High school seniors visit Las Palmas Elementary for graduation walk tradition

High school seniors visit Las Palmas Elementary for graduation walk tradition

A group of former Las Palmas Elementary students who are graduating this year from CUSD high schools visited their elementary
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Happy Summer CUSD!

Happy Summer CUSD!

We’ve reached the last day of school of the 2023-24 school year! Today nearly 4,000 seniors, their families, and friends
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Middle schoolers serve, set, spike during three-day district-wide volleyball tournament

Middle schoolers serve, set, spike during three-day district-wide volleyball tournament

CUSD hosted a three-day intramural middle school volleyball tournament at Capistrano Valley and Marco Forster campuses, giving students the chance
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STEPS program’s Turbo Cafe hitting on all cylinders

STEPS program’s Turbo Cafe hitting on all cylinders

By Greg Mellen Brandon Magrell tucked into his latest creation as one of the chefs of Tesoro High’s Turbo Cafe:
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Four CUSD Schools Named Outstanding PAL Programs

Four CUSD Schools Named Outstanding PAL Programs

Capistrano Unified once again had its Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs honored as some of the best in the county.
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Mandarin Immersion Senior Profile: Nicole Guth

Mandarin Immersion Senior Profile: Nicole Guth

The Capistrano Valley Class of 2024 will include the first ever graduates of the Mandarin Immersion Program. CUSD Insider asked
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CACE program helps employees walk in each other’s shoes

CACE program helps employees walk in each other’s shoes

Like any large organization, a school district operates at its best when employees connect with and understand one another. There
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Mandarin Immersion Senior Profile: Natalie La

Mandarin Immersion Senior Profile: Natalie La

The Capistrano Valley Class of 2024 will include the first ever graduates of the Mandarin Immersion Program. CUSD Insider asked
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San Clemente wrestler always ready for the next challenge

San Clemente wrestler always ready for the next challenge

By Lou Ponsi Berlyn Davis started competing in the martial art of jiu-jitsu at age 7, and since then, the
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Artist of the Year discovers passion for musical theater following challenging experiences

Artist of the Year discovers passion for musical theater following challenging experiences

By Greg Mellen Capistrano Valley High senior McKenzie Cahill wasn’t your typical “theater kid” growing up. She was too busy
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