From festive balloon arches to red carpet welcomes, schools across Orange County are greeting students this August with celebrations that signal the start of the year.
To highlight the first-day excitement and the community spirit surrounding these moments, the OCDE Newsroom has gathered a collection of social media posts from local districts and charter school partners, showcasing the creativity, planning and collaboration behind the events.
This roundup will be updated as more schools and districts share their back-to-school highlights.