By Elysse James College applications are daunting — and even more so for first-generation students whose parents are not familiar with

By Lou Ponsi For 29 years, empowering students has been the principal tenet of Ann Berger’s teaching philosophy. Now, officials

By Lou Ponsi A single act of kindness can impact the entire the Capistrano Unified School District. The CUSD employee

By Cathi Douglas As fifth graders wrap up their time in elementary school and prepare for the challenges of middle

By Lou Ponsi The Tesoro boys lacrosse wanted to send an early message in their South Coast League game against

As students arrived on campus at Capistrano Valley High School for their first day on campus together — without cohorts

San Juan Hills High School saw a morning that looked more like the fall of 2020 as students in the

By Elysse James Aliso Viejo Middle School on Tuesday celebrated the end of cohorts and the return of having most

By Cathi Douglas Four Capistrano Unified schools were recently recognized nationally for their excellence in school counseling and for cultivating

By Elysse James  Capistrano Unified’s campuses saw an increase in students starting April 26 and 27 as the district ended