EUHSD Press Releases

Escondido, CA – Students in the Orange Glen Culinary program were treated to an interactive visit with celebrity Chef Marcela Valladolid on January 24.
A celebrity chef, best-selling author, television personality, and businesswoman, Valladolid launched her career editing for Bon Appetit Magazine, hosting her own shows (Mexican Made Easy and Relatos Con Sabor), and co-hosting the Emmy Nominated hit show The Kitchen on Food Network.

Escondido, CA – On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, by a unanimous vote, the Escondido Union High School District Governing Board appointed Ryan Williams as Board Member representing Trustee Area 4.

Escondido, CA – Escondido High School is proud to announce the selection of new Head Football Coach, Stephen Dixon. Coach Dixon brings to EHS 12 years of coaching experience. Most recently Coach Dixon was the Defensive Coordinator at La Jolla High School (LJHS) where he helped the Vikings win two league titles and finished second in the Division 2 CIF Championship.

“Escondido, CA – The Escondido Union High School District is seeking applications from interested residents who live in Trustee Area 4 to be appointed to serve on the District Governing Board until December 2024. A candidate will be elected to serve the Trustee Area 4 seat for a new four year term during the November 2024 election.”

"Escondido, CA – California Continuation Education Association (CCEA) Teacher of the Year Monica Lee dreamed of becoming a Hollywood actress, not a teacher. A classroom observation assignment at Valley High, the Escondido Union High School continuation school, led to substitute teaching of the responsibility training program (RTP) class, and close to two decades later, she hasn’t looked back once."

“Escondido, CA – San Pasqual High Counselor and Boys Soccer Coach John Burson has been named the 2021-22 San Diego Section representative for the National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS) California State Coach of the Year award. “

“Escondido, CA – The Escondido High School Agriculture Department will host the 15th annual Pumpkinfest Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Escondido High, 1535 North Broadway, behind the baseball field. “

“Escondido, CA – Escondido Adult School (EAS) recently partnered with Escondido based Phlebotomy Training Academy to offer phlebotomy courses. In as little as three weeks students will be prepared to take the national phlebotomy exam to become a nationally certified phlebotomist. Through the partnership, Phlebotomy Training Academy provides all in-class instruction along with hands-on blood draw training. Escondido Adult School supports students by providing resume building assistance, preparing students for interviews, and finding them externships to obtain invaluable hands-on experience.”

“Escondido, CA – The Escondido Union High School District (EUHSD) celebrated the first day of the fall semester on Tuesday, August 9. Nearly 7,000 students returned to Del Lago Academy, Escondido, Orange Glen, San Pasqual, and Valley high schools. Escondido Adult School began classes Monday, August 8, although enrollment is ongoing with classes starting year-round.”