Good News Report: 2/2/2024
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Announces Nine 2024 Employees of the Year
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District unveiled its 2023-2024 Employees of the Year on February 1, 2024. These nine employees were nominated by one or more of their colleagues or supervisors, who detailed the outstanding contributions they provide to the district that go above and beyond. The nominating individual also described how the candidate demonstrates the district’s four core values of excellence, collaboration, integrity, and innovation.
Three Adult Students Earn Diplomas Thanks to New PYLUSD Advance Program at El Camino Real
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District prides itself on being a dynamic and supportive learning community that prepares each and every student for success now and in the future. The addition of the Advance Program this school year supports that vision. Before the Advance Program, some PYLUSD students with special needs who were approaching the end of 12th grade and the achievement of a high school diploma would instead enter the district’s Adult Transition Program, Venture Academy.
All Four PYLUSD High Schools Come Together for Unified Sports Basketball Tournament
On Wednesday, January 31, Esperanza High School hosted El Dorado, Valencia, and Yorba Linda high schools for a Unified Sports Basketball Tournament. Special education students and general education partners from all four schools participated in two friendly and spirited intramural games. A huge crowd of fans from all schools and the district attended to show support.