SAUSD COVID-19 free student meal distribution schedule update
Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, SAUSD will be moving to a multiday meal service model to continue providing free meals to all children in Santa Ana ages 1-18. We will…
The O.C. Supervisors react to the hate-related COVID-19 incident at Bolsa Grande High School
SANTA ANA, Calif. (March 19, 2020) – A discrimination-related incident in correlation with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was recently reported at a local Orange County high school. “I am appalled by…
CA State education leaders issue new guidance for schools, districts
The California Department of Education introduced new COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools on Tuesday, covering distance learning and student meals. Similarly, the state’s Health and Human Services Agency shared considerations for child care and supervision.…
The Rancho Santiago Community College District suspends face-to-face classes
Santa Ana, CA – Officials in the Rancho Santiago Community College District, in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, have suspended all face-to-face courses and student support services through…
Governor Newsom signs an Executive Order ensuring State funding for schools that close due to the COVID-19 virus
Order mandates that school districts use dollars to fund distance learning and high quality educational opportunities, safely provide school meals, and arrange for the supervision of students during school hours…
The Garden Grove Unified School District is suspending classes starting on 3/16
After careful deliberation, and in keeping with other large urban school districts in the state, the Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Education will be suspending in person classes…
The SAUSD has postponed all large gatherings and meetings until further notice
Update - Watch today's meeting about the SAUSD's plans to deal with the COVID-19 virus here. In response to last night’s guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health…
The Garden Grove Unified School District responds to hateful videos targeting Vietnamese students
On Saturday, 3/8, administrators from Bolsa Grande High School and Garden Grove Unified School District were made aware of videos of two students filming themselves on campus, unknown to most…
Former instructor charged with molesting a Middle College High School student
Santa Ana, Calif. – A former Santa Ana College welding instructor has been charged with four felonies for molesting a 15-year-old high school student enrolled in his class. Authorities are…
Scholarship Prep Santa Ana named a 2020 California Distinguished School
SANTA ANA, CA – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and the California Department of Education named Scholarship Prep Santa Ana a 2020 California Distinguished School for its commitment…
Santa Ana College’s Tessmann Planetarium presents the Star of Bethlehem
Join Tessmann Planetarium at Santa Ana College for The Star of Bethlehem, a historical and scientific detective story. Now in its 46th year, this inspiring planetarium show explores the tale…
Two young people arrested after posting threatening online messages about a Costa Mesa school shooting
COSTA MESA, Calif. – On Dec. 2, 2019, at about 11:10 p.m., the Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) was made aware of a social media post involving a possible threat…
The SAUSD has hired Jerry Almendarez as their new Superintendent
Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education tonight appointed Jerry Almendarez as Superintendent, bringing a three-month nationwide search for a new leader of the 47,000-student District to a close.…