Arts – OCDE Newsroom

Weekly roundup: Innovative graduation ceremonies, a virtual prom, school reopening plans, and more

May 29, 2020

With light shows, car parades and special gifts, school districts throughout Orange County are taking innovative approaches to high school commencements during the pandemic. Most are planning to host virtual... Read More

After making a Minecraft version of their school, Trabuco Hills High students are throwing a virtual prom

Ian Hanigan

May 28, 2020

When their school’s senior prom was canceled because of a pandemic, a pair of brothers from Trabuco Hills High School in Mission Viejo had a workaround. They had already built their own school — virtuall... Read More

Hilton D. Bell Intermediate School in the Garden Grove Unified School District

When will the 2020-21 school year begin? Here are the anticipated start dates for OC

Ian Hanigan

May 27, 2020

School districts in Orange County are already making plans for 2020-21 while awaiting additional guidance from the state, which is expected to call for continued social distancing. Although it’s difficult to... Read More

COVID-19 update: More businesses get the green light as OC advances to stage 2 of state recovery plan

Ian Hanigan

May 23, 2020

OCDE continues to track the latest developments related to the COVID-19 respiratory illness while working closely with partner agencies including the Orange County Health Care Agency and local school districts.... Read More

VIDEO: Surprise! Six exemplary educators learn they’re OC’s Teachers of the Year

Ian Hanigan

May 22, 2020

This year’s Orange County Teacher of the Year announcements looked a bit different. Conspicuously missing was the big yellow bus, dubbed the “Prize Patrol,” which has traditionally carried the county superin... Read More

4 PAL programs and an advisor earn honors for engaging students

Ian Hanigan

May 19, 2020

Four school-based Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs and an advisor have been honored by the Orange County Department of Education for implementing creative and innovative practices that amplify youth en... Read More

Irvine senior will perform during national ‘Graduate Together’ event honoring the class of 2020

Ian Hanigan

May 14, 2020

A student from Irvine has been selected to perform during an hour-long tribute to graduating seniors that will air across four television networks and stream online this Saturday, May 16. Bethany Huang, a pi... Read More

OCDE art contest underscores the importance of census participation — even during a pandemic

Ian Hanigan

May 12, 2020

To drive home the importance of participating in the U.S. Census, the Orange County Department of Education is encouraging students to take part in a social media art contest. The Making My Community Count: ... Read More

VSA Festival goes virtual to celebrate the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities

Ian Hanigan

April 18, 2020

Every year around this time, OCDE and VSA Orange County team up to spotlight the artistic achievements of individuals with disabilities. The VSA Festival is a free, daylong event that’s typically held at... Read More

Timeline: One month of distance learning, grab-and-go meals, and other adjustments for OC schools

Fermin Leal

April 13, 2020

It's been one month since Orange County school district leaders announced the closure of all campuses to students as a precaution to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, teachers, students and parents have wor... Read More

Weekly roundup: Innovative graduation ceremonies, a virtual prom, school reopening plans, and more

After making a Minecraft version of their school, Trabuco Hills High students are throwing a virtual prom

When will the 2020-21 school year begin? Here are the anticipated start dates for OC

COVID-19 update: More businesses get the green light as OC advances to stage 2 of state recovery plan

VIDEO: Surprise! Six exemplary educators learn they’re OC’s Teachers of the Year

4 PAL programs and an advisor earn honors for engaging students

Irvine senior will perform during national ‘Graduate Together’ event honoring the class of 2020

OCDE art contest underscores the importance of census participation — even during a pandemic

VSA Festival goes virtual to celebrate the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities

Timeline: One month of distance learning, grab-and-go meals, and other adjustments for OC schools

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COVID-19 update: More businesses get the green light as OC advances to stage 2 of state recovery plan

County superintendent recommends keeping campuses closed to students, focusing on distance learning this school year

OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT team keeps district computers running with backup servers

OCDE in 30: Does your school have an Academic Pentathlon team?

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners provides multilingual and multicultural support

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners unit offers resources and guidance

OCDE in 30 Seconds: OCDE provides services for infants with hearing loss

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Resources and networking opportunities available to OC families

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Career technical education offers STEM opportunities for all students

OCDE in 30 Seconds: PAL program built on the philosophy of students helping students

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Friday Night Live empowers youth to be leaders in their communities

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Credential and Fingerprinting Services

OCDE in 30 Seconds: The OCDE print shop makes business cards, books, brochures and more

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Nutrition programs focus on ‘the whole child’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Now in its 40th year, the VSA Festival is ‘Soaring to Greater Heights’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Looking for meeting space? ‘We’ve got you covered’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Here’s a little known fact about OCDE’s Business Services division

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A traveling scientist from Inside the Outdoors brings a guest

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A quick look at the National History Day program

OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT division supports the technology needs of Orange County schools

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A brief look at the ‘Move More Eat Healthy’ program

OCDE in 30 Seconds: We break down the Orange County Academic Decathlon in half a minute