Art Attack 8-26-26

Wednesday, August 26, 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.

EXTRA BUS TRANSPORTATION ON FRIDAYS

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has opened a "School Tripper" bus time for OCSA students on Friday afternoons. On Fridays, there will be an extra #83 bus that starts at Mainplace Mall at 2:42 p.m. then stops at the Main St. & 10th St. bus stop (in front of the DMS building) before heading to Santa Ana Blvd. & Santiago St. at 2:57 p.m. and arriving at Laguna Hills Transportation Center by 3:42 p.m. Click here for more information.

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 this Friday, August 28.

PreACT & PSAT INFORMATION

PreACT:

· Exam Date: Sept 26, 2026

· Paper Exam

· Available to purchase on myschoolbucks.com

· Deadline to purchase by this Sunday, August 30 at 11:59 pm

PSAT:

· Exam Date: Oct 17, 2026

· Digital Exam

· Available to purchase on myschoolbucks.com

· Deadline to purchase by October 4 at 11:59 pm

OCSA CLUB APPLICATIONS

Club applications are now available in the Google Club Classroom. 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 today during lunch. Student applicants must attend this meeting in order for their club application to be accepted. Club Google Classroom Code: laezehaw.

LOST & FOUND

Lost something? Check Lost & Found on the first floor of the Tower before items are donated to charity this Friday, August 28.

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. You will receive a call slip during one of your classes with instructions for getting your picture taken.

Want to retake your school photo? Please complete this form to request an appointment. Retake spots are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to submit your request as soon as possible.

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.

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.

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.

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.