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Newsletter, May 8, 2026

Posted Date: 05/08/26 (03:56 PM)
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SPARTAN NEWSLETTER

May 8, 2026

Another Great Showcase!

Thank you to everyone who joined us Wednesday evening for another outstanding Spartan Showcase at Orcutt Academy. The evening was a wonderful celebration of the many talents, programs, and opportunities that make our school so special.

Families and guests enjoyed outstanding performances from our Choir, Theatre Arts, Jazz Band, and Concert Band students, while also having the opportunity to visit student exhibits including Visual Arts, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Theatre Arts, Science, and more.

A special thank you to our students, staff, and families who helped make this event such a tremendous success. Events like Spartan Showcase are a powerful reminder of the incredible things happening every day at Orcutt Academy.
A choir of young people in black attire stands on risers on a stage, singing with their hands raised.
A group of performers in pink shirts dances on a stage with a blue curtain backdrop.
People gather around a long table displaying student art projects, including a large teapot sculpture and colorful paintings.
Students and adults gather around a workbench in a workshop, with a robot named PANDORA and various awards on display.
A diverse group of seven young people in a workshop, smiling and posing for a photo.
A high school band performs in a gymnasium, with students playing various instruments.

Real-World Learning in Action

Students from two AP Government classes recently had the unique opportunity to participate in a mock trial inside an actual courtroom. Hosted by Superior Court Judge Karen O'Neil, the simulation centered around the Salem Witch Trials and gave 55 students an authentic look at our judicial system and the rights of individuals being tried for a crime.

Students took on the roles of clerks, bailiffs, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and jurors throughout the experience.

A special thank you to Judge O’Neil for providing this incredible opportunity and to Mr. Murray for helping make it possible for our students.
A judge presides over a courtroom with two individuals standing before the bench.
A courtroom scene with a judge presiding over a group of seated individuals.
A group of young people are seated in a courtroom, facing forward.
A group of eight people, including a judge in robes, stand in a courtroom.
A young person with glasses smiles while sitting at a desk in a courtroom, with computers and a printer.

Robotics Makes Their Mark on the World Stage


Congratulations to our Spartatroniks Robotics Team on an outstanding performance at the FIRST World Championships in Houston this past weekend.

Competing against some of the top programs in the world, Orcutt Academy finished 50th in the Hopper Division, ranked 38th in California, and among the top 200 teams worldwide.

Beyond competition, students were able to attend conferences, connect with recruiters from organizations such as NASA, Qualcomm, and Haas Automation, and visit the Johnson Space Center.

We are incredibly proud of the way these students continue to represent Orcutt Academy on the global stage.
Five young people lean on large white letters, resting their chins on their hands.
A team of people in blue shirts and safety glasses stand around a robot labeled 'PANDORA' with the number '3512'.
A person with brown hair writes on a large wooden board covered in colorful signatures and numbers.
A diverse group of seven young people stand together, arms around each other, in front of stadium seating.
Robots with numbers 35 and 494 are on a competition field with many yellow balls.

Spring Sports Update.

Spring continues to be another outstanding season for our Spartan student-athletes.

  • Boys Golf finished 2nd in league.
  • Boys Tennis standout Etienne will compete in the Area Championships this Friday in San Luis Obispo before continuing his academic and athletic journey at Stanford University.
  • Track & Field will battle for a league championship this Saturday.
  • Swim captured the league tournament championship last week in Morro Bay and now advances to CIF competition.
  • Our defending state champion Softball team officially clinched a playoff berth with playoffs beginning May 15 here at home.
  • Boys Volleyball defeated Pioneer Valley High School in CIF competition Tuesday night and lost a tight contest with the number 2 seed, Immanuel, on the road last night. We are proud of our VB Boys!
  • Our Cheer program captured a State Championship last month, while Dance and eSports continue to represent Orcutt Academy with excellence.
A special thank you to our Athletic Director, Kevin Brown, our Athletic Trainer, Chelsea Davis, Mr. Culbara and our ASB students for their leadership behind the scenes with game management and event operations throughout the year.

ASB Updates

Poster for OAHS Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2026, featuring upcoming events.

Mental Health Awareness Month

Throughout the month of May, our ASB students and counseling team will be recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month by providing students with a variety of activities focused on wellness, connection, stress management, and self-care.

Students can look forward to events such as Stressless Bracelet Making, DIY Positive Pins, Kindness Notes & Positivi-Tea, Calming Slime, Rock Painting, Stress Balls, Know the Signs Jenga, and our Mental Health Awareness Fair later this month.

We are proud of the way our students and staff continue to promote a campus culture where asking for help, supporting one another, and prioritizing wellness are encouraged.

Thank you to our counseling staff, Mrs. Cedillo and Mrs. Perez, for their leadership and hard work in putting all of this together for our students.

Parent Opportunities

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UPCOMING EVENTS

CLICK HERE FOR SCHOOL CALENDAR
OAHS Sports Schedules
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YouthWell Application
 

RESOURCES

Counseling Website
On Campus Support
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Orcutt Academy Spartans after-school math tutoring schedule displayed on a poster.
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Enjoy Your Weekend, Spartans!

Sincerely,

Rhett Carter
 
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