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At the September 11 Board meeting, the Magnolia School District Board of Trustees recognized Dr. Jonas Salk Employees and Volunteer of the Year.

The September 2025 Edition of School News and Podcast is now available!

Learn about the Kaboom Playground Grand Opening, Back to School Nights, spirit rallies, leadership opportunities, parent engagement, Scottie Pride, No Backpack Day, community partnerships, new Learning Center models, Panther Pride, and a magical Back-to-School Bash filled with fun and special guests.

The Rotary Club of Anaheim donated 400 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in the Magnolia School District. The Rotary Club of Anaheim has donated backpacks to students in Magnolia for the past 11 years.

Walt Disney Elementary holds a unique place in Magnolia School District’s history. When the school opened in 1955, Walt Disney himself attended the dedication ceremony and continued to visit our school in the years that followed. That tradition of happiness and imagination lives on nearly 70 years later.

The Magnolia School District was recognized at the July 22, 2025 Anaheim City Council Meeting for our partnership with the Team Kids program at Mattie Lou Maxwell School. This meaningful recognition celebrates the collective efforts of our staff, students, families, and community partners including the City of Anaheim, the Anaheim Police Department, the Anaheim Fire Department, the Anaheim Community Foundation and many others who helped make this program a success for our students.

The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) annually recognizes outstanding school and district administrators for their achievements and dedication to public education. Dr. David Appling was honored with the prestigious Human Resources Administrator of the Year Award for ACSA Region 17. He was later selected as the ACSA State Human Resources Administrator of the Year—a tremendous accomplishment that reflects his exceptional leadership and service.