Esperanza Staff
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Upcoming Events
EHS Showcase
EHS Showcase
Our High School Showcase is coming up on Wednesday, November 19th from 6pm - 8pm. This is for all potential Aztecs! We will showcase our academies, pathways, visual and performing arts, academics, and much more. Please spread the word and join us on November 19th.
Sinfonia Orchestra Concert
Esperanza High School Sinfonia performed at PYLUSD's annual Sinfonia Night on Monday October 25th, 2025. This concert features the top orchestra ensembles from the district's four high schools. Under the direction of Mr. Matthew Fang, Esperanza High School Sinfonia students performed two pieces: Quartet No. 4 by Mozart and Bailes Para Orquesta by Richard Meyer. At the end of the night, students from all four high schools combined to perform and dedicate a piece in the loving memory of a long time music teacher in PYLUSD who passed away suddenly this summer, Mr. Bruce Topping.
Dia de los Muertos Celebration
On October 30th, 2025, Esperanza High School’s World Languages Department, in collaboration with the SOMOS Spanish Club, hosted its first “Día de los Muertos” festival for students, faculty, parents, and community members. This marked the school’s first celebration honoring traditions that trace back to Aztec times, commemorating loved ones who have passed away.
During the celebration, guests enjoyed lively mariachi music, delicious tacos, Pan de Muerto, and churros. Spanish classes created their own ofrendas (altar) to honor their loved ones, following customs observed throughout Latin America. The Aztecs of Esperanza hope to make this a cherished annual tradition.
Classroom Spotlight
Classroom Spotlight
Digital Design
This week, our Digital Design students have been getting into the Halloween spirit while sharpening their design skills in Adobe Illustrator. Students are practicing a variety of Illustrator tools to create unique compositions featuring traced images that come together in a festive Halloween scene. Through this project, they are learning how to copy, rotate, and scale objects to build balance and symmetry in their designs. They’re also exploring the Pathfinder panel and alignment and distribution tools to combine and organize elements precisely on the artboard.
Students are applying both straight and curved lines, experimenting with basic and complex shapes, and using the Shape Builder tool to merge and refine their illustrations. They’re also practicing how to bring their artwork to life with fill and stroke colors, gradients, opacity settings, and special effects, while developing greater confidence with the Pen tool—a key skill for any digital designer.
Each project showcases students’ growing creativity and technical skill as they blend artistic expression with digital precision. Check out the Digital Visual Media Arts (DVMA) website for more information about the program.
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Need extra help?
Check out the flyer for details about tutoring every Tuesday at lunch in Room 258, hosted by Esperanza’s National Honor Society students. Tutoring is available for all subjects, so don’t miss this great opportunity to get support!
Get a head start on college and earn FREE college credit while still in high school! Through Fullerton College’s CollegeLink Program, you can take exciting courses that transfer to most 4-year universities—helping you prepare for success after graduation.
The best part? All classes are 100% online (except Intro to Business, which is hybrid), so you can learn from anywhere while balancing your high school schedule.
🌟 Spring 2026 CollegeLink Course Offerings:
🌟 Spring 2026 CollegeLink Course Offerings:
🎸 History of Rock
🥗 Human Nutrition
🎨 Intro to Visual Culture
📚 Intro to Chicano Studies
📚 Cultural Anthropology
📚 Intro to Business (Hybrid)
📚 College and Career Success
🚔 NEW THIS YEAR: Intro to Criminal Justice!
🔊 NEW THIS YEAR: Intro to Public Speaking!
💡 Why Take a College Class in High School?
💡 Why Take a College Class in High School?
Save time and money by earning college credits now
Get ahead on your college journey
Experience real college coursework while still in high school
Enjoy the flexibility of online learning
Important: Complete Steps 1–3 on page 3 of the flyer to register. Don’t wait—classes begin February 2nd, and they fill up fast!
Note: If you’re currently in a Fall 2025 Dual Enrollment class, you do not need to reapply.
📩 Questions?
Email Mrs. Botello at mrambotello@pylusd.org or visit the College and Career Center. You can also find the flyer under Counseling → CollegeLink: Free College Courses on the school website.
12th Grade Students and Parents:
Join us for AZTEC University: FAFSA/CADAA Hands-On Workshop on December 3, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the EHS Library.
Representatives from Cypress College will be available to guide students and parents through the FAFSA/CADAA application step by step.
Please review the event flyer for important details. All participants must arrive with their FSA ID already created. You can create your student and/or parent FSA ID at the following link:
👉 https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
A parent email with the RSVP link will be sent out soon or click HERE to RSVP
The PEO Chapter VG, local Yorba Linda group, has created a $2000 scholarship exclusively for female high school seniors in the Placentia Yorba Linda School District.
A few points to keep in mind about this scholarship:
· Only graduating female seniors in the Placentia-Yorba Linda School District are eligible.
· Eligible recipients must have proof of citizenship or be a permanent U.S. legal resident.
· Application due date is January 29, 2026.
· The amount awarded for this coming school year 2026-2027 will be $2,000 dollars.
By January 29, 2026, the following material will need to be turned in, preferably via email: ylpeoscholarship@gmail.com
· Completed application
· Proof of U.S. citizenship
· Personal essay (No AI generated essays)
· 2 letters of recommendation
· Official transcript (Junior and Senior years)
Please go to the College and Career Center for application or visit the Scholarship Newsflash page on the EHS website under the Counseling tab.
PEO recognizes that there are many deserving young women pursuing their academic goals. They are excited to be able to be a part of helping at least one of these young women along their educational path.
Activities
BLOOD DRIVE - Wed, Nov 5th
BLOOD DRIVE - Wed, Nov 5th
Parents and students, over 16, are able to donate in the blood drive on Wednesday, Nov 5th. Students must fill out a permission slip to donate. Parents and guardians just need to check in at the front office.
All donors will receive a $10 in in out gift card after their donation.
We hope to see you there!
BAND PAGEANT
BAND PAGEANT
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, 49th Annual Band Pageant on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Bradford Stadium in Placentia.
This spectacular evening will feature bands, color guards, dance teams, and ID units from across our district, showcasing the incredible dedication, talent, and teamwork of our student performers. It’s a celebration of music, movement, and school spirit that you won’t want to miss!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Bradford Stadium, 500 N. Bradford Ave., Placentia, CA 92870
Get in the game with go fan
Get in the game with go fan
The GoFan Link for tickets to all Athletics games is listed below. The QR code also takes you to the link.
Varsity Football
Varsity Football
Our Varsity Football team currently ranked #11 in CIF Division 8, defeated Westminster High School to top off a great 2025 Homecoming Week.
Varsity Football plays Brea Olinda HS for the final regular season game on Friday October 31 at Shapell Stadium. Come join us for Senior night!
Our Frosh/Soph football team heads into the final regular season game vs. Brea Olinda undefeated in the Kappa league!
FlaG Football
FlaG Football
Congratulations to our Girls Flag Football team that ended a great season ranked in the top 15 in Orange County and 18th in the Southern Section. The Lady Aztecs qualified and were placed in a highly comptetive CIF Divison 1 bracket.
Girls Volleyball- CIF round 3
Girls Volleyball- CIF round 3
Girls Volleyball ended the 2025 regular season as the North Hills League Champion. They had a great three round run in CIF Playoffs as well, with a tough loss to Elsinore High School on Wednesday night. Congratulations to Head Coach Isaac Owens!!
Cross Country
Cross Country
All levels competed in the league finals at Yorba Regional Park on Wednesday morning. CIF standings/qualifiers will be released over the weekend.
Congratulations to the team and special thanks to Coach Medellin and Coach Mariotti!
GiRls Tennis
GiRls Tennis
The Esperanza Women's Tennis team will be advancing to the first round of CIF. Our opponent will be announced this weekend and team competition begins Wed.
Repeat Announcements
AP Exams: To purchase an AP exam in a subject, you must be currently enrolled in the course at EHS. We do not administer exams to students not currently enrolled in a corresponding EHS course.
September 29, 2025 – AP Exam sales open (in-person and online)
October 31, 2025 – Last day to purchase AP Exams
Late orders: +$40/exam
Cancellations after this date: $40 cancellation fee
February 6, 2026 – Exam sales open for 2nd-semester-only AP courses (AP Gov, AP Macro, AP Micro)
Students - If you have an account with The College Board from last year, DO NOT make a new one. If you forgot your password, call the College Board at 888-225-5427.
Questions? E-mail Dr. Nguyen at stenguyen@pylusd.org
Veterans Day
Veterans Day
School Holiday - Tues, Nov 11th.
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