San Clemente High AVID earns national recognition

San Clemente High AVID earns national recognition

By Greg Mellen The students in the AVID program at San Clemente High come from different backgrounds, but most share
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Read Across America 2024

Read Across America 2024

CUSD elementary schools celebrated Read Across America with weeklong celebrations. Check out all of the fun, awesome activities students participated
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UNO spreads friendly competition at AVMS lunchtime

UNO spreads friendly competition at AVMS lunchtime

The lunch tables at Aliso Viejo Middle School were covered in colorful cards, as the Falcons participated in a school-wide
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Anonymous angel delivers winter coats to the homeless through her charity

Anonymous angel delivers winter coats to the homeless through her charity

By Greg Mellen As Southern California emerges from one of the rainiest and coldest Februaries on record, Peyton Hitzler takes
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California Budget Update: February 2024

California Budget Update: February 2024

Every January, the California Governor announces their budget proposal for the next fiscal year, which begins on July 1. When
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Nominations open for CUSD Classified Employee of the Year

Nominations open for CUSD Classified Employee of the Year

  Nominations are open for the 2024 CUSD Classified Employee of the Year awards. Your nomination not only celebrates a
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Six CUSD middle schools named California Distinguished Schools

Six CUSD middle schools named California Distinguished Schools

Six Capistrano Unified middle schools earned the distinction of California Distinguished Schools, announced by State Superintendent Tony Thurmond. The six
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Middle-schoolers learn about wide array of potential future career paths

Middle-schoolers learn about wide array of potential future career paths

By Greg Mellen Administrators unveiled their new and improved Career Day at Ladera Ranch Middle School recently. In addition to
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Aliso Niguel student giving a voice to youth in education

Aliso Niguel student giving a voice to youth in education

By Greg Mellen Aliso Niguel High’s Katherine Verrando will have a chance to advocate for fellow students at the highest
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Early Childhood Center reimagined to house all CUSD’s early childhood programs in one location

Early Childhood Center reimagined to house all CUSD’s early childhood programs in one location

By Greg Mellen In 1971, the State Board of Education authorized funds to open an experimental preschool for handicapped children
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