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SAUSD NEWS
COLLEGE NIGHT 2019 DRAWS HUNDREDS TO SADDLEBACK
The Santa Ana Unified School District’s annual College Night event took place Sept. 26, 2019 at Saddleback High School, drawing hundreds of students, families and community members. Participants had the opportunity to attend a range of bilingual workshops, and to speak with representatives from more than 75 colleges and universities as part of a College & Resource Fair. For photos, click here
BOARD OF EDUCATION PASSES PROCLAMATION DECLARING IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
The SAUSD Board of Education this week passed a proclamation declaring the importance of mental health services, which acknowledges that mental health is essential to children’s overall social emotional health and well-being, propelling children and youth to thrive at home, school and their community. The District is driven by its mission to enhance student success and achievement by building safe, supportive schools and engaging communities. To read more, click here .
BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES CENSUS 2020 RESOLUTION 
The SAUSD Board of Education this week approved a resolution adopting Census 2020 partnership to ensure a complete, fair, and accurate count of all Californians and to continue the plan of working with city, county, state, federal, and community partnerships. The District is committed to ensuring that every Santa Ana resident is counted. A fair and accurate count on the 2020 Census will ensure that the District's communities, families, and
students are represented.

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SAUSD HONORS
ROCIO ANGUIANO: CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH 
The SAUSD Board of Education this week recognized Rocio Anguiano as the District’s Classified Employee of the Month for September 2019. Anguiano is a Payroll Specialist in the Payroll Department, and has been with SAUSD since 2008. To read more about her, click here .
HECTOR CENICEROS: CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
The SAUSD Board of Education this week recognized Hector Ceniceros as the District’s Certificated Employee of the Month for September 2019. Ceniceros is a Program Specialist in the Special Education Department. To read more about him, click here .
VALLEY GRADUATE PLACES FIRST IN NATIONAL PIN DESIGN COMPETITION
The SAUSD Board of Education this week recognized 2019 Santa Ana Valley High School graduate Julia Castro for winning first place in pin design at the 56th Annual SkillsUSA National Championship, held in Kentucky on June 25-28, 2019. Castro was a member of the New Media Academy at Valley and earned numerous recognitions for her outstanding work.
SAUSD BOARD HONORS ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION
The SAUSD Board of Education this week recognized the Kevin Armstrong Memorial Sports Foundation for its contribution toward SAUSD’s athletic programs and promoting student wellness. SAUSD has enjoyed a strong partnership with the Foundation for years. Through this partnership, the Foundation supports the RunStrong program as well as general wellness within the District’s intramural sports programs.
SAUSD IN THE NEWS
SAUSD'S SUICIDE PREVENTION EFFORTS PROFILED IN OCR
SAUSD was featured in the Orange County Register this week for being among a small group of school districts that have dramatically reduced suicide ideation rates among their student populations. At SAUSD, we support our students through a "consistent message of hope, care and love,” the story reads. To read the article, click here .
UPCOMING EVENTS