Each week Coronado Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Felix pens the "Coronado Communique" to highlight events and programs happening in the district.

The big news of this week's communique is the dedication of the CHS yearbook to Aida Diaz, Adult Ed and ROP Instructional Specialist. Mrs. Diaz has worked for CUSD in various positions for over 35 years. This year's book not only highlights the events of the past year, but also draws a connection on…

The Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Club (NOSC) of San Diego awarded more than $60,000 in scholarships and grants during a reception on Naval Air Station, North Island, May 19.

“Our organization raises funds throughout the year through its two Sand Dollar gift stores, staffed entirely by volunteers, and events such as the annual Welcome Social Auction held in September and a booth at the Coronado Flower Show in…

Seventh graders Jamie and Daniel, KCMS anchors, host a live broadcast during Spring Faire.

Coronado Middle School hosted its annual Spring Faire Wednesday, May 15 from 5:30-7 p.m.

The campus was open for students in grades 6-8 and rising fifth graders as well.  The…

I have been a military spouse for over twenty years.  I have moved 10 times and stayed at a duty station for as little as four months and as long as three years.  I have learned the roads and the freeways, the stores and the parks, the schools and the neighborhoods of all kinds of places in our great country.  I have driven across the country more times than the average person and have had our three children with me for most of the time.  I often tell  people we are nomads.

I have…

Come one and all for a night of video excellence!

The digital media class known as KCMS at Coronado Middle School is hosting "A Night at the Oscars with KCMS"  Tuesday, May 7 at 7p.m.  Make your way to the CHS Performing Arts Center for a night of high excitement!

Join parents, friends and the students who…

Reprinted from the CUSD Coronado Communique.

The Coronado Unified School District (CUSD) and the Association of Coronado Teachers (ACT) met today, April 9, 2013, in a collective bargaining session. District representatives were Dr. Felix, Superintendent, Dr. Butler, Assistant Superintendent, and Dr. Barakos-Cartwright, Senior Director. ACT representatives were Tami Bromley, Sarah Jackson, Wendy Moore, Karoly Tippets, Tamara O'Brien, Robin Nixon, and Teresa Horton, CTA Labor…

This map was made using the finger prints of the students.  It was one of my favorite pieces!

The Coronado Yacht Club was bustling with activity Saturday, April 13, 2013 as a crowd of parents, friends and educators perused the student made art on display.  Each classroom, from Kindergarten to Fifth grade, creates at least…

TONIGHT ONLY! 

If you are looking for some entertainment on a Friday night, make your way over to the Coronado High School theatre for the 6 p.m. showing of "Once on this Island".  The advanced performing arts class from Coronado Middle School will be performing this one time only show.  The opening act will involve students from the other performing arts classes…

CMS Engineering Students from left to right:  Alistair Vizuet, Layne Haidet, Christian Taylor, Michael Cervantes, Michael Mulvey, Marc Stephenson, Tommy Hardy, Emily Vertel, Ryan Bayer, Madelyn Rosen,  and Gordon Kitchener.

Saturday, March 16th, students from Coronado Middle School participated in the San Diego Air and Space Museum's first "Fly Your Ride!" competition. The "Fly Your Ride!" event involved taking a vehicle no larger…

Pictured (from left to right):  Dr. Jay Marquand, Principal of Coronado Middle School, Congressman Scott Peters,Congressman George Miller, Dr. Randy Ward, Superintendent of San Diego County Schools, Dr. Jeff Felix, Superintendent of Coronado Unified School District.

Several dignitaries toured Coronado Unified School District schools on Monday to gain first-hand knowledge of exemplary use of technology in the classroom. Congressional…

Tables were adorned with these great center pieces,  surrounded by inspirational quotes by basketball greats like Coach John Wooden.

Coach Toler Goodwin kicked off the CHS Girls' Basketball banquet by thanking the girls for their hard work this season and recognizing the parents for their support.  "Everybody helped make it a…

A class of first graders at Village Elementary do some pre Jog-a-thon stretching.

Ready, Set, GO!

Village Elementary First Graders are off and running at the…

Governing Board of Trustees

AGENDA…

Four  minutes into the game, Mater Dei scored, but that didn't stop the Islanders.  With  two goals from senior Drew Maracle and a goal each from seniors Andrew Orozco and Kyle Koshland, the Islanders eventually prevailed for their third straight Division IV CIF Championship!  Congratulations CHS Boys' Varsity Soccer on another fantastic season!

Remember to…

Noah Packard, a seventh grader at Coronado Middle School, was selected as the second place winner in San Diego County for the University of San Diego Character Matters Essay Contest. 

CMS 7th grader, Noah Packard shows off the plaque he received for earning second place in the USD Character Matters Essay Contest.…

In addition to sponsoring sports for Coronado High School, the Islander Sports Foundation also sponsors sports for middle school athletes. To celebrate the successes of the winter sports season, middle school athletes assembled in Granzer Hall at CMS for some cake and recognition. Packed with parents, siblings, teammates and friends, the athletes were invited to the stage by sport.  Each coach selects one player to receive the Character Counts…

The Coronado High School Girls’ basketball team finished their season in the CIF Division IV Quarterfinals Friday, February 22 with a loss to top ranked Mater Dei, 66-23. The score ineffectively portrays the intensity with which the Islander girls played. Finishing with an overall winning record of 15-13 and a league record of 9-3 the girls put up a good fight in a large, full gym against a very good Crusader team.…

Village Technology Wizards Learning Computer Programming Code from MIT

Some of Village Elementary School's brightest and most creative 4th and 5th graders have been selected to form the Village Technology Wizards, the school's first after-school technology club. The goal is for our students to have fun and exert their creativity while also developing critical 21st century skills in the…

Tuesday night the Girls' Varisty basketball team won their first round playoff game again Preuss, 54-18. 

Kate Pederson had 11 points, 3 steals, 2 assists.  Ashtyn Hurrell had 10 points, 4 steals. Martha Byrne had 8 rebounds, 6 steals and 5 assists.  Brooke Pierson had 8 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.  Katie Hearther had 8 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.  Jordyn Kastlunger contributed 6 points, 4 rebounds and 2…

Village Elementary third grader Anthony Aiello receives his Tiki for winning his age group in the annual Valentine 10K.

Last year local Coronado resident Anthony Aiello took second in his age group at the Coronado Valentine 10K.  This is quite an achievement for a young man, but he was not satisfied, especially since the boy who took first was not from Coronado. 

Anthony made a goal right then…