Torrance Unified’s Riviera Elementary was honored by its induction into the State’s exemplary rank of being A California Distinguished School for the school year 2007-2008!  California honors some of the state’s most exemplary and inspiring public schools. Schools selected for Distinguished School Awards are strong, well-rounded community schools. This year, the selection criteria for the Distinguished School program were more stringent than ever. 

9 South Bay schools were inducted into these ranks this year – they include:

Torrance Unified – Riviera Elementary, Arnold Elementary, Towers Elementary & Edison Elementary.

Redondo Beach Unified – Jefferson & Tulita Elementary Schools.

El Segundo Unified – Center Street & Richmond Elementary

Congratulations to our terrific South Bay Elementary Schools.  Note that the middle and high schools receive the awards on alternate years.