Educator network recognizes innovative CUSD music teachers

Educator network recognizes innovative CUSD music teachers

By CUSD Insider staff Music education at Capistrano Unified has hit another high note. The program, still fresh from its
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Music foundation gives CUSD top marks with music education award

Music foundation gives CUSD top marks with music education award

By CUSD Insider staff A Carlsbad-based nonprofit has awarded the Capistrano Unified School District with its 2021 Best Communities in
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Three CUSD students win water district poster contest

Three CUSD students win water district poster contest

By Cathi Douglas When the Municipal Water District of Orange County announced its 2021 Water Awareness Poster Contest, Joanne Ramirez
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San Clemente’s unique AVID program builds 100 percent college acceptance

San Clemente’s unique AVID program builds 100 percent college acceptance

By Elysse James College applications are daunting — and even more so for first-generation students whose parents are not familiar with
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Esencia’s Ann Berger named Orange County Teacher of the Year

Esencia’s Ann Berger named Orange County Teacher of the Year

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

Translator’s efforts help struggling CUSD family

By Lou Ponsi A single act of kindness can impact the entire the Capistrano Unified School District. The CUSD employee
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Shorecliffs postcards welcome incoming sixth graders

Shorecliffs postcards welcome incoming sixth graders

By Cathi Douglas As fifth graders wrap up their time in elementary school and prepare for the challenges of middle
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Quick start, strong defense key in Tesoro’s victory over San Clemente

Quick start, strong defense key in Tesoro’s victory over San Clemente

By Lou Ponsi The Tesoro boys lacrosse wanted to send an early message in their South Coast League game against
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Capistrano Valley High’s hybrid students return to campus full-time

Capistrano Valley High’s hybrid students return to campus full-time

As students arrived on campus at Capistrano Valley High School for their first day on campus together — without cohorts
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San Juan Hills High School celebrates hybrid students’ return to campus full-time

San Juan Hills High School celebrates hybrid students’ return to campus full-time

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