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Venado Middle School students pose with their multiple NHD-OC medals alongside teacher and coach Hector Gamboa, and OCDE Coordinator Julie Hull.

Orange County students shine at NHD-OC contest as 107 advance to state finals

Madeline Gray March 25, 2026
OCDE signage

OCDE to host April 14 public forum on active shooter preparedness, led by Seal Beach police captain

Ian Hanigan March 24, 2026
Students in Trabuco Hills High School’s marching band drumline, wearing navy and white uniforms with plumed helmets, perform during a football game in front of a packed stadium crowd.

Two Orange County schools earn state recognition for arts education

Ian Hanigan March 23, 2026
University High School students wearing medals in front of a California Academic Decathlon backdrop.

OC teams shine at state Academic Decathlon; University High advances to nationals

Ian Hanigan March 23, 2026
SeaCliff Elementary School students plan, produce and film their segments for the Sea Star News broadcast. (Don Leach / Daily Pilot Staff Photographer)

Weekly roundup: Huntington Beach students launch Sea Star News, 888 high schoolers named OC Artists of the Year nominees, and more

Madeline Gray March 20, 2026
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...
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 official information on local fires, evacuations and road closures, be sure to follow the Orange County Fire Authority on X,...
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...
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 School in the Capistrano Unified School District were directed to nearby Wood Canyon Elementary on Thursday morning. At 8:15 a.m.,...
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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...
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 the pandemic, are in Orange County.  Twenty-five schools and one teacher received the 2022 Civic Learning Award, co-sponsored by Chief...
TOTY Sergio Sanabria with Dr. Mijares

OCDE makes surprise visits to announce the 2023 Orange County Teachers of the Year

Vicky Nguyen May 10, 2022
Six of the best and brightest teachers in Orange County experienced disruptions in their lesson plans for very good reasons...
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