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Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy serves approximately 525 students in grades preK - 6. Schweitzer was the first public school in Orange County to be approved for the Leader in Me program in 2020 and was designated as a Leader in Me Lighthouse school in 2025. Schweitzer has been previously recognized as a California Distinguished School, a Title 1 Academic Achievement School, and as a CBEE (Campaign for Business and Education Excellence) Honor Roll School. In 2024, Schweitzer was recognized by the National Center for Urban Schools Transformation as one of 'America's Best Schools'. The same year, we received the Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association for our Leader in Me program. Our mission is to continue our work towards all children being successful leaders, who set and achieve their own goals and develop their personal and interpersonal skills.
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Dr. Albert Schweitzer is a Kindness Certified School.

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11 Sep

Board Meeting

6 PM – 8 PM
2705 W Orange Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804, USA
16 Oct

Board Meeting

6 PM – 8 PM
2705 W Orange Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804, USA
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Latest News

Dr. David Appling

Dr. David Appling Recognized by Magnolia School District Board of Trustees for Statewide Human Resources Award

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.
Dr. David Appling

Dr. Appling Named as County and State Human Resources Administrator of the Year

The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) annually recognizes outstanding school and district administrators for their achievements and their dedication to public education. Dr. David Appling was honored with the prestigious Human Resources Administrator of the Year Award for ACSA Region 17, which includes all of Orange County. He was later named as the ACSA State Human Resources Administrator of the Year.
Laura Lockwood, PAL Advisor

Baden-Powell and Schweitzer Honored with Peer Assistance Leadership Awards

Out of 165 Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs in Orange County, five were recognized by the Orange County Department of Education with PAL Awards. Out of those five, two Magnolia School District schools were honored with prestigious Peer Assistance Leadership Awards by the Orange County Department of Education.
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Magnolia School District’s First Choir and Band Performance

On the evening of May 7th the newly formed Magnolia School District Choir had their first performance at Salk School. The Choir performed with the expanded Magnolia School District Band in front of a packed auditorium filled with parents and staff members.The night opened with the Choir, who lit up the stage with powerful renditions of songs by Disney, Bruno Mars, Billie Eilish, and American Authors—complete with standout student solos.
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