We are hearing from our readers that the Santa Ana School Police has lock down Esqueda Elementary on Main And Warner St., in Santa Ana.
One reader tipped us off that there was an alleged bomb threat at Main and Warner. Continue reading
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Students in the RunStrong program to get new running shoes on 3/14 at Mendez Intermediate
News Release
Sports Foundation to Distribute Brand New Running Shoes for Students in the Santa Ana Unified School District as part of the RunStrong program to promote a healthier lifestyle
(March 7, 2016) – When students didn’t have proper shoes to compete in 5k and 10k races, but they would still be just as eager to participate in whatever they could afford, the Kevin Armstrong MD Memorial Sports Foundation knew that they had to find a way to provide running shoes to all the students who participated in their program – RunStrong – a program that instills a love of running in intermediate-age students while promoting living a healthy lifestyle.
“We made a commitment to invest in their success as a runner and to inspire them to continue to run and make fitness a part of their overall healthier lifestyle. The students are excited, appreciative, and overjoyed that we make such an investment in them. Give a kid a new pair of shoes, and they immediately feel more hopeful and optimistic no matter what their environment around them looks like,” said Karen Armstrong, the sister of the late Kevin Armstrong MD, and Vice President of the Foundation. Continue reading
Enjoy SAUSD student artwork at the Bowers Museum for free on March 10
News Release
(February 26, 2016) – The Santa Ana Public Schools Foundation (SAPSF) in partnership with the Santa Ana Unified School District is celebrating the success and creativity of the arts during the 4th Annual Artspiration, an event benefiting the Santa Ana Unified School District Arts and Music Programs, to be held Thursday, March 10, 2016, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the beautiful Bowers Museum, located at 2002 N. Main Street, in Santa Ana.
“Artspiration offers an opportunity to showcase the art work of our talented student artists to the community,” said Rob Richardson, President of SAPSF. Guests will have an opportunity to meet some of the winning artists. Continue reading
Bill Medley to perform at a concert at S.A. High School to raise money for scholarships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 2, 2016
Contact: Deidra Powell, Chief Communications Officer, (714) 558-5555 Office, (714) 673-4995 Mobile
Bill Medley from The Righteous Brothers to Perform at Benefit Concert at Santa Ana High School for Student Scholarships
(February 2, 2016) – Enjoy the wonderful sounds of Santa Ana High School’s Own Bill Medley, best known as half of the unmistakable duo, The Righteous Brothers as Medley performs to raise money for Dollars for Scholars, a scholarship program to benefit music students at Santa Ana High School. “If it were not for the Santa Ana Unified School District and the encouragement that Bill received while attending Santa Ana High School, he would not be where he is today,” said Bobbie Rooker, sister of Medley.
Medley’s musical legacy continues to live as such notable popular hits “You’ve Lost that Love Feelin” and “Time of My Life” are still America’s all-time favorites. In fact, “Time of My Life” for the film Dirty Dancing earned an Oscar, a Golden Globe, Video of the Year, and a Grammy. Continue reading
Santa Ana H.S. student earns a perfect score on the AP Spanish language and culture exam
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2016
Contact: Deidra Powell, Chief Communications Officer, (714) 558-5555 Office, (714) 673-4995 Mobile
News Release: Santa Ana High School Students is 1 in 55 Students in the World to Earn Perfect Score on AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam
(February 10, 2016) – Santa Ana Unified School District celebrates Noeli Zarate, a senior at Santa Ana High School, for earning a perfect score on the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam in May 2015. This distinction is so superior that it falls into a select category in which Noeli is 1 in 55 students in the world to earn every point possible during this testing period. Furthermore, out of approximately 4.5 million AP Exams taken by 2.5 million U.S. public high schools in 2015, she is 1 in 322 students to earn every point possible, a rare accomplishment. Continue reading
The SAUSD will host their annual School Fair in DTSA on January 23
The Santa Ana Unified School District invites parents and community members interested in learning about the unique opportunities and programs available to students in the district to the “We are SAUSD School Fair.”
This event will be held Saturday, January 23, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in downtown Santa Ana on 4th Street near French and Bush. There will be entertainment, giveaways, food, and information related to Santa Ana Unified School District schools. Choose the best…chose SAUSD.
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Mock primary election set for Jan. 21 at César E. Chávez High School
Educating Tomorrow’s Citizens: The Primary Election Comes to César E. Chávez High School
Mock Election and Voter Registration Scheduled for January 21, 2016
(Santa Ana, CA) January 12, 2016: The students and parents at César E. Chávez High School are getting involved in the political process. On Thursday, January 21, American government students will cast their ballots in a marked election for the 2016 California presidential primary election.
The parents, community members and all eligible students will also be able to move another step closer to Election Day by registering to vote for the 2016 general election in the Orange County Registrar’s office mobile unit. The O.C. “Vote Mobile” will be on campus throughout the day to accept registration documents and to assist in the mock election. Continue reading
Sex offender charged with sexually assaulting a little girl at a Christmas event at Davis Elementary
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE
Case #15CF2779
Date: December 16, 2015
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man was charged yesterday for sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl, who was waiting on a curb in line for Christmas presents at a school. Raul Marin Martin, 59, Santa Ana, is charged with one felony count of committing a lewd act upon a child under the age of 14, and allegations of having a prior conviction for a sex offense, committing a serious and violent felony while on probation, and committing a lewd act on a child by a stranger, which if found true, would render the defendant ineligible for probation. He also faces sentencing enhancements for a prior 2014 serious and violent strike conviction. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 21 years in state prison. Martin is scheduled for a continued arraignment on Jan. 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in Department CJ-1, Central Jail, Santa Ana. Continue reading
SAUSD’s Middle College High School to celebrate National Blue Ribbon Honor with ceremony
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2015
Contact: Deidra Powell, Chief Communications Officer, deidra.powell@sausd.us, (916) 534-6559 Mobile
SAUSD’s Middle College High School to Celebrate National Blue Ribbon Honor with Ceremony
(December 10, 2015) – To celebrate the recognition of Middle College High School in the Santa Ana Unified School District being recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School for its excellence in providing high learning standards for students, a ceremony will be held on Friday, December 11, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at Phillips Hall, located on the campus of Santa Ana College, 1530 West 17th Street, Santa Ana.
Middle College High School joins 334 other schools across the United States with the prestigious distinction of being selected a National Blue Ribbon school for their overall academic excellence and their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups – clearly a demonstration that all students can achieve to high levels.” I’m extremely proud to be the principal of a school with students that work so hard and teachers that put in such an amazing amount of effort to make sure that each student’s needs are being met,” said Dr. Kathy Apps, Principal of Middle College High School. Continue reading
Female student at Santiago Elementary sexually assaulted in a school bathroom
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: SAPD Detectives investigating sexual assault at a school
On 11/20/15, a female student attending Santiago Elementary, 2212 N. Baker, Santa Ana, reported to her mother that a sexual assault occurred in the school bathroom immediately after school.
The victim later told police that when she was excused for the day from class, at about 2:23 PM, she walked to a campus bathroom. While in the girl’s bathroom, an adult male, unknown to the victim, entered and sexually assaulted her.
Santa Ana Police Detectives have been in contact with Santa Ana Unified School District administrators, and teachers and supervisors who work at Santiago Elementary School. So far in the investigation, no employees recognize the male’s description as reported by the victim. Continue reading
Dog hit by a car saved by a good Samaritan and the Santa Ana School Police
Last night, Santa Ana Unified School District Police Officers were in the area of Dyer and Main Street when they observed a dog get hit by a car. The dog was thrown across the street and into a storm drain.
The Officers immediately responded and with the help of an unidentified Good Samaritan, were able to pull the man hole cover open. An Officer was then able to climb down into the storm drain where he retrieved the injured dog. The dog was transported to an animal hospital for treatment and is expected to survive. Continue reading
Hope Alive Perfect Harmony Benefit Concert set for Nov. 15 at Santa Ana High School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 13, 2015
Contact: Deidra Powell, Chief Communications Officer , deidra.powell@sausd.us, (916) 534-6559
The Hope Alive Perfect Harmony Concert is set for November 15, 2015, at 6 pm, at the Bill Medley Auditorium, located at Santa Ana High School, at 520 W. Walnut St., in Santa Ana.
This event supports keeping music in the schools by raising funds for music education in Santa Ana. This benefit concert brings the diversity of our community together for an evening of music exploration around the globe as world-class musicians are paired with aspiring youth artists from diverse backgrounds.
Music students from Willard Intermediate, Santa High School, and the surrounding community will have the rare opportunity to perform on stage in a symphony led and directed by local conductors Ammy Beltran, Reggie Goodjoin, Lesa Terry, Joseph Kaye and Victor De Los Santos. This eclectic mix of conductors and music instructors with varying styles and backgrounds expose the youth artists to a variety of musical genres and cultures that they do not learn in their regular school music programs. Continue reading
Is the SAUSD jeopardizing the health of our children by starting school too early?
The Center for Disease Control has released a new study indicating that public schools might be jeopardizing the health of students by starting too early in the morning.
Should the SAUSD start classes later in the morning, say at 8:30 or 9 a.m.?
Here is the CDC’s report: Continue reading
The SAUSD joins the League of Innovative Schools, which focus on digital learning
Digital Promise Professional Services Launches the Leadership Coaching Program
Santa Ana Unified School District will participate in the first cohort of the Leadership Coaching Program
Santa Ana, CA | October 19, 2015 ¬– Santa Ana Unified School District is one of 22 school districts accepted today into the League of Innovative Schools, a national coalition of forward-thinking school districts organized by Digital Promise, an independent, bipartisan nonprofit organization authorized by Congress to accelerate innovation in education.
Santa Ana Unified School District was selected from a competitive and national pool of applicants based on its leadership, evidence of results, innovative vision for learning, and commitment to collaboration. Continue reading
Madison Elementary Principal receives a national honor
For Immediate Release
Contact: Kaylen Tucker, NAESP, 703-518-6257, ktucker@naesp.org
Local Principal, Lisa D. Gonzales-Solomon, Among America’s Best School leaders, is honored for sustaining strong schools during National Principals Month.
ALEXANDRIA, VA–October 14, 2015–Lisa D. Gonzales-Solomon is among 59 outstanding elementary and middle school principals from across the nation and abroad who have been named as 2015 National Distinguished Principals (NDP) by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). Gonzales-Solomon is principal of Madison Elementary School in Santa Ana, California. The NDPs will be honored Oct. 16 at an awards banquet at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., as part of a two-day program. This year marks the 26th year that the program has been generously funded by VALIC. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will deliver opening remarks. Continue reading