Monday Message: 10/28/2024
October 21, 2024
Dear PYLUSD Community,
What a joy it was to see so many of our students, teachers, administrators, and community members come together to support our remarkable schools at the Heritage Parade! Watching our ten high school and middle school marching bands and color guards parade down Kraemer Boulevard, accompanied by the cheers for our George Key/Venture Academy students and their families, I was once again reminded of the power of this community’s spirit. When PYLUSD shows up, it shows up strong.
The Heritage Parade festivities were a wonderful reminder of our unwavering commitment to Putting Kids First and creating a stronger, healthier, and happier community—simply by being present for one another.
Our dedication to this principle is evident not only through events like the parade but also through the enthusiastic participation in the Elementary and Secondary Parent Superintendent Advisory Committees, as well as the Student High School Advisory Committee. The engagement of parents, students, and staff is key to our district’s growth. Parents and guardians are equipping themselves to better support their students' learning by attending our free workshops on various educational topics, such as ESL Adult Classes, Positive Discipline Workshops, and the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE), which includes both Family Literacy and STEM programs.
Research consistently shows that when schools and families work hand-in-hand to support education, students not only perform better in school but also thrive throughout life. For example, the PIQE STEM class at Valadez Middle School Academy, which helps families build a strong foundation in math and science, has more than 80 parents and guardians actively participating in its four-week program. To learn more about our current classes, visit www.pylusd.org/currentclasses.
Thank you for your ongoing support—it is truly an honor to serve as your superintendent of schools.
Discover the academic, athletic, activity, and art-based opportunities unique to the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District’s four comprehensive high schools. Each high school will showcase its campus and programs during its respective evening event.
2024 High School Showcase Schedule
El Dorado High School
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6 p.m.
1651 N Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
www.edhs.org | (714) 986-7580
Esperanza High School
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
1830 N Kellogg Dr, Anaheim, CA 92807
www.esperanzahs.net | (714) 986-7540
Valencia High School
Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6 p.m.
500 N Bradford Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
www.vhstigers.org | (714) 996-4970
Yorba Linda High School
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6 p.m.
19900 Bastanchury Rd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
www.ylhs.org | (714) 986-7500
For more information, visit www.pylusd.org/hsshowcase.
Join us on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Bradford Stadium at 7:00 P.M. for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and school spirit featuring bands, color guards, dance teams, and ID units from across our high schools and middle schools! Get your tickets early and support our talented students.
Tickets:
- Pre-sale: $5.00
- At the gate: $6.00
- Free for children 3 years and under
November 6, 2024 — Middle & High School Band Pageant
November 7, 2024 — Valencia High School Showcase
November 11, 2024 — Veterans’ Day
November 13, 2024 — Esperanza High School Showcase
November 19, 2024 — Board of Education Meeting
November 20, 2024 — Yorba Linda High School Showcase
November 25, 2024 — Start of Thanksgiving Recess
December 4, 2024 — El Dorado High School Showcase