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Bright Star Schools Bright Star Schools operates high-performing public charter schools in the West Adams, Koreatown, an At Bright Star, family and community come first.

At Bright Star Schools, we prepare our students to become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. In seven, tuition-free public schools in three communities in Los Angeles -- West Adams, Koreatown, and the San Fernando Valley -- our 2,800 students experience rigorous academics, inclusive education, social-emotional support, and rich life opportunities beyond the classroom. Become a part of ours.

❔What do you notice? What do you wonder?At Stella Elementary Charter Academy, our Lionesses have been noticing how much ...
10/27/2026

❔What do you notice? What do you wonder?

At Stella Elementary Charter Academy, our Lionesses have been noticing how much fun it is to learn together and have been wondering what other lessons their bright futures have in store!

We notice that every day is a new adventure and opportunity to brighten their hearts and minds. We wonder where their curiosity will take them next!

Learn with us! We are currently accepting applications for the 2027-28 school year. For more information, visit the link below. Your students' bright futures start here!

https://brightstarschools.org/Enroll

10/24/2026

Our Lions' voices matter and they're making themselves heard!

Earlier this year, it all started in Ms. Gaia Blessing's 5th grade humanities classroom at Valor Academy Middle School. As part of their democracy and community engagement curriculum, students wrote letters to representatives of their choice, sharing their thoughts and hopes for issues close to home, including immigration, housing and homelessness, and the environment.

Their words made an impact! California State Senator Caroline Menjivar visited the Valor Middle campus in person to connect with our young civic leaders. Our Lions gave her a warm welcome and asked thoughtful questions, showing that civic engagement has no age limit.

Thank you, Ms. Blessing, for empowering our student activists to speak up. We are equally grateful to Senator Menjivar for taking the time to listen. When our students' voices are heard, they can help shape the future of their communities and future generations!

Our kohyang came together to connect with our community in Koreatown for Los Angeles' annual Korean Festival! Students, ...
10/23/2026

Our kohyang came together to connect with our community in Koreatown for Los Angeles' annual Korean Festival!

Students, families, and team members from Rise Kohyang Middle and High Schools volunteered their time to engage with community members and share what makes our Rise Kohyang schools so special. This popular event was an excellent opportunity to connect with prospective families, share information about our schools, and bring our community together through fun games and activities.

We thank our dedicated families, team members, and students for helping make this event a success! We are especially appreciative of the Korean Festival Foundation for sponsoring several of our Rise Kohyang Middle School students' transportation and food.

At Bright Star Schools, we enjoy building meaningful connections across our communities!

For our final Latino/a/x/e Heritage Month leader spotlight, we're shining a bright light on Maria Elena Salinas, an awar...
10/16/2026

For our final Latino/a/x/e Heritage Month leader spotlight, we're shining a bright light on Maria Elena Salinas, an award-winning journalist and author who spent more than 30 years as a co-anchor of Univision's evening news. Her distinguished career and numerous honors, including Emmy and Peabody Awards, reflect her significant contributions to journalism and Latin American representation in media.

Although Latino/a/x/e Heritage Month has come to a close, our appreciation for the Latino/a/x/e community continues all year long. We're proud to celebrate the voices, stories, and contributions that enrich our Bright Star community and beyond.

✋ High fives for 5 school renewals! 🎉 We are celebrating the renewal of Rise Kohyang Middle School, Rise Kohyang High Sc...
10/15/2026

✋ High fives for 5 school renewals! 🎉 We are celebrating the renewal of Rise Kohyang Middle School, Rise Kohyang High School, Stella High Charter Academy, Valor Academy Elementary School, and Valor Academy Middle School! We’re proud that our five schools will continue serving their communities and creating opportunities for scholars to learn, grow, and build bright futures.

We are grateful for our school leaders, families, students, and community partners who have developed strong and supportive school communities of excellence and care.

We’re thankful for our continued partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District as we serve our schools and the communities they uplift. A heartfelt thank-you to every Bright Star community member who helped make these renewals possible. This is what it means to be ! Your dedication makes a lasting difference in our students’ lives and their bright futures.

Today, we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day by honoring Indigenous communities, their histories, and their continued pre...
10/12/2026

Today, we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day by honoring Indigenous communities, their histories, and their continued presence and contributions.

At Bright Star Schools, we acknowledge that our school communities reside on or near the lands of the villages of Waachnga, Yaanga, and Achooykomenga. We honor the Tongva people, who have called Southern California home for at least 10,000 years.

May today deepen our understanding of Indigenous histories and strengthen our respect for the communities whose legacy continues to shape our shared future.

Our next Latino/a/x/e Heritage Month Leader Spotlight is George Meléndez Wright! George Meléndez Wright was a Salvadoran...
10/10/2026

Our next Latino/a/x/e Heritage Month Leader Spotlight is George Meléndez Wright!

George Meléndez Wright was a Salvadoran American conservationist who became the first Latino to hold a professional position with the National Park Service. His groundbreaking wildlife research helped transform how national parks protect and care for wildlife, leaving a lasting impact on conservation in the United States.

This Latino/a/x/e Heritage Month, we celebrate the contributions of leaders like George and honor our Latin American community, whose knowledge, history, and leadership continue to enrich our world!

🍁 Time to fall into a little fun! 🍂Fall break is here! All Bright Star schools will be closed October 12–16 for a well-...
10/09/2026

🍁 Time to fall into a little fun! 🍂

Fall break is here! All Bright Star schools will be closed October 12–16 for a well-deserved autumn pause.

Monday, October 19th is a pupil-free day as our team members participate in professional development. Students will return to campus on Tuesday, October 20.

Wishing our scholars, families, and team members a cozy fall break filled with rest, fun, and plenty of reasons to smile. ❤️💛💙

🎉 Last month, Valor Academy Elementary School had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate their forever home in the San F...
10/07/2026

🎉 Last month, Valor Academy Elementary School had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate their forever home in the San Fernando Valley!

With more than 300 families, community members, partners, elected leaders, and supporters in attendance, it was a festive event that took nearly a decade of vision, planning and persistence to create permanent homes for our Valor schools. With its opening, all three Valor schools now have permanent campuses, giving families in the Valley the opportunity to begin their Bright Star journey in TK and continue through 12th grade within the same community! This is a forever home for our Cubs today and for those who join us in the future.

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this vision to life, especially our Valor Academy Elementary students, families, educators, staff, and school leaders. Their work is what makes a beautiful new building feel like a school community!

Swipe left to see the joy throughout the day! Congrats to our Cubs community!

As we continue celebrating Latino/a/x/e Heritage Month, we’re shining a light on Dr. Ellen Ochoa, a trailblazing astrona...
10/02/2026

As we continue celebrating Latino/a/x/e Heritage Month, we’re shining a light on Dr. Ellen Ochoa, a trailblazing astronaut and engineer who opened new doors in space exploration and STEM.

In 1993, Dr. Ochoa became the first Latina to travel to space. She went on to complete four Space Shuttle missions and later made history as the first Latina and second woman to lead NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Her career is a powerful reminder that representation matters and that new possibilities become visible when people have the opportunity to pursue their dreams.

At Bright Star Schools, we’re proud to celebrate the achievements, stories, and contributions of our Latin American community during Latino/a/x/e Heritage Month and all year long.

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