PACE program helps CUSD kids stay on track

PACE program helps CUSD kids stay on track

By Greg Mellen In the hubbub of daily life, of school and home and family, not to mention pets, it
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Capistrano Unified helps special ed children transition to new campus lives

Capistrano Unified helps special ed children transition to new campus lives

By CUSD Insider staff School life is full of many challenges and changes, from adjusting to new teachers, to new
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CUSD football teams gear up for competitive play

CUSD football teams gear up for competitive play

By Lou Ponsi With strict coronavirus protocols in place and high school sports competition on hold since March 2020, the
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San Juan Hills freshmen find connection through football practice

San Juan Hills freshmen find connection through football practice

By Lou Ponsi The first taste of high school football for the roughly 80 San Juan Hills freshmen who’ve been
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Malcom Elementary holds Souper Bowl canned food drive

Malcom Elementary holds Souper Bowl canned food drive

Students at John S. Malcom Elementary found a creative way to celebrate the annual Super Bowl — and help others
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CUSD joins Read Across America’s celebration of literacy

CUSD joins Read Across America’s celebration of literacy

By Elysse James  Capistrano Unified School District’s teachers, parents, administrators and community members joined together on March 2, 2021, to
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College, career classes prepare kids for lifelong success

College, career classes prepare kids for lifelong success

By Lou Ponsi The College and Career Advantage (CCA) program offers career-pathway courses aimed at preparing students in the Capistrano
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AVMS teacher is Parenting OC Top 10 Teacher award winner

AVMS teacher is Parenting OC Top 10 Teacher award winner

By Lou Ponsi Back when she was a student at Aliso Viejo Middle School, Sara Hosseini knew she wanted to
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Ladera Ranch Middle School students have learned one consistent thing during the pandemic: How to adapt

Ladera Ranch Middle School students have learned one consistent thing during the pandemic: How to adapt

By Lou Ponsi Resourcefulness. Resilience. Self-discipline. Flexibility. These are some of the character traits the students, teachers and staff at
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Reopened playgrounds bring joy and handball back to CUSD elementary campuses

Reopened playgrounds bring joy and handball back to CUSD elementary campuses

By CUSD Insider staff If you open it, they will play. It has been an apt saying for the elementary
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