TUSD Educational Services is excited to host High School Pathways to Success, an event for students and families. Please join us on April 4 for valuable resources and tools to support you as you plan for your future beyond high school. The event will take place at Tustin High School from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and will include information about workforce trends in our community, college options out of state, resume building, understanding your financial aid award letter and college counseling. More information is available in the High School Pathways to Success flyer. Registration is encouraged by March 25.

This week, the Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA) celebrated the artistic talent of students from across our middle and high schools at their Student Art Invitational. Held at the Clifton Miller Community Center, student work apart of the showcase was judged in a variety of categories with cash awards totaling over $3,000. Congratulations to Orchard Hills students Ellie Wang, Siena Feliciani, Irene Ahn, Pioneer students Kayla Lam, Azalea Mendez, Irene So, Hayden Sheridan, Iris Chen, Sydney Chi, Utt student Keilani Takata, Beckman students Tara Bamdad, Dulce Ruiz, Kirsten Kim, Morgan Wilbert, Baoqing (Sunny) Guo, Katelyn Talosi, Katherine Shenasi, Helen Xu, Maili Le, Meena Senapathi, Nadeen Kerdiya, Kaeden Wakamoto, Anita Campagnola, Marco Zavala, Zoe Kowsari, Hillview student Troy Fair, and THS students Loryn Baum, Skye Audelo, Ashley Moran, Emily Ozeran, Sophia Hernandez and Kate McInnes. We are grateful to TACFA for their celebration of our students and their artistic talents.

This week, we are thrilled to share that not one, but two more Community Centers have opened their doors! It was an incredible sight to see Utt Middle School and Tustin High School buzzing with excitement as families, community partners, staff, students, and Board of Education members gathered to celebrate these momentous occasions. We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of our incredible Community Specialists Pat Hsieh (THS) and Jamie Joyce (Utt), parent volunteers, and community partners who made these centers possible.

Through the Community Center, Falcon and Tiller families have access to a wide range of services and resources, including food and clothing pantries, computers, and children's play areas. Similar spaces are also at Benson, Beswick, Columbus Tustin, Estock, Nelson, and Sycamore Magnet Academy. These Community Centers serve as a hub for families to connect with one another and build a stronger, more supportive community.

30 Teachers of the Year from across TUSD will be celebrated at the annual TPSF Teacher of the Year Dinner on May 5. Held at the Irvine Marriott, the event will celebrate some of TUSD's finest. Staff, families and the community are welcome to join in the celebration. 

Sponsorships in support are available at levels from $500-$6000 and include priority seating. It is also a great time to recognize a special teacher by sponsoring them to attend this fun event with their school. Tickets are currently $75, and will increase in price on April 10, with sales closing 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.