Art Attack 10-19-26

Monday, October 19, 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

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 this 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.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE

Hey middle schoolers! Grab your pjs and be ready to jam out at this year’s middle school dance! It’ll be held this Friday, October 23 at the DMS Quad from 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. Tickets can be found on www.myschoolbucks.com and the deadline to purchase those tickets is today at 11:59 p.m.! You won’t want to sleep through this!

OCSA HALLOWEEN

OCSA's Halloween celebration will take place on Friday, October 30 during Megalunch. If you are interested in competing in the costume contest, there are five categories: scariest, funniest, most creative, best cosplay, and best group.

Below are the following do’s and don’ts, which can help as you plan your costume this month:

Do:

Respect people’s decision to participate or not participate in Halloween festivities.
Make sure your costume doesn’t hinder your ability to learn or others’ ability to learn.

Don’t:

Bring toy guns or weapons to school. If your costume includes a replica or foam sword or staff, that is acceptable; however, please be aware that OCSA staff or administration may ask to see it and may stow it in their office if it is determined to be potentially dangerous. It is recommended that these props be affixed to your costume, so that they cannot be removed.
Engage in cultural appropriation or wear a costume that makes fun of a specific religion, race, ethnicity, cultural group, or gender. True appreciation comes in the form of learning about other cultures, befriending different people, going to museums, researching, and listening to others’ stories. Dressing up for one day of the year is not an appropriate demonstration of appreciation. Please stick to make-believe costumes, such as superheroes, zombies, aliens, vampires, book characters, and all things imaginative or creative.

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.

GALA 2027 AUDITIONS - NEW ANNOUNCEMENT

Calling high school students from all conservatories! Gala vocal, dance, and greeter auditions are coming up on Wednesday, November 18. Detailed information and applications are available at www.ocsarts.net/GalaAudition. Gala 2027 will be held on Saturday, April 17, at OC VIBE, celebrating OCSA’s 40th Anniversary. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of this spectacular show!

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

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.

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

Unity Day

Wednesday, October 21

Lunch in the Commons

Middle School Dance

Friday, October 23

2:45 - 4:45 p.m. in the DMS Quad

OCSA Halloween

Friday, October 30

Veterans Day - School Closed

Wednesday, November 11

Thanksgiving Break - School Closed

Monday, November 23 - Friday, November 27

2026-2027 List of Important Dates

2026-2027 Bell Schedule

2026-2027 Blue/Gold Day Calendar

OCSA CLUB INFORMATION

OCSA Club Directory: tinyurl.com/ocsaclubs

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

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

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship

Apply by November 11, 2026