Classified School Employee Week is observed this year from May 17 through May 23.
The week recognizes the essential contributions of classified employees who support students, families and school communities each day. From transportation, nutrition and maintenance services to instructional support and office operations, classified professionals help schools operate safely, effectively and efficiently.
Four Orange County middle school teams are advancing to the United States Academic Pentathlon National Finals in Nashville, Tennessee.
Representing Orange County are students from Gordon H. Beatty Middle School in Buena Park School District, McGarvin Intermediate School in Garden Grove Unified School District, and Fairmont Schools’ Historic Anaheim campus.
Also advancing is Hosler Middle School in Lynwood Unified School District, which competed in the Orange County regional event this year.
Learn more at the link in bio.
The Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership recognized two school chapters and an advisor during its annual Chapter Recognition Ceremony on May 13 at the Barclay Theatre in Irvine.
Chapter Excellence Awards were presented to El Modena High School in Orange Unified School District and McGarvin Intermediate School in Garden Grove Unified School District. Advisor Excellence honors went to Debbi Potts of Ralston Intermediate School.
Learn more at the link in bio.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May Revision proposal includes a one-time $50 million investment to continue support for California’s Multi-Tiered System of Support framework, known as CA MTSS.
Led in part by OCDE, the statewide framework helps schools coordinate academic, behavioral, social-emotional and mental health supports for students.
Learn more at the link in bio.
The best mentors do more than cheer us on.
In this episode of FutureCurrent, Sloane Keane reflects on the kind of mentorship that makes the biggest difference. The people who shape us most do not just champion us. They also hold us accountable and help us grow.
It is a thoughtful conversation about mentorship, connection, and what it really means to show up for young people in ways that last.
Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗 Link in #FutureCurrent bio.
Fifth-grade students from Loara and Orange Grove elementary schools in the Anaheim Elementary School District were named finalists in the 2026 Conga Kids Dance Championship, held May 7 at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
AESD Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Dr. Yadira Moreno also received a Visionary Award during the event.
Learn more at the link in bio.
📷 @anaheimelementary and @congakidsla
Students from Valadez Middle School in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District recently visited the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill in Irvine through Project Zero Waste, a partnership between OCDE’s Inside the Outdoors program and OC Waste & Recycling.
The field trip gave students hands-on learning opportunities focused on sustainability, recycling and waste reduction.
Learn more at the link in bio.
In the latest edition of the OC District Pulse series, the Saddleback Valley Unified School District highlights its focus on personalized learning through STEAM courses, Career Technical Education pathways, International Baccalaureate and dual language immersion programs are helping students discover their passions.
SVUSD Superintendent Dr. Crystal Turner shares how these opportunities are preparing future graduates from success.
Watch the full video or learn more at the link in bio.
At Golden View Elementary School, 324 students expand their hands-on learning experiences each day as they move between classroom instruction, environmental science lessons and time spent on their fully functioning, 2.5-acre school farm. 🐐🌾
The Ocean View School District campus was recently named one of 12 Orange County Impact Schools by OCDE. The recognition highlights schools and foundational practices that can be shared and scaled across the county, with OCDE teams visiting to observe and learn from what’s working.
Learn more at the link in bio.
One caring adult can make a life-changing difference.
In this episode of FutureCurrent, Sloane Keane reflects on the power of mentorship, connection, and what happens when a young person has someone who sees them, believes in them, and shows up consistently.
It is a meaningful conversation about support, belonging, and why investing in young people matters so much.
Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗 Link in bio.
#FutureCurrent
Los Alamitos High School freshman Wesley Avery created a sensory station at his former elementary school to support students with special needs as part of his Eagle Scout project.
The station is now being used in Hopkinson Elementary School’s multi-aged classroom to provide students with additional opportunities for engagement and individualized support.
Learn more at the link in bio.
📷 @losalamitosusd
Students from OCDE’s ACCESS and Connections programs were recognized during the annual Jack R. Hammett Memorial Day Essay and Art Contest for essays and artwork reflecting on service, sacrifice and remembrance.
Winners were honored during the May 6 Orange County Board of Education meeting.
Learn more at the link in bio.
