CUSD Insider

By Kelly Fator Capistrano Unified School District counselors are doing all they can to support students during these unprecedented times. From innovative technologies to online seminars, CUSD counselors are pulling…

By Cathi Douglas Growing up, Julie Chutuk had no idea what career to pursue. Her grandmother had the answer. Chutuk’s grandmother, now 97 years old, loved her career as a…

By Chelsea Turner Although their celebrations look a bit different this year, Capistrano Unified School District’s appreciation for the incredible work of their teachers and classified staff remains the same.…

Thanks to the health and safety precautions Capistrano Unified School District is following, they are one of few districts in the State of California that are open for in person…

By Cathi Douglas For Leslie Whitaker, a third-grade teacher at Esencia Elementary, it’s surreal to be one of six California finalists for the 2020 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics…

By Greg Mellen While in-person classes are in various stages of hiatus, “the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) continues to build throughout the Capistrano Unified School District,” in…