Grace Whitfield
Grace Whitfield covers education with an emphasis on academic standards, school leadership, and student outcomes. Her reporting focuses on clear documentation and thoughtful context, keeping attention on how decisions affect classrooms and families.
A Stage Worth the Wait at Beverly Hills High
After nearly a decade in silence, the reopening of K.L. Peters Auditorium was not just a ribbon cutting. It was a clear statement about what Beverly H...
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BHUSD Students Showcase Innovation at Science & Engineering Fair
More than 100 middle and high school students gathered at Beverly Vista Middle School last week to present original research and engineering projects...
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BVMS student Ella Lee honored for water conservation artwork
Beverly Vista Middle School eighth-grade student Ella Lee has been recognized by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California as one of just...
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BHUSD, Beverly Hills Police Lead Record Holiday Gift Drive
This year’s Operation Gift Drop showed what is possible when schools, police, and the broader community align around a shared purpose.
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Two Beverly Hills High Seniors Named Semifinalists in National Merit Program
Beverly Hills High School seniors Ezra Albert and Xander Matcuk have been selected as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, an honor earned by few...
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Beverly Hills Unified Overhauls Student Counseling Programs
Beverly Hills Unified School District has restructured its counseling services into a unified department that provides academic advising, college guid...
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BHUSD Honors Decades of Service and Excellence
The Beverly Hills Unified School District celebrated decades of dedication across its campuses, recognizing milestone years of service and presenting...
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BHUSD BRIDGE Committee Launches Plan for Student Internships and Business Partnerships
In a district too often focused on abstract policy fights, the BRIDGE Committee offers something rare and necessary: real-world opportunities for stud...
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El Rodeo’s Fifth Graders Usher in a New Era with First Promotion Since Reopening
El Rodeo’s Class of 2025 marked a milestone this week as the first group to promote from the newly reopened campus, leaving a legacy defined by leader...
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Living History: Holocaust Survivors Inspire BHHS Students with Stories of Courage and Faith
In a profound tribute to Jewish American Heritage Month, Beverly Hills High School welcomed two heroic Holocaust survivors whose testimonies reinforce...
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Honoring a Legacy of Service: BHUSD Celebrates 2025 Retirees with Gratitude and Pride
With heartfelt tributes and warm fellowship, BHUSD recognized its 2025 retirees for their decades of dedication, exemplary service, and enduring impac...
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BHUSD Honors Student-Athletes at 2024-2025 Athletic Quest Awards
Beverly Hills High School student-athletes were celebrated for their excellence, sportsmanship, and dedication at the 2024-2025 Athletic Quest Awards,...
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