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At this week’s board meeting, the Board of Education formally recognized the District and San Diego County Classified Employee of the Year, Valley High School’s Groundskeeper/Custodian Miguel Velasquez, and District Teacher of the Year, Valley High School’s Sharon Clark. They were celebrated by staff, family, and friends.

Michelle Cortes from Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science and Kelsey Hoeffliger from Escondido High School were recognized for their outstanding service as the 2023-2024 Student Board Members. We look forward to hearing about all the wonderful things they will accomplish after graduation.

12th grade student, Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science’s Angela Calderon Pio, has been awarded The Gates Scholarship. She is 1 of only 300 students nationwide to receive this honor. Angela will be attending Harvard University.

Seven well deserving Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science students were selected by the Rotary Club of Escondido – After 5 to receive $1,500 scholarships, which can be renewed annually. The scholarships are provided based on student achievement and commitment to the community. Congratulations to the following:

• Edith Castellanos
• Alanisse Garcia Arana
• Harmony Ortega
• Vanessa V. Barriga
• Camilla Michelle Lopez Gandara
• Juliana Lindsay Escolano
• Yury Pastor Ibarra