Fountain Valley Students Receive Degrees

A roundup of some local scholars who have graduated from college in recent weeks.

School Board Votes to Move Forward with Bond Issue

A survey earlier this month revealed that 54 percent of registered voters would be willing to vote for the bond, which would provide $19 million for technology upgrades.

Fun Activities Abound at FVHS Grad Night

FVHS Graduates Speak of Maps, Words at Ceremony

A class of 755 graduated from Fountain Valley High School on Wednesday.

Los Amigos Names Valedictorians, Saludatorians

FVHS Grad Night Needs You!

Without more volunteers, activities at this year's event could be cut short, and next year's could be in jeopardy as well.

Los Amigos Senior Wins 3-D Design Competition

Cesar Pescador's one-of-a-kind model of a three-wheel racing cart was designed using skills and software he learned in the school's 3-D drafting and design class.

9 Los Amigos Students Awarded Simon Foundation Scholarships

The scholarships provide financial support to students with college aspirations facing daunting personal and family challenges.

Allen Elementary Wins Second Straight OC Academic Pentathlon

The school's 6th-grade team won its division and also earned the highest score of any team in the competition.

Tech Bond Measure Survey on School Board Agenda

The survey will gauge the public's support for a bond that could bring about $30 million in additional money to the district.

Fountain Valley's Top Teachers Honored by Rotary Club, City

Both Fountain Valley High Schools Ranked Among Best in U.S., State by U.S. News & World Report

The schools both received the magazine's silver medal designation.

12 Local Business Students Named to Dean's List at Cal State Fullerton

To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better in four classes.

It's Teacher Appreciation Week; 10 Tips That Don't Include Apples

May 8 in National Teacher Appreciation Day. Tell Patch readers which teachers you think are making the grade.

Fountain Valley's Classroom of the Future -- Now!

At Courreges Elementary, the Apples are for the students.

Coastline Community College Hosts 'Congress to Campus' Program

The school was visited by two former members of Congress, who toured the campus and met with students to emphasize the importance of public service.

Local Student Named to Dean's List at California Lutheran

Teresa Bandurian is a senior business administration major.

Los Amigos Puts the Science (and Math) in Science Fiction

The school's high-tech engineering curriculum has students thinking about putting their own stamp on the future.

Bond Measure Could Bring $30 Million to Local Schools

The funds would be used for technology and building upgrades.

Fountain Valley Engineering Student Selected for D.C. Internship Program

Kate Gasparro is a student at Clemson University's Calhoun Honors College.

Non-Teacher Layoffs on School Board Agenda

The proposed layoffs are classified positions that are no longer necessary after the closure of Fred Moiola K-8 School.

County School Board Candidate Rates Local Districts' Web Presence

Art Pedroza gives Fountain Valley's site a B-; Garden Grove's site gets a C.

Fountain Valley Youths Connect With Mentors at 'Students in Business' Day

The event allows students to learn more about various professional fields, as well as giving them tips on how to land a good job.

Los Amigos Students Embrace Pacific Island Culture

The school's Pacific Island Culture Club and its high-energy Haka dance performances attracts kids from every culture on the mostly Hispanic and Vietnamese campus.

'Every 15 Minutes' Wraps Up with Emotional Assembly

4 Fountain Valley Students Named to Biola Dean's List

The Dean's List honors students with GPAs of 3.6 and higher.

School District Handling Steady Stream of Transfer Requests

The district has received more than 650 requests since sending out school assignments a month ago.

Superintendent: School Transition Process Going Smoothly

Fountain Valley's school superintendent Mark Ecker says he's pleased with the public's response, and hopes parents will try to navigate the process with open minds.

March 2: Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday, Read Across America

In honor of Dr. Seuss' Birthday and Read Across America, here are some Seuss-tastic food ideas that are fun/fast. Keep in mind: “a celebration is a celebration, no matter how small!"

Hands-On Approach Earns Fountain Valley Native Prestigious Teaching Award

Kelly Sullivan Perez, a second grade teacher at San Jacinto Valley Academy, will receive the California Charter Schools Association Teacher of the Year award Monday in Sacramento.

Moiola Second Graders Honored for Artistic Achievement

Payton Moore placed first in musical composition and Caitlyn Zone won for literature to advance to the 4th District PTA's "Diversity Means..." Reflections program.

More Cutbacks, Fewer School Days Forecasted for 2012-13

Fountain Valley schools could see up to 16 fewer days next year due to state cutbacks in education funding that would take $2.3 million from the district’s projected budget.

Local School Celebrates Blue Ribbon Honor

Ethan Allen Elementary in Fountain Valley officially receives its National Blue Ribbon award for academic achievement with a festive ceremony at the school.

Moiola Students Embrace Year of Dragon

Former teacher Heidi Sinay comes back every year to provide students with a cultural experience for the Chinese New Year. But this year was even more memorable.

Moiola Parents Upset Over Priority Given to Outer-District Students

During Thursday’s meeting, several parents voiced their displeasure over the school board's decision to allow existing inter-district transfer students to remain at their school rather than giving city residents the first choice of schools.

School Board Votes to Keep Courreges Students Together

The boundary configuration known as 'Option 4,' added during the 11th hour of the process, was approved by a narrow 3-2 margin.

School Board to Decide New District Boundaries Tuesday

The board has four potential configurations on the table.

Photos: Plavan Celebrates Lunar New Year

The Fountain Valley elementary school promoted tolerance and cultural awareness with its first-ever celebration of Lunar New Year.

Mota: 'Dream Big, and Do It the Right Way'

The Angels radio broadcaster spoke to student-athletes at Los Amigos about putting hard work and education first.

Local Student Named to President's List at Clemson

Kathryn Elizabeth Gasparro is a civil engineering major at the university.