Big Awards and Accolades

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California Honor Roll School 2016
California Gold Ribbon School, 2015
MathCounts Gold Level Excellence Award, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015
California Distinguished School, 2011
33rd District PTA “Reach for the Stars” Membership Increase recognition, 2010, 2011, 2012
County of Los Angeles 29th Annual State of Education recognition, 201
State Assembly Academic Excellence and Achievement award, 2011
Senate Academic Excellence and Achievement award, 2011
Torrance Council PTA Newsletter Award, 2010 and 2011
National Associations of Student Councils Leadership recognition, 2010 and 2011
Senate Recognition in Honor of Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Adopt-A-School Program Partnership, 2010 and 2011
National Junior Honor Society Charter Recognition, 2010
33rd District PTA Honor Roll Award, 2010
Torrance Council PTA Chairman’s Club Award, 2010

2016 Northrup Grumman Teacher Fellow (1 of only 25 selected in the US) - JMS Teacher Ms. Merlos
2016 Torrance Council PTA Honorary Administrator of the Year - Mrs. Heinrich
2016 CA Association of Teachers of English Teacher of the Year - JMS Teacher Mr. Cheny
2016 WHS Outstanding Service Award - JMS Teacher Mr. White
2016 STEAM CCS Rock 'n Roll History Recognition - JMS Teacher Mr. Daley
2015 TUSD Middle School Teacher of the Year - JMS Teacher Mrs. Argento
2015 TUSD Classified Employee of the Year - JMS Librarian Ms. Judt