New arts, humanities building takes shape at San Dieguito Academy

Antonio Pequeño IV

April 5, 2019

San Dieguito High School Academy is currently on pace and on budget for the construction of its arts and humanities building, which is estimated to open this fall.

ENCINITAS: San Dieguito student-produced ‘Trials’ March 14-16

February 28, 2019

ENCINITAS — San Dieguito High School Academy students perform “Trials,” a student-written and directed show by seniors Colin Gasperoni and Sophia Papalia, for three nights March 14-16 at 7 p.m. in the Clayton E. Liggett Theater on campus. “Trials” follows Samantha Belford, a tough, independent...

San Dieguito high school district campus selection window opens

North Coast Current

February 6, 2019

The selection window for next fall’s San Dieguito district high school campus enrollment opens Feb. 14.

San Dieguito Academy opens new math and science building

Mike Peterson

September 15, 2017

There’s a new math and science facility at San Dieguito High School Academy. The building officially opened this fall semester and is now being used to hold the school’s classes in those disciplines.

New principal joins Oak Crest Middle School in Encinitas

North Coast Current

August 7, 2017

Oak Crest Middle School in Encinitas is set to start the academic year under new leadership, the San Dieguito Union High School District announced.

ENCINITAS: San Dieguito theater presents alumni play Feb. 25

February 3, 2017

ENCINITAS — San Dieguito High School Academy alumnus Paul Coates’ play “The Middle of It,” the second in a trilogy of plays, will be presented in two shows Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Clayton E. Liggett Theatre. The one-day event is a fifth annual alumni benefit for the school. Proceeds...

New building takes shape at San Dieguito as school marks 80 years


Michele Leivas

September 16, 2016

San Dieguito High School Academy students returned to many familiar sites when the new school year began at the end of August — including the now-familiar views of construction on campus. The ongoing construction is part of a master renovation project of the school, which began in earnest in January and is scheduled to continue through 2017.

ENCINITAS: Academy rummage sale May 28

May 3, 2016

ENCINITAS — The San Dieguito Academy Foundation holds its San Dieguito High School Academy Community Rummage Sale 7 a.m. to noon May 28 at the campus Performing Arts Center Amphitheater, 800 Santa Fe Drive in Encinitas. Proceeds from the annual rummage sale help fund student clubs, teams and extracurricular...

San Dieguito foundation seeks support to repair aging mascot

North Coast Current

March 5, 2016

A fundraising campaign is underway to preserve a San Dieguito High School Academy icon.

2016 kicks off major construction at San Dieguito Academy

Michele Leivas

February 11, 2016

Students, faculty, administration and staff of San Dieguito High School Academy will see some major changes at their campus this year. The campus, which dates back to the 1930s, is undergoing extensive construction that will result in a new math and science building. The new classroom facilities are...

ENCINITAS: San Dieguito Academy hosts Art Festival Jan. 16

January 9, 2016

ENCINITAS — San Dieguito High School Academy holds its Art Festival 2016 on Jan. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. on campus. Join the campus community for an evening of celebrating the arts and artists at San Dieguito Academy. An opening reception includes live music, theater and interactive art projects. Location:...

‘IntelleXual’ podcasters celebrate 100 episodes of stimulating conversation

Adam Burkhart

June 17, 2015

On a recent Sunday, a couple of hours before the hosts and crew of “The IntelleXual Podcast” were to celebrate their 100th episode with a live taping at the Horton Grand Theatre in downtown San Diego, they gathered at the Palace Bar just around the corner. “Stimulating conversations is what...