‘Now Hear This,’ is a shout out about hearing loss

‘Now Hear This,’ is a shout out about hearing loss

By Greg Mellen When Valli Gideons shared an epiphany with her then 10-year-old daughter, she got the fourth-grade version of
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CUSD schools turn to ‘car parades’ to connect with students

CUSD schools turn to ‘car parades’ to connect with students

By Elysse James Several Capistrano Unified elementary schools have held car parades in recent weeks to visit — from a responsible
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Capistrano Unified has meals for everyone — and new meal distribution schedule

Capistrano Unified has meals for everyone — and new meal distribution schedule

By Elysse James Capistrano Unified has served 81,015 meals — an average of 4,500 per day — since schools closed March
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Fear of Contracting COVID Can Be Dangerous to Your Health

Fear of Contracting COVID Can Be Dangerous to Your Health

By Michael Brant-Zawadzki, M.D., F.A.C.R., Senior Physician Executive and the Ron & Sandi Simon Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair, Pickup
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CUSD has served 61,061 meals since school closures due to COVID-19

CUSD has served 61,061 meals since school closures due to COVID-19

Capistrano Unified continues to provide thousands of meals to children in the area every weekday while schools are closed due
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Capistrano Unified STEAM partners pivot to online learning with creative at-home projects for kids

Capistrano Unified STEAM partners pivot to online learning with creative at-home projects for kids

By Greg Mellen As the COVID-19 pandemic deepens and home sheltering continues indefinitely, children and parents are seeking educational and
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Capistrano Unified reminds families “we’re all in this together”

Capistrano Unified reminds families “we’re all in this together”

In this message, Superintendent Vital speaks directly to families, offering encouragement during these unprecedented times, and a reminder that we
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Capistrano Unified program donates thousands of medical supplies to Kaiser Permanente

Capistrano Unified program donates thousands of medical supplies to Kaiser Permanente

By Elysse James College and Career Advantage (CCA) is providing thousands of medical supplies — including gloves, masks, wipes and
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CUSD provides 34,355 meals to children in need during COVID-19 school closures

CUSD provides 34,355 meals to children in need during COVID-19 school closures

By Elysse James Capistrano Unified is providing thousands of meals to children in the area every weekday while schools are
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Capistrano Unified serves lunch, breakfast to 15,932 kids and counting

Capistrano Unified serves lunch, breakfast to 15,932 kids and counting

By Elysse James Capistrano Unified’s food and nutrition services have stepped up in the wake of school closures to ensure
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