Serra and Bridges high schools celebrate ‘extraordinary’ Class of 2021

Serra and Bridges high schools celebrate ‘extraordinary’ Class of 2021

By Elysse James Serra High students receive a special sendoff during their graduation ceremony, with staff members giving personalized speeches
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Aliso Niguel High celebrates Class of 2021 graduates

Aliso Niguel High celebrates Class of 2021 graduates

In a year like no other, the students in Aliso Niguel High School’s senior class rose to meet the many
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Cal Prep Academy celebrates its 2021 graduates with heartfelt ceremony

Cal Prep Academy celebrates its 2021 graduates with heartfelt ceremony

Cal Prep Academy was already well-equipped to handle learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, having virtual learning already as a component
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Tesoro High sophomores win national stage spot for song about combating hate

Tesoro High sophomores win national stage spot for song about combating hate

By CUSD Insider staff A musically inclined quartet of students has crafted a song about combating hate against Asian-Americans that
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CUSD honors its Classified Employees of the Year

CUSD honors its Classified Employees of the Year

By Elysse James  Capistrano Unified officials on Monday announced the winners of the Classified Employees of the Year awards with
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Futureology thrives, leading students to colleges and careers through virtual events, meetings

Futureology thrives, leading students to colleges and careers through virtual events, meetings

By Lou Ponsi Even during this most unconventional school year, with the coronavirus disrupting virtually every aspect of everyday life,
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San Clemente’s unique AVID program builds 100 percent college acceptance

San Clemente’s unique AVID program builds 100 percent college acceptance

By Elysse James College applications are daunting — and even more so for first-generation students whose parents are not familiar with
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Esencia’s Ann Berger named Orange County Teacher of the Year

Esencia’s Ann Berger named Orange County Teacher of the Year

By Lou Ponsi For 29 years, empowering students has been the principal tenet of Ann Berger’s teaching philosophy. Now, officials
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Translator’s efforts help struggling CUSD family

Translator’s efforts help struggling CUSD family

By Lou Ponsi A single act of kindness can impact the entire the Capistrano Unified School District. The CUSD employee
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Shorecliffs postcards welcome incoming sixth graders

Shorecliffs postcards welcome incoming sixth graders

By Cathi Douglas As fifth graders wrap up their time in elementary school and prepare for the challenges of middle
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