School Calendar Feedback In — Next Steps for Local Families

Grand Terrace, CA · October 5, 2026

Stepping outside feels more like mid-July than autumn, with triple-digit heat greeting us before noon. Plan any outdoor strolls early, and take advantage of the air conditioning while neighborhood groups get down to business today.

The Lead

Following the close of public feedback on Sunday evening, the Colton Joint Unified School District is moving forward with an evaluation of its upcoming academic calendars. Hundreds of families across Grand Terrace, Colton, and Bloomington submitted survey responses to help shape the district’s 2027–2028 school year schedule. The review centers on persistent community questions regarding early August start dates, balanced semester instructional hours, and the structure of fall and winter recess periods. For local households with students attending Grand Terrace High, Terrace Hills Middle, or Terrace View Elementary, calendar shifts influence everything from summer child care to athletic training regimens and semester finals before winter break. District staff will present aggregated findings and proposed schedule models to the school board at an upcoming public study session.

Local Pulse

Measure N Information Available for Voters City Hall Residents can review official municipal summaries detailing the proposed one-cent sales tax measure ahead of November mail ballots.
Regional Fire Crews Maintain Full-Staff Readiness Safety County fire stations remain at peak staffing through Thursday to manage heightened wildfire hazards during the current Inland heat wave.
Historical Committee Reviews Local Preservation Plans Community The advisory group meets at four this afternoon in City Hall to outline upcoming cultural exhibits and community archives.

Today's Outlook

High 102°F · Low 72°F — Mainly clear
- Drink plenty of water and stay in the shade during the hottest afternoon hours.

What's On Around Town

Today

GT Trotters Walking Group Grand Terrace Senior Center (22627 Grand Terrace Rd), 9:00–9:30 AM · Free Morning brisk walk with neighbors to build healthy daily habits.
Monday Afternoon Lotería Grand Terrace Senior Center (22627 Grand Terrace Rd), 1:00–2:00 PM · Free Traditional Mexican card game and friendly social company.
Historical & Cultural Activities Committee Grand Terrace City Hall (22795 Barton Rd), 4:00–6:00 PM · Free Public civic discussion on local heritage preservation and art initiatives.

Tomorrow

Friends of the Library Book Club Colton Public Library Main Branch (656 N 9th St), Colton, 6:00–7:00 PM · Free
Pop-Up Opera Performance Contemporary Club (173 S Eureka St), Redlands, 7:00 PM

Wednesday

GT Trotters Walking Group Grand Terrace Senior Center (22627 Grand Terrace Rd), 9:00–9:30 AM · Free
Wednesday Social Card Games Grand Terrace Senior Center (22627 Grand Terrace Rd), Noon–1:00 PM · Free

Spotlight & Story

Grand Terrace Lions Club
- Their weekly Friday night bingo sessions quietly subsidize the Grand Terrace Community Center, allowing more than 40 local civic and youth non-profits to use the hall rent-free every month. Their annual clinic also delivers free eye exams and recycled glasses to 300 neighbors.

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