College Financial Aid Applications In Rancho Santa Margarita Area: Compare To CA

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Santa Margarita HS Seniors Celebrate Commencement At Honda Center

The class of 2021 graduates joined the ranks of more than 11,000 Eagle alumni in a ceremony held at the home of the Anaheim Ducks.

Congratulations, Tesoro High School Grad Sonoma Frederick

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, New York University, Gallatin School Of Individualized Studies Grad Makena Frederick

Rancho Santa Margarita Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

Congratulations, Tyler Hernandez, Santa Margarita Catholic High School Class Of 2021

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, Tesoro High School Grad Quinn Chiudioni

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.

Recognize Your 2021 Graduate On Rancho Santa Margarita Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Rancho Santa Margarita Patch.

FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How Rancho Santa Margarita Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Rancho Santa Margarita area high schools.

In Rancho Santa Margarita Area, Share Of College Grads Rising

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

Giving Week Begins At Santa Margarita Catholic High School

The Eagle Fund at Santa Margarita Catholic High School helps support enhancements to technology, a new health & wellness center, & more.

Rancho Santa Margarita Seniors Can Apply For Cox Scholarships

Seniors in Rancho Santa Margarita can apply for the Cox Charities Scholarship program. Here's everything you need to know to get started.

Re-openings In Saddleback Valley Unified Delayed: RSM Schools

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.

Tesoro High School Students Help Others Through Online Tutoring

Friends and fellow Santa Margarita residents developed a plan to help families struggling with students amid the rigors of online education.

Grab And Go Meal Service For RSM 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.

School Reopenings In Rancho Santa Margarita: 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.

Santa Margarita Catholic High School 2020 Graduating Class

Patch presents the graduating class of 2020 for Santa Margarita High School

Capistrano Unified Serves Free Meals During Coronavirus Shutdown

Breakfast and lunch are served while Rancho Santa Margarita CUSD students are home during the coronavirus closure.

RSM Students Make Toy Drive Special This Holiday Season

St. Junipero Serra School, Our Lady of Fatima, St. Bonaventure & Renascence students made stuffed animal gifts for others this holiday.

Southland Kids Walk To School Wednesday, Oct. 2

Kids and families are taking part in a walking school bus across the Southland! Are you? Share your walk to school pictures with Patch!

Good Morning Rancho Tackles Bullying And Depression

GMR meets with Dr. Randy Gilchrist to discuss the signs to look for in your children for depression, being bullied or being a bully.

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

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

South Orange County Seniors Win Cox Scholarship Award

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

Tesoro 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!

Rancho Santa Margarita Students Make University Dean's List

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

US News Best High Schools 2019: Rancho Santa Margarita Makes List

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

SMCHS Raises $300K At Eagle Classic Golf Tournament

Santa Margarita Catholic High School raised a record-breaking amount at the annual contest, hosted by Coto de Caza Golf and Racquet Club.

OC's Special Olympians Celebrated In Rancho Santa Margarita

Here is what it looks like when students buddy up with Orange County's most special athletes.

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

Kids Walk To School Wednesday: Rancho Santa Margarita

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.

Bullying Prevention Month For Rancho Santa Margarita Schools

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, & Rancho Santa Margarita, Capo & Saddleback School District schools will be taking part.

Big 10 College Fair At Santa Margarita High School

Santa Margarita High School helped students to get to the next level of education, introducing them to officials from Big 10 schools.

Santa Margarita Students Build Ride-On Car For Special Needs Kids

The Santa Margarita Catholic High School robotics club used their know how to make the day of a child with cerebral palsy.

Area Student Earns Major Scholarship Honor from UC Berkeley

Congratulations to a new TAAP Scholar! Do you need help on your essays for scholarships or college admissions? The Write Direction can help.

Back To School Safety Tips For Rancho Santa Margarita Families

With kids going back to school across OC here is a quick safety reminder: Pay attention to speed limits in school zones! Read for more tips!

New Report Ranks OC's Best School Districts: RSM

Niche.com named these Orange County School Districts the best in the nation for 2018/19. Here is how Rancho Santa Margarita schools ranked.

Applying to college: A parent's perspective

Hear from local mom Kari Williamson

Florida Enacts New Law To Stop School Shootings.

Florida will merge Government Data with Social Media posts. What are the Implications for Individual Privacy and Civil Liberties?

Very Troubling!

CUSD creating Board Policy which empowers CUSD to govern "off campus" and "outside of school-related or school sponsored activities"

Increased Drug Activity, School Shootings and Violence on Campus

May Be the Result of Lax School District Policies that Violate California Law.