News Summary
As the school year approaches, West Orange County is buzzing with preparations for students, parents, and educators. Important start dates for various school districts have been announced, along with a Back-to-School Fair offering family-friendly activities and resources. Additionally, community colleges are set to welcome students back, and a new school is in development to alleviate overcrowding. The no-cost summer meals program ensures children have access to nutritious meals during the break. Residents are encouraged to mark their calendars for these exciting updates.
Exciting Back to School Updates for West Orange County Residents
As summer days slowly drift into a new school season, cities in West Orange County are buzzing with anticipation! Parents, students, and educators alike are gearing up for the start of the school year, and we’ve got all the essential dates and events you cannot miss. So grab a snack, settle in, and let’s dive into what’s happening in your city!
School Start Dates You Need to Know
It’s time to brush up on your calendars because public schools have some important start dates coming up:
- August 6: Students in the Anaheim Union High School District, including those at Western and Magnolia high schools, will kick off the school year.
- August 11: Garden Grove Unified School District students will join in the excitement.
- August 20: Time for Orange Unified School District students to hit the books!
- August 26: The Westminster School District welcomes back its students.
- August 27: Students from the Ocean View School District and Huntington Beach Union High School District will jump back into class!
- September 2: The Huntington Beach City School District starts its year.
Community Colleges Set to Open Soon
Don’t forget about the community colleges! They’re ready to welcome students back as well:
- August 18: Santa Ana College opens its doors.
- August 25: Both Orange Coast College and Golden West College will begin their semester, alongside CSU Fullerton and CSU Long Beach weekday classes.
- August 26: Cypress College and Fullerton College join the back-to-school fun.
Mark Your Calendars for the Back-to-School Fair!
Get ready for some family fun at the upcoming Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, July 12. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at West Orange High School, located at 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden.
What can you expect? Free food, a kids’ fun zone, backpack and school supply giveaways, immunizations, and sports ECGs! Plus, parents can connect with various community resources for mentoring, tutoring, counseling, and after-school programs. It’s a fantastic opportunity to prepare for the new school year, and who doesn’t love free stuff?
Exciting Developments in School Construction
Now here’s some big news: Orange County Public Schools has big plans for the future! A new school, with a budget of $38.22 million, is being developed to accommodate up to 837 students from Pre-K to fifth grade. This amazing facility will be located in the fast-growing Horizon West area along Westhaven Oak Drive.
The new campus aims to help alleviate overcrowding at Water Springs Elementary School, which is currently bursting at the seams with over 1,391 students enrolled. It’s exciting to see the community expanding, with plans to create a nurturing space for future generations!
Feeding Our Future: No-Cost Summer Meals
And if you’re looking for ways to keep the kids fed this summer, don’t miss out on the no-cost summer meals program! Offered to children aged 18 and younger and students with disabilities up to 21 years old, this program provides meals Monday through Friday, giving both breakfast and lunch options.
Funded by the Texas Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, you can find meal locations at West Orange-Stark High School, YMCA – Orange, Vidor High School, and more. The best part? No application needed! Just show up and grab a meal! A complete list of locations is available online at SummerFood.org.
With all these updates, West Orange County is buzzing with excitement as we prepare for another fantastic school year! Don’t forget those dates, and we can’t wait to see everyone back in class!
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Additional Resources
- Orange County Tribune: Back to School Updates
- Wikipedia: Back to School
- Orange Observer: Back to School Fair
- Google Search: Back to School Fair
- WFTV: New School Plans
- Google Scholar: West Orange County School Plans
- Orange Leader: No-Cost Summer Meals
- Encyclopedia Britannica: School Lunch
- Orange Observer: High School Hoops Showcase
- Google News: High School Hoops Showcase
Author: Anaheim Staff Writer
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