March 30th was 6th Grade Day! 6th graders from across the entire district got the chance to visit their future Intermediate Schools, previewing what the next two years of school life will be like. In this video you'll be able to check out scenes from all 4 of our Intermediate campuses.

Check out the sights and sounds from the morning assembly where the de Portola Patriots celebrated their 50 year anniversary. Who knows, you MIGHT even see some drone footage!

Take in the sights and sounds of the Kinder Connection Center at Rancho Cañada Elementary School, where kindergarten students are getting extra time to socialize, be creative, and just be kindergarteners!

In this episode of SV Connects, you'll get an inside look into how students at MVHS are expressing themselves, solving creative problems, and learning effective communication through the process of creating art.

In this week's episode, see how Esperanza students in the GROW program are learning the skills needed to work on a farm, nursery, or garden center through a collaboration between SVUSD and the University of California's Agriculture and Natural Resources department.

Earlier this week, finalists for the 2023 ParentingOC Awards received a surprise visit from a group that included SVUSD Board Members, our Superintendent, and members of the Superintendent's Executive Cabinet. Congratulations to all of the Finalists!

The Laguna Hills High School football team are state champions! Watch as the entire LHHS campus sends the team off in style.

In our last episode of 2022, you'll visit Los Alisos Intermediate and Valencia Elementary. First, see how Los Alisos is rewarding Responsibility, Readiness, and Respect during their PAWS-itive Exchange Day. Next, listen in to a 5th grade math lesson at Valencia where students are engaging fully through song and dance.

This week you'll get an inside look at Guitar Class at RSM Intermediate School. Then, take some time to relax on the grass at San Joaquin Elementary School's Friday PAWS Lunch.

Enter the Haunted Hallways, if you dare! The La Paz Intermediate School Drama program puts on a haunted house fundraiser every school year, and students get the chance to participate during their lunch break. Drama students try to scare their classmates as they navigate the dark, spooky path setup in the school gym.

Mission Viejo High School is helping their students get Future Ready! Last week at MVHS, Seniors were given the time and space to work on and complete college applications with UC, CSU, Private/Out of State, Community College, and Military representatives. Meanwhile at Serrano Intermediate School, the Seahawks are learning the skills they need to maintain lifelong cardiovascular fitness. Through an innovative physical education cardio program, fitness is fun, creative, and social!

Watch the whole MVHS Future Ready Video Here: youtube.com/watch?v=WAffZddXR84.

We aren't the only ones in the district making videos! In this episode, see some behind-the-scenes footage from the Mountain Lion Media news program at Melinda Heights Elementary. Then, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Homecoming Pep Rally at Laguna Hills High school.

This week, we start by visiting the Saddleback Virtual Academy. The SVA provides flexible learning options for students K-12 and every day they are building community, both in-person AND online. After that, let's drop in on a 6th grade class at Linda Vista IB Magnet Elementary School and see a unit of the IB Primary Years Programme in action.

Welcome back to SV Connects! For our second episode, you'll visit with Lomarena Elementary School and see how they are starting the day with creative questions. After that, you'll stop by El Toro High School's Club Rush.

SV Connects is a new video series from the Saddleback Valley Unified School District that shows you the moments that connect us. In this first episode, you'll learn about Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School's Innovation Lab as well as the new Student Marketplace at Silverado High School. SV Connects by focusing on equitable, intentional, and engaging practices which provide opportunities for each and every student to be successful.