This week, Mandarin Immersion TK students at Hicks Canyon Elementary welcomed families for a celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival. At Beckman High School, Art 2 students are sharing their creativity as they connect through illustration. And, students at Pioneer Middle School study physical and chemical changes in their science class. Enjoy highlights from another great week in Tustin Unified!

At their regular meeting on September 28, the Board of Education heard from our student board members as they shared their first reports of the year. Highlighting events and programs unique to their campuses were Yunji Lee (BHS), Shelby Bell (FHS), Brianna Tirado (Hillview), Hannah Nguyen (Legacy and Mia Bonahora (THS). Hillview's Ziel Liddell shared a celebration of events and programs from our elementary and middle schools from the dias.

Following their reports, Deputy Superintendent Maggie Villeagas, Ed.D., and Coordinator I Laurie Jimenez shared an overview of our Expanded Learning Program, highlighting the positive impact for students across Tustin Unified.

Tustin Public Schools Foundation's 35th Annual Dino Dash is just a few weeks away. Take advantage of this weekend's coupon code to save 10% off your registration. And don't forget, $10 from each registration goes back to the TUSD teacher of your choice. To register or learn more, visit tpsf.net.  

Join us as we cheer on our Tustin Tillers as they take over SoFi Stadium. On Thursday, October 15, Tiller Football will take on Villa Park. Our entire community is invited to see our Tillers take the field for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete on one of the biggest stages in sports.

Tickets are available for purchase online. Tiller fans are encouraged to wear red and bring the energy as we support our Tustin athletes.

Schools across Tustin Unified are excited to once again support the Tustin Community Foundation's Project Pajamas. Through Project Pajamas, the Tustin Community Foundation distributes more than 2,500 new pajamas across our community, including support for families at our Community Schools. Donations are accepted in any TUSD school office. For more information and to offer your support, please visit the Tustin Community Foundation website.

Mark your calendars for our College and Career Connections event on October 8 at Foothill High School. This annual event, designed for 6th through 12th-grade students and their families, is an evening of resources and opportunities to support and inspire students and families as they prepare for a promising future.

Attendees can explore college and career resources, college application and financial aid guidance, internship opportunities, career panels, middle school college and career planning tools, and more!

More information and the chance to register will be shared via ParentSquare.

We care deeply about the well-being of every student and remain committed to supporting families in need. Our schools continue to provide healthy, nutritious meals each school day, including breakfast, lunch, and snack.

Resources are available for anyone experiencing food insecurity, including distributions at our campuses in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, local food banks and by calling 211 for information on food distributions.

Many of our Community Schools also host on-site food pantries. For confidential support, contact your school office, Community School Specialist, or the Student Services Department.

Printable version of the food distribution schedule for 2026-2027.