Good News Report Mar 28, 2025
Dear PYLUSD Community,
It was truly wonderful to see so many students, staff, and community members coming together to participate in the Shamrock’n Run to support our Educational Foundation. As I mentioned during the event, one of the things I love most about running is the sense of always moving forward. It was incredibly inspiring to witness such a supportive and enthusiastic group of people, all united in their commitment to helping our students advance in their educational journeys. This year, the REACH Foundation raised $50,000 through this event, which will go toward supporting academic, athletic, and arts programs throughout the school year.
With spring comes state testing! These assessments help track student progress and guide our district’s growth through the state dashboard. While just one part of the learning journey, they provide valuable insight into achievement and areas for improvement. Help us encourage your student to be at school everyday, perform their best, and get plenty of rest.
There is so much to celebrate in our community. At our upcoming board meeting, we will proudly recognize several student teams for their outstanding achievements.
Thank you for your continued support as we celebrate the dedication, perseverance, and success of our students and staff!
Sincerely,
Dr. Allan Mucerino
Acting Superintendent of Schools
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
Three Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Elementary Sites Named 2025 California Distinguished Schools
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) is pleased to announce that three of its elementary schools—Golden, Lakeview, and Sierra Vista—have been designated as 2025 California Distinguished Schools, the state’s highest honor for K-12 campuses.
Seventy Five PYLUSD High School Students Recognized as 2025 Orange County Artist of the Year Nominees
The Orange County Register has recently announced the 2025 nominees for its annual Artist of the Year awards. Each nominee has been recognized in one of several artistic disciplines, including fine arts, dance, film and television, theater arts, media arts, instrumental music, and vocal music. This year, a total of 75 high school students from the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) have received nominations across all seven categories.
Esperanza and El Dorado High Schools Unite for Inclusive Sports Track Meet
On Friday, March 21, El Dorado and Esperanza High Schools participated in a Unified Sports Track Meet, where special education students competed in events such as the softball toss, frisbee toss, 50-yard race, 100-yard race, and relay race.
Linda Vista Elementary School’s Annual Pioneer Day Offers an Immersive Experience of California History
On Friday, March 14, Linda Vista Elementary School held its annual Pioneer Day, an immersive educational experience designed to bring early California history to life for students. Originally introduced in 2019, this interactive event offers students, fondly referred to as “49’ers,” the opportunity to engage in a variety of historically themed activities.
Valencia High School Senior Receives $50,000 Edison International Scholarship
On Friday, March 28, Valencia High School senior Skyler Kim was honored with a prestigious $50,000 scholarship from the esteemed Edison Scholars Program. This highly competitive program recognizes outstanding students who embody the spirit of innovation and leadership—those who aspire to become the dreamers, inventors, guardians, and pioneers of the future..