By Greg Mellen August 15 was the first day of school for 42,000 CUSD students, nearly 200 new employees and

Oak Grove Elementary School students were greeted on their first day back to class by their new Superintendent, Dr. Chris

Don Juan Avila Middle School students were greeted with balloon displays and hellos from staff and teachers, as well as

Aliso Niguel High School greeted students arriving on campus for the 2023-24 school year with a lively performance by the

Celebrate the first day of school in CUSD for the 2023-24 school year with these photos from around the District.

Concordia Elementary celebrated the first day back to school for the 2023-24 school year. Students gathered on campus with their

By Lou Ponsi As the new Executive Director of Safety and Student Services for Capistrano Unified School District, Darrin Jindra

By Greg Mellen Bus drivers perform a vital and often overlooked role in students’ educational lives, ferrying them safely to

By Greg Mellen As she mulls impending retirement, Stacy Yogi has a worry not uncommon to those about to leave

By Greg Mellen Reina Castillo’s two children looked over the lunch selection. There were cheeseburger sliders, pretzel hot dogs, and