Food Experts Discuss Youth Nutrition
Two speakers who focus on children’s nutrition are featured guests Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Coffee Break, the PTA-sponsored adult education workshop held at Aliso...
Lessons in Career Planning
More than 25 speakers representing an array of career opportunities participated in the recent Thurston Middle School Career Day.
“Career Day was a great example...
Students Study a Living Document
Laguna schools celebrated the 224th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, with varied instruction that illustrated the everyday significance...
Annual Campaign Gets a Jump Start
Continuing a nine-year tradition, the Andersen family opened up their restaurant, Claes Ovation, to 200 SchoolPower supporters for a dinner last month that raised $18,000 for the organization.
Unexpected Alchemy Transforms Science Camp
An unofficial poll among Thurston Middle School sixth graders, who spent their third week of school at an outdoor science camp on Catalina Island,...
Colleges Prospect for a Freshman Class
Over 90 representatives from California and out-of-state two- and four-year colleges, universities, test prep companies, and specialty colleges plan to woo Laguna Beach High...
School Leaders Discuss New Initiatives
PTA’s adult-education arm welcomed over 70 parents and educators last week for its inaugural meeting at the Aliso Creek Inn & Golf Course. There was a feeling of excitement and change in the air due to the new venue, and the speakers continued the theme.
Assisteens Gear Up to Give Back
High school girls looking for a fun and easy way to give back to their community should consider joining Assisteens, an auxiliary of the...
Class Notes
Laguna Schools Meet Seismic Standards and Transcripts Go Digital
Wielding Chop Sticks Boosts Team Spirit
In a year of tight school budgets and a legal settlement that has spiked the levying of “spirit fees” for student athletes, Laguna Beach’s...
New Counselors Divvy Up Advice-Giving
Laguna Beach High School welcomes three new members, Nichole Rosa, David Reska, and Angela Pilon to its counseling team this year.
“Our counselors have over...
New School Families Welcomed
By Cynthia Jenkins, SchoolPower Volunteer
SchoolPower trustees and their kids took to the streets last weekend to deliver over 200 welcome bags to families who...
Class Notes
School District Forms Now Available Online
Students first day registration packets are now available online, a move away from paper that will save time for...
On the Blacktop
El Morro
After School Clubs begin, Sept. 26
PTA Meeting, 9:15-10:30 a.m., Sept. 27
Picture Day, Sept. 29
Top of the World
After School Programs begin, Sept. 26
Vision and...
Get Out of the House
Wishes Do Come True
After weeks of wishing for the school year to begin, my wish came true. Surprisingly, both Meekma girls were as anxious...