Please be reminded that the school will be closed this coming Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. We hope you enjoy the long weekend and look forward to seeing you back in class on Tuesday.

Season Finale 2025 is TOMORROW, Saturday, May 24, at 7 p.m.! Please join us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our dedicated and talented students and faculty at this unforgettable end-of-the-year showcase. If you have not yet gotten your tickets, there is still a limited quantity available. Please click here to purchase!

If your student has medication in the Health Office at OCSA, a parent/guardian must pick it up between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3. If your student’s medication is not picked up by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, it will be disposed of. No exceptions will be made.

For pick-up, please keep the following in mind:

• A parent/guardian must sign to pick up the student’s medication. Medication will not be released to any student, regardless of age.

• Medication drop-off and paperwork for the 2025-2026 school year will take place at a later date. Paperwork or medication for next year will NOT be accepted at this time.

For any questions about your student’s medication on campus, please contact the Health Office at health.office@ocsarts.net. Thank you for your cooperation.

Please plan ahead! If your student needs an Entertainment Work Permit (EWP) for the summer, they must submit an EWP application for approval no later than Monday, June 2 to The Dhanidina Family Student Services Office in the Humanities Tower, Room 101. EWPs that have already been submitted should be picked up at your earliest convenience. During the summer months when school is closed, EWP applications with your student’s current report card will be accepted by the Labor Standards Department in place of the school’s signature and school stamp. Check the Labor Standards Department website for more details on summer submissions. EWP processing will begin again at OCSA in August when staff is back on campus.

Yearbook distribution will begin on Wednesday, May 28 and continue through Friday, May 30 from 12:10-12:55 p.m. in the Dance, Music, and Science Center (DMS) drop-off lane. Students should present a photo ID (school ID, driver's license, or Aeries record on their phone) in order to pick up their yearbook. We ask that students please exhibit patience. There are over 1,500 yearbooks to distribute, so it is likely the line will be long; however, it will move quickly, and students are guaranteed a copy if they have pre-purchased one.

If you are unsure whether you have pre-purchased a yearbook, please check your MySchoolBucks order history. For seniors, yearbooks were included as part of senior packages. If you still need to purchase your yearbook, 115 copies are available for purchase through MySchoolBucks, but don't wait! We will sell out!

Important reminder: Yearbooks should not be out during class unless the teacher has expressly stated it's ok to do so. Students will still have time to sign yearbooks before school, during Lunch, after school, and at other non-instructional times. Yearbooks that are distracting from instruction will be handled in the same way as any other disruption.

If there are any questions not answered above, please contact Yearbook Adviser Courtney Harper at courtney.harper@ocsarts.net.

Students: Are you interested in auditioning for the 2025-2026 Mock Trial team? There will be an interest meeting on Tuesday, May 27 at Lunch in the Humanities Tower, Room 110, in order for students to learn more about the program, time commitment, expectations, and how to prepare for auditions. There will be another meeting in the fall before the auditions.

Interested in global issues, debate, or building your leadership skills? Middle and high school students can find out how to join next year’s Model United Nations (MUN) Team at the interest meeting on Wednesday, May 28 at Lunch in the Dance, Music, and Science Center (DMS), Room 114. Come learn what MUN is all about and how to apply for next year’s team.

OCSA Jumpstart is a dynamic, three-day program – from Wednesday, August 6 through Friday, August 8 – where incoming students will be introduced to OCSA’s unique school culture and discover how to navigate the next phase of their education with confidence. Participants will have the chance to familiarize themselves with the OCSA campus, foster new relationships, and, of course, have FUN! But first, we need current OCSA student leaders to welcome these newly admitted students to campus as Jumpstart Student Facilitators!

If you are interested in volunteering to be a Jumpstart Student Facilitator, please click here to apply before Wednesday, May 28. Student Facilitators must be going into 8-12th grade next school year and must be able to attend both mandatory training sessions on Friday, August 1 and Monday, August 4 and all OCSA Jumpstart dates.

Attention rising juniors: Applications are now available for the 2025-2026 Professional Mentorship Program. OCSA’s Professional Mentorship Program provides an invaluable opportunity for students to gain exposure to real-world career paths, receive hands-on experience, and make a connection with a business professional during their junior year.

Please click here to apply before the deadline on Friday, June 13. Upon completion of the application, all efforts will be made to match students with an OCSA Board member, alumni, current or alumni parent, or other professional from the OCSA community. Mentors will share their experiences, help explore career options, and give advice about college and/or professional development after high school. The program gives students an opportunity to “test-drive” a career of interest, receive valuable information about the realities associated with a chosen profession, and benefit from the guidance of a caring adult outside the family and school structure.

Please note that OCSA will work diligently to pair as many students as possible with a professional mentor; however, there is no guarantee that all students will be matched. Students will be notified about matches and next steps in the fall.

OCSAFEST is just a week away! Presented by the Arts & Enterprise Conservatory, OCSAFEST showcases the talents of nearly 200 OCSA students and local artists and features live music, dancing, an artisan market, and fun activities for the whole community. Come make waves with us in The Callero Family Foundation Plaza (DMS Quad) on Friday, May 30 at 2:30 p.m., and again on Saturday, May 31 at 1 p.m. – now featuring a classic car show!

The Bell Schedule, Blue Day/Gold Day Calendar, and List of Important Dates for the 2025-2026 school year are all available for your reference. Please click through the links below to access these important documents. 

Bell Schedule

Blue Day/Gold Day Calendar

List of Important Dates

Here is a brief summary of some important dates in the 2025-2026 school year:

• First Day of School: Wednesday, August 13
• Last Day of Fall Semester: Thursday, December 18
• First Day of Spring Semester: Tuesday, January 6
• Last Day of School: Tuesday, June 2

Please make note of the dates above and use the linked documents to make any needed future plans. While we do not anticipate making further changes, it is possible that dates may have to be adjusted based on factors outside of OCSA’s control.

We hope to see all of our wonderful students returning in the fall, but if you plan to disenroll from OCSA and enroll in another school for the 2025-2026 school year, please make sure you fill out the withdrawal form before Tuesday, June 3.

Class of 2025 families: There are currently TWO exciting opportunities to commemorate your senior’s OCSA journey! 

Personalized Brick Pavers

Students and staff will be able to see your words of support and celebration every day when you engrave a brick to be placed in front of Michael F. Harrah Symphony Hall, right in the heart of the OCSA campus. Click here to reserve your brick as part of the Leave Your Legacy Gifting Opportunity by Friday, June 6 to guarantee a personalized certificate by graduation.

Class of 2025 Senior Gift Campaign

Led by the senior class, this gift campaign will support academic events for the 2025-2026 school year and help fund opportunities for juniors and seniors to receive professional prep sessions for college and job interviews. Help the Class of 2025 make a lasting impact and reach their goal of $2,500 by making a donation by Friday, June 6. 

If you have any questions, please contact Katie Perry Page, Development Manager, at katie.page@ocsarts.net.

Naviance Graduation Survey

Seniors, don’t forget – your Naviance Graduation Survey is due TODAY, Friday, May 23. You need to complete the survey in order to receive your graduation tickets, cap, and gown. Please click here for the instructions.

Class of 2025 Important Dates

Tuesday, May 27 – Graduation Distribution, during Lunch and Office Hours in the breezeway (caps, gowns, tassels, tickets, and senior class panoramic pictures distributed to seniors only)

Wednesday, May 28 – Friday, May 30 – Yearbook Distribution, 12:10-12:55 p.m. in the DMS pick-up lane 

Wednesday, May 28 – Friday, May 30 – Recognition Item Pick-up, 12-1 p.m. in the Humanities Tower, Room 101 (for those that missed the Academic Distinction & Seal of Biliteracy Celebration)

Tuesday, June 3 – Textbooks and Devices Return by 1 p.m. (to receive a diploma after Graduation Ceremony)

Tuesday, June 3 – Last Day of School

Thursday, June 5 – Rehearsal at Cottonwood Church, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (mandatory) 

Thursday, June 5 – Graduation Ceremony, check in no later than 5:15 p.m.

Friday, June 6 – Grad Night at Disney California Adventure Park, tentative check in at 1 p.m. in the DMS Quad (bus mandatory), return to OCSA on Saturday, June 7 tentatively at 3 a.m. (bus mandatory). Times are subject to change.

Graduation Information

Please click here for the most up-to-date graduation information. It is very important that seniors and their families read this document carefully, as it contains detailed information regarding the remainder of senior year and graduation. Senior information can also be found on our website at www.ocsarts.net/12thGrade.

Season Finale: Saturday, May 24

Memorial Day (No School): Monday, May 26

Last Day of School: Tuesday, June 3

Teacher Planning Day (No School): Wednesday, June 4

Graduation, Class of 2025: Thursday, June 5

For more information, please visit www.ocsarts.net/BoxOffice.