
Good News Report: 3/8/2024

March 8, 2024
Kraemer Middle School Identified as a 2024 California Distinguished School
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) is proud to announce that Kraemer Middle School in Placentia has been named a 2024 California Distinguished School, the state’s top award for campuses.
“On behalf of the Board of Education, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the entire Kraemer community for this noteworthy achievement,” said Superintendent Dr. Alex Cherniss. “This recognition stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication of our teachers, support staff, and administrators to fostering a vibrant educational environment that is student-centered and geared toward success.”
Students from PYLUSD Middle Schools Come Together to Compete in Intramural Basketball Tournament
On Tuesday, February 27, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District held its third middle school sports event of the 2023-2024 school year with a districtwide basketball tournament at El Dorado High School. Hundreds of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders practiced and scrimmaged leading up to the tournament. Teams from all six middle schools competed in a round-robin, elimination-style tournament.
PYLUSD Educators Honored at Orange County Music and Arts Administrators 2024 Award Ceremony
On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District music educators and district leaders attended the Orange County Music and Arts Administrators (OCMAA) 2024 Arts Award Ceremony. The event took place in the Samueli Theater at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. This event is sponsored by the Orange County Department of Education, OCMAA, and several local arts organizations.