WINNING THE COUNTY-WIDE DISTRICT INTERNATIONAL

WALK TO SCHOOL TROPHY!!

Way to go AUSD!!!! Our District took home the win and stole the Trophy from San Luis Coastal Unified School District for the County-wide International Walk to School day.

Walk to School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and biking to school on the same day. The event got its start in 1997 and has become part of a movement for year-round safe routes to school activities. This year over 50 schools participated in San Luis Obispo County.

The goal for Safe Routes to School, and by extension Walk to School Day, is to get more children walking and bicycling to school, improve kids’ safety, increase health and physical activity, and reduce traffic congestion and pollution around school zones. 

San Luis Coastal is sad to loose the Golden Trophy!

PALOMA CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

WINS COUNTY-WIDE INTERNATIONAL

WALK TO SCHOOL TROPHY!!!

On December 01, 2021, Paloma Creek High School received the County High School Trophy for International Walk to School Day. Paloma Creek celebrated the students who walked to school and rode their bikes with treats and prizes and took about 20 students to hike the Bob Jones Trail, in Avila Beach. Last year, Arroyo Grande High School took the title; this year Paloma Creek High School took it from them! They are honored to receive this recognition, and will work to defend it again next year! Way to Go Paloma Creek!!!

ATASCADERO COMMUNITY BAND PRESENTS DONATION TO

ATASCADERO MIDDLE SCHOOL!

Jake Hammer, Director of the Atascadero Middle School instrumental music program, along with some of his band students, were presented with a check for $671.70 on Oct. 26.

The donation from Atascadero Community Band is a result of audience donations collected during the community band’s Rock, Paper, Jazz concert held at the Lake Park bandstand on Sept. 26. The donated funds will be used for some much-needed instrument repairs for Atascadero students. Read the full story in The Atascadero News.

CARRISA PLAINS & CRESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED IN THE

STEAM MUSEUM.

Carrisa Plains Elementary students joined Creston Elementary School for a STEAM Museum. Students participated in hands on learning, centered around science, technology, and engineering!

ATASCADERO HIGH SCHOOL

REVERSE LIGHT PARADE!

Atascadero High School had invited all the other schools in Atascadero Unified School District to join in on the fun for their 2nd Annual Reverse Light Parade! Let's SHINE!

Atascadero High School FFA will be selling Tri-Tip Sandwiches for $8.00, their cart will be mobile along the hill to help keep cars moving during the parade.

If you interested in helping students with their light filled floats, please contact kerrysherer@atasusd.org

LIGHT UP THE DOWNTOWN

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION!

Festivities kick off tonight at 5:30pm in the Sunken Gardens, with the annual countdown to light up Historic City Hall at "Light up the Downtown!"

This year the event will be back to it's normal, in-person celebration with the Fine Arts Academy Honor Choir and Atascadero Community Band performing on the steps of City Hall at 5:45pm, they will be singing your favorite holiday music!

For more information about all of the upcoming City and City sponsored events in atascadero, go to www.visitatascadero.com/events

TRAIL OF LIGHTS!

As the holidays approach, Atascadero residents will once again be able to join in the fun of the holiday season with the "Trail of Lights" holiday lighting tour map, offering an opportunity for residents to showcase their beautiful lights from December 6th through December 25th! To get registered, click on the link www.visitatascadero.com/trailoflights

2021 WINTER WONDERLAND

IN ATASCADERO!

Atascadero's 2021 Winter Wonderland happening on December 10th from 5:00pm - 9:00pm.

This year they have added another 15 tons of snow to make for the largest amount of snow being delivered since the event started over 20 years ago. With 75 tons of snow there will be larger snow pile play areas and will help make way for a massive snow slide with four sled runs (vs. 3) built by Kiwanis Club of Atascadero, Glacier Ice Company of San Luis Obispo and Premier Ag. This year’s snow themed events also include Joe’s Little Train operated by the Elks Club of Atascadero, two Euro bungee jumps, obstacle course, gladiator joust, bounce houses, face painting, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Read the full story in A-Town Daily News.

For a schedule of entertaining, go to www.visitatascadero.com/events

HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED BEING A FOSTER PARENT?

San Luis Obispo County needs more resource parents — the preferred term for foster parents — people who are willing to temporarily care for and shelter children. The attached video dispels some of the myths about foster care.  If you have ever thought of becoming a foster parent, visit SLOFosterCare.com or call (805) 781-1705.

Click here to watch the brief video.

SUPPRORT OUR HIGH SCHOOL!

Atascadero High School Peer Mentors are selling custom socks for $20.00, to raise money for events to support our Freshmen and New Students.

Contact the High School with any questions at 805-462-4300.

COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE'S BICYCLE GIVEAWAY PROGRAM IN ITS 32ND YEAR!

Since 1989, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has been giving away bicycles during the holiday season. And in that spirit of giving, they are currently seeking donations for the annual Christmas bicycle giveaway.

This program was created to promote the holiday spirit by giving away refurbished bicycles and new helmets to children in need in San Luis Obispo County. Due to the generosity of the people of this county, the program has continued to be a big success. For more information on how to donate or how to request an application, click on the picture below.