Art Attack 8-24-26

Monday, August 24, 2026

Click here to view Art Attack Live on Blue Days at the beginning of Block 3

Click here to view Art Attack Live on Gold Days at the beginning of Block 6

URGENT - BUS PASSES EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30

Attention students! The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has updated guidelines for its Youth Ride Free program, which allows youth ages 6 to 18 to travel anywhere in Orange County on an OC Bus for free.

To keep rides free, parents or guardians must register your Wave card online by September 30. Unregistered cards will revert to regular fare accounts after the deadline.

Ask your parent/guardian to update your student account before the deadline. Details can be found at https://octa.net/getting-around/bus/oc-bus/fares-and-passes/youth-ride-free.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

The schedule change deadline has passed for academic classes. For conservatory schedule changes, you must request a change with your conservatory director. The deadline for conservatory schedule changes is Friday, August 28.

OCSA CLUB APPLICATIONS

Club applications will be live in the Google Club Classroom starting today during Lunch. They are due by the end of the day Thursday, September 3. In addition, there is a mandatory meeting for all club applicants in Symphony Hall Wednesday, August 26 during lunch. Student applicants must attend this meeting in order for their club application to be accepted. Club Google Classroom Code: laezehaw.

ALL-SCHOOL MUSICAL AUDITIONS

Attention high school students across all conservatories: We are excited to invite you to audition for the All-School Musical, Big Fish, in celebration of OCSA’s 40th Anniversary season. All interested performers are required to participate in both the vocal and dance auditions. However, if you feel stronger in one area, please do not be discouraged. We are looking for talented singers, dancers, and actors of all experience levels. Please note that if you missed the deadline to sign up, limited walk-up auditions are available.

Vocal Auditions

Today - Monday, August 24 & Wednesday, August 26 | 5-9 p.m.

Dance, Music, and Science Center (DMS), Rooms 119 & 217

Please prepare a 45-second contemporary musical theatre vocal selection. Sheet music is required, and an accompanist will be provided.

Dance Auditions

Friday, August 28 | 3-7 p.m.

DMS, Room 215

Please come prepared for a contemporary and musical theatre jazz call (tap call if you have experience). If you have them, please bring tap, jazz, and character shoes to the audition.

Callbacks (By Invitation Only)

Tuesday, September 1 | 5:30-9 p.m.

DMS, Room 217

MODEL UN INTEREST MEETINGS

Are you interested in diplomacy? Engaging in rigorous debate about pressing global issues? If so, OCSA's award winning Model United Nations team is recruiting members for the 2026-2027 competition season. Model UN teaches public speaking, collaborative leadership, and formal writing skills by competing in conferences authentically simulating the United Nations. Auditions are September 17-18. More information can be found at one of our mandatory interest meetings, hosted on August 24-25 during lunch in T200. This opportunity is open to current 7th-12th grade students. If you cannot make one of the interest meetings, please communicate to either grant.herman@ocsarts.net or rebecca.yang@ocsarts.net regarding your absence. We hope to see you there!

BUILDING ACCESS

Students are allowed into buildings 20 minutes before school starts. Please refrain from trying to open the doors until they are unlocked at 8:10 a.m., or 8:40 a.m. on non-conservatory days.

To access buildings when they are locked during class, please press 1 and the last 4 digits of your student ID number, then the # key on the keypads outside the doors and gates. Your student ID can be found on your schedule and in your Aeries account. If you do not already know your ID number, please memorize it.

LOCKER CHANGE REQUEST

Please complete this Google form for a locker change request. Please note that not all locker change requests will be granted. Changes will be considered for either broken locker/lock or mobility/accessibility issues. We cannot guarantee a locker change request because of a building location.

FINGERPRINTING

Students who have never been fingerprinted need to go to the cafeteria on the second floor of the Tower in the morning before school starts. You will need to know your ID number, which can be found in your Aeries account.

PICTURES/ID CARDS

Students who did not attend On-Campus Registration and have their picture taken will receive their OCSA ID card after they participate in Picture Make-Up Day on Wednesday, September 23.

PEER TUTOR SIGN-UPS

Applications for students wishing to volunteer as peer tutors this year are now in Google Classroom (code: gbrmqucx). If you are interested in working with a student, carefully read the instructions and expectations for peer tutors in the Google Classroom. When you have done this, please complete and submit the application form as soon as possible. Once you have submitted your application, Ms. Davies will contact your reference teachers to confirm your ability to tutor. We hope to start sending out peer tutor and tutee matches in the next few weeks. Tutors may apply to join the program at any time during the year, but please note you will be matched with an appropriate student as the need arises, so please be patient. All time confirmed by OCSA as a peer tutor may be counted towards service hours, CSF, and NHS.

Please contact maggie.davies@ocsarts.net if you have any questions about the peer tutoring program at OCSA.

HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM

Do you like science? Do you want to show off your knowledge and compete against other schools? Consider trying out for the high school Science Olympiad team! To find out how, attend the mandatory information session on Friday September 11 from 2:45-4:00 pm in DMS 223. Join our Google Classroom using code w4oafkg5 or email sciolyocsa@gmail.com for more information. Tryouts will begin after school starting Friday September 18.

LIP SYNC BATTLE - A FUNdraiser

Open to ALL CONSERVATORIES. See MT Callboard | Tower 2nd floor for more info. Grab your friends and battle it out for the golden microphone and prizes. Special Guest Judges and a night full of surprises. Deadline to sign up is Friday, September 4 at Bit.ly/LSbattleMT26. Email amelia.barron@ocsarts.net with questions.

TEDxOCSA

Passionate about an idea? Apply now to be a speaker at TEDxOCSA’s event, themed Timeless, and bring your vision onto stage for an unforgettable experience. Applications close September 30 at 11:59 p.m. Join the Google Classroom for more information, using code yp7w7txa.

BEYOND BORDERS

Beyond Borders is back for a third year and is looking for writers, musicians, dancers, and artists to explore the theme "Homebound." If you are interested in joining this cross-conservatory performance, find out more on the Google Classroom: tx37ulb3.

UNLEASHED

Unleashed, OCSA's original sketch comedy show, is taking applications for its Writer's Room. Meetings are Fridays starting in October. To find out more about writing original comedy and submit a sample sketch, go to the Google Classroom: xryju7ow.

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.