Four CUSD schools nationally recognized for counseling efforts

Four CUSD schools nationally recognized for counseling efforts

By Cathi Douglas Four Capistrano Unified schools were recently recognized nationally for their excellence in school counseling and for cultivating
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CUSD students in hybrid program return to campus full time

CUSD students in hybrid program return to campus full time

By Elysse James  Capistrano Unified’s campuses saw an increase in students starting April 26 and 27 as the district ended
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Vista del Mar students slimes coach, principal

Vista del Mar students slimes coach, principal

By Elysse James It was all the coach’s fault, jokes Vista del Mar Elementary School Principal Troy Hunt, Ed.D. Coach
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Ladera Ranch Middle School named 2021 California Distinguished School

Ladera Ranch Middle School named 2021 California Distinguished School

By Elysse James Ladera Ranch Middle School in the Capistrano Unified School District has been named a 2021 California Distinguished
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Marco Forster community takes ‘Blinding Lights’ Challenge

Marco Forster community takes ‘Blinding Lights’ Challenge

By Capo Insider staff The Marco Forster Middle School community has been doing a lot of dancing lately — and
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UC Irvine professor shares story of first woman of color in U.S. Congress

UC Irvine professor shares story of first woman of color in U.S. Congress

By Cathi Douglas Patsy Takemoto Mink, the first woman of color elected to the U.S. Congress and the namesake for
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Capo Unified debuts revamped College and Career Centers for a new generation of students

Capo Unified debuts revamped College and Career Centers for a new generation of students

By CUSD Insider staff The Capistrano Unified School District is in the midst of renovating and modernizing its College and
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Trailblazing teacher: Women’s History Month honors pro surfer, Hankey leader for lasting impact on sports equality

Trailblazing teacher: Women’s History Month honors pro surfer, Hankey leader for lasting impact on sports equality

By Cathi Douglas Twin sisters Jolene and Jorja Smith couldn’t have known that their campaign for a women’s professional surfing
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San Juan Hills High student brings awareness to food allergies

San Juan Hills High student brings awareness to food allergies

By Cathi Douglas To the uninformed, food allergies may seem mere inconveniences. In reality, they can be life-threatening. A San
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Ladera Ranch culinary design class flourishes in kitchens at school and home

Ladera Ranch culinary design class flourishes in kitchens at school and home

By Lou Ponsi  The seventh and eighth graders at Ladera Ranch Middle School who attend the culinary design education class
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