Student leaders, advisor honored by OC Friday Night Live Partnership for prevention efforts Madeline Gray May 23, 2025Quick look: More than 400 students, educators and families recently attended OCDE’s Friday Night Live Chapter Recognition Ceremony, celebrating youth-led...
OCDE PAL team honors five campuses, two advisors for building positive school environments Vicky Nguyen May 20, 2025Quick look: Five school-based Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs and two advisors were honored by the Orange County Department of...
Get to know the 2025 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year Vicky Nguyen May 19, 2025Quick look: Nine outstanding classified employees from Orange County school districts have been recognized for their dedication and service, with...
Weekly roundup: Los Angeles Angels bring star power to College Park Elementary, ten school districts named best in music education, and more Madeline Gray May 16, 2025College Park Elementary in Costa Mesa was buzzing with excitement last Friday as students and staff rolled out a warm...
OC students recognized for raising mental health awareness through film Madeline Gray May 14, 2025Quick look: Six short films created by Orange County students were honored for spotlighting mental health and suicide prevention at...
Still printing after all these years: Irvine Unified employee has seen it all since day one Ian Hanigan May 14, 2025Quick look: Ken Kafton began working in Irvine Unified before the district was officially established. More than 50 years later,...
Five Orange County teams heading to the United States Academic Pentathlon competition Vicky Nguyen May 12, 2025Quick look: Five middle school teams from Orange County will represent the region at the United States Academic Pentathlon National...
2025 OC AVID senior standouts honored with more than $475,000 in scholarships Vicky Nguyen May 12, 2025Quick look: More than $475,000 in scholarships was awarded to 52 graduating seniors during the 2025 AVID Senior Standout celebration,...
Weekly roundup: 14 OC students named semifinalists for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, Artists of the Year take center stage, and more Vicky Nguyen May 9, 2025Fourteen Orange County high school seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, placing them among...
‘A time to reflect, to honor’: Students participate in Jack R. Hammett Memorial Day Essay and Art Contest Ian Hanigan May 8, 2025Quick look: OCDE student Rebecca Page earned top honors in the Jack R. Hammett Memorial Day Essay and Art Contest,...
