San Clemente cross country teams take top medals throughout a strong season

San Clemente cross country teams take top medals throughout a strong season

By Lou Ponsi The San Clemente boys cross country team accomplished so much this season, it’s hard to know which
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Thankful Thursday tradition: building BAMS connection with families

Thankful Thursday tradition: building BAMS connection with families

By Amelia Windal At Bernice Ayers Middle School, community is key. Teachers and staff members realized that families were struggling
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CUSD assistant principal strikes a chord at OCDE arts awards

CUSD assistant principal strikes a chord at OCDE arts awards

By Greg Mellen Being an assistant principal is a full-time job. Taking over in the job at a new school
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In retirement year, music teacher recognized by OCDE and CUSD

In retirement year, music teacher recognized by OCDE and CUSD

By Greg Mellen Talk about just in the nick of time. Capistrano Unified School District fourth and fifth grade music
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CUSD unveils its first wellness rooms, with more to follow

CUSD unveils its first wellness rooms, with more to follow

By Greg Mellen Although a place called “Shark Cove” may not immediately engender images of peace and tranquility to most
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Tesoro trio win pitch award from California Life Sciences

Tesoro trio win pitch award from California Life Sciences

By Cathi Douglas When Tesoro High School junior Cassandra Mapanao and her teammates learned they won a recent science competition
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Year of the Rabbit hops to life at Bergeson Elementary School

Year of the Rabbit hops to life at Bergeson Elementary School

By Greg Mellen With a banging bass drum and clanging cymbals and gongs, celebrations for the Lunar New Year in
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Science lab and visit by artist make for an epic day at Marblehead

Science lab and visit by artist make for an epic day at Marblehead

By Greg Mellen It was already a banner day at Marblehead Elementary when the mobile science learning lab sponsored by
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Aliso Niguel senior earns prestigious science recognition

Aliso Niguel senior earns prestigious science recognition

By Greg Mellen Ever since a friend was involved in a serious car accident, possibly induced by stress, Akshata Tiwari
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CUSD Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Leslie Whitaker

CUSD Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Leslie Whitaker

By Lou Ponsi Leslie Whitaker, a third-grade teacher at Esencia Elementary School, maintains an open-door policy in her classroom. So,
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