Education
Education Center
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Viejas Councilmember Alan Barrett congratulates
graduate Frances Espinoza.
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Promoted to ninth grade, front row from
left: Frances Espinoza, Ernesto Romero, Franky Largo,
Michelle Hill and Darrell Pingleton. Back row from left:
Sara Mills, Richard Hill, Anjelica Hill, Cilvonna Grijalva,
Randy Sandoval, Charity Erwin, and D’Angelo Espinoza.
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Honored during the annual luncheon sponsored
by the Viejas Education Committee are these
Viejas youth promoted to sixth grade, front row, from left:
Joseph Benjamin, Victoria Blair and Shane Curo. Back row,
from left: Sandra Banegas, Sonny Espinoza, Jeremiah Silvernagel,
and Zerron Castiglione.
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The Viejas Government is serious about
and places high priority on education. Tribal government gaming revenues
have made it possible for every child and adult member to receive an education
from preschool, vocational training and higher education through post
doctorate level through a scholarship program, which includes room and
board.
On the reservation, Viejas has built two modern schools
staffed by professionals.
Children of Viejas attend schools in the Alpine Union School District
and the Grossmont High School District.
The band also makes financial contributions from its tribal
government gaming revenues to support local public schools.
Each year, the Viejas Education Committee joins the Viejas
Tribal Council in sponsoring an annual luncheon to honor graduates for
their achievements and providing them with an array of gifts designed
to augment their studies. In 2003, 31 tribal member graduates were honored,
ranging from those promoted to sixth grade to others completing college
level instruction in tribal government gaming.
Viejas Educational Center
Located at the Ishpaa (Eagle) Building and a modular
annex, Viejas Education Center is fully staffed and funded by the Viejas
Government.
The center provides supplementary education for high school
students, along with computer education, adult education, Kumeyaay Language
classes, college credit courses in partnership with Grossmont Community
College, and several other programs.
Viejas Indian School
Staffed by professionals, the Viejas Indian School provides
K-8th grade education, including supplementary programs and tutoring under
an agreement with the State of California.
Higher Education
The Viejas Band provides full vocational and higher education
funding through the doctorate level to tribal members.
Viejas Education Committee
With Vice Chairman Bobby Barrett and Councilmember Keith Grijalva serving as council liaisons, the Viejas Education Committee includes: Daniel Espinoza, Jr., chair; Pamonia Jones, vice chair; Jeraldine Amador, Ral Christman, Drucilla Espinoza, Greybuck Espinoza, Mercedes Ruiz, Larry Sutton, and Anita Uqualla.
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