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New favorite campus spot unlocked! Earlier in the spring semester, students were able to study, relax, gather and celebrate together in the new Lisa Argyros Commons. Thank you so much to alumni parents Kurt and Melinda Soderling, and OCSA alum Logan Soderling (IA, '19), for putting together this amazing highlight of the new space. by @weareocsa

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State of the Art: Camden Ness (IA, ‘31) competed in the Rainbow, Spotlight, and Act 1 Talent competitions with his Tap team, Hip Hop team, and Company team from The Music Room, an arts enrichment program. Camden also competed a hip hop solo this year and received numerous awards including Double Platinum ranking and fifth place overall division winner for his solo at Rainbow, as well as Diamond ranking and third place overall division winner for his solo at Spotlight. by @weareocsa

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The entire OCSA community is invited to attend a FREE concert in the park on Saturday, August 15 with Pacific Symphony! @ocsaalumni Michael Repper (IM, 08) will serve as guest conductor for the evening!Pack a picnic and join us at:Mike Ward Community ParkWoodbridge20 Lake Road, IrvineMusical Playground Opens at 5:30pm.Concert begins at 7:00.(This is a public event, look for the OCSA balloons to find our reserved section!) by @weareocsa

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Katelyn Chang (IM, ‘28), Nour-Eldin Elshahawi (FTV, ‘27), and Jayden Kim (IM, ‘27) won third prize in the High School Western Division of the 2026 C-SPAN StudentCam documentary competition for their video titled, “The Key to a Healthy Democracy,” about how the legacy of the Declaration of Independence inspires youth community service, and how that service, in turn, strengthens our communities in a uniquely American way through civic engagement. Their video, a press release about their win, and a congratulatory video from Irvine Mayor Larry Agran can be found in the link in our bio. by @weareocsa

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State of the Art: Jeeho Park (IM, ‘29), Skyler Tran (IM, ‘28), and Julian Yoon (IM, ‘28), won first prize at the 71st Friends of Chamber Music Young Musicians Competition in Vancouver, Canada in March 2026. Also known as Trio Élégiaque, the team has performed at a variety of venues, including the Nixon Library, Irvine Valley College, Cerritos College, Vancouver Academy of Music, churches, and retirement homes. by @weareocsa

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Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) was selected as a 2026 National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) Exceptional Charter School in Special Education. This distinction is the highest level of recognition granted to charter schools that meet rigorous professional criteria and have demonstrated exceptional dedication, commitment, and achievement in the field of special education. OCSA was given this honor for the ninth consecutive year. by @weareocsa

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State of the Art: OCSA Robotics Team 11211W wdym was crowned Tier 1 Award Tournament Champions at the 2026 San Diego Fourth Annual Last Chance Tournament Invitational. Team members include Ashwin Desai (PM, ‘26), Juneau Foxlin (IM, ‘26), Ally Halid (IA, ‘26), Peyton Hsu (AE, ‘27), Tiffani Hsu (PD, ‘26), Alex Hwang (IM, ‘27), Bright Li (CAH, ‘27), and Anthony Tatsuta (FTV, ‘27). by @weareocsa

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State of the Art: OCSA’s Model United Nations (MUN) Team received multiple awards for their efforts at the MUN Conference at Laguna Beach High School. Below are the student participants and their respective honors: Best DelegateAngela Song (IM, ‘27)Outstanding Hanna Heger (CW, ‘26)Kaylee Lu (FTV, ‘28)CommendationBella Chen (CMD, ‘28)Alyssa Kim (FTV, ‘27)Catherine Kim (ACT, ‘27)Sofia Patel (IA, ‘29)Sophie Sukendro (IM, ‘26)ResearchNour-Eldin Elshahawi (FTV, ‘27) by @weareocsa

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The award-winning @ocsa.yearbook team photographed and designed unique conservatory group portraits featuring the class of 2026! Check them out and be sure to purchase your 2026-2027 yearbook at the special Back-to-School discount price during online registration. Click the link in our bio to purchase or learn more! by @weareocsa

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State of the Art: The Orange County Register announced the winners, finalists, and semi-finalists for the 2026 Artist of the Year. The program highlighted over 900 talented students from across the county, 56 of whom were OCSA students. See the link in our bio to read more about the selection of Artist of the Year Winner for Vocal Music Lexie Shehab (PM, '27). by @weareocsa

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State of the Art: OCSA Speech and Debate Club competed at the National Online Forensics Speech and Debate Competition. Ashley Jung (IM, ‘31) was awarded bronze in Middle School Storytelling and Vivian Lee (ACT, ‘31) was awarded gold in Middle School Interpretation at the 2026 Diamond Invitational Awards Ceremony. by @weareocsa

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Congratulations to the Orange County Board of Education, recipient of the 2026 Arts Schools Network Governing and Support Board Award! This prestigious award recognizes a district Board of Education, school foundation, advisory board, or friends organization whose outstanding leadership and commitment have advanced high quality arts education and created lasting opportunities for students to thrive. As the charter authorizer for Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), the Orange County Board of Education has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to educational excellence, equity, and innovation. Through thoughtful governance, strategic leadership, and a collaborative approach, the Board has helped create an environment where students can flourish both academically and artistically. The Board’s support extends far beyond governance. By championing professional learning, strengthening career and technical education pathways, supporting arts leadership networks, and fostering strong partnerships throughout Orange County, the Board has helped expand opportunities for students, educators, and the broader arts community. Its members also demonstrate their commitment by actively celebrating student achievement and engaging with the vibrant artistic life of OCSA. Congratulations to Board President Mari Barke, Board Members Jorge Valdes, Ken L. Williams, Jr., D.O., Tim Shaw, and Lisa Sparks, Ph.D., along with the entire Orange County Board of Education, on this well deserved recognition. Thank you for your visionary leadership and steadfast support of arts education, inspiring students and strengthening communities across Orange County. We look forward to celebrating you in October! www.asnconference.org by @weareocsa

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