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Table of Contents
Fist Day Videos (New)
Administrative Services
Board Meeting Highlights (new)
SAC Symposium (new)
Shout Outs (new)
Important Dates & Info (new)
Human Resources
Human Resources is Inspired by Staff (new)
Join our Team - We Are Hiring
Business Services
Principal Garcia, LHHS (new)
Lunch Passport (new)
Education & Assessment Services
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month(new)
Resources
Technology Services
Tech Tip of the Month (new)
Instagram (new)
Resources
Aeries Parent Access
All in One QR Code
CALFRESH - Cash 4 Groceries
Student Records Request
Tutoring Info
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Dear FJUHSD Staff, Students, and Community,
Our theme this month is Inspired by Staff. Every day, our staff members motivate, support, and guide students in ways that make a lasting impact across our schools. Their dedication continues to inspire our students, families, and community. Be sure to check out our newsletter for more staff highlights.
The Student Advisory Council also recently kicked off their Annual Student Advisory Council (SAC) Symposium on September 26, 2025, at TRHS. This was a day filled with energy, spirit, networking, and learning. ASB students engaged in activities designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and leadership, which they will carry back to their campuses for the remainder of the school year. Be sure to check out the video of the SAC Symposium in our newsletter.
We are also proud to share that our Student Board Member OC Summit was recently featured in the OCDE Newsroom! This recognition highlights the amazing collaboration, leadership, and impact that our Student Board Member Arianna Machado made across Orange County. Click on the image below to read the full story.
As a reminder, The Great ShakeOut is on October 16, 2025, at 10:16 am. This important drill helps us stay prepared and safe as a District.
We are also excited to recognize Week of the School Administrator, October 12–18, 2025. Please join us in celebrating the hard work, leadership, and dedication of our administrators who serve our students, staff, and community each day.
Wishing everyone a wonderful fall, and be sure to check out our many resources on our website and social media.
Warm regards,
Steve McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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Board Meeting Highlights
At the September 9, 2025 Board of Trustees meeting, we celebrated the outstanding achievements of our students and staff. Honorees were recognized for awards and accomplishments earned over the summer months, reflecting their hard work, dedication, and success. We also welcomed our newly appointed administrators to the FJUHSD team. Their leadership and commitment will help continue to inspire and support our school communities. Please join us in congratulating all of those recognized and in giving a warm welcome to our new administrators!
Minutes from the meetings of the Board of Trustees can be found on our website by clicking here.
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🎉 All the energy, excitement, and inspiration at SAC Symposium! 🎉
The annual FJUHSD Student Advisory Council (SAC) Symposium was a powerful day of student voice, leadership, and collaboration bringing together students from every school in our District for a one-of-a-kind experience held this year at Troy High School. Click this link or the picture to view a sneak peek video of the day.
We’re proud to be the only District in Orange County that offers a Student Advisory Council representing all campuses.
This year’s event was truly “Inspired by Students,” featuring:
✨ A motivating keynote speaker who challenged students to lead with purpose
✨ Breakout sessions focused on leadership, school culture, and collaboration
✨ Incredible student leadership from:
Arianna Machado, our Student Board Member/SAC Vice Chair from Sonora High School
Audrina Gomez, SAC Vice Chair from Fullerton Union High School
From sharing ideas to creating meaningful change, the Symposium showcased what’s possible when students are empowered to lead.
✅ Innovation
✅ Leadership
✅ Positive impact
💛 A heartfelt thank-you to our incredible Activities Directors, whose dedication, coordination, and leadership made this event possible from start to finish.
We also extend sincere appreciation to the many others who support our students and schools every day that attended this event, including:
- Administrative Assistants
- Principals
- APSA's
- Directors
- Principal Secretaries
- Athletic Directors
- Cabinet Members
✨ Inspired by our students, we’re leading with purpose, sparking change, and shaping tomorrow’s world one student at a time.
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Shout Outs
We are so proud of the hard work, creativity, and dedication happening across our District every single day. These efforts continue to inspire and uplift our entire community. Keep shining and making a difference together, we’re building bright futures! Click on the pictures to read more.
| | We are proud to share that our Student Board Member OC Summit was recently featured in the OCDE Newsroom! This recognition highlights the amazing collaboration, leadership, and impact that our Student Board Member made across Orange County. Click on the image above to read the full story. | | | |
Congratulations to our EC Starfish Award recipients for August and September!
⭐ Monique Valenzuela – Ed Services
⭐ Gilbert Calderon – Custodian, EC
⭐ Edith Martinez – Business Services
⭐ Perla Hernandez – Technology Services
Thank you for your outstanding work and dedication. We appreciate all you do to support our students, staff, and schools! ✨
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Important Dates and Information
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📅 Stay Informed: View Our Pupil Attendance Calendars!
We encourage all families to review our Pupil Attendance Calendars to stay up-to-date on important school dates throughout the year. These calendars include key information such as first and last days of school, holidays, staff development days, and minimum days.
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Awareness Days For October
California School Bus Safety Month
Filipino American History Month
Yom Kippur Begins (10/1- 10/2)
World Teachers' Day (10/5)
World Mental Health Day 10/10
Indigenous People's Day (10/13)
Week of the School Administrator
(10/12-18,2025)
National School Lunch Week (10/13-17)
America's Safe Schools Week (10/19-10/25)
National School Bus Safety Week (10/20-24)
Visit the California Department of Education calendar to view all the awareness days for the year.
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Human Resources is Inspired by Staff
The Human Resources Department is continually inspired by our certificated and classified staff. Recently, our team visited Buena Park High School to learn more about the outstanding Agriculture program and tour the school’s farm. A highlight of the visit was meeting Ms. Paulina Cortez, who teaches Art and History of Floral Design, Advanced Floral Design, Soil Chemistry, and Sustainable Agriculture Biology. Her passion for teaching and commitment to strengthening the program to support student success were truly inspiring.
As World Teachers’ Day approaches on October 5th, we want to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all teachers across the District. Thank you for your dedication, creativity, and tireless efforts on behalf of our students and community. You are an inspiration to us all, Happy World Teachers’ Day!
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Join Our Team at FJUHSD🌟
Ready to make an impact in education? FJUHSD offers a supportive, innovative environment where you can grow and help shape bright futures.
✨ Explore exciting opportunities with competitive pay, benefits, and room for growth!
Visit www.Edjoin.org to apply today. Your future starts here! 🌟 #FJUHSD #NowHiring
| | | INSPIRED BY PRINCIPAL GARCIA AT LA HABRA HIGH SCHOOL | | | | |
On August 28, 2025, the Business Services team held its first quarterly meeting of the year at La Habra High School. Alongside meaningful team-building activities, we had the privilege of touring the campus, guided by none other than Principal Garcia.
One of the highlights of the visit was a stop at the school’s impressive Automotive Workshop, where students are gaining hands-on experience and developing valuable career skills.
Thank you, Mr. Garcia, for being a shining example of leadership, passion, and purpose. Your dedication inspires not only your students, staff, and families, but all of us as well!
Thank you from the Business Services Team!
| | TASTE THE WORLD: YOUR SCHOOL LUNCH PASSPORT | | | | |
Join Us in Celebrating
National School
Lunch Week!
(10/13 - 10/17)
Each day, our cafeterias will feature lunches from around the world. Students will have the chance to enjoy special menu items, take part in taste tests, and give shout-outs to the amazing staff who make healthy eating happen every day at school.
Come hungry and get ready to stamp your lunch passport with flavors from across the globe!
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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September marked Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and schools across the District came together to promote hope, connection, and help-seeking. Through a range of student-led and community-supported activities, the focus was on breaking stigma and ensuring all students know that support is always available.
Community Partnerships
The Orange County Health Care Agency provided stress-relief tools and informational resources, helping remind students that they are never alone.
Messages of Strength
In the “Help Our Tree Grow” activity, students wrote encouraging messages displayed on a “Tree of Hope,” symbolizing resilience and unity.
Lunchtime Learning
Lunch events combined food and mental health education covering signs of suicide, campus support options, and the importance of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Student Leadership
Student Advisory Councils led impactful efforts, including chalking positive messages on campus, distributing resources, and fostering peer support.
Campus-Wide Engagement
From affirmation signs and coping tools like slime to awareness bracelets and WellSpace reminders, campuses embraced mental wellness in creative, meaningful ways.
These District-wide efforts underscore the power of awareness, community, and student voice in suicide prevention. If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988—help is always available.
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Support & Resources for Students & Families
👉 Click on the link to be directed to our website, where you’ll find a comprehensive list of community resources, helpful contacts, and important information for families: Community Resources
This month's feature:
Youth Ride Free with OC Bus
Students ages 6–18 can ride clean, reliable OC buses for free, making travel easier for both youth and parents. Get your free pass today:
Available in your school’s front office
Parent signature required
Start riding free and enjoy safe, convenient transportation for the school year.
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TECH TIP OF THE MONTH
The FJUHSD Technology Department is here to help! The FJUHSD Technology Services Department supports technology for students, teachers, and staff to promote and monitor educational growth at a high standard of excellence. We are committed to providing up-to-date technology while providing a high level of customer service. Visit our technology page by clicking on the image above for helpful information and technology support.
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FOLLOW TECH SERVICES ON INSTAGRAM!
Connect with FJUHSD Technology Services on Instagram to see how we support classrooms, empower educators, and enhance student learning through technology. Click the image above to follow us!
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FJUHSD Community Resources Page
Please visit our comprehensive resources page, which is filled with a myriad of community resources designed to support and empower you. Whether you're seeking information on education, healthcare, local services, or other essential aspects of community support, our page is a one-stop destination for valuable resources. Click the image to visit the FJUHSD Community Resources page.
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