Valencia’s Chemistry Olympiad team finishes second in Orange County tournament
Valencia High School’s Chemistry Olympiad team competed on Saturday, March 4, against 43 Orange County schools, and finished in second place. Senior Ben Nguyen had…
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Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District announces Employees of the Year for 2016-2017 school year
PYLUSD recently announced its Employees of the Year for the 2016-2017 school year. These employees were nominated by one or more of their colleagues or…
Esperanza art students sweep PTSA Reflections awards visual arts category
On Monday night, March 6, the annual PTSA Reflections awards ceremony was held, and Esperanza High School students won all three awards in the category…
Valencia teacher Wendy Umekubo-Takahashi celebrates 35 years of service
Valencia High School teacher Ms. Wendy Umekubo-Takahashi was recognized by Deputy Superintendent Candy Plahy for 35 years of service on Monday, March 6. Wendy teaches…
Esperanza’s Aaron Nagao is once again named boys wrestling “Athlete of the Week”
For the second time this year, Esperanza High School freshman Aaron Nagao was named the OC Varsity boys wrestling “Athlete of the Week.” Aaron finished…
George Key hosts Family Training Night
On Thursday, March 2, George Key School held its first ever Family Training Night, and 13 engaged families attended. The event highlighted strategies used at…
El Dorado’s Sophia Langenwalter is the “Artist of the Week”
Congratulations to El Dorado High School senior Sophia Langenwalter for being named the Orange County Register “Artist of the Week.” Sophia is a dance teacher…
PYLUSD students honored for character by Orange County Athletic Directors Association
On Monday, Feb. 27, several outstanding high school athletes from PYLUSD were recognized at the Orange County Athletic Directors Association (OCADA) “Athletes of Character” awards…
Yorba Linda freshman Martand Bhagavatula selected for Youth Leadership Council
Yorba Linda High School freshman Martand Bhagavatula was among 34 students throughout the United States selected by Jane Goodall’s “Roots and Shoots” program and the…
Three students from Esperanza, Valencia and Yorba Linda High honored by Disneyland Dreamers & Doers
Three PYLUSD high school students were recognized as “Shining Stars” by the Disneyland Dreamers & Doers program for their commitment and actions in creating a…