PYLUSD Commemorates the 45th Anniversary of AVID
On September 12, 2025, educators across the nation celebrated AVID Day, commemorating the 45th anniversary of Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). Within the Placentia-Yorba Linda…
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PICTURES: First Day of the 2025-2026 School Year
On Tuesday, August 26 the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) proudly welcomed over 22,500 students for the first day of the 2025-2026 school year….
Middle School Students Compete in Inaugural PYLUSD Esports Tournament
On Friday, June 6, approximately 50 middle school students representing Kraemer, Tuffree, Valadez, Yorba Linda, Travis Ranch, and the Orange County School of Computer Science…
First Annual Athletics Banquet Highlights Valadez’s Commitment to Character and Competition
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Valadez Middle School Academy proudly hosted its inaugural Athletics Banquet, an evening dedicated to celebrating the hard work, growth, and…
Yorba Linda City Council Recognizes Esperanza High School Wrestling Team and Holocaust Art and Writing Contest Finalist
On Tuesday, May 20, the Yorba Linda City Council recognized the outstanding achievements of local student leaders during its regularly scheduled meeting. Among those recognized…
OCDE, Angels Baseball, and PYLUSD Board of Education Recognize 2025 AVID 8th Grade Standouts
On May 6, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) Board of Education set aside time to recognize AVID 8th Grade Standouts from five middle…
Over 375 Students Participate in Annual Middle School Track Meet in Partnership with REACH Foundation
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) hosted its annual Middle School Track Meet at Nathan Shapell Memorial Stadium, located…
Kraemer Middle School, Tynes, Morse, and Ruby Drive Elementary Unite for Inaugural Joint Production of The Wizard of Oz
In spring 2025, students from Kraemer Middle School, Ruby Drive Elementary, Tynes Elementary, and Morse Elementary participated in a historic collaboration by staging their first-ever…
PYLUSD Schools Showcases Musical Talent at Annual Area Night Performances
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) extends its congratulations to the elementary, middle, and high school students who participated in the recent Area Night…
REACH Foundation Teams Triumph at FIRST Lego League Spring Showdown
Three REACH Foundation robotics teams from the Travis Ranch and Kraemer Middle School Hubs showcased their technological prowess and teamwork at the FIRST Lego League…