Art Attack 9-25-26

Friday, September 25, 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

HISPANIC HERITAGE

Make sure to come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month today during lunch in the Lisa Argyros Commons!

DODGEBALL

Attention OCSA students! Right after school today, head over to the Lisa Argyros Commons for our Dodgeball competition! Get ready for a great time. Don't miss it!

FRENCH HONORS SOCIETY

Applications for the French Honors Society are now open for the 2026-2027 school year. The French Honors Society is a prestigious organization recognizing outstanding high school students who demonstrate exceptional achievement in French language proficiency, academic excellence, service, and leadership. Students who have demonstrated proficiency in French by showing excellence in French 3 Honors, French 4, and or AP French are eligible to apply with the Google Classroom code ceo32rao. Applications for new members are due today. Please note that if you are a returning member, you do not have to reapply. Separate emails will be sent out to returning students.

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. The deadline to apply is tomorrow, Saturday, September 26.

ACTORS SHOWCASE 2027

Calling all aspiring young actors: Have you heard about Actors Showcase? The cast of Actors Showcase, composed of students from all conservatories and grade levels, performs for casting directors, agents, and managers with the hope of getting industry representation and professional bookings in film and television. For audition forms and appointment sign-up, visit www.ocsarts.net/ActorsShowcase. The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 28. Auditions will take place on Saturday, October 3.

FRESHMAN RETREAT FACILITATORS

Do you want to gain leadership experience and help better our OCSA community? Come to the mandatory Freshman Retreat Facilitator interest meeting on Tuesday September 29 in T110 to learn more about volunteering as a student leader at Freshman Retreat! Student facilitators must be in 10th grade or above. For more information go to the Keeping the Culture Google Classroom, the code is cytshy3.

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 Wednesday, September 30, 2026. 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.

For information on the extra bus route that has been added on Fridays for OCSA students, click here for more information.

SPANISH HONORS SOCIETY

Are you interested in celebrating language, honoring culture, and serving your community?

Applications for the Spanish Honors Society are now open for the 2026-2027 school year. The Spanish Honors Society is a prestigious organization recognizing exceptional achievements in Spanish language proficiency, academic excellence, service, and leadership. Students who have demonstrated proficiency in Spanish by showing excellence in Spanish 3 or above are eligible to apply. Applications for new members are due this Friday, September 30. Please note that if you are a returning member, you do not have to reapply. Separate emails will be sent out to returning students. Any questions, please contact Anais.legras@ocsarts.net and apply with the Google Classroom Code: xh2affja. ¡Nuestra voz, nuestra cultura, nuestro legado!

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.

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 Wednesday, September 30 at 11:59 p.m. Join the Google Classroom for more information, using code yp7w7txa.

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.

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 Wednesday, October 7. Guest passes are also available in the rack in the hallway outside of Student Services, T101. Ticket sales begin today and will go until Monday, October 12 on MySchoolBucks.com.

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 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 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.

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

SENIOR NAME VERIFICATION

All seniors need to make sure their name is correct on the Aeries Demographics page and complete this mandatory Google form by Monday, October 5, 2026. This form must be completed by the student only using their OCSA email account. While we encourage you to review the details with a parent or guardian, students must submit the form themselves to avoid duplicate entries and ensure account verification.

CLASS RING SIZING

Seniors, did you order Senior Package A? Have you made your ring selection? Class rings take approximately 11 weeks to order. We will have class ring selections and sizing with SoCalGrad on Tuesday, October 6 during lunch in the Hoag Breezeway. Class ring selections can also be made here.

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

Homecoming

Saturday, October 17

Middle School Dance

Friday, October 23

2026-2027 List of Important Dates

2026-2027 Bell Schedule

2026-2027 Blue/Gold Day Calendar

OCSA CLUB INFORMATION

Google Classroom Code: laezehaw

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

TESTING INFORMATION

PSAT

Exam Date: Oct 17, 2026

Digital Exam

Available to purchase on myschoolbucks.com

Deadline to purchase by October 4 at 11:59 pm

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

California State Board of Education

Student Board Member

Apply by Friday, September 25, 2026

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship

Apply by Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Neuroscience Opportunity at UC Irvine