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If you missed any of our PreK-12 Showcases and would like to book a personal tour of one of our schools, please complete the interest form or call Dr. Ken Miller at 714-628- 4350.
Opportunity for incoming 7th-grade students!
Incoming 7th-grade students have the opportunity to attend a new class added at Running Springs Academy! Students in this program will have the full middle school experience in addition to smaller class sizes, the option to enroll in CARES (before and after school enrichment), earn high school credits in Spanish 1 and 2, and attend an International Baccalaureate school. Space is limited! To learn more, please call 714-281-4512.
Palmyra Principal Christina Bletterman had this to say about Ms. Campbell:
Amanda represents Palmyra in so many ways:
- She is a positive, influential force on campus. She promotes Palmyra by leading our social media, Facebook and Instagram. She is a PTA representative and helps bridge communication between parents and teachers.
- She is an outstanding GATE teacher. Her instructional skill creates innovation for students, challenges their thinking, and prepares them for their future. She goes over and above to meet all the needs of all students.
- She helps lead our Peer Assisted Leadership students by instructing them on what leadership is and how to practice it.
- She has led Anti-Bully Week, Kindness Week, Peer Mediation, and much more.
Amanda represents all our Core Values in OUSD.
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Nohl Canyon Principal Jeff Jones had this to say about Ms. Watson:
April exemplifies all four of OUSD's Core Values. Her determination to provide equity to all students and staff has been displayed throughout the school year. April has been a rock star in collecting and distributing all 1:1 devices, preparing textbook materials for teachers, and preparing her library for students to attend. She works extremely hard while keeping a calm composure throughout each day. April is goal-oriented, solution ready, and innovative in providing students access to the library. April is a wonderful teammate with our office staff and teachers and provides a wonderful library environment for our students. April also demonstrates the core value of EXCELLENCE in her strive for personal growth, along with her willingness to support Nohl Canyon with many a variety of duties. Nohl Canyon is thankful to have April on the team!
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Congratulations to Canyon High School and El Rancho Charter Middle School Science Olympiad Teams on their accomplishment at the Orange County Regional held at UC Irvine on Saturday, February 25! It is their second time bringing both the B division (El Rancho) and C division (Canyon) teams to States and making Orange County Region history by bringing home trophies for both division teams under the same coaching staff.
After six months of hard work preparing for the Regional Science Olympiad competition in which teams of 15 students competing in 23 events covering a variety of science fields and subjects, El Rancho brought home ten medals and a 6th place team trophy. Canyon brought home 11 medals and a 5th-place team trophy. It is a notable accomplishment, especially when they compete against the best teams in the state, including past national champions.
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El Modena High School Alumnus Freddie Freeman and Wife Chelsea Donate $500,000 to District in Support of EMHS Baseball Program
At last night’s Board of Education Meeting, Orange Unified’s Trustees received from El Modena High School Student Board Member Ruby Hewitt the ceremonial check for $500,000 that Freddie and Chelsea Freeman presented to commemorate their generous gift to the EMHS baseball program. The Freeman family visited EMHS to personally provide the ceremonial check to El Modena’s excited and grateful baseball players and coaching staff.
At their meeting on August 18, 2022, the Board of Education voted to approve the charitable donation pledge from El Modena High School alumnus, World Series Champion, National League MVP, six-time All-Star, and current Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman and his wife.
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Canyon High School Robotics Competition Study Trip to Las Vegas
Canyon Robotics is in its second year of competing in VEX Robotics, but they have quickly become the up-and-coming program to watch! In the competitive Southern California Regional, all three teams have earned coveted spots to the State Finals this March, with the goal of qualifying for the VEX World Championships in May.
As the regular tournament season has ended, the three teams are ranked as follows:
World Rankings (5300+ teams)
- Team A - 376th place
- Team B - 720th place
- Team C - 171st place
State Rankings (400+ teams)
- Team A - 45th place
- Team B - 75th place
- Team C - 22nd place
Las Vegas was worth the trip, as all three teams ranked well and made it into the qualifying matches. With over 150 teams from all over the United States and 3 countries, we were pleased with the outcome.
Team B heads to Los Angeles on Saturday to compete in the State Finals, and Teams A & C will compete in San Diego on March 11.
Follow their journey via Instagram @CanyonRobotics!
