Tuffree Middle School – Good News Report

High School, Middle School, School District March 1, 2019

PYLUSD equips middle school AVID students with leadership skills at all-day workshop

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District’s (PYLUSD) once again partnered with CASL, the California Association of Student Leaders, to bring…

Valadez Middle School Academy principal, Cuco Gracian, snaps a selfie with a few of his students at the AppJam+ Fall Showcase Finale.

Middle School, School District December 12, 2018

All PYLUSD middle schools compete in AppJam+ Fall 2018 Showcase Finale

On Thursday, December 6, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) hosted the AppJam+ Fall 2018 Showcase Finale at Yorba Linda High School. All…

Supporters of Tuffree Middle School look through an old yearbook at the school's 50th anniversary celebration. Photo courtesy of teacher John Miller.

Middle School November 9, 2018

Tuffree Middle School turns 50!

On Wednesday, November 7, Tuffree Middle School in Placentia celebrated its 50-year anniversary with a special ceremony for current students,…

High School, Middle School, School District November 8, 2018

Middle and high school music programs join together to present the 43rd Annual Band Pageant

The 43rd Annual Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) Band Pageant took place on Wednesday, November 7, at Bradford Stadium…

Tuffree Middle School 50 year anniversary graphic.

Middle School September 28, 2018

After opening in 1968, Tuffree Middle School is set to celebrate 50 years

On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, Tuffree Middle School in Placentia will celebrate their 50 year anniversary! The school will host a…

Middle School September 25, 2018

WEB leaders make connections with new 7th graders at Tuffree

Tuffree Middle School’s “Where Everyone Belongs” (WEB) leaders met for the first time on Friday, September 21 with their assigned…

Caelyn Smith with Superintendent, Dr Greg Plutko.

High School, School District August 16, 2018

Caelyn Smith sworn in as new Student Representative to the PYLUSD Board

El Dorado High School (EDHS) senior Caelyn Smith was sworn in as the new Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD)…

Principal Keith Carmona and teacher Shane Twamley pose with Kraemer Middle School's AppJam+ team, Snacker Hackers, in the El Dorado High School gymnasium. Later that evening, Team Snacker Hackers won first place in PYLUSD's AppJam+ Spring 2018 Showcase Finale!

High School, Middle School, School District June 11, 2018

PYLUSD students design original mobile apps, compete against one another in AppJam+ Spring 2018 Showcase Finale

On Thursday, June 7, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) hosted the AppJam+ Spring 2018 Showcase Finale at the…

AVID Middle School Leadership Training in March.

Middle School April 18, 2018

Middle school AVID students receive leadership training

Leaders have to be the first. They must learn to see similarities instead of differences, to build trust and be…

Middle schoolers participating in the annual track meet.

Middle School, School District March 30, 2018

R.E.A.C.H. Foundation’s annual Middle School Track Meet brings together all six PYLUSD schools for friendly competition

On Wednesday, March 28, the R.E.A.C.H. Foundation held its annual Middle School Track Meet event in Nathan Shapell Memorial Stadium at…