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District and high school leadership attend the opening of the Jan & Ross Billings Innovation Center of Excellence on Sept. 5. (Anaheim Union High School District)

Weekly roundup: Cybersecurity center is unveiled at Magnolia High, 45 student teams race in Hydrogen Grand Prix final, and more

Madeline Gray September 13, 2024

Magnolia High School students enrolled in the cybersecurity pathway will further enhance their technological operations skills with state-of-the-art equipment and...

La Habra City School District 2024-25 school year

Weekly roundup: La Habra City School District launches ‘Show Up, Shine Bright’ campaign, OC football teams adjust to heat wave, and more

Vicky Nguyen September 6, 2024

The La Habra City School District is kicking off the 2024-25 school year with a renewed focus on student attendance...

Fullerton School District students are recognized by the district board of trustees for their national speech and debate title on Aug. 20. (Courtesy of Fullerton School District)

Weekly roundup: Fullerton students earn national speech and debate title, Girl Scouts donate book vending machine to Newport Elementary, and more

Madeline Gray August 30, 2024

A team of 20 Fullerton School District students clinched a champion title for the fifth consecutive year at this summer’s...

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana community partners unveil first playful learning installation, OC superintendent of schools’ leadership vision, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 23, 2024

In a collaboration aimed at enhancing community learning, UCI School of Education, the City of Santa Ana, Northgate Market and...

Buena Park School District Superintendent Dr. Julienne Lee celebrates the park opening with Whitaker Elementary students on Aug. 7. (Photos courtesy of Buena Park School District)

Weekly roundup: Buena Park district unveils recreation area, county superintendent interviewed by EdSource, and more

Madeline Gray August 16, 2024

Playing pickle ball, running on the track and swinging on the playground set are just a few activities that await...

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos student empowers peers with AI insights, Anaheim elementary superintendent highlight goals for school year, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 9, 2024

While many students take a break during the summer, Rylee Robles, a rising senior at Los Alamitos High School, is...

Weekly roundup: OCDE delivers backpacks to campuses in need, Fullerton student creates ocean conservation curriculum, and more

Madeline Gray August 2, 2024

More than 450 backpacks filled with classroom supplies were recently hand-delivered to school campuses throughout Orange County ahead of the...

Weekly roundup: Inside the Outdoors enriches experience for Santa Ana campers, Marina High unveils enhanced tennis courts, and more

Vicky Nguyen July 26, 2024

More than 65 students from schools in Santa Ana are spending their summer breaks at Camp Cove. Located at Crystal...

Magnolia High School students sell fresh produce to community members at the MACC Farm Berry Festival on July 13. (Anaheim Union High School District)

Weekly roundup: Anaheim students cultivate community farm fest, Cypress High School graduate selected in MLB draft, and more

Madeline Gray July 19, 2024

On a 2.5-acre farm in Anaheim, students spent their Saturday teaching community members how to make strawberry jam with fresh...

Fullerton School District students learn how to build in one of the district's Encore programs.

Weekly roundup: Fullerton district targets learning loss with summer programs, student-led nonprofit offers free math tutoring, and more

Nathaniel Martinez July 12, 2024

This summer, Fullerton School District students are keeping mentally active through the district’s Encore Program. Spectrum News recently featured FSD...