Supreme Court’s ruling to allow DACA to continue.

New Alumni: Class of 2028

June 16, 2020 Equitas Academy is proud to welcome 107 new members to the Equitas Alumni family, as the Class of 2028 culminates from 8th grade.

Equitas Alumni 

May 14, 2020 Equitas Academy Alumni recent news, updates and happenings.

Equitas Launches Mentor Volunteer Program (MVP)

February 15, 2020 Equitas is excited to announce the launch of the Mentor Volunteer Program (MVP). While mentors share their college experience and serve as a role model, alumni will volunteer their time and gain real-world experience in a field of interest.

February 2, 2020 Equitas Academy Alumni recent news, updates and happenings.

Home for the Holidays

December 18, 2019 Equitas alumni were invited "Home for the Holidays" for the 2nd winter social. Hosted at EQ2, alumni were able to reconnect with old friends and teachers while enjoying dinner, cookie decorating, and a hot cocoa station.

2019 Award Winners Announced 

December 15, 2019 The Commitment to Community Award recognizes Equitas Alumni for their leadership & dedication to their school community and neighborhood. 

Activism helps 'Dreamers'

Feel Less Alone

November 12, 2019 Los Angeles Daily News features Jennifer (Class of 2025) who defended DACA during a rally downtown. 

Equitas Alumni

 Community Newsletter

November 1, 2019 Equitas Academy Alumni recent news, updates and happenings.

Equitas Alumni visit UC Irvine

October 19, 2019 Equitas alumni from all three classes (2025, 2026, 2027) filled a school bus for a day trip to the University of California, Irvine (UCI). Money recently ranked UCI the No. 1 "best college" in the country, the first public school to top the list.

Equitas Launches New Website

August 1, 2019 Equitas Academy launches alumni website with free test prep coaching, college resources, service opportunities, and much more.

New Alumni: Class of 2027

June 22, 2019 Equitas Academy is proud to welcome 87 new members to the Equitas Alumni family, as the EQ2 Class of 2027 celebrated their 8th grade culmination.

Inaugural Alumni Event

December 20, 2018 Equitas Academy is proud to welcome alumni "Home for the Holidays" with our first-ever alumni gathering. 

New Alumni: Class of 2026

June 22, 2018 Equitas Academy is proud to welcome the new alumni as the founding first graders as the EQ2 Class of 2026 celebrates their 8th grade culmination.

First Alumni: Class of 2025

June 22, 2017 Equitas Academy is proud to celebrate the founding kindergarteners and first alumni of Equitas Alumni, as the EQ2 Class of 2025 celebrates their 8th grade culmination.