AUSD announces plans to shift to trustee-area elections
Board makes decision during closed session after lawsuit was filed against district in May ATASCA…
Mike Chaldu ·
Education
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AUSD recognizes district schools honored by state program
Superintendent also used time to congratulate AHS students for success in fair's industrial arts auction ATASCADERO — During the Tuesday, Sept. 1, school board meeting for the Atascadero Unified School District, Superintendent Dr. Tom Bennett used his Superintendent's Report to recognize both adm
By Mike Chaldu·
Atascadero to offer Sunday aquatics program through August
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is extending summer swimming opportunities with its Sunday Aquat…
Staff Report ·
SLO County libraries to host free Festival Mozaic Young Artist concerts
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Five San Luis Obispo County library branches will host free string quartet …
Staff Report ·
AUSD ends school year, says goodbye to E.J. Rossi
School board also approves budget for 2026-27 school year and contracts for for future campus projects ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Unifie…
Mike Chaldu ·
Atascadero High's Class of 2026 urged to take 'Five More Minutes'
Graduating seniors urged to take time to remember the moments and look 'past the robes' at students' stories ATASCADERO — Atascadero High…
Mike Chaldu ·
Atascadero High's Class of 2026 celebrated for academic excellence
The Top 30 AHS students honored with special dinner at City Hall before the district’s annual Night of Scholars & Champions ATASCADERO — …
Hayley Mattson ·
AUSD's 2026-27 budget presented with some optimism
District also honors Teacher of the Year, Classified Employee of the Year in Supervisor's Report ATASCADERO — In its next-to-last meeting…
Mike Chaldu ·
Central Coast Funds for Children announces 'All for the Kidz' Gala Fundraiser
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Central Coast Funds for Children has announced plans for its annual “All for the Kidz” fundraiser, scheduled for Se…
Staff Report ·
Speakers advocate for district garden program at AUSD board meeting
Trustees honor retiring employees, hear progress on CTE program ATASCADERO — During its Tuesday, May 19, meeting the Atascadero Unified S…
Mike Chaldu ·
Atascadero gets new assistant superintendent
Dr. Benita Scheckel comes from Hacienda La Puente district, will take over position on July 1 ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Unified School …
Michael Chaldu ·
AUSD trustees get update on district budget
Board also gets report on first-year Early College Program, and mulls over change in extracurricular GPA requirement ATASCADERO — The…
Michael Chaldu ·
Teachers, AUSD headed for mediation
Amid pay dispute, some educators have bone to pick with board member's social media post ATASCADERO — The pay dispute between Atascad…
Michael Chaldu ·
AUSD again hears numerous complaints in public comment
District educators and supporters advocate for COLA increase and protection from ICE ATASCADERO — For the second straight meeting, th…
Michael Chaldu ·
AUSD teachers air concerns to school board
Absence of COLA allowance the main, if not only, complaint expressed in latest meeting ATASCADERO — Despite a light written agenda, t…
Michael Chaldu ·
Consultant urges early intervention in special education during AUSD meeting
Assistant superintendent announces establishment of a Budget Advisory Task Force ATASCADERO — After hearing concerns about the Atasca…
Michael Chaldu ·
Brookside Christian Academy opens new chapter in Atascadero
School introduces new leadership, classical Christian curriculum, and renewed focus on family partnership ATASCADERO — Earlier this y…
Camille DeVaul ·
AUSD congratulates AHS girls golf on CIF title
AHS theater group plugs upcoming “Twelfth Night” production, and board OKs hirings and increases for Attendance Recovery program ATAS…
Michael Chaldu ·
EECU and SLO County Office of Education honor 2025 School Employees of the Year
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU), in partnership with the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education, cele…
Atascadero News ·
‘First step’: AUSD talks about student test scores
‘Flat’ CAASPP results brings discussions about how district plans to help students improve scores ATASCADERO — For its regular meetin…
Michael Chaldu ·