We were proud to once again participate in the annual Boyle Heights 5K and to serve as a water station to runners as they took to the streets of Boyle Heights on October 18th. Our partnership is more than just a service—it is a visible show of our commitment and connection to our community.
We’re especially grateful to the runners of Team PUENTE: 61 charter students, 67 parents, 11 staff and adult-student runners, along with 3 preschool students and 4 preschool parent-student runners. Thank you all for stepping up, coming together, and representing our school community with energy and pride.
This was a rich community event—not only about finishing times, but also about showing up. Along the route, at the hydration station and at the finish line, our PLC team cheered, handed out water, smiled, and high-fived. That kind of visibility matters. It tells our students and families: we believe in you. We believe in our neighborhood. We believe in being present.
That multigenerational participation—from runners who were younger, older, students, parents, and staff—reminded us all that PLC is not just a school; it’s a community hub. We show up for each other, and we show up for our neighborhood.
Thank you to every single runner, walker, volunteer, and supporter. Thank you to our charter students, our preschoolers, their families, our staff. Your dedication brings the PUENTE spirit into the streets of Boyle Heights. Thank you for being visible, for being active and for showing up.
We look forward to more community events, more moments of connection, and more chances to show that PLC stands with our families and our neighborhood every step of the way.
