College Financial Aid Applications In Orange County Area: Compare To CA

See how college aid applications changed for Orange County area high schools.

Orange County National Spelling Bee Contestants Finish Journey

Avid reading is attributed to the success of the Huntington Beach students made it to the round of 74 in the national competition.

16 Orange County Graduates Receive Merit Scholarships 2021

Each of these students strove for excellence during high school through academics, leadership, activities & awards. Congratulations to all.

Congratulations, La Habra Grad Andrew Michel

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.

Congratulations, La Habra High School Grad Christian Suarez

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.

Celebrate Your 2021 Graduate On Orange County Patch

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

International Students Heading To CA Navigate Vaccine Hurdles

For international students, this could mean that colleges will only accept COVID-19 vaccines approved by the World Health Organization.

OC School Board Adopts Statement Against Mandatory COVID Vaccinations For Children

The Orange County Health Care Agency has repeatedly said minors would not be vaccinated without parental consent.

FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How Orange County Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Orange County area high schools.

5 Green Ribbon Schools Recognized Across California

Five schools in California were recognized as Green Ribbon Schools in 2021 by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Cal State Fullerton 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.

Anaheim Elem. School Dist. to Return to School 4/12

More than 80 Percent of Parents Surveyed Voted for In-Person Instruction

In Orange County Area, Share Of College Grads Increasing

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.

Coast Community College District Condemns Anti-Asian Racism

A recent resolution adopted by the district condemned violence and discrimination targeting the Asian & Asian American community.

Yamaha Cares Upcycle Program to Benefit O.C. Not For Profits

Transforming musical instruments into works of art

Orange County Graduating Seniors Can Apply For Cox Scholarships

Seniors across Orange County can now apply for the Cox Charities Scholarship program. Here's everything you need to know to get started.

Special Counsel Investigating Parent Company Of OC Charter School

Following state and federal audits, Oklahoma appoints counsel to review Epic Youth Services, parent company of Anaheim's Epic Charter School

Chapman University Reports Coronavirus Outbreak

An outbreak of COVID was reported in one of the university's on-campus dormitories.

California Parents Plan Weeklong 'Zoom Out' Student Protest Over Coronavirus School Closures

The planned weeklong protest is starting Monday, September 28, and is set to go until October 2.

5 Orange County Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon By Dept. Of Education

The US Department of Education awarded 5 Orange County schools the Blue Ribbon for being "safe & welcoming, and creating engaging content."

Cox Communications Grants Homeless Students Online Assistance

Cox Business supports the Rescue Mission during the transition to distance learning, as well as others through the connect2compete program.

UC Irvine Ranks 8th In The Nation's Best Public Universities

This Orange County public university has scored in the top 10 for six years in a row.

OC Company Promised Student Loan Debt Relief Settles For $835K

The FTC accused Arete Financial Group and its operators of preying on consumers buried in student loans. This week a settlement was reached.

School Daze: Re-openings In Orange County No Sooner Than Sept. 22

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.

Orange Coast College Campus Goes Smoke Free Starting In Fall 2020

Students teamed up with Coast health instructor Anna Hanlon to apply for a grant through the Truth Initiative, which OCC received.

Back To School In Orange County: Start Dates For 2020-21 Year

Are you back in school for the 2020-21 school year, or enjoying the last bit of summer? Parents, students & teachers, we're rooting for you!

Orange Coast College Names Interim Vice President Of Instruction

Walker hails from Auburn, Calif. where she has been a higher education consultant for the past three years.

OC School Districts Shun Board Of Education's No-Mask Suggestions

Several districts across Orange County are leaning toward online school after a controversial decision to go mask and social distance free.

Orange Coast College Sailing Center Re-Opens, Offering Youth Sailing Camps

"As we anticipate opening adult programming in the near future, we have activated waitlists for each of our scheduled classes in July"

Orange County: Charter Donates $50,000 To OCC For Newsroom As New Building Takes Shape

"We were already excited to build this newsroom for our journalism students and now we're even more excited," says Dean of Literature

Heritage Oak Private Education Participates in Poetry Event

Students were invited to read their poems to more than 150 virtual attendees from Spring Education Group schools across the country

School Reopenings In Orange County: 2020-21 School 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.

Cal State LA grad seeks to discover order in the universe

Westminster resident will start an astrophysics Ph.D. program at Princeton in the fall

OC Public School Closures Recommended During Coronavirus Outbreak

"Simply put, we are in uncharted waters, and the time has come to hit the pause button until we know more," the OC Superintendent says.

Coronavirus: UC Irvine Cancels In-Person Classes

With one student in the clear from new coronavirus & midterms coming, UC Irvine has outlined their plans & the uncertainty of what's to come

Volunteers Sought To Promote Early Childhood Education

OC Supes are looking for leaders in early childhood development to join First 5 Orange County, in hopes of creating effective programs.

Former CEO Of OC Investment Giant Sentenced in Admissions Scandal

Douglas Hodge, former CEO of the Newport Beach investment giant, paid nearly a million get his kids admitted into elite schools.

5 OC Seniors Among Top 300 Scholars In Science Talent Search

The Society for Science & the Public today announced its top scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search for 2020.

6 OC, LA Schools Win California Exemplary Arts Education Awards

The award honors schools that have met certain performance and progress indicators based on state standards.

Girl Scouts Experience STEM in Action at the 4th Annual STEM Expo

From coding toy robots to speaking with female STEM professionals, Girl Scouts were immersed in a variety of exciting STEM activities