Art Attack 10-13-26

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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OCSA CLUB DIRECTORY

Looking for information about an OCSA Club? Use this link to search for clubs: https://clubs.ocsa-club-directory.workers.dev/

SPIRIT WEEK

Are you ready to get hyped for HOCO? This week is Fall Spirit Week. Here are the themes:

Today - Tuesday, October 13 - Fall Fashion
Wednesday, October 14 - Corporate versus Country
Thursday, October 15 - Neon
Friday, October 16 - Class Colors - 7th is yellow, 8th is orange, 9th is red, 10th is purple, 11th is green, 12th is blue

We can't wait to see you participate!

OCSA'S NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ETHICS BOWL TEAM

Ethics, Discussion, Critical Thinking, Competition! If these words describe your interests, then Ethics Bowl is for you. OCSA’s National High School Ethics Bowl team explores real-world ethical dilemmas and discusses them in competition against schools at the regional and national levels. Ethics Bowl rewards careful thinking, respectful dialogue, and the ability to see an issue from every angle. Meetings occur during lunch on Gold Tuesdays in VAC 116. Come to our interest meeting today at 11:35 a.m. in VAC 116 to learn more about tryouts and the competition season.

PAINTED PUMPKINS AUCTION

The Painted Pumpkins are here! Come and see Pooh, Charlie Brown, Totoro and King Bob minion in the Tower Lobby and bid on them! The QR code is there and the auction closes this Friday, October 16 at 9:00 p.m.

HOMECOMING

Don’t forget! Homecoming is this Saturday, October 17. Bring your best moves to [AV] Irvine from 7 to 11 p.m. We hope to see you there!

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM

Ready to explore, experiment, and compete? The OCSA Middle School Science Olympiad team is recruiting for the 2026–2027 season!

Science Olympiad offers students the opportunity to dive deep into hands-on engineering builds, laboratory events, and interactive scientific challenges. Whether you love building gliders, food science, or solving forensic mysteries, there is a place for you on the team.

Why Join? Hands-on Learning - Teamwork & Leadership - Competition

Get Involved: If you are in grades 6-9th, please fill out the interest form or follow the QR code on the flyer.

MATHCOUNTS

The OCSA MATHOUTS team is open to all 7th and 8th grade students who are interested in competition math! Join the google classroom using code u4bu6eze to get more details about tryouts that will take place in October.

OCTOBER UNITY & ANTI-BULLYING MONTH

This October, OCSA is partnering with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center and utilizing their resources to support our focus on unity, kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and standing together against bullying.

As part of the month, students will have the opportunity to create artwork connected to the theme of Unity. The student-created artwork will be displayed in the Lisa Argyros Commons on Wednesday, October 21, which is also our Unity Day. We will be inviting students and staff to wear orange on October 21 as a visible show of support for unity and anti-bullying.

PALETAS

Paletas are Back! The Ballet Folklórico conservatory will be selling paletas (popsicles) of all flavors during office hours on Mondays and Wednesdays weekly in the breezeway. Cash, card, or apple pay accepted.

NATIONAL HISTORY DAY

Competition, History, Research, Awards! If this describes your interest, then National History Day is for you. NHD is a team of middle- and high-school historians competing at the school, county, and national levels. Research proposals for this year's theme "Innovation is History" are due Friday, October 30. Learn more at Thursday's lunch club meetings in T407. Email the club advisor at nancy.alcala@ocsarts.net with any questions.

VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT

Join us for the Visual Arts Conservatory’s 2nd annual student-led immersive exhibition, VAC Immersive: Born, Becoming, now open in the VAC Gallery at the Newkirk Family Visual Arts Center! Explore as you journey through the human experience of birth, growth, becoming, and decay. All students, staff, and parents are invited! The best time to come is during lunch break! Exhibit runs through Thursday, November 5.

AP EXAM REGISTRATION

If you are planning on taking an AP Exam in May, the deadline to purchase is coming up. Make sure you go to https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/053266 to sign up for and purchase your exams. The deadline to register is Friday, November 6. A $40 late registration fee will be added to exams purchased November 7 – March 5.

CONSERVATORY TRANSFERS

Conservatory Transfer applications are now available on the OCSA website: https://www.ocsarts.net/ApplyNow. Please note that in-person placement activities for Conservatory Transfer applicants will be held on January 9 only. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to secure your placement activity spot. Conservatory Transfer results will be released on January 15 for applicants who have completed their required placement activity. Contact the Admissions Department if you have questions at: admissions@ocsarts.net

SENIOR INFORMATION

Stay up to date on senior information at www.ocsarts.net/12thgrade

TRANSCRIPT ORDERING

The next deadline to order transcripts and request a counselor letter of recommendation for college applications with a Tuesday, December 1 deadline is Sunday, November 1.

SENIOR PACKAGES

Save yourself time and money when you get all your important senior purchases with a senior package! These packages include everything you will need for a great year, including a yearbook, cap and gown, grad night ticket, senior t-shirt, and panoramic class photo, plus you can even add a class ring. Get set up for success and have your parent/guardian purchase by Monday, November 30 at MySchoolBucks.com. Please click here for more information.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Spirit Week

Monday, October 12 - Friday, October 16

Homecoming

Saturday, October 17

[AV] Irvine

Unity Day

Wednesday, October 21

Lunch in the Commons

Middle School Dance

Friday, October 23

OCSA Halloween

Friday, October 30

2026-2027 List of Important Dates

2026-2027 Bell Schedule

2026-2027 Blue/Gold Day Calendar

OCSA CLUB INFORMATION

OCSA Club Directory: https://clubs.ocsa-club-directory.workers.dev/

Google Classroom Code: laezehaw

contact ocsa.clubs@ocsarts.net & ocsa.leadership@ocsarts.net with any questions

TESTING INFORMATION

AP EXAMS

Exams take place in May

Available to purchase on https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/053266

Deadline to purchase: Friday, November 6

SCHOLARSHIPS/OPPORTUNITIES

Programs/Scholarships That Require School Nomination

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of all available opportunities and scholarships. This spreadsheet may be updated throughout the year as more information becomes available.

Financial Aid/Scholarship Directory

Santa Ana Elks Scholarships

Multiple scholarships available - application deadlines vary

Santa Ana Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Apply by November 12, 2026

NSHSS Scholarships

Multiple scholarships available -application deadlines vary

Digital Marketing Youth Apprenticeship

Ivy Panda Video Scholarship

Apply by Saturday, October 31, 2026

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards

Apply by Sunday, November 1, 2026