Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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Quotes from brothers Jameson, 8, and Seamus, 6, over the years. Submitted by their mother Kathy Custer. Mom: "My friend is gonna let us borrow 2 swings that look like tents that we can hang from the ceiling inside our house." Seamus, age 3: "But when we grow up and we still want to swing, will it hold our weight?" Mom: "I know this is hard to believe but when you grow up you're gonna want to move out to your own house." (Sounding angry at his mother, as if she had just lied... Full story
Over the last two weeks, all five campuses of the Bonsall Unified School District participated in Back-to-School Night. If you are a parent (like me), these events begin as a command performance that must be attended. When my son was in kindergarten, I arrived before the Book Fair opened. I worried if my dress was appropriate. Three people mistook me for a grandma. I remember because I took notes! By my son's sophomore year at Bonsall High School, Back-2-School was old hat. I...
BONSALL – Bonsall Unified School District has announced the culmination of a two-year journey that has resulted in the creation of a new Learner Profile, a multi-year focus initiative, and a refreshed district logo. These developments are the result of an extensive collaboration with the renowned education specialists at Learner-Centered Collaborative and the active involvement of the Bonsall community. Two years ago, BUSD embarked on a mission to align its educational objectives with the core values of the community. To g...
SAN MARCOS – Despite nationwide obstacles from the Department of Education and the unprecedented FAFSA issues affecting financial aid processing, Palomar College announced their disbursement of federal and state financial aid will occur by Sept. 6. Although this represents a one-week delay from the usual Pell Grant processing timeline, the college is distributing over $1 million in emergency grants of $250 each to eligible students who have completed a financial aid application and demonstrated financial need. A...
FLINT, Mich. – Matthew Kuhn of Fallbrook was named to Kettering University's spring 2024 dean's list. Kuhn is majoring in mechanical engineering and is a member of the class of 2027. The Dean's List recognizes overall academic performance based on the student's term grade point average (GPA). To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must satisfy the following requirements – be a degree-seeking student with a minimum term grade point average of 3.5, no grades below B, and a minimum of 16 earned credits for the term. "Be... Full story
FALLBROOK – Scouts BSA Troop 731 and Cub Scout Pack 738 are excited to announce a free Open House event on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Fallbrook VFW Post 1924, 1175 Old Stage Road. The event will take place from 6-8 .p.m. and the scouts invite families with girls and boys in kindergarten through age 17 to join them for an engaging evening. Kids will have fun participating in hands-on activities led by Scouts, like Pinewood Derby races, a rain gutter regatta, and Dutch oven c...
Bonsall – Bonsall Unified School District announces the addition of two key staff members who will join its educational community this school year, bringing a wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and commitment to our students. BUSD welcomed Tiffany Suetos as the new Assistant Principal at Sullivan Middle School. Suetos brings over 18 years of experience in education, having begun her teaching career in 2006. Originally from San Diego, she earned her Bachelor of Science in k...
FALLBROOK – The 20th annual Fallbrook A Leer/Reading & Family Literacy Project, Cesar Chavez Day of Service & Learning was held on Saturday, July 27 at Maie Ellis Elementary School. With nearly 200 participants, this was another successful day. This annual event holds an important impact on the local community and features Manuel Bernal, president of the Cesar Chavez Foundation, as keynote speaker. He highlighted his personal experiences as a first-generation immigrant, w...
The San Diego County Fair's Student Showcase includes high school and middle school yearbooks. The 2023-24 Sullivan Middle School yearbook was awarded a first-place ribbon at the 2024 county fair. "I'm super excited," said Sullivan yearbook advisor Melissa Ledri. "They did a lot of work," Ledri said. "This helps validate what they did and all the stuff they put into it." The fair's Student Showcase does not have head-to-head judging other than for Best of Class or Best of...
I am a Fallbrook native who graduated from Fallbrook High School in 2006. Thanks to my counselor, Jaime Miramontes. I was able to pursue a college education. Right after high school, I attended CSUSB but dropped out. Four years later, I returned to MiraCosta College to get an associate degree and then pursued a bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies and a Master's in Public Health. After finishing, I got accepted to the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, in their...
More than 30 Bonsall Unified School District students spent July 15‑19 in San Diego for a career exploration summer camp. What was formally called Future Me Summer Adventure was held at the Linda Vista Innovation Center, which is owned and operated by the San Diego County Office of Education but is not part of the SDCOE administrative complex on Linda Vista Road. The students were housed at the University of San Diego and also visited USD facilities along with other nearby p...
FALLBROOK – The Rotary Club of Fallbrook welcomed 160 Fallbrook Union Elementary School District teachers, support staff, and administrators back to school with a BBQ at Ingold Park on Thursday, Aug. 8. Thirty-one Rotarians and family members served hamburgers, watermelon, chips, cookies, and condiments to staff who were both eager to eat and excited about the coming school year. Supporting the Rotary Club of Fallbrook were Grocery Outlet which donated hamburger buns, c...
MCMINNVILLE, Ore. – Joel French of Bonsall graduated from Linfield University following the spring 2024 semester. French earned a Bachelor of Science in applied physics: engineering. Following the spring 2024 semester, the university awarded 510 degrees to 505 graduates, with five awarded double degrees. Commencement celebrated 445 undergraduates and 65 graduate-level students. Linfield University is an independent, nonprofit university with campuses in McMinnville and Portland, Oregon, as well an eCampus for online l... Full story
SAN MARCOS – After satisfactory completion of all requirements put forth by the California Virtual College Course Exchange, Palomar College is now a Teaching College. As a Teaching College, Palomar online courses are now more accessible to community college students throughout the state. Specifically, the CVC Course Exchange allows California Community College students to simultaneously enroll in online courses at multiple Teaching Colleges without having to apply to each college. Ultimately, the CVC Course Exchange e... Full story
SAN MARCOS – Like many colleges and universities, student enrollment at Palomar College continues to show recovery from the impact of the pandemic. Palomar has experienced a steady year over year increase in enrollment during the most recent four academic terms. With an unrelenting focus on increasing enrollment, Palomar College recently established a Dean of Instruction position to support initiatives, instructional growth within our service area, and the implementation of e...
INDIANOLA, Iowa – Jason Bell of Bonsall has been named to the spring 2024 dean's list at Simpson College. Bell qualified for the academic honor by earning a grade point average between 3.70 and 3.99 during the semester. Simpson College is a private, liberal arts college located in Iowa with campuses in Indianola, West Des Moines and online. Founded in 1860, the college has 1,268 undergraduate and graduate students. Simpson offers 74 majors, minors and programs in addition to three graduate programs. Submitted by Simpson C... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District is excited to announce the grand opening of a new reading room at La Paloma Elementary School's library dedicated to the indigenous people of the Fallbrook area. The event, held on May 29, featured celebrations with local Native American tribal members. The reading room, transformed from a dark and plain corner into a vibrant area filled with colorful murals and books, aims to educate students about Native American h...
GARDEN CITY, NY – Sophia Bachman of Fallbrook has been named to Adelphi University's spring 2024 semester dean's list. Bachman was among a select group of outstanding students recognized by Adelphi's deans of Arts and Sciences, Education and Health Science, Business, Nursing and Public Health, Social Work and Psychology for superior academic performance. The list comprises full-time students-registered for 12 or more credits-who have completed at least nine graded credits who achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above for the s... Full story
FALLBROOK – The Maie Ellis Dual Language and Elementary School recently hosted its much-anticipated annual International Dance Festival, bringing together students, parents, and community members for a vibrant celebration of global culture through dance. Students from every grade level showcased their talents, performing dances from around the world in an event that highlighted the diversity and creativity of the Maie Ellis community. The festival featured an impressive array...
Lianna Arnold had been a lifelong Fallbrook resident, but after graduating as the Fallbrook High School valedictorian for the class of 2021, she attended the Georgia Institute of Technology. She graduated from Georgia Tech in three years, and in April 2024, she was given the Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award for the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. Arnold also studied nuclear and radiological engineering at Georgia Tech. "The professors were all... Full story
The Oscar Ledesma Memorial Scholarship is named after the Fallbrook 4-H Club and Fallbrook High School FFA member who died in February 2022. The scholarship is offered to San Diego County high school seniors pursuing higher education and actively involved in 4‑H Club, FFA or Grange livestock activities. The awards are based on a combination of scholastic achievement, leadership potential, best demonstrated involvement in agricultural projects or other activities, a sense of pe...
ADELPHI, Md. – Lizeth Murillo of Fallbrook earned a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from University of Maryland Global Campus in spring 2024. Murillo was one of more than 14,000 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the 2023-2024. Graduates came from all 50 states, three U.S. territories and 24 countries. University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military service members. The university is the lar...
SAN MARCOS – The number of students enrolled in courses at the Palomar College Education Center in Fallbrook have steadily grown over the last four academic terms. With the increased enrollment, the center offers degree and certificate programs that students can complete in entirety at the center. All of the programs provide students with a pathway to high demand careers in public safety, mental health services and teaching, all of which align with the workforce needs in the region. Programs include: • Associate of Sci...
Maya Khoury graduated from Fallbrook High School as the class of 2024 salutatorian. "It was really cool and it was an honor, and it was fun giving the speech," Khoury said. The valedictorian and salutatorian selections utilize weighted GPA. Advanced classes including advanced placement courses provide an extra grade point. Khoury received an "A" grade in all of her high school courses. The Advanced Placement chemistry class taught by Marin Pinnell was the hardest course for...
CONWAY, Ark. – The University of Central Arkansas held fall commencement Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, in the Farris Center on campus. Lorena Fitzpatrick of Fallbrook graduated with a Master of Arts. Degrees and certificates were conferred to approximately 1,600 graduates from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Graduate School. Submitted by University of Central A... Full story
