Middle school AVID students receive leadership training
Leaders have to be the first. They must learn to see similarities instead of differences, to build trust and be vulnerable, and to listen to…
Valadez Middle School Academy
R.E.A.C.H. Foundation’s annual Middle School Track Meet brings together all six PYLUSD schools for friendly competition
On Wednesday, March 28, the R.E.A.C.H. Foundation held its annual Middle School Track Meet event in Nathan Shapell Memorial Stadium at Yorba Linda High School. Student…
Valadez and Valencia collaborate to help parents better understand online student information system
On January 23, Valadez Middle School Academy and Valencia High School (VHS) co-hosted a parent technology training. The event had a great turnout due to the support…
Valadez Middle School 8th graders practice investing, finance, and more with The Stock Market Game
For the first half of the school year, every other Friday, Valadez Middle School Academy eighth grade AVID students have been participating in a investing…
Holiday boutique at Valadez Middle School Academy takes payment in the form of respect, responsibility, and kindness
On Tuesday, December 19, Valadez Middle School Academy’s annual holiday boutique opened its doors to a long line of very excited student shoppers. The boutique…
All PYLUSD middle schools compete in AppJam+ Showcase Finale
On Wednesday, November 29, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) hosted the AppJam+ Showcase Finale at the Performing Arts Center. All six PYLUSD middle…
Valadez Middle School Academy teachers give back to their community on Thanksgiving
On Thursday, November 23, many Valadez Middle School Academy teachers gathered in the La Jolla community of Placentia to volunteer and enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday. Every year, the non-profit organization Lot…
Hundreds of talented PYLUSD students perform as part of the 42nd annual District Band Pageant
The 42nd annual District Band Pageant was held on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Bradford Stadium in Placentia. Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) students from…
Valadez hosts Rio Vista and Melrose students to Read for the Record
On Thursday, October 19, eighth grade students at Valadez Middle School Academy participated in a national event called, “Read for the Record.” Jumpstart’s Read for…
Valencia hosts Kraemer and Valadez middle school families at third annual AVID tailgate
On Thursday, October 5, 2017, Valencia High School (VHS) hosted their third annual AVID barbecue tailgate party for over 600 VHS, Kraemer Middle School, and Valadez Middle…