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A Westminster School District teacher welcomes students for the 2026-27 school year. All eligible district schools earned gold or platinum California PBIS recognition for their work to create positive, supportive learning environments.

Weekly roundup: More than 250 Orange County schools earn statewide PBIS recognition, and more

Vicky Nguyen August 28, 2026
Graphic displaying the CYBHI logo above the words "Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Fee Schedule" on a blurred background of students and school staff.

WATCH: How schools can use existing insurance coverage to support student mental health services

Ian Hanigan August 27, 2026
Students at Las Lomas Elementary School in La Habra are welcomed back to campus by taking photos in front of colorful school decorations. (Courtesy of La Habra City School District)

2026-27 school year: See the back-to-school photos captured across Orange County

Madeline Gray August 25, 2026
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
Student Aubree Lopez and teacher Erik Peterson

Nearly 75 years after his death, WWII hero’s story to be told by OC student, teacher

Ian Hanigan February 20, 2018
On a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery holds the graves of 9,387 Americans, most of whom lost...
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Mijares: Pursuit of safer schools drives collaboration between educators, law enforcement

Al Mijares February 19, 2018
More than anything, we owe it to our students to provide them with safe and secure campuses where learning thrives....
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Weekly roundup: Auto repair contest emphasizes tech skills, a ‘Dude Be Nice’ campaign, and more

Ian Hanigan February 16, 2018
So this was the challenge: Inspect a car and fix as many problems as you can find in one hour. As the Orange County Register reported this week, a dozen local automotive students paired up in teams and raced the...
Counselors honored through OCDE's Counselor Recognition Program

OCDE honors nine school counselors for contributions to student success

Ian Hanigan February 14, 2018
Nine local school counselors have been honored through a new awards program established by the Orange County Department of Education...
snowboarder Chloe kim performs a jump on the half pipe

These 2018 Winter Olympians are products of Orange County schools

Fermin Leal February 14, 2018
When you’re watching the 2018 Winter Olympics over the next couple of weeks, you might see four athletes that once...
Washington Middle School students

Middle schoolers from La Habra earn top honors — again — in national environmental challenge

Ian Hanigan February 13, 2018
Remember when we told you about seven middle schoolers from La Habra who earned national honors in a STEM competition that tasked them with developing a practical solution to an environmental challenge?  Well, they’ve done it again. As we reported back...
The Woodbridge High School Academic Decathlon team

Woodbridge High wins second straight Orange County Academic Decathlon championship

Ian Hanigan February 9, 2018
Repeat. Back to back. Champions again. For the second straight year, Woodbridge High School in Irvine has earned first place...
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Weekly roundup: Students honor MLK, ‘decathletes’ face off in Super Quiz and more

Fermin Leal February 9, 2018
Students at Villa Park High School decided to honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy by creating the VPHS Serve-A-Thon. Dozens...
a roup of students hold up certificates they received from a law school program

Bolsa Grande High School freshmen take on six-week law school experience

Fermin Leal February 9, 2018
A group of Bolsa Grande High School freshmen are participating in a six-week law school program through a partnership between the high school and Saturday Academy of Law (SAL) at UC Irvine. SAL is providing ninth-grade students with the opportunity...
dozens of students sit in front of computers participating in online gaming at UC Irvine

OC High School Esports League to host a series of weekend workshops at UCI

Ian Hanigan February 8, 2018
The Orange County High School Esports League, which kicked off its inaugural season on Jan. 31, is hosting a series...
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