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Newsletter 9/8/25
Upcoming Events
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Monday, September 8 - Friday, September 12 (CSF Application Week)
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Tuesday, September 9 @ Flex (Senior CAASPP Celebration)
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Tuesday, September 9 @ 3pm (Girls Tennis vs Tesoro)
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Tuesday, September 9 @ 5:45pm (Girls Volleyball vs Aliso Niguel) - Get Tickets
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Tuesday, September 9 @ 6:15pm (Flag Football vs San Clemente)
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Wednesday, September 10 @ Lunch (Wellness Fair: Inspiring Hope)
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Thursday, September 11 @ Flex (9/11 Tribute)
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Friday, September 12 (12th Grade Lessons in ELA classes)
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Friday, September 12 (Deadline to Register for PSAT)
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THHS Office Hours:
Our office hours are from 7:15 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
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TRABUCO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL WEB STORE
First time users must register for an account.
Student Store Open during snack and lunch only (not open at Flex)
Principal's Message
Mustang Families,
Thank you to all who joined us for Back to School Night last Thursday. It was a joy to welcome so many of you to campus, and we hope you enjoyed getting a glimpse into the student experience at our school. A huge thank you to our students and staff for creating such a warm, positive, and informative evening.
This week, we’re excited to celebrate our seniors during Tuesday’s CAASPP Celebration at Flex, recognizing their outstanding improvement in both ELA and Math scores. We’re proud of their hard work and commitment to academic growth.
On Wednesday at lunch, we invite all students to stop by the Wellness Fair: Inspiring Hope in the quad. With activities like yoga, music, games, and informative wellness booths, it’s a great chance to take a mindful break and connect with our school community.
And on Thursday during Flex, we will pause for a moment of reflection with our annual 9/11 Tribute, honoring the lives lost and the heroes who emerged on that day.
As always, let’s carry the Mustang Way into everything we do—being Responsible, Respectful, and Connected.
Let’s make it a great week!
Alicia Foulk
Principal
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Attendance
Please feel free to e-mail: thhsattendance@svusd.org or call our attendance line, (949) 460-2707 when your student will be absent for any portion of the day. These options are both available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Thank you for taking the time to notify us any time your student will be absent from school.
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Mindful Monday 9/8/25
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Trabuco Hills High School Celebrates 40 Years
Trabuco Hills High School is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary during the 2025 school year. Since opening in 1985, the school has served as a cornerstone of the community, fostering academic excellence, school spirit, and lasting traditions.
Over the past four decades, Trabuco Hills has grown in both size and strength, developing a reputation for outstanding student achievement, exceptional programs, and a dedicated staff committed to student success. Thousands of graduates have walked its halls each contributing to the school’s enduring legacy.
We invite the entire Trabuco Hills community to join us in celebrating 40 years of excellence, tradition, and pride.
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2025-2026 Calendar and Bell Schedule
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Monty and Millie's Exchange Thrift Shop
We are so excited that Trabuco Hills is opening a thrift store to support our Unified Program! Donations are always welcome and our Grand Opening is September 25th.
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Important Academic Deadlines:
September 25 – This is the last day to:
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Drop a course
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Move down in course rigor
If you're thinking about making any changes, now’s a great time to talk with your counselor.
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Wellness Fair This Wednesday
Join us this Wednesday at lunch in the quad outside ASB near the rally stage for our Wellness Fair!
There will be games, music, yoga, origami, and educational wellness tables.
Take a break, enjoy the fresh air, and focus on your well-being. See you there!
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Digital PSAT at Trabuco Hills High School
Open to all Sophomores and Juniors!
- PSAT - NMSQT (College Readiness Test)
- October 11, 2025 @ 8am
- Cost: $35 (THHS Webstore)
- Saturday Conflict? Email Ms. Orlowski to be considered for the October 7th school day test
- Deadline to Register: September 12
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Senior Parent Night
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THHS ASB
THHS ASB first game recap: We still have a whole season —so keep that SPIRIT coming, Mustangs!
Mustang Spirit
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THHS Homecoming
When: Saturday, September 27
Where: Trabuco Hills High School
When: 7:30 PM - 10 PM
Tickets go on sale August 25!
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Trabuco Hills Yearbook
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College Prep Corner:
SAT and ACT Boot Camps are coming up! Get the tools and strategies you need to succeed
SAT & ACT Bootcamps
ACT & SAT Practice Tests and Boot Camps
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Saturday, September 27 - Practice Test
October 4 & 11- Boot Camp
SAT
Saturday, September 13 - Practice Test
September 20th & 27th - Boot Camp
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Trabuco Hills CSF
Join the California Scholarship Federation (CSF)!
Are you interested in academics and service? CSF is a great way to get recognized for your hard work and give back to the community. The application window is open from September 8th to 12th.
All completed applications are due Friday, September 12th, at lunch in Mrs. Rezner’s room 115. No late applications will be accepted.
A completed application includes:
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The application form
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A copy of your transcripts
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A receipt for the $5 CSF dues (available on the THHS webstore starting September 8th)
Find the application on our webpage.
Important: All CSF members must join the CSF Band for communication—use the link or QR code provided with the application.
Note: Freshman may NOT apply until spring semester when they have THHS grades.
Trabuco Hills High School and CIF require good sportsmanship and positive behavior of student-athletes, cheerleaders, band members, coaches, and spectators. We request your cooperation in supporting the student-athletes and officials in a positive manner. Please be mindful of your language and actions at all times and treat others with dignity and respect. Profanity, derogatory comments, or other intimidating actions, especially concerning race, gender, or ethnicity, directed at athletes, officials, team representatives, or other spectators will not be tolerated and are grounds for immediate removal from the school premises. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a safe, inclusive, and positive game environment.
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Trabuco Hills Girls Tennis
Varsity Tennis Home Opener – Come Support the Mustangs!
Varsity Tennis is serving up the start of their season with a home opener you won’t want to miss! Come out and support our Mustangs as they take on Tesoro High School and rally for a strong start.
Date: September 9
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: THHS Tennis Courts
Let’s pack the stands and help our team ace their first match. Go Mustangs!
Upcoming Matches:
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THHS Girls Volleyball
Our THHS Girls Volleyball Team Earns 9th Place at the SLO Town Invitational
Our THHS girls volleyball squad wrapped up the 2025 San Luis Obispo (SLO) Town Showdown—an elite 16‑team invitational tournament—finishing in a strong 9th place overall. Competing among some of the region’s top teams, our Mustangs demonstrated exceptional perseverance and competitive spirit throughout the weekend. Although not on the podium, their determination and grit stood out, reflecting both their progress and strong team unity amid tough matchups.
Let’s celebrate the effort and energy our team brought to SLO—there’s so much more to come!
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Trabuco Hills Football
Last Friday night, Trabuco Hills Football secured a victory over St. Pius Vwith a final score of 29–20!
This week, we’re awat taking on El Toro. Come out and support the team!
Theme of the Night: Western Out!
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Trabuco Hills Boys Cross Country
The Boys Varsity Cross Country team finished 7th in the Elite race at the PR City Invitational.
The team was missing 3 key scorers, but still ran a competitive race against some of the best teams in the Southern Section.
Junior Lucan Clemons led the team with a new personal best for 3-miles of 14:48. Senior Aedan Clark, Freshman Sebastian Palafox, Sophomore Logan Jones, and Junior Colin Cheung completed the scoring squad.
Palofax finished in a time of 15:22, which is #2 for Freshman in School History.
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Trabuco Hills Flag Football
Our girls flag football team suffered their first loss of the season in a hard-fought game against Santa Margarita, but they continue to impress with their growth, grit, and teamwork. With standout performances and undeniable effort on the field, they’re showing that this season is just getting started. Great job, ladies—keep pushing forward!
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THHS Off the Wall Announces their next main stage production!
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The 2025 National Recognition Program awarded over 280,000 high-performing students to help them stand out to colleges THHS is proud to celebrate the achievements of its students who earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Program.
The program, available on BigFuture®, helps students stand out on college and scholarship applications. Every year, talented students claim an award based on their achievement on College Board assessments, including the PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, and AP® Exams.
In 2025, the program offered three awards to students of all backgrounds and across schools nationwide: First Generation Recognition Award, Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award, and for the first time, the School Recognition Award, to honor top-performing students in every high school, including lesser-known schools.
This year, 102 students at Trabuco Hills High School were awarded. Students in this group not only maintain excellent GPA’s, they also demonstrated excellence on AP Exams, helping THHS achieve a district-high 91% pass rate this year.
“We’re incredibly proud of our students and to see them recognized for their dedication and excellence,” said Alicia Foulk, Principal. “This honor reinforces their exceptional achievements in high school and will support them in their pursuit of a bright future.”
Students verify their eligibility during their sophomore or junior year by meeting the following criteria:
• Take the PSAT/NMSQT (10th, 11th), PSAT 10 (10th), and/or AP Exams (by the end of 10th).
• Earn a cumulative GPA of B+ or higher (at least 3.3 or 87%-89%) by the time of submission.
• Be one of the top 10% of test takers in their high school, among first-generation college students in their state, and/or among rural and small-town students in their state, OR earn a 3+ on 2 or more distinct AP Exams in the 8th, 9th, and/or 10th grade.
The recognition serves as a signal for colleges eager to recruit awardees and as an opportunity for communities to celebrate students as they start a new school year. Thousands of nonprofit colleges and scholarship organizations using the College Board Student Search Service™ can connect with awardees during the recruitment process to share more about their postsecondary programs.
“We are deeply committed to clearing a path for each and every student to take ownership of their future. We are excited that this program recognizes achievements of students across the country,” said Amy Reitz, senior vice president of BigFuture at College Board. “With the highest participation in the program’s history this year, we are proud to support these students on their future paths.”
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Say Something Reporting System
Say Something is an anonymous reporting system to let us know of potentially dangerous/harmful situations. Students/families may make a report by calling 1-844-5-SAYNOW, through the website at saysomething.net, or by downloading the Say Something App.
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SVUSD College Fair
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Mission Viejo Community of Character - September
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