Lions Sponsor Free Vision Screening and Recycled Glasses Event 3/9

Next Saturday, March 9, the Tustin Host Lions, Santa Ana Host Lions and OC Central Lions will come together to sponsor a free vision screening and recycled glasses event for the community. Open to all ages at Columbus Tustin Middle School from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event will give attendees the chance to have a vision screening to assess for ocular health concerns and provide a useable pair of recycled eyeglasses. Additional details are available through the Vision Screening flyer or by calling 714.805.9136.

We are excited to celebrate Legacy Magnet Academy, Pioneer Middle School and Tustin High School, each announced as California Distinguished Schools by State Superintendent of Public Schools, Tony Thurmond, on Thursday. These outstanding schools are part of a select group of only 38 recognized in Orange County. In total, 293 middle and high schools across the state were celebrated for their success in closing the achievement gap and delivering exceptional student performance. Congratulations to the teachers, staff, administrators and students at LMA, Pioneer and THS for this outstanding recognition.

We continue to celebrate our Career Technical Education pathways.  In TUSD we are empowering futures through CTE pathways. Hear directly from Tustin Connect and Hillview High School students about their transformative experiences in the Mental and Behavioral Health, Business Management and ROP Crime Scene Investigation CTE pathways. Their stories highlight the power of hands-on learning and real-world life experiences. To learn about all CTE pathways offered in Tustin Unified School District, visit the TUSD College and Career Readiness webpage.

For more than a decade, Tustin Public Schools has offered enrichment programs for students of all ages through the Tustin Summer Academy. Morning classes are held in two- and four-week sessions beginning June 10. Registration is now open, but classes are filling quickly. All sessions are at Orchard Hills School in Irvine, with bus transportation available from CT Middle School, Utt Middle School, Sycamore Academy and Heideman Elementary to make the program more accessible and pick up easier. Classes are open to the community, so friends from outside of TUSD are welcome to attend.

There are a variety of creative classes taught by certified TUSD teachers with no homework or tests. Kindergarteners can engage in hands-on learning about plants and animals in the Living Classroom. High School students will engage with mentors and professionals from a variety of fields in EmpowerED Leadership. Other classes will be creating Rube Goldberg machines, authoring original books, designing games, learning code, exploring science, and even learning to care for pets. Find out more and register for the Summer Academy at tpsf.net/summer.