Kids Walk To School Wednesday: Fountain Valley

Kids across OC took part: "Walk To School Wednesday." Did you walk with friends? Share your photos with Patch! for Patch Photo of the Week.

How Fountain Valley Students Score In CA Standardized Tests

In OC Los Alamitos, Irvine and Laguna Beach Unified students tied for first place honors in both subjects. Here's how FV schools fared.

Area Student Earns Major Scholarship Honor from UC Berkeley

Congratulations to a new TAAP Scholar! Do you need help on your essays for scholarships or college admissions? The Write Direction can help.

Back To School Safety Tips For Fountain Valley Families

It's back to school time across OC here's a safety reminder: Stop for the crossing guard until the sidewalk is clear! Read on for more tips!

The crazy competition to get into the University of California

Admission stats for fall 2018

Fountain Valley School Walkout: 17 Minutes To Change The World

Over the span of 17 minutes, these Orange County high school students decided to take a stand and change the world. But did it help?

Fountain Valley Students Take Part In National School Walkout Day

A coalition of Orange County high school students will battle gun violence through peaceful walkouts on Wed. in memory of shooting victims.

Duped Corinthian Students Get No Relief From Loans

State Atty General says: "Corinthian students are now being denied critical relief by a secretary of education hostile to their plight."

Fountain Valley School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

When's the first day of school in Fountain Valley? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.

How Does Fountain Valley Elementary School District Rank In The State?

BREAKING: Back to School in Fountain Valley!

Transgender Student Nikki, 8, Sues OC School For Gender-Identity Discrimination

The child, along with parents, contends in the case she was made to wear boy's uniform, could not use restroom of her choice or be a "she."

Fountain Valley Seniors Graduate To University Of California Schools

Fall enrollment is down at UC Irvine, UCLA though the system says they are on track to raise in state student admissions.

Middle School Students Sickened By Prescription Drugs, District Says

Ten students were transported to the hospital with lethargy, other symptoms, officials said.

National Spelling Bee: Anaheim, Yorba Linda Progress To Third Round

These students correctly spelled their second-round words; can be among the maximum of 50 spellers advancing to Thursday's semifinals.

California's 2017 National Merit Scholarship Winners: Fountain Valley

Each student on the list has won a $2,500 college scholarship.

Disney VoluntEARS Build Garden At Juliette Low Elementary

A group of Disney VoluntEARS provided May flowers to a group of local Orange County elementary students in the form of a teaching garden.

Child Porn Charges Land Buena Park School Board President In Jail: Police

Dennis Chambers was arrested following a nationwide investigation, police officials said.

Pink Slips For Santa Ana Educators, SAUSD Says

Santa Ana Unified School District board members voted to hand out 287 educator/teacher pink slips.

CSU Schools Raise Tuition, Students Voice Opposition

Students across California rallied against the 5-percent tuition hike by the California State University Board of Trustees on Tuesday.

Fountain Valley Area ITT Technical Institute, All Campuses Pressured to Close

ITT Technical Institute, the for-profit university that promised to find a job for all graduates, is closing its doors immediately.

Seeking A 'Best Value' College? Don't Leave Home

A university highly ranked on both Forbes and Money Magazine's listings for 2016 is practically in our backyard! Can you guess? ...

Fired Teacher Causes 'Shelter In Place' at Huntington Beach High

The teacher apparently had no business on campus when he was spotted by a former colleague. The teacher walked away without incident.

Minimum Wage Increase Today at UC Irvine

Everyone working at least 20 hours will make at least $13 per hour en route to $15 wage in 2017 across the UC system.

1 in 4 Undergrads Sexually Assaulted, Study Finds

The largest study of its kind, a new study on campus rape underscores the challenges facing American Universities.

Thousands Rally For Student Suspended for Punching Classmate Who Hit Blind Boy

A petition has garnered thousands of signatures in support of a teen who intervened to stop a visually impaIred boy from being bullied.

CSU Faculty to Hold Strike Vote Over Compensation

The union claimed over the last 10 years more than half of all CSU faculty has been hired into temporary positions with lower pay.

Hold the Climate Change Hysteria: Ice sheets May Be More Resilient Than Thought, Say Stanford Scientists

Stanford study suggests that today's ice sheets may be more resilient to increased carbon dioxide levels than previously thought.

About Half of Orange County Students Test Below Grade Level

The first Common Core test results show that about half of students are struggling to meet state standards in language arts or math.

U.S. News and World Report Ranks UCI Among Top 50 Schools

California dominates this year's ranking with eight schools among the top 50 nationwide and the top two public universities.

Hack Attack Targets Cal State Students' Personal Information

Students at Northridge, Los Angeles, and Cal Poly Pomona are among those victimized.

Catholic Church to Revamp It's Teachings of the Native American Mission Experience

With the California Mission's founder about to be named a saint, the church plans to be more sensitive to the heartache natives suffered.

Southern California Universities Ranked Best at Serving Public Good

Several schools throughout California earned top scores for cutting edge research, community service, and graduating low-income students.

Back to School Survival Guide

Lunches to pack, sharing the road with school buses, prescription glasses--there’s a lot to absorb! We’ve gathered the resources for you.

Back to School: Prescription Eyeglass Deals

Deals abound, with one store offering a complete set of glasses--lenses and frames--for just $29.

Don't Worry About the Exit Exam, Says Cal State Long Beach

With this year's exit exam nixed by the state, college freshman's transcripts don't have the required high school graduation date.

Back to School: 5 Tips for Packing a Nutritious Lunch

Remember--kids can trade or toss stuff they don't like, so make sure your children actually like the food you're sending to school.

$10 Back to School Haircuts at JCPenney Salons in August

Find out how you can make a salon appointment for your student.

Ticket Involving a School Bus Could Cost You $695

Children are heading back-to-school across California, so in your own neighborhood and where you commute to work--be safe!

What Vaccines Your Child Needs to Start School

Under California law, children must be fully immunized before starting school.

Does School Start Too Early?

Researchers say getting more sleep improves academic performance. But is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?