CUSD Newsletter

“THE LONGER I LIVE, THE MORE DEEPLY I LEARN THAT LOVE -

WHETHER WE CALL IT FRIENDSHIP OR FAMILY OR ROMANCE -

IS THE WORK OF MIRRORING AND MAGNIFYING EACH OTHER’S LIGHT.”

- James Baldwin

Happy Valentine’s Day, CUSD!

Congratulations to CHS girls and boys soccer and girls and boys basketball teams for making the playoffs. Playoffs begin next week, Go Islanders! (add photo)

Congratulations also to CUSD Lead Counselor Kristen Ereno for being named the 2025 San Diego County School Counselor Advocate of the Year! Kristen was recognized by the San Diego County Office of Education for going above and beyond to support and champion the work of school counselors. Read more here.

If you haven’t seen the COSA performance Peter & The Starcatcher, it’s a must see! There are two performances left, tonight and tomorrow at 7pm. Get tickets HERE.

Our February Governing Board meeting will be held next Thursday 2/20 at 4pm in the district office. Items of interest on the agenda include a presentation on the Portrait of a Graduate initiative, Village Elementary annual report, the CUSD Calendar Committee work. The agenda can be found on the website after 4pm on Monday.

Don’t forget we have another three day weekend this week, celebrating President’s Day on Monday. Be safe and enjoy the extra time!

Karl J. Mueller

Superintendent

As our educators, parents, and community come together to connect, challenge, and champion our students, we are humbled by the outpouring of compliments. What a positive testament to our CUSD family!

• Dana O'Connor is the most wonderful, amazing, and supportive teacher I have had the pleasure of working with here at CHS. It does not matter who the student is, or if that student is her caseload, she always goes above and beyond for them. We currently have a student in our co-taught IM 3 class who needs extra support. Dana has researched interactive tech devices, explored how to make existing graphing programs adaptable, and taken the time to work with our student to support her and give her every opportunity to succeed. I am humbled by her enthusiasm and never-ending cheerful outlook. She truly is the epitome of championing every child.

Click here to recognize an employee or volunteer who goes above and beyond to make a difference. Those who are "caught" will receive a copy of the positive words that were shared about them and a "Caught Being Awesome" decal. Please take a minute or two to brighten someone else's day!