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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FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District is proud to announce that several of its schools have been recognized on the prestigious Leader in Me Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll for their exceptional academic performance during the 2024 school year. This annual recognition highlights schools that exemplify academic excellence and leadership, achieving either Exemplary Academic Proficiency or Exemplary Academic Growth based on rigorous state and national s... Full story
The January 2025 Fallbrook Student of the Month breakfast welcomed a new year with a reminder of the importance of service, humility, and personal growth. Deacon Ted Rotunda of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish opened the event with a heartfelt prayer, including a moment of reflection for those affected by the recent Los Angeles fires. Lauren Gardner, the event's host, then set the tone with an invitation to all present. "Instead of resolutions, let's come back to this: Be...
FALLBROOK – Monserate Christian Academy is thrilled to announce its latest hands-on learning experience: the "World Geography & Cartography Quest," a journey designed to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and deepen learners' understanding of the world. This immersive quest combines geography, history, and art with real-world applications of cartography and critical thinking. From tracing the Silk Road to plotting trade routes on modern maps, learners will step into the s...
FLINT, Mich. – Matthew Kuhn of Fallbrook was named to Kettering University's Fall 2024 Dean's List. Kuhn is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. The dean's list recognizes overall academic performance based on the student's term grade point average. 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. "Being named to the Dean's List is a testament to t...
MANCHESTER, NH – It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2024 President's List, Jenna Stubblefield and Donovan Taylor of Fallbrook. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer. S...
SAN MARCOS – The Palomar College Police Academy has been chosen for a pilot program that will give greater emphasis to physical and mental fitness in training the state’s future law enforcement officers. The California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), which sets training standards for police academies in the state, approved having the Palomar College Police Academy as part of a pilot program to teach lifetime fitness throughout the yearlong academy training. Police Academy Coordinator Juliette Bar...
SACRAMENTO – In case you missed it, last month in Redding, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the final framework for the Master Plan for Career Education to strengthen career pathways, prioritize hands-on learning and real-life skills, and advance educational access and affordability. As part of a $100 million budget investment to implement key components of the Master Plan, Governor Newsom proposed the scaling of the state’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) effort to fund a new initiative to make it easier for Californians – e...
FALLBROOK – Potter Junior High School is excited to announce its special lunchtime tradition, Lunch on the Lawn, an initiative designed to foster community and engagement by welcoming families onto campus. Held several times a year across district schools, Lunch on the Lawn invites students to share a meal with their parents, guardians, and family members in a relaxed, outdoor setting on the school's spacious lawn. This event provides a unique opportunity for families to c...
JAMESTOWN, ND – Brady Hoff, of Fallbrook, was named to the fall 2024 dean's list at the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, North Dakota. Students are named to the Dean's List when they earn a 3.5 GPA while taking at least 12 credit hours for the semester. University of Jamestown is consistently ranked as a top regional university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 1883 as Jamestown College, UJ is a private, Christian liberal arts institution that offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate p...
Fleet Week honors and celebrates the military community, and more than three dozen Vallecitos Elementary School students had a Fleet Week field trip to Naval Base San Diego. Eighth-grade teacher Samantha Loehr and seventh-grade teacher Ian Liebenberg took more than 20 eighth-grade students and 17 seventh-grade students to San Diego. "It was really awesome for them to get to do that," Liebenberg said. Vallecitos principal Michelle Peace noted that the military has civilian...
BONSALL – Bonsall High School's Speech and Debate team is making waves this school year, earning recognition as they venture into new competition categories. At a recent tournament hosted by Helix Charter High School, two standout competitors achieved remarkable success: Kali Morris advanced to the finals in Varsity Informative Speaking, and Jolie Kennedy earned a spot in the finals for Dramatic Interpretation. "Incorporating Informative Speaking has been a new focus for us t...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook STEM Academy recently hosted a vibrant Leadership Rally, uniting students, staff, and families to celebrate the school's academic achievements. The highlight of the event was the presentation of the Leadership Awards for November, recognizing students who demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and leadership in their academic pursuits. Principal Ana Arias opened the rally with an inspiring message, emphasizing the importance of perseverance a...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont University recently released the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester. Approximately 53% of the university's 7,175 undergraduate students qualified for the fall 2024 Dean's List, including two from Fallbrook, Marisa Monasterio and Anay Garcia. "Earning a place on the Dean's List is an accomplishment that reflects the dedication, talent and resilience of our students who maintain competitive GPAs while concurrently making lasting contributions at Belmont and beyond," said Belmont University P...
FALLBROOK – On Dec. 6, La Paloma Elementary honored the exceptional efforts of its fifth and sixth-grade students during the Trimester 1 Awards Ceremony. The event celebrated academic excellence, positive contributions, and outstanding attendance, highlighting the dedication of students and the supportive school community. Award highlights Perfect Attendance: 116 students overall, with 48 recognized individually. Citizenship: 42 students honored for kindness and r...
FALLBROOK – As we reflect on the past year, Fallbrook Union Elementary School District has much to celebrate. Guided by our theme of "Growing Greatness and Cultivating Tomorrow's Leaders," we have achieved significant milestones. From academic achievements to organizational acknowledgments, our district's unwavering focus on prioritizing student success and well-being has resulted in a year filled with accomplishments that showcase the dedication and collaboration of our s...
Melissa Ledri teaches art at Sullivan Middle School, which shares a campus with Bonsall High School, but the high school itself has no art teacher. The Bonsall Unified School District will utilize Eric Tippeconnic as an artistic advisor for Bonsall High School for the 2024-25 school year. The contract with Tippeconnic was approved by a 5-0 vote during the Nov. 20 BUSD board meeting. He will be paid $8,000 for his services for the current school year. “The district is so very excited and honored about the upcoming mural p...
BONSALL – On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Bonsall Elementary School PTA recently brought holiday cheer to families in need with its inaugural "Gently Used Toy Drive," an initiative aimed at spreading joy throughout the community this holiday season. The idea was spearheaded by local parent and PTA member Juliana Hesselgesser, who was inspired while decluttering her children's toys in preparation for the holidays. "I realized we had so many items that were hardly used but no longer p...
FALLBROOK – The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Leadership Team participates in a monthly initiative known as Learning Walks, where district leaders visit schools across the district to observe classroom environments, engage with staff, and collaborate on both successes and areas for improvement. This initiative is designed to foster open dialogue between district leaders and school staff, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and shared best practices. E...
SAN MARCOS – For outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to the citizens of San Diego County, County Supervisor Jim Desmond issued a proclamation on behalf of the County Board of Supervisors designating Dec. 10 as Palomar College Rising Scholars Day. The Rising Scholars program helps previously incarcerated and system-impacted individuals adjust to a college campus and successfully begin or resume their higher education. It also serves currently incarcerated veterans in the Vista Detention Facility. Since 2018, the P...
FALLBROOK – Excitement filled the air on Nov. 22 as Potter Junior High welcomed students from Mary Fay Pendleton and San Onofre School for the Third Annual FUESD Robotics Competition. This highly anticipated event brought together young innovators for a thrilling day of challenges, creativity, and teamwork. The competition featured teams from the three FUESD schools, fostering both collaboration and friendly rivalry. Each team worked tirelessly to design and program their r...
FALLBROOK – Potter Junior High School recently hosted a lively and exciting Academic Festival to celebrate the hard work and academic growth of its students. Over 560 students – 270 seventh graders and 290 eighth graders – earned an invitation to the event by showing impressive growth on the STAR test. The STAR test is administered once each trimester to measure students' academic progress. This year, the school saw a remarkable level of achievement, with a significant number...
FALLBROOK – Monserate Christian Academy, an Acton affiliate, renowned for its learner-driven model, is taking a bold approach to civic education and leadership training by fostering real-world skills and experiences that prepare learners to thrive as active, engaged citizens. Through a unique combination of Town Meetings, studio-based elections, and public exhibitions, Acton Academies provide learners with essential tools to navigate, participate in, and contribute to their c...
SAN MARCOS – Bravura, Palomar College's literary magazine, was recognized as the best community college literary magazine in the western region – and the third best in the nation – at a national conference of community college educators. Four student writers for Bravura also received recognition for their contributions to the magazine. "We are so proud of our students and what they are able to do," said Palomar College Associate Professor Stacey Trujillo, who along with Assoc...
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Union Elementary School District schools celebrated Unity Day on Oct. 16 with a variety of inspiring activities, reinforcing themes of kindness, acceptance, and unity. Unity Day is an important day in the district's calendar, encouraging students to foster a positive, inclusive community through small acts of kindness and thoughtful gestures. Students and staff participated in activities that encouraged creativity, collaboration, and compassion. T...
FALLBROOK – The Good News Club is starting another year with an energy-filled program and children that are returning from last year. Leader Colleen Sharp asked "How could life be more of a surprise each week than to be with children? We have been up and running for a month now, and the kids are really great." According to Sharp, they were able to purchase Children's Bibles because of generous donors and, with direction, children find out what God says about His son, Jesus. Th...
