October 2018 – Good News Report

Women in Industry panelists and student moderators pose for a photo on stage.

School District October 19, 2018

Second annual PYLUSD Women in Industry event promotes themes of confidence and perseverance to future leaders

On Tuesday, October 16, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) hosted the second annual Women in Industry event, an…

High School, Middle School October 19, 2018

Valencia’s annual AVID tailgate builds connections with future Tigers

On Friday, October 12, 2018, Valencia High School (VHS) hosted their fourth annual AVID barbecue tailgate party for over 300 Valencia,…

High School October 18, 2018

YLHS student earns coveted accolade at Youth America Grand Prix dance competition

Yorba Linda High School (YLHS) student Taylor Tran was recently named the Grand Prix Award winner at the Youth America…

District office staff evacuated after the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill, then activated the Emergency Operations Center.

School District October 18, 2018

PYLUSD practices preparedness with district-wide Great ShakeOut and Emergency Operations Center drills

Drop, cover, and hold! On Thursday, October 18, all Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) sites participated in the Great…

Pictured from left to right is Candy Plahy, Terri Giamarino, Linda Skipper, Amy Jensen, Diana McKibben, students Isabel Martinez, Jahaira Jimenez, Getsemani Zambrano, Keith Carmona, and Olivia Yaung.

High School, School District October 18, 2018

Brand-new TLC Teacher Pathway at Valencia High School is set to train aspiring teachers in state-of-the-art facility

On October 17, 2018, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) in partnership with Valencia High School (VHS) hosted an…

Representative's from Golden Elementary School stand as they're being recognized for earning the title of 2018 National Blue Ribbon School.

Elementary School, School District October 18, 2018

Board of Education recognizes Golden Elementary School, R.E.A.C.H. Foundation at October meeting

At the Tuesday, October 9, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) Board of Education meeting, two exemplary groups were…

Middle School October 18, 2018

Every Buddy Club at Yorba Linda Middle

Yorba Linda Middle School recently had their first “Every Buddy Club” meeting of the school year. The goal of the…

High School October 18, 2018

Esperanza alum selected as CDT Cadet of the Month

Samantha Polen, an Esperanza High School (EHS) alumna, was recently honored as Cadet of the Month by the Combating Terrorism…

High School October 15, 2018

Cheer and Drama programs represent Valencia High at Heritage Day Parade

On Saturday, October 14, Valencia High School (VHS) was well represented at the 54th annual Placentia Heritage Day Parade. The…

PYLUSD COSI at Thomas Lasorada Field House.

High School, School District October 15, 2018

PYLUSD high school students gain exclusive insight on higher education options at annual Out-of-State and International College Fair

On Wednesday, October 10, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) hosted the annual California Out-of-State and International (COSI) College…