“This is one of my favorite events each year,” Mayor Laurie Davies serves as Principal for the Day at Niguel Hills Middle School

“This is one of my favorite events each year,” Mayor Laurie Davies serves as Principal for the Day at Niguel Hills Middle School

Community leaders became Principals for the Day at 63 Capistrano Unified schools — the most in recent history. Participants learned
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‘Clue’ cast, crew win big at Southern California theater festival

‘Clue’ cast, crew win big at Southern California theater festival

The students in Capistrano Valley High School’s production of “Clue” had a difficult task ahead. They had just four hours,
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Over 500 Capistrano Unified students awe audience with outstanding musical performance at Segerstrom Concert Hall

Over 500 Capistrano Unified students awe audience with outstanding musical performance at Segerstrom Concert Hall

By Elysse James More than 500 Capistrano Unified students performed at the Renee & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall during the
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Niguel Hills Middle School students engage local government, earn street name dedication

Niguel Hills Middle School students engage local government, earn street name dedication

By Chelsea Turner Niguel Hills Middle School students, staff, and families gathered with Capistrano Unified School District administration and Laguna
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The Key to Suicide Prevention Is Treatment

The Key to Suicide Prevention Is Treatment

* Editor’s Note: Dr. Sack will lead a conversation for parents on how to approach the topics of self harm and
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Every voter counts at San Clemente High School

Every voter counts at San Clemente High School

By Elysse James A group of well-informed students have a mission at San Clemente High School: Registering all juniors and
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Capistrano Unified math teacher awarded prestigious national prize

Capistrano Unified math teacher awarded prestigious national prize

By Elysse James and Rebecca D’Auria She couldn’t have known. After all, she didn’t apply. She wasn’t nominated by coworkers
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San Juan Hills High business students take state title in Virtual Enterprise with ‘Sole Purpose’

San Juan Hills High business students take state title in Virtual Enterprise with ‘Sole Purpose’

By Greg Mellen Next stop “Shark Tank?” Well, maybe not quite yet. But students in the San Juan Hills High
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Capistrano Unified announces 2020 Teachers of the Year

Capistrano Unified announces 2020 Teachers of the Year

By Elysse James Capistrano Unified surprised its three districtwide Teachers of the Year on Thursday, Feb. 6, as a caravan
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Capistrano Unified School District Encourages School Connectedness Through Student Support

Capistrano Unified School District Encourages School Connectedness Through Student Support

Empowering students to communicate openly. Holding schoolwide activities. Providing opportunities for students of all levels to develop friendships. These are
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