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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.
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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 1, 2025
OUSD Preschool Continues to Enroll for 2025-2026
Orcutt Early Learning Center Preschool Continuing to Enroll for 2025-2026 The Orcutt Early Learning Center, a state preschool operated by the Orcutt Union School District on the campus of Joe Nigh. . .
August 1, 2025
A New Summer Food Program for Kids
Dear Orcutt Families: Please see information about this summer food program for kids. If you would like to apply for funds - please fill out the application at this link .
July 25, 2025
Your Student May Be Eligible for a CalKIDS Scholarship worth up to $1,500
Dear OUSD Families: As a California public school student, your child may be eligible to receive a CalKIDS Scholarship of $500 to $1,500 for college or career training. Funded by the State of Califor. . .
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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