January 2019 – Good News Report

School District January 18, 2019

Join PYLUSD to provide input regarding district accountability plan on January 30

On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District will host a Town Hall Meeting in order to gather…

El Camino Real High School teacher Reid Petersen was named Teacher of the Year by North Orange County Regional Occupational Program on January 10, 2019. Pictured left to right, Principal, Carey Cecil, NOCROP Superintendent, Terri Giamarino, Mr. Petersen, NOCROP Board President, Meg Cutuli, NOCROP and PYLUSD Board Member, Karin Freeman, and PYLUSD Superintendent, Dr. Greg Plutko.

High School, School District January 17, 2019

North Orange County ROP identifies El Camino Real’s Reid Petersen as their “Teacher of the Year”

El Camino Real High School (ECRHS) teacher, Mr. Reid Petersen, has been selected as the North Orange County Regional Occupational…

High School January 17, 2019

National Speech and Debate Association presents Valencia High School student with the Academic All American Award

Congratulations to Valencia High School (VHS) senior, Caitlin Lee, on earning the National Speech and Debate Association’s Academic All American award!…

Pictured left to right, Superintendent, Dr. Greg Plutko, Sophia and her parents, Susan and Sam, President, Carrie Buck, Vice President, Eric Padget, and Trustees, Judi Carmona and Karin Freeman on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Elementary School, High School, Middle School, School District January 16, 2019

Sophia Oh sworn in as new Student Representative to the PYLUSD Board of Education

Valencia High School (VHS) senior Sophia Oh was sworn in as the new Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) Student…

Elementary School January 14, 2019

Young Mabel Paine students learn about careers with help from two special guests

Mabel Paine Elementary School recently had some exciting visitors. In a span of two weeks, Preppy K and kindergarten classes…

Parkview family in Mexico building homes and donating food.

School District January 11, 2019

Parkview family travels to Mexico to build homes and provide food in Tecate

Over Winter Recess, Parkview School student Nathan Guerrero and his family went to Tecate, Mexico with an organization called Club…

El Camino Real High School teacher, Jason Sweet, is shown on the jumbo-tron during a special pre-game ceremony at the Los Angeles Clippers game on December 28, 2018.

High School January 11, 2019

El Camino Real teacher recognized as outstanding educator by Los Angeles NBA team

On Saturday, December 29, El Camino Real High School teacher, Jason Sweet, was one of four California teachers recognized by…

Topaz students with donations from a local friend of the school.

Elementary School, High School January 11, 2019

Community members donate prizes, school supplies to Topaz Elementary

The Tigers at Topaz Elementary School are set for the New Year thanks to a very generous donation by Mrs. Cathy…

AP District Honor Roll award for PYLUSD.

High School, School District January 10, 2019

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District placed on College Board’s 9th Annual AP District Honor Roll

For the third time, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) has been named to the College Board’s Annual AP…

Ruby Drive students pose for a photo in front of the Space Shuttle Endeavour.

Elementary School January 9, 2019

Ruby Drive students visit the CA Science Center

On Friday, December 21, Ruby Drive Elementary 6th graders visited the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Students enjoyed learning about science…