Fitz Intermediate is recognized as a California School to Watch

• Thursday, January 15, 2026

The California Schools to Watch (STW) program recognizes high-performing middle-grades schools that excel in academic rigor, developmental responsiveness, social equity, and strong leadership, coordinated by the California League of Educators and the California Middle Grades Alliance, in partnership with the national Schools to Watch program. Schools apply by completing an extensive self-study rubric, followed by an expert validation visit, and are redesignated every three years, fostering a network for sharing best practices to help other middle schools improve. 

We are incredibly proud to share that Fitz Intermediate Language Academy has been redesignated as a School to Watch for 2026! This honor celebrates the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the strong partnerships we share with our families and community, the Garden Grove way. Fitz is proud to be the third intermediate school in the Garden Grove Unified to earn this distinction, alongside Bell and McGarvin Intermediate Schools. Thank you, Fitz Families, for being such an important part of what makes our school truly special. This recognition belongs to all of us!