Escondido Union High School District (EUHSD) is proud to announce that Daniel Laguna, a 12th grade
student at Del Lago Academy, has been awarded The Gates Scholarship — a highly selective, full-ride scholarship that is
granted to only 300 exceptional high school seniors nationwide each year.
Daniel will be attending Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. Thanks to The Gates Scholarship, all of his college
expenses not already covered by financial aid will be fully funded. This includes tuition, room and board, travel, books, and
personal items. Beyond financial support, the program also offers invaluable mentorship, leadership training, and career
development resources throughout his college journey. “This is a wonderful opportunity for Daniel,” said Principal Kristi
Kalish. “We are very proud of his hard work and determination.”
Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Gates Scholarship aims to empower outstanding minority students
from low-income households by removing financial barriers and supporting their academic and professional success.
Two groups of students from San Diego SOAR Academy Youth Transition Campus created programs to help deter youth from engaging in substance use as part of their participation in the 2025 Aspen Challenge.
Escondido Union High School District (EUHSD) is proud to announce that Daniel Laguna, a 12th grade
student at Del Lago Academy, has been awarded The Gates Scholarship — a highly selective, full-ride scholarship that is
granted to only 300 exceptional high school seniors nationwide each year.
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) and Cox Communications celebrated San Diego County’s 51 school district teachers of the year at the 35th annual “Cox Presents: Salute to Teachers” event April 25, 2025.
Schools in Carlsbad and Vista recently received statewide recognition for their commitment to conserving resources and promoting environmental literacy.
Lenny D'Angelo from Santana High School is this year's San Diego County Classified School Employee of the Year.
The Juvenile Court and Community Schools student representative on the San Diego County Board of Education for April was Erik, a senior at Global Academy.
