Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Announces Nine 2026 Employees of the Year

On February 5, 2026, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District proudly unveiled its 2025-2026 Employees of the Year. These nine outstanding individuals were nominated by their colleagues or supervisors, who highlighted the exceptional contributions they make to the district, going above and beyond in their roles. Each nominee was also recognized for embodying the district’s four core values: excellence, collaboration, integrity, and innovation.

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El Dorado High School Mock Trial Team Claims Ninth Orange County Championship, Advances to State Finals

On Tuesday, February 3, the El Dorado High School Mock Trial team was named the 2025–26 Orange County Champion following two doubleheader County Finals rounds against University High School. With this achievement, the team will represent both El Dorado High School and Orange County at the California State Mock Trial Finals in March. The championship marks the culmination of an impressive season in the second-largest county mock trial competition in the state.

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Esperanza High School Earns CIF Southern Section Division 3AA Traditional Cheer Championship

On January 24, 2026, the Esperanza High School Aztecs Competitive Cheer team brought home the 2026 CIF Southern Section Division 3AA Traditional Competitive Cheer Championship, marking an unforgettable moment in the program’s history. After months of preparation and hard work, the squad delivered a standout performance at the CIF-SS Ford Traditional Competitive Cheer Championships.

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Announcing the Middle School All-League Athletes for the 2025-26 Flag Football Season

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District is excited to recognize top performers in each middle school sport. For each sport, an “All-League” team will be established to honor outstanding athletes. The process will work as follows: the tournament champions will nominate four athletes, the runner-up will nominate two, and the remaining four schools will each nominate one athlete. A total of ten boys and ten girls will be recognized from each championship. With the flag football season now concluded, the district is pleased to announce the PYLUSD Middle School All-League Athletes.

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REACH Foundation FIRST LEGO League Teams Achieve Historic International Advancement

The REACH Foundation’s FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Robotics Program has achieved unprecedented success, sending two Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District teams to international competitions after outperforming more than 550 teams across Southern California.

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Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Announces Nine 2026 Employees of the Year

El Dorado High School Mock Trial Team Claims Ninth Orange County Championship, Advances to State Finals

Esperanza High School Earns CIF Southern Section Division 3AA Traditional Cheer Championship

Announcing the Middle School All-League Athletes for the 2025-26 Flag Football Season

REACH Foundation FIRST LEGO League Teams Achieve Historic International Advancement