Fullerton Union High School

Friday, May 24, 2024

Semester 2, Week 19

We Are The Heart of Fullerton! ❤️

Countdown to the End of the School Year

Dear Fullerton Families,

As we approach the end of another school year, it's time to say goodbye to our incredible class of 2024. Your hard work, resilience, and achievements have been truly inspiring. We are so proud of everything you have accomplished, and we look forward to celebrating with you at Graduation next week. You have left a lasting legacy at Fullerton Union High School, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

For our 9th-11th graders, it's time to gear up for final exams next week. This is a crucial time to review, study, and prepare to finish the year strong. Please remember that we will be on a modified schedule to accommodate the exams, so plan accordingly. It's hard to believe how quickly this year has flown by, and your efforts have not gone unnoticed.

Parents, thank you for your unwavering support throughout this year. Your involvement and encouragement have been key to our students' success. We have just one more week to go, and your continued support will help our students cross the finish line successfully.

As we head into this final stretch, I hope everyone takes some time to enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend. It's a time to honor our soldiers and reflect on their sacrifices, while also finding moments to relax and recharge.

Thank you all for being a part of our Fullerton Union High School family. Let's make this last week of the school year a great one!

Laura Rubio, Ed.D.

Proud Principal

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Celebrations

Commitment Week!

This week, we had the incredible honor of celebrating Commitment Week, a special time when our seniors officially signed on to their chosen colleges and universities! It was a joyous occasion filled with pride and excitement as we recognized the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our amazing students.

We love celebrating our students and their decisions as they embark on this new adventure. Each commitment represents not only a milestone in their academic journeys but also the beginning of an exciting new chapter filled with opportunities and growth.

To all our seniors, we wish you the very best as you step into this next phase of your life. Your future is bright, and we are confident that you will continue to make us proud with all that you achieve.

Congratulations, Class of 2024!

BEAST wins at the CAPPIES

We are so excited to announce that BEAST Creative Arts Design Engineering students Isabella Curiel and Katie Hudson were awarded "Best Special Effects in a Play" for their work in the FUHS production of "A Monster Calls" at the Cappies. This is BEAST's second win in its two years collaboration with our Theatre Arts Department and is a great validation of the power of practical effects.

Activities

AP Human Geography Community Service

On Saturday May 18, 12 students and Mrs. Danica Perez, 2 volunteers from Friends of Coyote Hills, and 2 scientists came together to restore the native habitat in Tree Park. It was a true community effort!

Our students worked tirelessly removing invasive plants to allow native plant species to regrow in the area. After spending hours removing the invasive plants, we were treated to a presentation by Kristal Waltrous, a professor and entomologist at UC Irvine (and FUHS parent!) who does research on bees. The area in Tree Park where the students removed invasive plants is where Kristal has done research on bees, and she discussed this research with students. She then showed the group the ground nests of the Diadasia australis bees which feed on the nectar of the cactus in Tree Park. This community service event will have a lasting effect on the local ecosystem of tree park because not only will it allow the native cactus plants to grow and reestablish, but they will consequently provide more nectar to the native bees, helping their population flourish as well.

Announcements

FUHS Departmental Awards

Facilities Master Plan

Over the past year, the Fullerton Joint Union High School District has been dedicated to engaging with administrators, faculty, and the community to gather valuable feedback on our school facilities. We are pleased to announce that this collaborative effort has culminated in the completion of our Facilities Master Plan.

Your input has been invaluable, and we are excited to share the results with you. For detailed information and insights, please watch our Tutorial Video and then visit our Facilities Master Plan website.

We thank you for your continued support and engagement in enhancing our educational environment and thank you for being a vital part of this process.

Summer School

Attention Class of 2024!

SENIOR EVENTS!

Senior Class Meeting Presentation

FUHS Senior Class Mtg Presentation.pdf

Senior Calendar of Events

2024 FUHS Senior Events.pdf

Graduation is Wednesday, May 29, 2024

FUHS Counseling Team

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College & Career Center

Athletics Update

Athletic Director - Joseph Olivas

Assistant Athletic Director Kikey Ramos

Senior Awards

On Wednesday of this week FUHS celebrated our senior athletes for their dedication to the TRIBE and for their accomplishments during their time here at FUHS. Gold Card recipients and Athletes of Excellence are listed below. Join us in congratulating these fine student-athletes in earning their awards.

FUHS 2023-2024 All-League Athletes:

We are thrilled to congratulate our FUHS All-League Athletes for the 2023-2024 school year! These outstanding athletes have represented our school with excellence, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the season, showcasing the true greatness of FUHS.

Your hard work, dedication, and achievements have made us incredibly proud. You've demonstrated what it means to be a part of the Fullerton Union High School community, both on and off the field.

We are so proud of each and every one of you. Keep shining and continue to inspire us with your talent and passion.

Pool Update

Our new pool continues to make progress towards completion. Tile has started to be set in place and the new showers are taking shape. Soon we’ll be swimming in luxury.

Summer Camps

Off-Season Sports

Boys Volleyball

On Monday night, our boys volleyball held their end of the season banquet. Congratulations to all of our boys for a very exciting season, ending 2nd place with an 8-2 league record. Great job by our graduating seniors for setting a foundation for our future teams to build upon. Congrats to all the individuals who received awards. The very next day,Tuesday, Rowan Yeo and Hyunmin Kim were selected to play in the first annual all-star game between the East and the West (26 schools). Rowan Yeo won the best libero and Hyunmin Kim won the best setter of the all stars game, selected by college coaches that were in attendance. Congrats to both of them.

Varsity Team Awards

Co-MVP Hyunmin Kim

Co-MVP Rowan Yeo

Offensive Player of the Year Johnny Leonardo

Defensive Player of the Year Jack Castellanos

Clutch Award--Dominic Valenzuela

Most Improved Award--Nathan Medina

Leadership Award--Rowan Yeo

Coach's Award--Cameron Hird

Character Award--Jorge Vasquez

Up and Coming Award--Christian Zimmerman

All--Freeway League Awards