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An aerial view shows emergency crews cooling a large industrial storage tank with water at the site of the Garden Grove chemical leak as mist rises from the facility.

Garden Grove chemical leak: OCFA says explosion threat eliminated at compromised tank

Staff reports May 25, 2026
Sierra Vista Middle School students Aryan Shah, Krish Marfatia, Kaito Yamashita and Davis Barbee win the Stephenson Family Award for Sports History at the NHD-CA contest earlier this month.

Orange County claims state-leading honors at National History Day, sends 21 students to finals

Madeline Gray May 22, 2026
Students participating in the OC GRIP program gather at Angel Stadium before the Los Angeles Angels’ May 19 game against the Oakland Athletics.

Weekly roundup: Sports Illustrated highlights OC GRIP mentorship event at Angel Stadium, and more

Vicky Nguyen May 22, 2026
From left, Rebekah Rylant of Don Juan Avila Middle School in the Capistrano Unified School District, Rolando Vivar of Fulton Middle School in the Fountain Valley School District and Pam McShea of Dysinger Elementary School in the Centralia Elementary School District were recognized with 2025-26 Outstanding PAL Advisor Awards from the Orange County Department of Education.

OCDE PAL team honors six campuses, three advisors for building positive school environments

Vicky Nguyen May 21, 2026
Aissa (left) and a fellow cast member performing in University High School's "Dreamland."

Student from Connections at University High DHH program brings artistic ASL to school musical

Nathaniel Martinez May 20, 2026
Alternative education students at OCDE's Argosy campus site helped create an altar for Dia de los Muertos with the help of school staff.

Weekly roundup: OCDE students honor loved ones through Dia de los Muertos altars, CSU launches automatic admissions, and more

Madeline Gray October 31, 2025
Four ofrendas — Spanish for “offerings” — were created by OCDE students and staff in celebration of Dia de los...
SNAP and EBT Accepted here sign.

Federal shutdown could impact CalFresh benefits, but school meals will continue

Ian Hanigan October 29, 2025
CalFresh benefits for November may be delayed because of the federal government shutdown. Officials say existing EBT balances remain usable and school meals will continue without interruption.
Child in a wolf costume

A few tips to ensure kids — and grown-ups — have a safe Halloween night

Ian Hanigan October 29, 2025
Here at the OCDE Boos-room, we like our Halloweens spooky, but we’re also pretty big on safety. So we decided to search the interwebs for a few helpful tips and strategies designed to ensure your little ghouls, ghosts and superheroes...
Group of San Clemente High School student-athletes and representatives from Hoag and Capistrano Unified School District standing and smiling inside the school’s new athletic training room, featuring a bright red wall with the words “Home of the Tritons.”

New Hoag partnership helps San Clemente High athletes stay in top form

Ian Hanigan October 27, 2025
San Clemente High and Hoag have teamed up to open a newly renovated athletic training room designed to support the health, recovery and performance of student-athletes.
Westminster High School students performed a traditional Vietnamese dance in áo dài attire during the March 20, 2024, celebration of the Vietnamese Dual Language Immersion program pathway.

Weekly roundup: OC ranks among state leaders for students earning State Seal of Biliteracy, Anaheim Elementary expands mental health support, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 24, 2025
More than 8,700 Orange County high school graduates from the 2024-25 school year earned the State Seal of Biliteracy, distinguishing...
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California announces Blue Ribbon nominees after national program ends

Ian Hanigan October 23, 2025
With the federal Blue Ribbon program discontinued, California has named its own 2025 nominees to honor schools for exceptional academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps. Four Orange County campuses made the list.
Elementary students wearing red for Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week starts Oct. 23. Here’s the story behind it.

Ian Hanigan October 22, 2025
Red Ribbon Week, the nation’s largest drug prevention campaign, began as a tribute to DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. His story sparked a movement that continues to inspire students and communities to live healthy, drug-free lives.
Orange County school counseling professionals gather during the California Association of School Counselors’ 25th anniversary conference and awards ceremony in Riverside on Oct. 15.

OC school counseling professionals recognized at statewide conference

Vicky Nguyen October 21, 2025
From Chapman University to Santa Ana schools, Orange County counseling leaders were celebrated for their innovation and impact at the state’s largest professional association for school counselors.
Bank of America Student Leaders 2025

Bank of America Student Leaders program selects four OC students

Nathaniel Martinez October 21, 2025
Bank of America has once again recognized some of Orange County’s most promising high school students through its annual Student Leaders program, which recognizes students who have gone above and beyond to serve their communities.  Each year, about 300 students...

OCDE invites feedback through annual Educational Partner Survey

Ian Hanigan October 20, 2025
How can OCDE better serve the students, schools and districts of Orange County?  That’s the question at the heart of...
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