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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Sarahi Perez Trick-or-Treating this year was kind of tricky due to Halloween falling on a weekday, which was Tuesday, Oct. 31. Trick-or-Treating at Rancho Viejo is always fun, but this year there were not that many houses that were giving out candy. I believe that due to Halloween falling on a Tuesday, everyone was sleeping getting ready for work or school the next day, or the people might have gone Trick-or-Treating themselves. My siblings and I always go to Rancho Viejo for... Full story
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FALLBROOK – In a spirit of community collaboration, the Rotary Club of Fallbrook joined Superintendent Monika Hazel and FUESD leaders in an all-day tour of the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD). The purpose of this special initiative was to provide Rotary members with an exciting look inside the exceptional educational programs and achievements within the district, while emphasizing the importance of strong community partnerships. The tour included visits to F...
LAGUNA BEACH – Qualified high school students are offered a unique opportunity to explore the world by spending an academic year, semester or summer in Europe, Asia, North or South America, Australia or South Africa as part of the ASSE International Student Exchange Program. A nonprofit, public benefit organization, ASSE International promotes closer ties of friendship between the United States and other countries by fostering intercultural understanding through youth e...
FALLBROOK – October again marked another month in which the Fallbrook Vintage Car Club gave away proceeds, earned from its annual Memorial Day Weekend Car Show, back to the community. Long-time Vintage Car Club member and Chair of Donations Michael McGuire presented checks to the Fallbrook High School Students of the Month committee, and the Fallbrook High School Cheer Squad McGuire said that all groups were very pleased to receive these financial awards that will assist t...
Quotes from brothers Jameson, 7, and Seamus, 5, over the years Submitted by their mother Kathy Custer (3-year-old Jameson talking with the Nanny) Jameson: “I love my mom cause she is nice. Let’s keep her.” ——— (Our dog, Ipo, has fur-color markings of white on his paws and the rest of his body is brown) Jameson: “Does Ipo wear the same white socks every day?” ——— Mom: “You sure have gone pee a lot today.” Jameson: “I’m a drinking machine. Drinking machines never eat. They just drink, drink, drink.” ——— Jameson: “I like Ipo. Le... Full story
The staff at Fallbrook Union High School remember their loved ones with a Dia De Los Muerto display in one of their rooms. Village News/Courtesy photo... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Bonsall Unified School District board approved Bonsall High School course descriptions for two new courses. The board’s 5-0 vote Oct. 18 adds Intermediate Computer Science Systems Programming and Intermediate Product Innovation and Design to the courses Bonsall High School students may take. Both will be part of the school’s Career Technical Education (CTE) program. “We continue to expand career and college preparatory courses we offer on campus,” said BUSD superintendent Joseph Cleveng...
BONSALL – Bonsall Unified School District hosted its second annual Bonsall Forward Initiative awards at Bonsall Elementary School Wednesday, Oct. 25. The school's multipurpose room was transformed into a gala which awarded students from sixth to 12th grades with scholarships. The brainchild of BUSD's Superintendent Joseph Clevenger, the Bonsall Forward Initiative launched last year at the San Diego County Board of Education's "Supe-Tank." Currently in its third year, the "...
BONSALL – Bonsall Unified School District announced the scholarship winners from its second annual Bonsall Forward Initiative awards at Bonsall Elementary School Wednesday, Oct. 25. The scholarship winners included Aaron Arellano, Danika Scott, Leo Vargas, Gabriel Tamimi, Beau Gartner, Sophia Heczko, Griselda Zacarias, Krislynn Night, Ty Donovan, Katie Allen, Sawyer Phillips, Kano Moody, Diego Ochoa, Gabrielle Clift-Crudo, Emmette Srinalack and Kaylee Pepper. The school’s multipurpose room was transformed into an elegant ven...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Bonsall Unified School District renewed its music instruction services agreement with Kai Turley. A 5-0 BUSD board vote Wednesday, Oct. 18, approved a new independent contractor agreement with Turley for drumline learning enrichment courses as part of the school district’s Expanded Learning Opportunities program. The agreement covers the 2023-2024 school year from Aug. 16, to June 7, and Turley will be paid $14,400 for that period. “We’re thrilled that he’s back again, and we look forward...
Quotes from brothers Jameson, 7, and Seamus, 5, over the years Submitted by their mother Kathy Custer (3-year-old Jameson talking with the Nanny) Jameson: “I love my mom cause she is nice. Let’s keep her.” ——— (Our dog, Ipo, has fur-color markings of white on his paws and the rest of his body is brown) Jameson: “Does Ipo wear the same white socks every day?” ——— Mom: “You sure have gone pee a lot today.” Jameson: “I’m a drinking machine. Drinking machines never eat. They just drink, drink, drink.” ——— Jameson: “I like Ipo. Le... Full story
Tim O'Leary Special to Village News I recently encountered a fabulous find at a favorite place. Thus, I discovered "a match made in heaven" at a haven that provides peace, hospitality and beauty. It was, in fact, more than one match made in heaven. One of those matches spans the digital divide – a chasm that separates the tech savvy from the tech tangled. I count myself among the latter, a late adapter to the computer, the cloud and the ever-expanding universe of hand-held d...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter A Santa Clara County company called Tend has an agricultural crop planning software program, and the Bonsall Unified School District will be utilizing that program for its on-site agricultural activities. The BUSD board voted 5-0 Wednesday, Oct. 18, to approve the purchase of the Tend program. The school district will pay $399 annually. “The purpose here is obviously educational,” BUSD superintendent Joseph Clevenger said. “It’s going to provide hands-on learning.” An on-campus facility...
FALLBROOK – The students from the Migrant Education Program spent a Saturday preparing for the Trunk-or-Treat event at Fallbrook High School Saturday, Oct. 28, making decorations to decorate cars for the upcoming event and learning journalism skills that they will practice at the event. On Saturday, students worked together to create tissue paper decorations. They made colorful tissue paper flowers and papel picado, which is a kind of perforated Mexican paper art. These d...
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FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) is thrilled to take part in Red Ribbon Week, a nationwide initiative designed to champion drug-free and health-conscious lifestyles among students and their families. From Oct. 23 to Oct. 31, the FUESD community will unite to promote awareness and make a pledge for making wholesome choices. FUESD schools are gearing up for an action-packed Red Ribbon Week, offering various activities throughout the week. T...
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Vallecitos School District has added a new position for a substitute paraeducator/instructional aide. A 3-0 Vallecitos School District board vote Tuesday, Oct. 10, with Terese Kristensen absent and one vacant seat, approved the new position. The paraeducator and instructional aide will provide assistance to students in direct and/or indirect instruction under the general direction of a regular education teacher, special education teacher, or related service provider. “It was much n...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Governing Board came together at its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 2, to pass Resolution No. 06-23/24, recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15, through Oct. 15. The resolution was passed unanimously, highlighting the district's commitment to celebrating the diverse and rich heritage of its Hispanic and Latino community. Fallbrook has a deep-rooted connection to Latin American history, dating back to 1769 w...
Pre-Kindergarten – First Grade First place: Fatima Nieto – "USA is Love" Second place: Ava Berkey – "Peace, Love, and Fireworks" Third place: Amaya Berkey – "Loving Heart Flag" Second – Fourth Grade First place: Axel Sergent – "Glittering, Glorious Freedom" Second place: Iris Pollard – "Firefighters" Third place: Jesse Pawlowski – "Military Pride" People's Choice: Joe Pawlowski – "Land of the Free" Fifth – Eighth Grade First place: Daniel Legge – "Backyard Barbeque" S...
FALLBROOK – A homeschool group in Fallbrook (Lighthouse Academy, formerly SITL Scholars Intended to Lead) has adopted “Grit” as their character trait this year, and they read the book “A Long Walk to Water” about the Lost boys of Sudan. For their Youth Conference, the group of families then walked along 76 to Oceanside Harbor beach, Aug. 18, to raise money for Salva Dut’s nonprofit Water for South Sudan. They had 100 people participate on the walk. Many carried water. Some used backpacks, some bound it to their torsos with...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District (FUESD) has announced that it is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. FUESD schools have been abuzz with activities that honor and recognize the rich and diverse contributions of the Latino community to the district’s shared culture and history. Throughout this month-long celebration, FUESD students have been actively engaged in various educational and cultural activities that highlight Latino culture. From the enchanting Baile Fol...
LA MIRADA – Approximately 1,500 students were named to the Biola University dean’s list in spring 2022. Biola students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2. The following local residents were named to the dean’s list, including Noah Bedard of Fallbrook, majoring in political science and Annika Petersen of Bonsall, majoring in Bible, Theology and Ministry. “Inclusion in Biola University’s dean’s list is reserved f...
Quotes from brothers Jameson, 7, and Seamus, 5, over the years Submitted by their mother Kathy Custer Mom: "OK hun, before you eat dessert, I need you to eat some of your dinner." Jameson, age 4: "No thank you Mom, I want to respect my sweet tooth." ___________________ Mom: "Seamus, where does milk come from?" Seamus, age 3: "A cow." Mom: "What part of the cow?" Seamus: "The tail. When you pull on the tail, milk comes out." (Mom decided to stop there and not ask him where exactly the milk comes out). ___________________... Full story
Joe Naiman Village News Reporter The Bonsall Unified School District renewed its contract with Natalie Nucci to provide choreography services for Sullivan Middle School productions. A 5-0 BUSD board vote Wednesday, Sept. 20, approved a new independent contractor agreement with Nucci which will cover the period from Sept. 20, to May 7, 2024. Nucci will provide choreography services for three show choir classes and for performance material for winter and spring show competitions. “We continue to expand our program, and we h...
