Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year!
It is with a spirit of enthusiasm and anticipation that I welcome our Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District families to the 2015-2016 school year. I…
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Transportation service awards
On Wednesday, Aug. 26, our district’s Transportation team honored long-serving employees with service awards. Pictured from left to right: Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services Kevin Lee,…
Nutrition service awards
On Wednesday, Aug. 26, our district’s Nutrition team honored long-serving employees with service awards. Pictured from left to right: Superintendent Doug Domene, Senior Food Services…
Valencia’s Ricky Castillo featured in golf magazine
Click here to read a Global Golf Post article highlighting Valencia High School student golfer Ricky Castillo (ninth grade). Go Tigers!
Local church makes generous contribution to school district’s most underprivileged kids
On Tuesday, Yorba Linda-based Church of Grace donated 122 backpacks to the PYLUSD McKinney-Vento program. The donation took place at Topaz Elementary School, and the…
Valencia implements “Link Crew” for new school year
In an effort to promote a successful transition to high school for incoming ninth grade students, Valencia High School has implemented Link Crew for the…
Wagner Elementary holds kindergarten meet-and-greet
Here’s another “Good News” update from Wagner Elementary School: A kindergarten meet-and-greet was held on Monday, Aug. 24, and it was a big success! Fifty-six…
Placentia Marine helped raise U.S. flag in Cuba
Sgt. Jared Brittain, 21, grew up in Placentia, and attended Brookhaven Elementary School, Tuffree Middle School and El Dorado High School. His mom, Selina Brittain,…
Board honors organizers of ELD camp with award
On Tuesday, Aug. 18, the Board of Education presented several “You Are The Advantage” awards to representatives from California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), SchoolsFirst Federal…
Golf is a family affair for the Castillo brothers
Click here to read an OCVarsity.com article highlighting Valencia High School student golfers (and brothers) Ricky (ninth grade) and Derek (12th grade), as well as their…