{"id":32982,"date":"2025-05-14T23:54:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T06:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/?p=32982"},"modified":"2025-05-16T14:19:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T21:19:15","slug":"ocde-angels-baseball-and-pylusd-board-of-education-recognize-2025-avid-8th-grade-standouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/?p=32982","title":{"rendered":"OCDE, Angels Baseball, and PYLUSD Board of Education Recognize 2025 AVID 8th Grade Standouts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On May 6, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) Board of Education set aside time to recognize AVID 8th Grade Standouts from five middle schools. The students\u2019 teachers, counselors, principals, and loved ones were also in attendance to show their support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEach year, the AVID Standout Award is given to students who demonstrate excellence, collaboration, integrity, and service in their academic achievements and individual determination. These five students are being recognized for their high GPA, community service, and involvement in leadership and extracurricular activities,\u201d shared Dr. Will Gray, Executive Director of College &amp; Career Readiness. \u201cMany hours of dedication and hard work are behind these students\u2019 accomplishments. This recognition represents the determination, perseverance, and commitment each student has demonstrated toward their education.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, on May 13, all six AVID Standouts were honored by the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the list of this year\u2019s PYLUSD AVID Standout Students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kraemer Middle School<\/strong> \u2013 Maria Canizalez<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travis Ranch Middle School<\/strong> \u2013 Alyssa Azar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tuffree Middle School<\/strong> \u2013 Kylie Dang<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Valadez Middle School Academy<\/strong> \u2013 Jennifer Garcia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yorba Linda Middle School<\/strong> \u2013 Greyson Smith<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>AVID, short for <em>Advancement Via Individual Determination<\/em>, is a non-profit organization that supports students by helping schools shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach. The program\u2019s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in our global society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OCDE, Angels Baseball, and the PYLUSD Board of Education are proud to recognize the achievements of this year\u2019s AVID 8th Grade Standouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/846A2138.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"33095\" src=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/846A2138-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/846A2138-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/846A2138-300x200.jpg 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