The Transfer Window Priority Period is now open through January 27 at 3:00 p.m.

Discover which TUSD school is right for you at an upcoming tour. In-person tours will be offered on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Heritage, Legacy Magnet Academy, Sycamore Magnet Academy, Tustin Memorial Academy and Columbus Tustin. In-person tours will be offered at all other sites on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Transfer requests received during the priority period are not on a first come, first served basis. Transfers are granted to qualified students based on space availability. If there are more qualified students than spaces, a lottery will be held.

Offering choice has always been a hallmark of Tustin Unified, as nearly one third of our students attend a school other than their home school. The online transfer process allows students the freedom of choice and movement throughout TUSD. To learn more about the transfer process and to complete an application, click on the transfers link on our district website. We have included videos on our elementary, middle and high schools, as well as our Kindergarten Readiness Program.

TUSD is excited to celebrate six of our schools, Heritage Elementary, Hicks Canyon Elementary, Myford Elementary, Red Hill Elementary, Tustin Memorial Academy and Orchard Hills School, honored as 2023 California Distinguished Schools.

These outstanding schools are a part of a select group of only 38 recognized in Orange County, as announced by State Superintendent of Public Schools Tony Thurmond. In total, 356 schools across the state were celebrated for their ability to provide a quality education to students while navigating the effects of the pandemic.

"We are absolutely thrilled to share that Heritage, Hicks Canyon, Myford, Red Hill, Tustin Memorial Academy and Orchard Hills have all been named California Distinguished Schools, the State's highest honor for public schools," shared Superintendent Dr. Mark Johnson. "This is a testament to the hard work of our students, teachers, support staff, administrators and families. Tustin Unified School District has a rich tradition of academic excellence. We are both grateful and proud of everyone who continues to contribute to this legacy, not just at these schools, but throughout our entire district."

TUSD recently had the opportunity to celebrate thirty students for their resilience in the face of challenge, strength of character and endless courage through the Every Student Succeeding award. With only one student honored per campus, these students are of a select group that truly inspire all those around them.

Congratulations to Aiden Jimenez (Arroyo), Deshawn Chow (Beckman), Damian Galeana (Benson), Max Quinto-Martinez (Beswick), Adam Ivan Mariche (Columbus Tustin), Liliana Zarate (Estock), Alex Hays (Foothill), Jeremy Beato (Guin Foss), Andrew Rendon (Heideman), Molly O'Keefe (Heritage), Justin Frey (Hewes), Jasmine Jaber (Hicks Canyon), Mark Bravo (Hillview), Tanya Espinosa Barragan (Ladera), Maya Albarian (Legacy), Ryder Lutes (Loma Vista), Alberto Luna (Myford), Leilani Carranza (Nelson), Leilani Sato (Orchard Hills), Mikey Giap (Peters Canyon), Natalia Romero (Pioneer), Zeke and Bodie Sommerville (Red Hill), Emely and Maria Briseno (SMA), Mirell Soto Nava (Tustin Connect), Ashley Bahena (Tustin), Krishitha Juvadi (TMA), Keith Hillard (Tustin Ranch) and Miguel Guerra (Utt).

Honored students were joined by their families for breakfast or lunch with their principal and school staff.

Community members will be teeing off for education at the 9th Annual Golf Classic and Auction, hosted by the Tustin Public Schools Foundation. Held on March 16 at Strawberry Farms Golf Club, the event is open to all in support of enrichment programs in all TUSD schools in addition to need-based scholarships for the Tustin Summer Academy. Opportunities to support this fun day of golf and evening reception include sponsorships, foursomes, reception guests, donations and bidding in the live and silent auction. Auction items will be highlighted in a digital catalog and displayed at the event with bidding open to all in an online format. For more information and to register, visit the TPSF website.

We are excited for the launch of our newly redesigned district and school websites, coming January 29. Our forthcoming online experience includes improved search features, more intuitive navigation, mobile-friendly webpages and so much more. Moreover, we have overhauled the way we organize content based on user feedback to ensure that you can find the information you need with ease. We look forward to sharing these new websites with our community on January 29.