Tuffree hosts first-ever Career Day for students
All seventh and eighth graders at Tuffree Middle School participated in a successful Career Day on Thursday, March 24. This was the first year that…
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AVID students from Tuffree visit their high school counterparts at El Dorado
On Monday, March 22, eighth grade AVID students from Tuffree Middle School made a one-mile trek to meet up with their 10th and 11th grade…
All six district middle schools compete in R.E.A.C.H. Foundation’s annual track meet
On Tuesday, March 1, the R.E.A.C.H. Foundation held its annual Middle School Track Meet event at Yorba Linda High School. The district’s six middle schools…
Students from Placentia, Yorba Linda win top honors at Holocaust Art and Writing Contest
Six students from the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) were named finalists in Chapman University’s 17th annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest, with two…
Jazz ensemble from Tuffree takes home second place in prestigious competition
Tuffree Middle School’s Jazz I band just finished in second place at the Western States Jazz Festival on Friday, Feb. 26, in Upland. The students…
Sierra Vista’s music program puts on a wonderful show
Last week, fourth, fifth and sixth grade students from Sierra Vista Elementary School showcased everything they learned in their instrumental music classes. Under the leadership of…
Tuffree arts teacher Janmarie Halliday honored by Board of Education
The Board of Education officially recognized Tuffree Middle School arts teacher Janmarie Halliday with a “You Are The Advantage” award. Janmarie is an extremely valuable…
El Dorado graduate Jessica McKenna to star in Fox sketch comedy show
Jessica McKenna, an alumna of Brookhaven Elementary School, Tuffree Middle School and El Dorado High School, stars in a new Fox sketch comedy show, “Party…
Tuffree reaches out to French students affected by Paris terror attacks
Last November, students at Tuffree Middle School engaged in a support movement for victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris. Immediately following the tragic events,…
Eight district art teachers receive generous grants from City of Placentia
The City of Placentia Cultural Arts Commission sponsors a program titled “Cultural Arts Project for Every Student” (CAPES). This program provides grants to help Placentia-Yorba…