About 16 parents attended an Aptos High School booster club meeting Tuesday where Principal Lisa Lansdale acknowledged widespread anxiety over the lack of information following the discovery of a gun on the campus.
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Aptos resident claims he found gun, ammo near Aptos High as investigation continues
An Aptos resident says he found a gun near Aptos High School during a morning walk with his dog on Sunday, setting off an ongoing law enforcement investigation. He described the incident, which has not been confirmed by police, as “divine intervention.”
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Sheriff’s office investigating gun, mask found at Aptos High School
A bag with a gun and ammunition was found on the Aptos High School campus on Sunday, prompting an investigation by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies.
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Aptos High aims to reopen Friday after experiencing prolonged power outages
Aptos High School canceled class Thursday as crews work to restore power to the campus after a prolonged outage that began on Saturday. A district spokesperson told Lookout that the school is aiming to reopen on Friday.
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PVUSD needs to do more to support Aptos High students
Ian Hsu, a 2025 graduate of Aptos High School, says Pajaro Valley Unified School District must do more to invest in the high school and rebuild a culture of confidence, opportunity and support. Budget cuts, he writes, have slashed key programs and worsened morale.
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Without power at school, some Aptos High students leave class early
A prolonged power outage at Aptos High School disrupted classes and led many students to leave early Monday. PG&E confirmed that the school was receiving power and said the issues stemmed from the school’s internal equipment.
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Seeking adventure, new Aptos High principal trades Alaska’s dark winters for California sun
After about five decades in Alaska, educator Lisa Lansdale has relocated to California to become the new principal of Aptos High School. As she steps into a leadership role at a school still recovering from recent turmoil, Lansdale aims to foster safety and joy.
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Aptos students ‘shaken’ by head-on crash of school bus
A school bus carrying 43 students from Aptos High School and Aptos Junior High was struck head-on by a Kia Forte in Watsonville Tuesday morning, injurying a student and the driver of the Kia. Affected students are being offered counseling, according to an official with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
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Aptos High School student named to Pajaro Valley school board
Daniel Esquada, a 12th grade student at Aptos High School, will be appointed by the Pajaro Valley Unified School District board of trustees Wednesday as a student trustee.