STEM/STEAM buildings at Aliso Niguel High, Newhart Middle start taking shape

STEM/STEAM buildings at Aliso Niguel High, Newhart Middle start taking shape

By Greg Mellen The Capistrano Unified School District is doubling down on its commitment to STEM and STEAM teaching with
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Capistrano Unified begins plans to reopen schools for in-person instruction

Capistrano Unified begins plans to reopen schools for in-person instruction

By Ryan Burris Editors Note: August 28, 2020 at 2:10 p.m. After the Capistrano Unified School District announced their reopening
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Dana Hills superstar swimmer’s high school career cut short, but he’s now on his way to USC

Dana Hills superstar swimmer’s high school career cut short, but he’s now on his way to USC

By Lou Ponsi Dana Hills swimming coach Carrie Pierce remembers the first time she saw Dolphins standout Ryan Abdollahi swim.
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Capo Valley High’s digital photography featured on George Lucas Foundation’s Edutopia

Capo Valley High’s digital photography featured on George Lucas Foundation’s Edutopia

By Cathi Douglas Teaching photography in the midst of the COVID-19 health crisis posed significant challenges for Wendy McElfish –
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San Juan Elementary student honored with regional award

San Juan Elementary student honored with regional award

By Cathi Douglas With her whirlwind summer schedule of skateboarding and gymnastics, it’s impossible to see that fifth-grader Janeza Oseguera
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Capistrano Unified Board of Trustees appoint new Assistant Superintendent

Capistrano Unified Board of Trustees appoint new Assistant Superintendent

By Chelsea Turner The Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees appointed Dr. David Stewart as assistant superintendent of elementary
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Capistrano Unified Human Resource Services department welcomes new Executive Director

Capistrano Unified Human Resource Services department welcomes new Executive Director

By Chelsea Turner The Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees appointed Laura Lyon as executive director of human resource
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Capistrano Unified families share back to school moments

Capistrano Unified families share back to school moments

By Chelsea Turner Capistrano Unified School District welcomed 47,000 students back to school in a new way on August 18
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Ladera Ranch Middle begins first day of school online

Ladera Ranch Middle begins first day of school online

It was a strange sight seeing empty desks and classrooms at Ladera Ranch Middle School, as teachers started the first
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First day of school for Laguna Niguel Elementary is virtual, but full of smiles

First day of school for Laguna Niguel Elementary is virtual, but full of smiles

There were lessons written on dry-erase boards, papers were shuffling and laughter on the first day of school at Laguna
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