Stanford University honors Valencia chemistry teacher
Valencia High School chemistry teacher Brent Shenton has been recognized by Stanford University for exceptional teaching. Mr. Shenton was nominated by recent VHS International Baccalaureate…
September smiles in Van Buren Elementary’s Preppy K class
Preppy K students at Van Buren Elementary School are enjoying their free choice Center Time! Dressing up, playing make believe, socializing, sharing and self-regulating behavior…
Kraemer “Rising Stars” and “Advancing Tigers”
Kraemer Middle School has started a new mentoring program for students who are potentially at-risk academically or social-emotionally. Because the middle school experience is so…
Tynes GATE sixth graders have fun with geography
Is Greenland bigger than Africa? Tynes Elementary School’s gifted and talented education (GATE) sixth graders, working with Assistant Professor of Geography at Santiago Canyon College…
Travis Ranch Elementary implements “Miles of Smiles”
The Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team from Travis Ranch Elementary School implemented a morning walking program called “Miles of Smiles” for our first…
Robotics competition at Valencia features 30 high schools
The TiGears, Valencia High School’s robotics team, hosted the Southern California Regional Robotics Forum’s (SCRRF) 2015 Fall Classic over the weekend on Saturday, Sept. 26,…
Successful start to the school year at Fairmont Elementary
Fairmont Elementary School had a great opening of school! They added an additional Preppy K class just before school opened, and all students (K-6) are…
Fall fun at Wagner Elementary
Wagner Elementary School students and staff members enjoyed a positive and fun week! It was warm, and Wagner’s resident farmer, Mrs. Brewer, made sure to…
Rose Drive first graders celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day
Sept. 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day, but since this date fell on a Saturday this year, Rose Drive Elementary School first graders celebrated this important…
Twenty-two PYLUSD schools receive Energy Star certification
In 2012, the PYLUSD Board of Education established an energy conservation program in order to best utilize our resources. Last school year, our sustainability team…