By CUSD Insider Don Juan Avila Middle School (DJAMS) was recently recognized as one of the 2023 California Schools to

By Greg Mellen Don Mahoney, former Principal at the ATP (Adult Transition Program)/Bridges campus in San  Juan Capistrano, dubbed her,

By Lou Ponsi Ladera Ranch Middle School hosted its annual career day recently, with professionals from a spectrum of the

By Cathi Douglas When fifth-grader Leslie Amaro received an outstanding achievement award from her Bathgate Elementary School teacher, the award

By Greg Mellen Since she entered high school, Rosa Hernandez has aimed high. After recently being accepted to Princeton University,

By Greg Mellen When Jai Dawson packed up his running shoes and awards and headed off to UCLA in June,

By Lou Ponsi The San Clemente boys cross country team accomplished so much this season, it’s hard to know which

By Amelia Windal At Bernice Ayers Middle School, community is key. Teachers and staff members realized that families were struggling

By Greg Mellen Being an assistant principal is a full-time job. Taking over in the job at a new school

By Greg Mellen Talk about just in the nick of time. Capistrano Unified School District fourth and fifth grade music