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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: OC school districts adjust operations as emergency response continues

Staff reports May 24, 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

FutureCurrent: CEO Sloane Keane on the transformative power of mentorship

Madeline Gray May 12, 2026
Sloane Keane, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the OC and IE, recently appeared on the FutureCurrent podcast to share how meaningful mentorship relationships can open doors for young people and expand access to opportunity.
Connections student Savannah accepts her award alongside members of the Orange County Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean.

OCDE students reflect on the significance of service, sacrifice through Jack R. Hammett Memorial Day Essay and Art Contest

Nathaniel Martinez May 11, 2026
Quick look: Top student entries in the annual Jack R. Hammett Memorial Day Essay and Art Contest were honored at...
A Hopkinson Elementary School student interacts with a sensory station created by Los Alamitos High School freshman Wesley Avery for the school’s Multi-Aged Huskies classroom.

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos freshman creates sensory station for former school, and more

Vicky Nguyen May 8, 2026
A Los Alamitos High School freshman has created a sensory station at his former elementary school designed to support students with special needs. Wesley Avery, a former Hopkinson Elementary School student, recently completed the project as part of his efforts...
Computer screen displaying a warning message attributed to “ShinyHunters” claiming responsibility for a cybersecurity breach involving the Canvas learning management platform.

Schools worldwide respond to Canvas security breach and service disruptions

Ian Hanigan May 7, 2026
Quick look: A cybersecurity incident involving Canvas disrupted access at schools and universities worldwide, prompting precautionary shutdowns and security reviews....
Warner Middle School students attend the May 1 Directing Change Youth Choice Awards alongside their advisor Kurt Reisig and assistant principal Dr. Marika Manos.

Student voices lead inaugural OC Youth Choice Awards for mental health films

Madeline Gray May 7, 2026
Orange County students were recognized for their impactful, peer-selected films on mental health through the first-ever Youth Choice Awards on May 1, a new student-led addition to the Directing Change Film Contest. Several of the winning films will move on to the statewide competition, amplifying youth voices and promoting awareness across California.
Henry Miller sits in his Sierra Vista Middle School music classroom surrounded by students and colorful congratulatory balloons after being named a 2027 CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence.

Irvine middle school music teacher earns national CMA Foundation honor for second time

Ian Hanigan May 6, 2026
Henry Miller, a music teacher at Sierra Vista Middle School in Irvine Unified School District, has been named a 2027 CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence.
A note from Dr. Bean

Dr. Bean: National Teacher Appreciation Week reminds us what students will remember most

Stefan Bean May 6, 2026
Students may not remember every lesson taught in their classrooms. They may not remember every homework assignment, quiz or worksheet. ...
University High School’s Academic Decathlon team and coach Christopher Esposito pose during the 2026 United States Academic Decathlon National Competition, which featured the theme “The Roaring Twenties.”

University High places seventh at United States Academic Decathlon National Competition

Vicky Nguyen May 6, 2026
University High School finished seventh in the nation at the 2026 United States Academic Decathlon National Competition in Garden Grove, earning Rookie of the Year honors in Division 1 and multiple individual medals.
Dr. Jeff Hittenberger speaks on stage at the Disability Symposium while attendees listen from round tables.

Vanguard University to host second annual disability symposium on inclusion and belonging

Ian Hanigan May 6, 2026
Vanguard University’s School of Education will host its second annual Disability Symposium on June 24, convening individuals with disabilities, educators, families and faith leaders for a day of learning focused on inclusive practices and belonging.
South Junior High 2026 Civic Learning Award of Excellence

Anaheim Union’s South Junior High earns state’s top Civic Learning Award

Vicky Nguyen May 4, 2026
South Junior High School in Anaheim has received the 2026 Civic Learning Award of Excellence, the state’s highest honor for civic education. The campus is one of three schools statewide recognized at the top level.
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