Valadez Middle School Academy service awards
On Monday, Dec. 14, Valadez Middle School Academy honored long-serving staff members with service awards. Pictured (L-R): Principal James Hardin, Amita Desai (AVID/Science Teacher, 15…
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District schools participate in “Hour of Code”
For the second year, nearly every school in PYLUSD participated in the 2015 Hour of Code from Dec. 7 through Dec. 11. The Hour of…
Kraemer wins first place at Science Olympiad
On Saturday, Dec. 12, Kraemer Middle School won first place overall at its second Science Olympiad invitational, which was hosted by Ladera Vista Junior High…
Travis Ranch School honors fourth grader Jack Benson, who is bravely fighting cancer
On Friday, Dec. 4, Travis Ranch School students and parents gathered for a community unity event honoring fourth grade student Jack Benson, who has been…
Bernardo Yorba choir sings holiday songs for senior citizens
On Wednesday, Dec. 2, the Bernardo Yorba Middle School Vocal Ensemble visited the Brookdale senior living community in Yorba Linda. They sang several holiday songs…
Travis Ranch School service awards
On Wednesday, Dec. 2, Travis Ranch School honored long-serving staff members with service awards. Pictured (L-R): Principal Cindy Freeman, Lorraine Straw (Instructional Aide, 15 years),…
Kraemer partners with Eastside Christian Church for their day of service
Over 150 students attended school on Saturday, Nov. 14, to culminate a week of “Breaking Down The Walls,” which focused on student connectedness and learning…
Bernardo Yorba student newspaper reaches readership milestone
The Matador Messenger, the student newspaper of Bernardo Yorba Middle School, reached a new milestone in November. The website is now averaging over 7,000 visitor…
Students at Travis Ranch collect food, distribute to less fortunate district families
Twice each month, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) McKinney-Vento program provides a food distribution event at Melrose and Topaz elementary schools. PYLUSD partners…
PYLUSD schools respond to the Paris attacks with compassion, action
In light of the recent terror attacks in Paris, Valencia High School French teacher Natasha Ulibarri and her students wrote letters to French President François…