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Weekly roundup: Top scholars from the class of 2021, a community’s search for a kidney donor, and more

June 4, 2021

One student with a 4.7 grade-point average is headed to USC with the goal of becoming a pediatrician. Another student with a GPA of 4.8 will major in creative writing at Chapman University and has dreams of wri... Read More

Angels Baseball Foundation honors eighth-grade standout students

Nichole Pichardo

June 3, 2021

Sixty-two Orange County eighth-graders have been honored for their outstanding work in a program that prepares students for college. And seven of those students earned a $10,000 college scholarship to be remitt... Read More

VIDEO: With mental health in focus, school-based WellSpace centers offer ‘a space of calm’

Ian Hanigan

June 2, 2021

Imagine a space on a middle or high school campus that resembles a tranquil coffee house or the lobby of a high-end spa, replete with soft lighting, comfortable chairs, relaxing literature and light snacks. ... Read More

Orange County students honored for films on suicide prevention and mental health

Nichole Pichardo

June 1, 2021

Three mental health videos produced by students from Orange County recently earned statewide honors in the 2021 Directing Change Program and Film Contest, and dozens have earned regional recognition. The con... Read More

Weekly roundup: Tustin USD grad wins a new car; state superintendent visits OC; and more

Nichole Pichardo

May 28, 2021

With multiple ceremonies, graduates sitting six feet apart and other safety measures in place, the first of many 2021 commencement events began this week. Anaheim Union High and Tustin Unified school distric... Read More

State superintendent touts Garden Grove’s Eisenhower Elementary as a model school for reopening safely

Ian Hanigan

May 27, 2021

During his visit to Eisenhower Elementary, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond learned how fifth-grade teacher Lesly Spangler is using the school's garden to support students’ academic and social-emotional need... Read More

Three Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year receive state honors

Nichole Pichardo

May 27, 2021

A few short weeks ago, they were named Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year. Now, three of the county’s top workers have received one of the state’s top honors. Top left: Patricia Mendez; t... Read More

Two Orange County middle schools earn top honors at the 2021 national Academic Pentathlon

Nichole Pichardo

May 26, 2021

Two middle school teams from Orange County were awarded silver medals in their respective grade levels at the 2021 United States Academic Pentathlon. The seventh-grade team from Lakeside Middle School in the... Read More

Local students make their best pitches at Irvine Valley College entrepreneurship competition

Ian Hanigan

May 25, 2021

A trio of students from University High School in Irvine recently took third place in a “Shark Tank”-style competition organized by Irvine Valley College’s entrepreneurship program. During the final round of... Read More

A sneak peek at school district summer learning programs

Nichole Pichardo

May 24, 2021

As the end of an anything-but-normal school year draws near, Orange County districts are making plans to offer summer accelerated learning programs designed to help students’ with everything from enrichment to ... Read More

Weekly roundup: Two OC students win top honors at Congressional Art Competition; Corona del Mar senior writes book on global water crisis; and more

A six-year promise between Irvine students and a Seattle-based CEO turns into nearly $50,000 in college scholarships

COVID-19 update: State eases face covering rules, but for now they’re still required inside schools

Caps off to the Class of 2021: a roundup of OC graduation pics from social media

Registration is now open for Inside the Outdoors Virtual Summer Camp

Weekly roundup: Top scholars from the class of 2021, a community’s search for a kidney donor, and more

Angels Baseball Foundation honors eighth-grade standout students

VIDEO: With mental health in focus, school-based WellSpace centers offer ‘a space of calm’

Orange County students honored for films on suicide prevention and mental health

Weekly roundup: Tustin USD grad wins a new car; state superintendent visits OC; and more

State superintendent touts Garden Grove’s Eisenhower Elementary as a model school for reopening safely

Three Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year receive state honors

Two Orange County middle schools earn top honors at the 2021 national Academic Pentathlon

Local students make their best pitches at Irvine Valley College entrepreneurship competition

A sneak peek at school district summer learning programs

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