FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How Lake Forest Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Lake Forest area high schools.

Congratulations, Laguna College Of Art And Design Grad Daniel Parker

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Congratulating The Class Of 2021: Christopher Coulter Of St. George's Univ.

Lake Forest Patch is celebrating graduates for their accomplishments.

Congratulations, Crean Lutheran High School Grad Camryn Caruthers

Before this year's graduates head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Lake Forest Patch.

FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How Lake Forest Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Lake Forest area high schools.

UC Irvine Students Will Need To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

See when the just-released proposal from the University of California and California State University will take effect.

Lake Forest Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been rising. Here's how it’s changed in Orange County.

UC Irvine Plans To Return To Campus In Fall, 2021

The University of California system shared plans to ensure students and families can decide on enrollment, housing, & college life.

Lake Forest Graduating Seniors Can Apply For Cox Scholarships

Seniors in Lake Forest can now apply for the Cox Charities Scholarship program. Here's everything you need to know to get started.

Disneyland Resort Cancels Grad Nite 2021 To Sorrow Of Seniors

The much anticipated Grad Nite for the class of 2021 has been canceled, according to Disneyland officials.

How To Apply To Taco Bell Foundation's Live Mas Scholarship

Apply for a Live Mas Scholarship courtesy of the Irvine-based Taco Bell Foundation. $7.5 million in funds are available for students.

St. Norbert Catholic School In Orange Welcomes Back Students With New Mask Rules, Frequent Handwashing Breaks

In spite of the school’s efforts, only about 80% of the school’s families opted to return for in-person learning.

School Daze: Re-openings In Saddleback Valley Unified Delayed

Local officials learned late Monday that if Orange County moves up a tier by Sept. 8, it will be another 2 weeks until schools can reopen.

174 Saddleback Valley Employees Laid Off Due To Remote Learning

Layoffs are pending for many on-campus employees, going into effect if students don't return to schools.

Which Orange County Elementary Schools Received COVID Waivers

These private schools applied for a waiver that will allow the reopening of their elementary program.

School Restarts In Lake Forest Saddleback Unified School District

Students and parents are getting in the swing of things as Saddleback Unified School District classes are back in session. Important dates.

How Grab & Go Meals Keep Saddleback District Families Fed

The new lunch line is drive-thru parades in an era where food insecurity remains a major concern.

School Reopenings In Lake Forest: 2020-21 Start Dates

Orange County's Department of Education released a tentative back to school date and plan for public schools for the 2020-21 school year.

El Toro High School Prepares For Graduation Events

Graduation for high school classes of 2020 remains on the schedule, but will they change?

Saddleback District Faces Financial Crisis In Wake Of Coronavirus

Falling state tax revenues may leave school district bank accounts as empty as classrooms

UCI Starts Clinical Trial For Possible Coronavirus Drug

The antiviral drug remdesivir has promise, but "we need solid clinical data that indicates it improves outcomes for infected patients."

Irvine School Earns National Blue Ribbon School Designation

Six elementary schools in Orange County were among the 30 honorees statewide and 372 across the nation chosen for the distinction.

Community Musicians Wanted For Orange Coast College Ensembles

Do you love to perform? Join Orange Coast College Ensembles, now seeking instrumentalists to join open groups for the 2019/20 season.

Clemson Graduate Celebrated In Lake Forest

Several Orange County residents graduated from Clemson University this week in Littlejohn Coliseum.

Saddleback Valley Calendar 2019-20: 1st Day Of School & More

When's the first day of school in Lake Forest? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents, and teachers.

Lake Forest Senior Wins Cox Scholarship Award

Students from across the Southland won an award to help them into the next phase of their educational journey.

UCI Study: Kids Pick Broccoli Over Cake -- If Asked The Right Way

Young children tend to respond to questions of choice with the option presented last, according to the results of a new UC Irvine study.

Serrano Intermediate Career Day Speakers Wanted In Lake Forest

Are you a local business owner? Kids at a Serrano Intermediate School really want to hear from you.

US News Best High Schools 2019: Lake Forest Makes List

U.S. News & World Report released its most comprehensive ranking yet of the nation’s high schools.

Bryan Dedeaux Takes Head Age Group Coach Position At SET

Saddleback El Toro Swim Team was proud to announce the addition of former Mission Viejo Nadadores coach to their staff.

Foothill Ranch Graduating Senior Cadet Receives Assignment

This Lake Forest area senior cadet at Slippery Rock University receives his assignment in advance of graduation.

Hard Work + Determination + A Compelling Story = Great Essays

Meet a student who's working with The Write Direction on her college admission essays

City Council D4: Recall, Gardner, Showed Power Still with People

Critics of Mayor Jim Gardner and the recall, including opponent Mark Tettemer, forget that 9,155 residents wanted to take back their city.

Kids Walk To School Wednesday: Lake Forest

Kids across OC took part: "Walk To School Wednesday." Did you walk with friends? Share your photos with Patch! for Patch Photo of the Week.

Woman Dies In Amtrak Fatality

A woman was fatally struck between the Anaheim and Fullerton lines, it was reported Tuesday.

Bullying Prevention Month For Lake Forest Schools

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Lake Forest & Saddleback School District schools will be taking part.

Foothill Ranch Student Makes President's List At U of Alabama

Congratulations to Megan Francine Mondt of Foothill Ranch! named to the University of Alabama's President's List for summer, 2018.

Santiago Elementary STEAMs Ahead

New program opens

Back To School Safety Tips For Lake Forest Families

With kids going back to school across the county here is a quick safety reminder: Don't pass a stopped school bus! Read on for more tips!