Fairmont Elementary holds successful food drive in benefit of McKinney-Vento
Last month, under the leadership of sixth grade teacher, Pat Shea, the Student Council of Fairmont Elementary School spearheaded a canned food drive to benefit…
Valencia High honors senior AVID students
On May 10, Valencia High School’s (VHS) AVID program celebrated their annual “signing day” for the class of 2017. The seniors received their “Accepted to…
A message to Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District educators during Teacher Appreciation Week 2017
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) will celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week May 7 through 13. As stated in the ‘The PYLUSD Advantage,’ the district…
El Dorado High teacher selected for C-SPAN summer fellowship in Washington, D.C.
El Dorado High School social studies teacher, Sunshine Cavalluzzi, has been selected as one of three educators that will participate in the 2017 C-SPAN Summer…
Valencia High Schoool receives national recognition for successful AVID strategies
Valencia High School has been selected as a National Demonstration School by AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), a nonprofit organization that provides educators with proven,…
OCDE honors six PYLUSD middle school AVID students, one selected as ‘Angels Scholar’ wins large scholarship
On May 10, eighth-grade AVID ‘Standout Students’ from all six Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) middle schools were recognized by the Orange County Department…
PYLUSD celebrates 2017 Community Honorees
Prior to the May 9 Board of Education meeting, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District held a reception to celebrate 2017 Community Honorees. Each honored volunteer…
Mabel Paine teaches recycling 101 to mini-mustangs
In the spirit of Earth Day, Mabel Paine Preppy-K students recently learned the importance of recycling paper, plastic, and aluminum waste products. The young Mustangs…
PYLUSD high schools compete at Reno Jazz Festival
This past weekend, all four Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) comprehensive high schools competed among 350 groups in the Reno Jazz Festival. After a…
Parkview student wins letter writing contest about passion for golf
Eleven-year-old Parkview School student Gabriella Mercado recently won the ‘Share My Passion’ letter writing contest held by the ANNIKA Foundation in conjunction with LPGA*USGA Girls…