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Warren High School\u2019s Link Crew<\/a> program is truly one of a kind, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for every student who walks onto our campus. Link Crew pairs our outstanding juniors and seniors, known as Link Leaders, with incoming freshmen to serve as mentors, guides, and friendly faces. These leaders go above and beyond\u2014answering questions, offering advice, greeting new students, and helping everyone feel connected and at home here in Warren, CA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Link Crew brings the Warren community together through exciting events like Freshman Orientation, the Freshman Tailgate, and Fright Night\u2014fun opportunities where all freshmen are encouraged to join, meet peers, and feel part of the school right away. Through these experiences, students gain confidence, learn about school resources, and feel fully prepared to take on the high school journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link Crew just had their most successful tailgate ever, welcoming an incredible 375 ninth graders<\/strong>! The energy was electric, and it was amazing to see the Class of 2029 showing up with so much Bear Pride. What a way to kick off the year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At its core, Link Crew builds a positive and inclusive school culture. It develops leadership skills in our upperclassmen while easing the anxieties of new students. At Warren, Link Crew is more than a program\u2014it\u2019s a heartbeat of our school that spreads positivity, fosters friendships, and ensures every student has a smooth, successful start to high school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are so grateful for the incredible teachers who lead our Link Crew program! \ud83d\udc9b Mrs. Pardo, Mr. Cabrales, Mr. Chavez-Zavala, Mrs. Luevanos, and Mr. Gutierrez<\/strong> pour their time, energy, and heart into helping every student feel welcome, supported, and ready to succeed. Their dedication to mentorship and building a positive, inclusive school culture makes Warren High a place where every student can thrive! \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out all the latest events and highlights by following Warren Link Crew on Instagram: @warrenlinkcrew<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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