FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How Mission Viejo Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Mission Viejo area high schools.

Saddleback College New Mascot Chosen, Design Forthcoming

After dropping the Gaucho & much discussion, the Rattlers, Mountain Lions and Bobcats were all in the running. Which one did you like best?

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

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Mission Viejo Patch.

Ladera Ranch Middle School Lauded As CA Distinguished School

Ladera Ranch Middle School in the Capistrano Unified School District has been named a 2021 California Distinguished School.

Mission Viejo Teacher Leaves Lasting Impact On Sports Equality

This Capistrano Unified School District Teacher Jolene Smith & her twin sister take a unique place in Orange County's surfing history.

Mission Viejo Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for Mission Viejo area high schools.

Mission Viejo Area Increases Share Of College Grads

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

'Gaucho' Mascot's Fate Is Sealed At Saddleback College

After polling students, past & present, a new mascot will replace a longstanding caricature of an Argentinian Gaucho. What will it be?

Mission Viejo Graduating Seniors Can Apply For Cox Scholarships

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

Kids Factory expanding to both school districts starting Nov. 3

Kids Factory is fun for kids and a great reprieve for parents.

Re-openings Delayed For Mission Viejo School Districts

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.

Montessori Of Ladera Ranch Receives COVID Waiver

The transitional Kindergarten-2nd grade Montessori school has received a waiver that will allow the reopening of their elementary program.

Grab And Go Meal Service For Mission Viejo Students: 2020-21 Year

Families can enroll in this grab & go meal service starting the first day of school, 2020. Pick up from one of 16 different school sites.

Newsom's Schools Announcement Sends OC Schools Scrambling

The governor's Friday bombshell mandating online education sent Orange County teachers, who'd planned for a return to campus, scrambling.

How Grab & Go Meals Keep Capistrano District Families Fed

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

Spectrum Celebrates OC Class of 2020 With Graduation Special

Spectrum will honor SoCal's 2020 grads in a digital special with messages from Jason Alexander, Mayor Garcetti and Clayton Kershaw.

School Reopenings In Mission Viejo: 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.

Trabuco, Mission Viejo High Schools Prepare For Graduation Events

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

Mission Viejo Grads Replace Yard Signs, Buoyed By Support

A neighborhood awoke Wednesday to discover their graduation announcements missing from their front yards. The next day, a community united.

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Capistrano Unified Serves Free Meals During Coronavirus Shutdown

Breakfast and lunch are served while Mission Viejo CUSD students are home during the coronavirus closure.

Here's How OC Students Ranked In Standardized Test Scores

The CAASPP tests were administered to more than 3 million students across the state in grades 3-8 and 11 last spring. Here is how OC scored.

Trabuco Hills Thundering Mustangs Fundraising For Macy's Parade

SVUSDs Trabuco Hills High School will represent California in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, 2020. Getting there will cost over $300K.

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

When's the first day of school in Mission Viejo at Saddleback Valley? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents, and teachers.

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

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

Mission Viejo Student Awarded National Merit Scholarship

Over 540 winners were announced, including these students from OC schools.

Capistrano Valley High School Graduating Class Of 2019

Congratulations to all graduating seniors and their families! We wish you the best as you set forth on your next adventure! Share your grad!

Foothill Ranch Man Named In Charter School Scam

The DA alleges 11 people conspired to steal over $50 million in public funds to open 19 CA charter schools, & use them to defraud the state.

Daughters of the American Revolution Announce Good Citizens

Mission Viejo chapter of the DAR honors five Mission Viejo students

Mission Viejo, Ladera Graduates Make University Dean's List

These area students have made the dean's list for the spring of 2019.

Mission Viejo Residents Graduate College, To Their Next Chapter

Several Mission Viejo High School graduates are donning their college cap and gowns in 2019. Congratulations!

US News Best High Schools 2019: Mission Viejo Makes List

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

Ladera Ranch Student Helps Raise Millions For Charity

A Ladera Ranch resident & University of Iowa student participated in a dance marathon, raising nearly $3 million in charitable donations.

Hard Work + Determination + A Compelling Story = Great Essays

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

Mission Viejo Kids Walk To School Wednesday

Mission Viejo kids "Walk To School Wednesday." Did you walk with friends? Share your photos with Patch! for Patch Photo of the Week.

Bullying Prevention Month For Mission Viejo Schools

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

Back To School Safety Tips For Mission Viejo Families

It's back to school time across OC here's a safety reminder: Stop for the crossing guard until the sidewalk is clear! Read on for more tips!

New Report Ranks OC's Best School Districts: Mission Viejo

Niche.com named these Orange County School Districts the best in the nation for 2018/19. Here is how your school districts ranked.

CUSD Board Meeting Audio and Review for July 25, 2018

Oxford Prep keeps it's school. Debate over Sex Ed Continues. 301 students at Kinoshita and 72 students at RH are homeless.

Applying to college: A parent's perspective

Hear from local mom Kari Williamson