Spotlight Schools Newsletter: August 2025
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What's New for the 2025-26 School Year?
The fresh facilities, fresh programs, and fresh faces debuting this academic year in Orange County.
Local Schools Kick Off Academic Year with Disney Magic, Inflatable Fun
Check out how some local campuses are celebrating the start of the 2025-26 school year.
Q&A: Westminster School District Supt. Previews the New School Year
Gunn Marie Hansen shares goals for 2024-25 and discusses cellphone restrictions, chronic absenteeism, and how WSD is 'leading the way' with Artificial Intelligence.
Choosing Schoolwork over Sunny Days at the Beach?
This back-to-school season, students reflect on how taking classes during summer break could free up time during the academic year.
Back-to-School Season is Here
All but one public school district in Orange County will welcome students back on campus for the 2024-25 school year in August.
Will Tropical Storm Hilary impact school Monday? O.C. districts are watching this weekend
Newport-Mesa Unified is set to start the 2023-24 school year on Monday, when Tropical Storm Hilary could still be soaking the area.
As kids head back to class, O.C. Department of Education leader shares thoughts on the 2023-24 school year
It's officially back-to-school season in Orange County. Thousands of local students are heading back to campuses this week as the 2023-24 school year starts. Most of the 28 public school districts in O.C., as well as many charter schools, are welcoming new classes of transitional kindergartners all