Futureology thrives, leading students to colleges and careers through virtual events, meetings

Futureology thrives, leading students to colleges and careers through virtual events, meetings

By Lou Ponsi Even during this most unconventional school year, with the coronavirus disrupting virtually every aspect of everyday life,
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Dana Hills High student wins national award for dance choreography

Dana Hills High student wins national award for dance choreography

By Cathi Douglas Mark Wagner, a sophomore at Dana Hills High School, is the national winner of the National PTA
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Hard work, team unity equate to championships for the Capo Coyotes Ice Hockey Team

Hard work, team unity equate to championships for the Capo Coyotes Ice Hockey Team

By Lou Ponsi While high school ice hockey may not garner the same level of recognition as football, baseball or
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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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