CUSD college and career fair goes virtual, will be largest event of its kind

CUSD college and career fair goes virtual, will be largest event of its kind

By Lou Ponsi In past years, the Capistrano Unified School District’s (CUSD) annual college fair has featured representatives from more
Read More
CUSD hosts Strategies for School Anxiety and Refusal webinar Sept. 30

CUSD hosts Strategies for School Anxiety and Refusal webinar Sept. 30

By Lou Ponsi With some students on the verge of returning to school campuses for in-person learning, the Capistrano Unified
Read More
CUSD teachers use tech, creativity to teach voice and instrumental music during pandemic

CUSD teachers use tech, creativity to teach voice and instrumental music during pandemic

By Cathi Douglas Capistrano Unified music teachers are harnessing both creativity and technology to develop virtual voice and instrumental lessons
Read More
Capistrano Unified announces free meals for children 18 and under

Capistrano Unified announces free meals for children 18 and under

By Mike Cisneros Thanks to a recent USDA announcement, the Capistrano Unified School District is now eligible to provide free
Read More
STEM/STEAM buildings at Aliso Niguel High, Newhart Middle start taking shape

STEM/STEAM buildings at Aliso Niguel High, Newhart Middle start taking shape

By Greg Mellen The Capistrano Unified School District is doubling down on its commitment to STEM and STEAM teaching with
Read More
Capistrano Unified begins plans to reopen schools for in-person instruction

Capistrano Unified begins plans to reopen schools for in-person instruction

By Ryan Burris Editors Note: August 28, 2020 at 2:10 p.m. After the Capistrano Unified School District announced their reopening
Read More
Dana Hills superstar swimmer’s high school career cut short, but he’s now on his way to USC

Dana Hills superstar swimmer’s high school career cut short, but he’s now on his way to USC

By Lou Ponsi Dana Hills swimming coach Carrie Pierce remembers the first time she saw Dolphins standout Ryan Abdollahi swim.
Read More
Capo Valley High’s digital photography featured on George Lucas Foundation’s Edutopia

Capo Valley High’s digital photography featured on George Lucas Foundation’s Edutopia

By Cathi Douglas Teaching photography in the midst of the COVID-19 health crisis posed significant challenges for Wendy McElfish –
Read More
San Juan Elementary student honored with regional award

San Juan Elementary student honored with regional award

By Cathi Douglas With her whirlwind summer schedule of skateboarding and gymnastics, it’s impossible to see that fifth-grader Janeza Oseguera
Read More
Capistrano Unified Board of Trustees appoint new Assistant Superintendent

Capistrano Unified Board of Trustees appoint new Assistant Superintendent

By Chelsea Turner The Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees appointed Dr. David Stewart as assistant superintendent of elementary
Read More