EUHSD Press Releases

Escondido, CA – The Escondido Union High School District (EUHSD) is delighted to announce the selection of Jon Petersen as the district’s new superintendent. With a remarkable career of more than 30 years in education, Petersen brings a wealth of experience, a strong connection to the Escondido community, and a deep commitment to improving student achievement.

Escondido, CA – The Escondido Union High School District is seeking applications from interested residents who live in Trustee Area 5 to be appointed to serve on the District Governing Board until December 2024.

Escondido, CA – The Escondido Union High School District Governing Board recognized Orange Glen High School Skate Team on May 16, 2023, for taking 1st place overall at the 2nd Annual National Team Skateboard League (NTSL) San Diego County Competition by the Alternative Youth Athletics (AYA) Foundation.

Escondido, CA – Assistance League of Inland North County recently provided nearly 50 duffel bags for graduating seniors experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity in the Escondido Union High School District (EUHSD) through their Operation Duffel Bag Program.

Escondido, CA – The Governing Board of the Escondido Union High School District Board of Education named Jose Espinoza incoming principal for Valley High School at the May 16 meeting. He will begin his new role July 1, 2023.

Escondido, CA – Classrooms of the Future Foundation has selected Orange Glen High School’s Career Technical Education (CTE) Teacher Aled Anaya as the recipient of the 2023 Innovative Educator of the Year Award. The award highlights Mr. Anaya as a champion in educational innovation in the community.

Escondido, CA – On Monday, March 20, students in the Escondido High School golf teams were treated to 12 new golf club sets donated by The Southern California Professional Golfers Association (SCPGA) through their ClubsForeYouth® Program in partnership with The Shiley Foundation. The

Escondido, CA – The Escondido Union High School District (EUHSD) announced Orange Glen High School’s Special Education Teacher, Courtney Coffin, as the EUHSD Teacher of the Year and Escondido High School’s Secretary II, Rienda Lievanos, as the EUHSD Classified Employee of the Year. Teachers and classified employees were nominated by their colleagues at each of the school sites and the district office, then a panel comprised of staff voted on the district-wide Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year.

Escondido, CA – On Friday, March 10, 2023, students in the Orange Glen Print and Graphics program held a reception for their exhibit Can I Print It? currently on display at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.

Escondido, CA – On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, the Escondido Union High School District, along with San Pasqual Union Elementary District, and the Escondido Union School District, signed the renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding with California State University San Marcos to continue the partnership for the development of the Putting Escondido on the Map (Alliance) program for an additional 5-year term.