Laguna Niguel debuts interactive new STEAM lab

Laguna Niguel debuts interactive new STEAM lab

  By Cathi Douglas Chandra Ramanna’s 6-year-old kindergartener – who has an aptitude for math and science, loves cars, robots,
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Don Juan Avila Middle School becomes a School to Watch

Don Juan Avila Middle School becomes a School to Watch

By CUSD Insider Don Juan Avila Middle School (DJAMS) was recently recognized as one of the 2023 California Schools to
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ATP/Bridges educator earns Orange County recognition

ATP/Bridges educator earns Orange County recognition

By Greg Mellen Don Mahoney, former Principal at the ATP (Adult Transition Program)/Bridges campus in San  Juan Capistrano, dubbed her,
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Career day brings professionals to Ladera Ranch Middle School

Career day brings professionals to Ladera Ranch Middle School

By Lou Ponsi Ladera Ranch Middle School hosted its annual career day recently, with professionals from a spectrum of the
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Fifth-grade teacher’s kindness inspired student to become a teacher

Fifth-grade teacher’s kindness inspired student to become a teacher

By Cathi Douglas When fifth-grader Leslie Amaro received an outstanding achievement award from her Bathgate Elementary School teacher, the award
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San Juan Hills High ‘avid’ fans of Princeton bound senior

San Juan Hills High ‘avid’ fans of Princeton bound senior

By Greg Mellen Since she entered high school, Rosa Hernandez has aimed high. After recently being accepted to Princeton University,
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Sophomore Evan Noonan adds to Dana Hills High’s history of dominance

Sophomore Evan Noonan adds to Dana Hills High’s history of dominance

By Greg Mellen When Jai Dawson packed up his running shoes and awards and headed off to UCLA in June,
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San Clemente cross country teams take top medals throughout a strong season

San Clemente cross country teams take top medals throughout a strong season

By Lou Ponsi The San Clemente boys cross country team accomplished so much this season, it’s hard to know which
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Thankful Thursday tradition: building BAMS connection with families

Thankful Thursday tradition: building BAMS connection with families

By Amelia Windal At Bernice Ayers Middle School, community is key. Teachers and staff members realized that families were struggling
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CUSD assistant principal strikes a chord at OCDE arts awards

CUSD assistant principal strikes a chord at OCDE arts awards

By Greg Mellen Being an assistant principal is a full-time job. Taking over in the job at a new school
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