TUSD staff have completed phase 1 of our safety trainings, focused on Stop the Bleed and Narcan administration.

Developed by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, Stop the Bleed training encourages bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. Through more than 40 training sessions, staff most mobile during an emergency studied bleeding control curriculum in order to be prepared to assist in the event of an emergency. Staff from across all of our schools, Maintenance and Operations (M&O), Educational Support Center (EOC) and the District Office participated.

In addition, staff also received Narcan training, sharing with them important information regarding the administration of this nasal spray in the event of an opioid overdose. Narcan is currently available at all of our campuses, M&O, EOC and District Office so that we can be prepared if there is a need. We are grateful to Jennifer Allen, Health Services Coordinator, for leading these trainings to better prepare our staff for an emergency.

This week, TUSD Educational Services hosted High School Pathways to Success, an event dedicated to provided students and parents with tools and resources to support them as they plan for the future. Held at Tustin High School, the event gave families the opportunity to attend multiple presentations throughout the evening focused on topics from financial aid for college, workforce trends and resume building. We are thrilled to see that the evening inspired so many of our students, providing them valuable information as they look to their future.

TPSF was pleased to host the TUSD Teachers of the Year for an intimate reception at Zov's Cafe this week. Honorees had the chance to connect while also learning more about the Teacher of the Year dinner, hosted in their honor on May 5.  Foundation President Sona Shah welcomed honorees and introduced Teacher of the Year Chair Tracie Pham and other TPSF board members and staff supporting the event. Presenting Sponsors Laurie and Jonathan Abelove were recognized, along with the Tustin Auto Center. Each honoree received certificates of recognition from the City of Tustin as well as County Supervisors Wagner and Sarmiento, Congressmembers Kim and Porter, State Senator Minn, and State Assemblymembers Chen and Petrie-Norris.  

The community is encouraged to join us at the Teacher of the Year dinner on May 5 to celebrate our outstanding educators. Tickets are currently $75 with prices increasing on April 10. Be sure to purchase your tickets before sales close on April 25. For more information and to register, please visit the TPSF website.

To learn more about TPSF and to stay up to date on the many ways in which they are supporting all TUSD schools, sign up for the TPSF Newsletter.

The Tustin Student Film Festival (TSFF) will be held on April 21. TSFF showcases and celebrates the skill and creative talent of our student filmmakers.

The TSFF Student Planning Committee invites our community partners to join us in support of this celebration of our student filmmakers. Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations looking to support our students while also promoting their businesses. More information is available in the TSFF sponsorship letter.

For additional details on the Tustin Student Film Festival, and to purchase tickets, please visit the TSFF website.