Art Attack 10-7-26

Wednesday, October 7, 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

OCSA CLUB DIRECTORY

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

FRESHMAN RETREAT FACILITATOR APPLICATIONS DUE TODAY

Are you interested in becoming a Student Leader for Freshman Retreat this year? Learn how to navigate vulnerable conversations and facilitate fun group-bonding activities with the 9th grade class! The application deadline for student leaders is today at 11:59 p.m. All Facilitators must be 10th grade or older. Click here to apply now.

Please visit the Keeping the Culture Google Classroom (add code: cytshy3) for further information!

COLLEGE FAIR

College Fair will take place tomorrow and Friday. For the Schedule of Events click here.

Students who did not sign up for master classes and workshops will not be able to attend those sessions. Please note that you may still sign up for the Booth Fair.

Those registered will receive a call slip today. Please bring the call slip with you tomorrow, as it will serve as your proof of attendance.

COLLEGE FAIR FOOD TRUCKS

Grab a bite after school tomorrow! In celebration of College Fair, food trucks will be lined up on Sycamore Street from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. Items from Boba Junkie, OC Ice Cream, Messi Burger, Mad Dumplings, and OCSA's favorite taco truck, La Chonita, will be available for purchase.

VISUAL ARTS UPCOMING EXHIBIT

Join us for the Visual Arts Conservatory’s 2nd annual student-led immersive exhibition, VAC Immersive: Born, Becoming, opening today at 4:30 p.m. 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! Exhibit runs through November 5.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE SONG REQUESTS

Hey middle schoolers! Do you want to hear your favorite songs at the middle school dance? Use this link to fill out the music request form before this Friday, October 10! We hope to see you there!

HOMECOMING

High schoolers: Homecoming is just around the corner! We hope you’re ready to join our Party in Paradise on Saturday, October 17! If you are planning on inviting someone from a different school, don't forget to submit a Guest Pass to T110 by today at 2:05 p.m. Guest passes are also available in the rack in the hallway outside of Student Services, T101. Ticket sales will go until Monday, October 12 on MySchoolBucks.com.

SPIRIT WEEK

Are you ready to get hyped for HOCO? The Fall Spirit Week is next week from October 12-16. Here are the themes:

Monday, October 12 - Undercover Celebrity
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!

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.

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.

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.

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. The deadline to apply is this Saturday, October 10.

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.

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.

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.

IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE UPCOMING EVENTS

IVC Virtual Spotlight Week | November 16–20, 2026
IVC Virtual Spotlight Week is a weeklong series designed to help high school students and their families learn more about college opportunities, programs, and resources. Each day features a different topic, and participants are welcome to attend one session or join us for the full series. For session details and registration information, please see the linked flyer.

IVC CyberDay | Monday, October 26, 2026
Students are invited to IVC for an engaging, on-campus event focused on the rapidly evolving world of technology and cybersecurity. Participants will hear from guest speakers, ask questions, and explore practical approaches to real-world security challenges. Refreshments will be provided. Please see the linked flyer for additional details.

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

College Fair

Thursday, October 8 - Friday, October, 9

Spirit Week

Monday, October 12 - Friday, October 16

Progress Reports Released

Friday, October 16

Homecoming

[AV] Irvine

Saturday, October 17

Middle School Dance

Friday, October 23

OCSA Halloween

MegaLunch

Friday, October 30

2026-2027 List of Important Dates

2026-2027 Bell Schedule

2026-2027 Blue/Gold Day Calendar

OCSA CLUB INFORMATION

OCSA Fall 2026 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