We’re off and running into a great school year, and we’re grateful for your continued support and partnership. Our students are showing up, engaging in class, and building the kind of culture that makes Orcutt Academy special.

Join us for Back to School Night this coming Monday, August 25 at 5:00 PM. You’ll have the chance to:

We’ll start in the gym before heading out to classrooms. It’s a valuable night—hope to see you there!

We’re proud of our girls tennis, girls volleyball, and girls golf teams in their season openers this week. Cross Country, Football, and eSports will be starting up very soon!

Check out the latest schedules and come support your Spartans: OA Athletics.

This week’s spotlight is all about punctuality. Being on time shows respect—for teachers, for learning, and for each other. Thanks for helping reinforce the importance of timeliness at home.

Seth has been in FCC for 2 years, and is serving as an LT this year. He ran JV Cross Country for 2 years and is entering his third year on varsity track, competing in shot put and discus.

He’s also been part of Robotics for 2 years, currently serving as the Business Captain. Seth has been a member of the College Cadre all 4 years.

With over 200 hours of community service, a 4.2 GPA, and as a past member of National Honor Society, Seth has made a big impact. He was on the winning team of the 2024 Quizbowl and is also part of the ASB video crew this year.

Ms. White is a first-year teacher at OA. She teaches English 10 Honors, English Support, and English 9.

One of her favorite memories at OA was from her time as a student—when she was a freshman, Mr. Shaw hosted a Hogwarts movie marathon, and it left a lasting impression.

Ms. White attended Westmont College in Santa Barbara, where she was a part of the prestigious Augustinian Scholars program, a distinction held by the top 10% of students.

A fun fact about Ms. White: she studied abroad in Ireland! If she weren’t teaching, she’d be spending her time writing novels.

We’re so glad to have you at Orcutt Academy, Ms. White!

YouthWell is continuing FREE resources for parents including Support Groups and virtual Parent Education Nights.

The Parent Education Nights are NEW with the first taking place on AUGUST 26th. 

View Community Calendar at YouthWell.org to

find a group that is best for you.

Whether it’s academic or social-emotional support, students are never alone.

Sincerely,

Rhett Carter