The Walnut Valley Kiwanis Club is a community service organization serving the communities of Diamond Bar, Walnut and…More Rowland Heights since 1963.</p> <p>This organization has as its objective helping children and the community. As a part of Kiwanis International (headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana), their overall theme is “Serving the Children of the World.” Walnut Valley’s club motto is, “Having Fun Helping Others.” Major community service and fundraising events include an annual golf tournament (in conjunction with the local Sheriffs Boosters), feeding the needy at Christmas time, support for Isaiah’s Rock, holding a Poker Tournament, the annual LA84-Mt. SAC Youth Days, and the annual Chapman Student Awards ceremonies. The Walnut Valley Kiwanis Club is especially proud to sponsor Key Clubs in the Walnut, Diamond Bar and John A. Rowland high schools as well as the Circle K Club at Mount San Antonio College.</p> <p>During the Chapman Awards, eight scholarships and about 90 plaques of recognition are given to graduating seniors of all the High Schools of the Rowland and Walnut Valley Unified School Districts, as well as Diamond Ranch High School in the Pomona Unified School District.</p> <p>Their events this year also include support for the Relays for Life in both Walnut & Diamond Bar. Visit their website at <a href="http://www.walnutvalleykiwanis.org">www.walnutvalleykiwanis.org</a> to learn more about the Walnut Valley Kiwanis Club, including upcoming events and fundraisers.</p> <p>The Walnut Valley Club is a member of Division 35 (San Gabriel) of the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha District of Kiwanis International. The Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation annually awards scholarships of about $100,000 to Cal-Nev-Ha Key Club members.</p> <p>The Kiwanis Club of Walnut Valley has been "Serving the Children of the World" since 1963. The club meets every Friday at 7 a.m. at Millie's Restaurant in Walnut. Come visit them! </p> <p>The Walnut Valley Kiwanis Club can be contacted at <a href="mailto:info@walnutvalleykiwanis.org">info@walnutvalleykiwanis.org</a>.  The website has additional contact information.</p>

Maple Hill Elementary School is a 2006 California Distinguished School serving about 540 students from kindergarten…More to fifth grade. The school is directly across the street from Maple Hill Park, near the center of Diamond Bar. It is a part of the Walnut Valley Unified School District.</p> <p>From 2009 to 2010, Maple Hill's Academic Performance Index score rose seven points from 902 to 909 (scored on a scale of 200-1000). Compared statewide, the school's 2010 API scores 9/10. Compared against a group of 100 similar schools, the score is 2/10.</p> <p>The school mascot is the hawk.</p>

Chaparral Middle School is a California Distinguished School and a National Blue Ribbon School serving 1,283 students…More in grades 6-8. It is a part of the Walnut Valley Unified School District and is located near the center of Diamond Bar.</p> <p>From 2009 to 2010, Chaparral's Academic Performance Index score rose 49 points from 914 to 963 (on a scale of 200-1000). Compared statewide, the 2010 API scores 10/10. Compared against similar schools, the score is 6/10.</p> <p>Their mascot is the Cougar.</p>

Diamond Bar High School serves more than 3,000 students in South Diamond Bar and is one of two comprehensive high…More schools in the Walnut Valley Unified School District. The school received a silver medal in the 2009 and 2010 U.S. News & World Report of America's Best High Schools and is a California Distinguished School.</p> <p>DBHS houses four academies offering students area-specific curricula: (1) Pathways Communication Academy, (2) Brahma Tech, (3) International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and (4) the Performing Arts Academy. DBHS has its own <a href="http://weather.weatherbug.com/weather-safety/online-weather-center/OnlineWeatherCenter.aspx?aid=2270">weather station</a> monitoring weather around Diamond Bar and offers 17 athletic teams.</p> <p>From 2009 to 2010, DBHS's Academic Performance Index score rose 5 points from 871 to 876 (on a scale of 200-1000). Compared statewide, the school's 2010 API scores 10/10. Compared against a group of 100 similar schools, the score is 6/10. The school's mascot is the Brahma.</p>