KIPP Poder Public School
Established 2021; Closed 2024
KIPP Poder Public School, a tuition-free, college preparatory public elementary school serving grades TK-4, was the first KIPP SoCal school in Montebello. Founded on the philosophy that we believe in the power, el poder, we all carry within ourselves, KIPP Poder fostered an environment of inclusivity and acceptance by actively celebrating the rich diversity of our families, honoring and embracing different cultures and ensuring that all members of our school community felt valued and respected.
—Daisy Salazar-Garza, Founding School Leader
Although the physical structures of KIPP Generations Academy, KIPP Poder Public School, and KIPP Pueblo Unido have closed their doors, the heart, love, care, and joy of our families, team, and students will always remain with us. At KIPP, we say, “Once a KIPPster, always a KIPPster,” and the imprint of each of these special KIPP communities will live on in our memories and hearts.”
