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WSD Fryberger Elementary Classroom Makeover

Weekly roundup: Westminster educator wins classroom makeover, Viejo Elementary unveils its new mural, and more

Vicky Nguyen December 15, 2023

When students arrived at Fryberger Elementary School on Dec. 4, they were completely unaware that reading specialist Lauren Vu-Tran’s classroom...

Warner Middle School exit interviews handshake

Weekly roundup: Warner Middle School holds exit interviews for students, Newport-Mesa Unified announces key personnel changes, and more

Vicky Nguyen June 23, 2023

The Westminster School District added exit interviews to Warner Middle students’ eighth-grade promotion experience. On June 15, the district enlisted...

Weekly roundup: Loara High retires jersey of softball alum, county names classified employees of the year, and more

Madeline Gray March 24, 2023

After playing professional softball and competing in the Olympic games, former Loara High School softball star Lauren Lappin returned to...

Warner Middle School prioritizes student growth at ‘Stranger Things’-themed conference

Madeline Gray March 17, 2023

Warner Middle School students showed their peers how to improve their communication, embrace their individuality and prepare for their future...

Westminster High School students perform in the annual Tet Fair and Show.

Here’s how OC schools and districts celebrated the Lunar New Year

Madeline Gray January 26, 2023

Students, educators and community members across Orange County began the Lunar New Year by participating in cultural performances, playing games...

Weekly roundup: Oxford Academy student aims to recycle one million batteries, district celebrates anniversary, and more

Vicky Nguyen October 7, 2022

A high school junior from Oxford Academy is on a quest to save the planet, one used battery at a...

VIDEO: Westminster School District celebrates its 150th anniversary, reflects on history

Vicky Nguyen October 3, 2022

The Westminster School District’s mission is “building tomorrow’s leaders today.” In recognition of its 150th anniversary, the district recently reflected...