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August 18, 2025
OUSD Facebook Page: Like Us!
OUSD families and staff, Here is a very easy way to be in the groove for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are on Facebook, please "like" the Orcutt Union School District Facebook page . If y. . .
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Welcome
Welcome to the Orcutt School for Independent Study. Orcutt Union School District is proud to offer an Independent Study program for families seeking an alternative educational pathway. This program is currently housed on the Ralph Dunlap Elementary campus. We provide options for:
- Independent Study
- Includes a full at-home learning experience with some virtual instruction.
- Hybrid (blended) Study
- Provides a blend of at-home learning with additional in-class, on-campus instruction.
- Dual-enrollment
- For junior high in which up to two classes are offered in person at one of our junior high campuses with the remaining classes being virtual/blended.
For additional information, please contact the office manager at 805-960-5572, or email the Interim Principal, Katherine Adler.
To begin the enrollment process, please click the Intent to Enroll button.
Once notified of acceptance, official online enrollment can begin.
OSIS NEWS
August 9, 2025
Back to School WELCOME from the Superintendent, Dr. Holly Edds
Welcome back to the 2025-2026 School Year! Please watch the video to hear the welcome message from the Superintendent, Dr. Holly Edds.
August 8, 2025
Important Information About Meal Programs
Child Nutrition Newsletter August 2025 Meal Programs All students in the Orcutt Union School District may receive ONE breakfast and ONE lunc. . .
WHAT SETS US APART
Orcutt School for Independent Study provides an alternative educational pathway.
- Flexibility
Provides innovative avenues of study and educational options
- Caring relationships
Places a premium on academic learning where students achieve their potential
- Partnership
Students, parents, staff, and community work together to ensure a nurturing, caring environment
See Something? Say Something!
Report a bullying situation, a threat to student safety, or any other non-emergency safety concern.
Information submitted will be sent to the school principal. This form is anonymous, but you will be given an opportunity to provide your name and contact information if you wish. While this is not a 24/7 monitoring system, we review reports as quickly as possible when school is in session.
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