Light comes from within at annual CAC Sunshine awards

Light comes from within at annual CAC Sunshine awards

By Greg Mellen After celebrating under the actual sun a year earlier, the 8th annual Sunshine Awards for Exceptional Educators
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CUSD students join the Swallow Day Parade, an annual tradition

CUSD students join the Swallow Day Parade, an annual tradition

By Lou Ponsi The Capistrano Unified School District was well represented at the annual Swallows Day Parade held March 25
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CUSD celebrates top teachers

CUSD celebrates top teachers

By Greg Mellen It was an evening of applause, hugs, flowers, and some moments of amazing poignancy as the Capistrano
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Laguna Niguel debuts interactive new STEAM lab

Laguna Niguel debuts interactive new STEAM lab

  By Cathi Douglas Chandra Ramanna’s 6-year-old kindergartener – who has an aptitude for math and science, loves cars, robots,
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Don Juan Avila Middle School becomes a School to Watch

Don Juan Avila Middle School becomes a School to Watch

By CUSD Insider Don Juan Avila Middle School (DJAMS) was recently recognized as one of the 2023 California Schools to
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ATP/Bridges educator earns Orange County recognition

ATP/Bridges educator earns Orange County recognition

By Greg Mellen Don Mahoney, former Principal at the ATP (Adult Transition Program)/Bridges campus in San  Juan Capistrano, dubbed her,
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Career day brings professionals to Ladera Ranch Middle School

Career day brings professionals to Ladera Ranch Middle School

By Lou Ponsi Ladera Ranch Middle School hosted its annual career day recently, with professionals from a spectrum of the
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Fifth-grade teacher’s kindness inspired student to become a teacher

Fifth-grade teacher’s kindness inspired student to become a teacher

By Cathi Douglas When fifth-grader Leslie Amaro received an outstanding achievement award from her Bathgate Elementary School teacher, the award
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San Juan Hills High ‘avid’ fans of Princeton bound senior

San Juan Hills High ‘avid’ fans of Princeton bound senior

By Greg Mellen Since she entered high school, Rosa Hernandez has aimed high. After recently being accepted to Princeton University,
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Sophomore Evan Noonan adds to Dana Hills High’s history of dominance

Sophomore Evan Noonan adds to Dana Hills High’s history of dominance

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