May 2021 – Good News Report

High School May 28, 2021

Esperanza’s AP environmental science and biology students practice gel electrophoresis

Esperanza High School’s science teacher Tom Freeman recently received condor DNA samples from the San Diego Safari Park for AP environmental science and…

Elementary School May 28, 2021

Melrose Elementary teachers awarded outstanding K-12 STEM educators by OC STEM Initiative

On Monday, May 24, OC STEM, a local partnership of stakeholders invested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teaching…

High School May 27, 2021

PYLUSD Board Member celebrates student success

Board of Education Clerk, Marilyn Anderson, visited El Camino and joined Principal Carey Aiello, Language Arts teacher, Christine Bonner, and…

High School May 25, 2021

Students from three PYLUSD high schools participate in first-ever Valencia Film Arts Film Festival

On Friday, May 21, Valencia High School hosted its first annual Valencia Film Arts Film Festival, which turned out to be…

Middle School May 24, 2021

Travis HOSA students host toy drive for CHOC

Travis Ranch HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) students recently conducted a toy drive for pediatric oncology patients at Children’s…

School District May 20, 2021

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District refinances bonds to save residents $71.5 million

With interest rates at historically low levels, and at the direction of the Board of Education, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified…

High School May 18, 2021

Esperanza government class examines today’s political parties

Seniors taking Mr. Martin’s government class at Esperanza High School this semester just completed a Political Parties Project where they…

Trophies to be recycled by EHS dance program.

High School May 18, 2021

Esperanza High School dance team up-cycles trophies to benefit others

For 30 years, Esperanza High School’s dance team has been heavily involved in repurposing trophies. Together, the program collects and donates the awards…

High School May 17, 2021

Esperanza teacher receives lifetime achievement awards from dance association

Congratulations to Esperanza High School teacher Sue Gehringer on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award presented by California Association of Dance…

Elementary School May 14, 2021

Mabel Paine Elementary School kindergarteners participate in “car” parade

Mabel Paine Elementary School’s kindergarten classes recently held a “car” parade around campus. Staff and families assisted the young students in…