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Welcome to our new Head of School
Following an extensive national and international search, the International School of Orange County Board of Trustees is delighted to...
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- Sep 21, 2020
- 2 min
It’s good to be back!
After welcoming our preschoolers and pre-K students back on campus on August 26th, it was a happy surprise to see our school waiver...
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- Aug 31, 2020
- 2 min
Starting school strong and united
Last Wednesday, August 26, was a special and unique first day of school for our entire campus. While our Kindergarten through 8th grade...
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- Jul 7, 2020
- 2 min
Break a Sweat!
As most schools and summer camps remain closed or only available online, many parents have to find new ways to keep their children...
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- Jun 19, 2020
- 1 min
Maintaining a Sense of Normalcy
If nothing else, the current campus closure has made us rethink and reimagine the way we see and implement our learning on a daily basis....
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- Jun 12, 2020
- 2 min
Graduating in the time of covid-19
We all know how unprecedented these past three months have been for our community, country and, to a large extent, the entire world....
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- May 15, 2020
- 1 min
A Heartfelt Teacher Appreciation Week
In the current context of school closure and online learning, our Parents’ Association was challenged with celebrating our faculty in a...
sarahblek
- Mar 27, 2020
- 1 min
Top 5 French websites and apps from preschool through 5th grade
As we are all navigating what has become the new normal in Orange County and elsewhere in the country and the world, many of us have to...
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- Mar 19, 2020
- 2 min
Rising to the challenge
Last week, in an effort to maximize the health and well-being of every member of our school community, our Head of School announced the...
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- Feb 13, 2020
- 5 min
A Double Win for the International School of Orange County
On Wednesday February 5th, Parenting OC Magazine hosted its 7th annual Top Teachers & Top School Employees of Orange County awards. The...
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- Feb 13, 2020
- 1 min
A memorable Grandparents’ Day Breakfast
Last month, our school hosted a Grandparents’ Day Breakfast, continuing a tradition started last year. This year, we were happy to see...
sarahblek
- Jan 7, 2020
- 1 min
A Multicultural Winterfest
After weeks of rehearsal and preparation by our teachers and students, our much-anticipated 2019 Winterfest, themed “Culture Fusion,” did...
sarahblek
- Dec 3, 2019
- 1 min
Grateful for our International School of Orange County Community
Last Tuesday was a special day for our community as we kicked off our 2019 Thanksgiving break with our traditional potluck. Again this...
sarahblek
- Nov 12, 2019
- 2 min
Kicking off the holiday season with our 2019 Barnes & Noble Book Fair and Fundraiser
What better way to kick off the holiday season than a fun community event? Our Barnes & Noble Book Fair this past Friday was just that!...
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- Nov 1, 2019
- 1 min
A Very Creative 2019 Halloween
Looking at the writing and art projects that adorn our classroom walls, it’s easy to see just how creative our bilingual students are....
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- Aug 22, 2019
- 1 min
A wonderful and promising first day of school!
It was a very sunny (and hot) first school day for our entire campus yesterday! Although back-to-school can be a stressful time for...
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- Jun 12, 2019
- 1 min
Paving the Way
On the third anniversary of the opening of our middle school, we cannot help but look at our 8th grade graduating class with great pride...
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- Apr 9, 2019
- 1 min
Francophonie in the spotlight at the International School of Orange County
Friday, April 5 was a special day for our school as we celebrated Francophonie, which in French means the network of nations around the...
sarahblek
- Mar 10, 2019
- 1 min
How our bilingual students learned the art of Italian Street Painting
Every year, our school hosts an Artist-in-Residence program in partnership with the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. This...
sarahblek
- Feb 12, 2019
- 1 min
A Unique Spelling Bee at the International School of Orange County
From January 24th to January 28th, our 1st to 8th grade students participated in a very unique spelling bee as they were asked to compete...
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- Feb 12, 2019
- 1 min
Grandparents’ Day at the International School of Orange County
The month of January saw the start of a new tradition at our International School of Orange County: our very first Grandparents’ Day...
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- Jan 16, 2019
- 1 min
2018 Winterfest: It's been 40 years!
11 songs, one play, 134 students! Our 2018 Winterfest was a night to remember for our International School of Orange County community....
sarahblek
- Jan 16, 2019
- 1 min
Galette des Rois Celebration at the International School of Orange County
Crazy Hair and Galette des Rois celebrations filled our students’ day with fun events last Friday. As everyone on campus was encouraged...
sarahblek
- Dec 11, 2018
- 1 min
Another Successful Book Fair for the International School of Orange County!
Last Friday, the International School of Orange County hosted a Book Fair fundraiser at Barnes & Noble in Orange. It was not only the...
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- Dec 4, 2018
- 1 min
A worldwide event at the International School of Orange County
This week, our students are joining in the largest learning event in history: The Hour of Code, during Computer Science Education Week...
sarahblek
- Nov 30, 2018
- 1 min
The International School of Orange County 2018 Thanksgiving Potluck
Our students, faculty, staff members, and parents enjoyed a sunny picnic and Thanksgiving potluck to kick-off the break on Tuesday,...