Quick look: Back-to-school excitement is on full display across Orange County, as schools share spirited first-day celebrations and campus traditions through social media posts.
From transitional kindergarteners taking their first steps onto campus to high school seniors beginning their final year, Orange County students and staff are kicking off the 2026-27 academic year with plenty of school spirit.
Campuses welcomed students with colorful photo backdrops, chalk messages and encouraging signs celebrating the year ahead while families and educators paused to capture the festivities.
Across the county, schools and districts took to social media to share glimpses of their first-day traditions, reunions and celebrations. Superintendents and principals also shared welcoming video messages with the school communities, helping set the tone for a new year of learning.
Here’s a look at some of the back-to-school moments shared by local districts and charter schools across Orange County as the new academic year gets underway. Stay tuned for more social media posts as campuses reopen their doors through September.