Honors and awards

These 38 OC campuses just became California Distinguished Schools

Ian Hanigan February 29, 2024

Add another 38 California Distinguished Schools to Orange County’s long list of educational accolades. On Thursday, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond...

National History Day at 50: Orange County’s young historians to showcase projects on March 9

Ian Hanigan February 29, 2024

This year, National History Day isn’t just commemorating history — it’s making history, with the celebration of its own 50th...

Student innovators collaborate and compete in robotics challenge at Fountain Valley High School

Ian Hanigan February 28, 2024

The robotics engineering pathway program at Fountain Valley High School recently played host to the SoCal First Tech Challenge, a...

10th OC Counselor Symposium awards eight counselors and two counseling advocates

Madeline Gray February 21, 2024

More than 800 educators counselors, administrators and school staff gathered at the 2024 Orange County Counselor Symposium to learn new...

University High’s legal eagles soar to victory in OC Mock Trial, set sights on state finals

Ian Hanigan February 19, 2024

There’s no appealing this courtroom ruling. Showcasing their legal acumen and public speaking skills, students from University High School in...

Weekly roundup: Local arts educators share career pathways with families, Woodbridge students earn seventh decathlon title, and more

Madeline Gray February 16, 2024

Regional arts leaders representing 28 school districts, arts organizations, colleges and universities came together on Feb. 9 to give high...

OC Academic Decathlon: It’s seven championships in eight years for Woodbridge High School

Ian Hanigan February 10, 2024

Woodbridge High School may need to invest in a larger trophy case.  On Friday night, the Irvine campus’ academic decathlon...

Weekly roundup: OC schools ring in the Lunar New Year, high schoolers honored in Congressional app contest, and more

Madeline Gray February 9, 2024

With the Year of the Dragon beginning Saturday, Feb. 10, students and school staff throughout Orange County welcomed the holiday...

Gilbert High School students champion civic engagement by securing bus schedule adjustment

Vicky Nguyen February 8, 2024

Students from Gilbert High School achieved a victory in one of their most recent civic engagement efforts in January.  Through...

College and Career Ready: Westminster High trio develop AI-powered robotic service animal

Vicky Nguyen February 7, 2024

Three seniors from the Huntington Beach Union High School District paired ingenuity with limited resources to develop an artificial intelligence-powered...