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Newport Harbor huddles up after beating Nanakuli 41-0 in their opening game in Oahu.

OC football teams open season with perfect 6-0 record in Hawaii

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026
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OC District Attorney to host e-bike, e-motorcycle buyback event at Angel Stadium

Vicky Nguyen August 25, 2026
Nathan goodly with Grand Wizzard Theodore

Inventor of the record scratch Grand Wizzard Theodore inspires students to learn all they can

Nathaniel Martinez August 25, 2026
Soccer player standing in the sun

Extreme heat expected across Orange County this week

Ian Hanigan August 24, 2026
Pacific Drive Elementary School students enjoy oat muffins and fruit during class as part of the Fullerton School District Breakfast in the Classroom initiative. (Fullerton School District)

Weekly roundup: Free breakfast is served at third Fullerton School District campus, and more

Madeline Gray August 21, 2026
SRO Julienne with student

Weekly roundup: Pairing dogs with school police, Classified School Employee Week, an AAPI virtual forum, and more

Vicky Nguyen May 20, 2022
It is no secret that dogs make us happy. Ask anyone who spends time with a pup on a regular...
Alamitos FNL

OC Friday Night Live Partnership honors two school chapters, one advisor

Vicky Nguyen May 19, 2022
The Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership honored two schools and an advisor in person for the first time in...
PAL Awards Las Flores Elementary

Five schools, four advisors honored for increasing engagement and building positive school environments

Vicky Nguyen May 18, 2022
Representatives from the Orange County Department of Education made surprise visits to recognize five school-based Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs and four advisors for implementing creative and innovative practices that amplify youth engagement and connectedness.  Administered by the OCDE, PAL...
North Hangar 1 Fire

OC fire updates and school closures: 2022

Staff reports May 17, 2022
Below is a running digest on Orange County fires and school closures from 2022. For newer updates, visit newsroom.ocde.us/oc-fire-updates. For...
Sierra Vista Middle School students and their championship medals at National History Day state contest.

Thirteen Orange County student projects advance to National History Day championships

Madeline Gray May 17, 2022
From 64 Orange County submissions, 53 historical project entries were recognized at the 2022 National History Day-California contest.   The NHD-CA...
Title with star Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year

Honoring Orange County’s classified school employees of 2022

Vicky Nguyen May 16, 2022
There is a common thread that connects the nine exemplary school workers who were announced as the 2022 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year. The contributions they make toward their schools, districts and students go beyond what is...
Wood Canyon Elementary Principal Chris Dembiec, CUSD Board of Education President Martha McNicholas, County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares, CUSD Superintendent Kirsten M. Vital Brulte and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond

State and county officials offer support to schools impacted by Coastal Fire

Madeline Gray May 13, 2022
With their own campus temporarily closed as a result of the Coastal Fire, more than 300 students from Moulton Elementary...
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Weekly roundup: Student-built electric cars hit the track, governor unveils revised budget, and more

Ian Hanigan May 13, 2022
Students and their vehicle at the Vital Link Energy Invitational
Al Mijares at his desk

Mijares: Classified employees perform roles essential to student learning, safety and success

Al Mijares May 12, 2022
Even if you’re not familiar with the term “classified” school employees, you’re surely aware of their contributions. These are the dedicated workers who keep our campuses clean, answer office phone calls and provide healthy meals for students. They’re the ones...
Corona Del Mar HS

13 OC schools honored and considered models for civic engagement

Vicky Nguyen May 11, 2022
More than half of the schools recognized by the California Courts system for engaging their students in civics, particularly during...
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