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Tustin Unified board honors staff and Tessa Memorial Academy as California Blue Ribbon school
Summary
Trustees recognized Gloria Menes for an expanded‑learning leadership award and celebrated Tessa Memorial Academy’s designation as a 2025 California Blue Ribbon School, with superintendent and board remarks praising student success and community engagement.
The Tustin Unified School District board opened its Nov. 18 meeting with recognitions of staff and schools. Gloria Menes, coordinator of TUSD expanded learning, and Laurie Jimenez were honored for leadership in high‑quality after‑school programming; the board cited collaboration across local and state systems to expand learning opportunities for unduplicated students.
Tessa Memorial Academy (TMA) was celebrated as a 2025 California Blue Ribbon School — one of 31 California schools recognized this year — with the board and superintendent praising the school’s academic success, strong staff commitment, and family engagement. Student speakers described TMA as a place where volunteers support classrooms, where teachers differentiate instruction, and where students feel they "shine." Trustees and the superintendent framed the recognition as reflecting districtwide strengths in instruction and community partnerships.
The board also heard routine student reports from multiple high schools and elementary/middle campuses including Beckman, Foothill, Hillview, Legacy Magnet Academy, and Tustin High. Highlights included athlete signing‑day recognitions, theater and broadcast program updates, college‑application activity, and a Virtual Enterprise trade show involving students and industry partners.
