Life: Marco Forster Middle School finds silver linings during pandemic

Life: Marco Forster Middle School finds silver linings during pandemic

By Lou Ponsi The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted virtually every aspect of everyday life, with schools in particular being impacted.
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CUSD salutes counselors during National School Counseling Week

CUSD salutes counselors during National School Counseling Week

By Kelly Fator Capistrano Unified School District counselors are doing all they can to support students during these unprecedented times.
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Three CUSD counselors lead student-centered efforts toward districtwide success

Three CUSD counselors lead student-centered efforts toward districtwide success

By Cathi Douglas Growing up, Julie Chutuk had no idea what career to pursue. Her grandmother had the answer. Chutuk’s
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Capistrano Unified celebrates teachers and classified employees of the year

Capistrano Unified celebrates teachers and classified employees of the year

By Chelsea Turner Although their celebrations look a bit different this year, Capistrano Unified School District’s appreciation for the incredible
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Let’s do our part to stay safe

Let’s do our part to stay safe

Thanks to the health and safety precautions Capistrano Unified School District is following, they are one of few districts in
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Esencia Elementary teacher recognized with prestigious state award

Esencia Elementary teacher recognized with prestigious state award

By Cathi Douglas For Leslie Whitaker, a third-grade teacher at Esencia Elementary, it’s surreal to be one of six California
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First elementary Virtual STEAM Night sees success

First elementary Virtual STEAM Night sees success

By Greg Mellen While in-person classes are in various stages of hiatus, “the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math)
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‘To Know Better’ video brings students together to spread kindness

‘To Know Better’ video brings students together to spread kindness

By Bradley Zint Students from Canyon Vista Elementary and Don Juan Avila Middle schools are working together to produce a
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Bernice Ayer Middle School honored as Model Professional Learning Community at Work

Bernice Ayer Middle School honored as Model Professional Learning Community at Work

By Cathi Douglas For Principal Nick Stever, Bernice Ayer Middle School’s recent recognition as a Model Professional Learning Community At
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SCHS student was first to earn college scholarship for competitive cheer

SCHS student was first to earn college scholarship for competitive cheer

By Lou Ponsi When San Clemente High senior Ryann Leff joined a competitive cheer team back in middle school, she
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