Where excellence shines and community thrives
The Orcutt Union School District is located in the unincorporated area of Santa Barbara County, just south of the city of Santa Maria, and is part of the Santa Maria Valley. It encompasses the communities of Orcutt, Los Alamos, Casmalia, as well as some portions of the city of Santa Maria. Local industries include aerospace (Orcutt is within 15 miles of the Vandenberg Space Force Base), agriculture, health care, higher education, oil production, manufacturing, service related occupations, and a growing number of small and large commercial businesses.
The enrollment lottery for 2025-2026 for Orcutt Academy High School and the Academy's K-8 campus in Los Alamos was held on February 5, 2025. A post-lottery drawing for all post-lottery enrollment applications received through May 6, 2025, will be held on May 7, 2025. The post-lottery drawing will fill any available seats and order grade-level wait lists beyond those established by the February 5 lottery. We invite interested families to submit post-lottery applications.
The Orcutt Union School District is growing, and action is needed to accommodate the additional students we expect.
Our latest demographic projections have our district adding over 240 students by the 2030-2031 school year. We also are seeing that Patterson Road and Pine Grove schools will be most affected by projected enrollment growth, as several new housing projects are anticipated within their boundaries.
Looking to the future, we have identified boundary adjustments that can be implemented in the 2025-2026 school year to make room for additional students at our elementary sites. These changes adhere to objectives established by the OUSD Board of Trustees; examples include maximizing fiscal resources, giving students the opportunity to attend their neighborhood school, and keeping neighborhoods together to the fullest extent possible. Seven boundary change options were presented to the OUSD Board of Trustees in November, and in January the Board is expected to decide on its preferred options.
So all of us can have one point of reference regarding potential boundary adjustments, we have created a web page that includes the following:
Click the “More Info” button to access the web page.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact us at 805-938-8900.
The Orcutt Union School District has been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools (The League), a national network of school districts that connects and supports the most forward-thinking leaders in education. The League is organized by Digital Promise, a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner by bridging solutions across research, practice, and technology.
Orcutt was selected from a competitive national pool of applicants based on its educational leadership, demonstrated commitment to equity and excellence, innovative vision for learning, key achievements, and collaborative spirit.
Orcutt Union School District invites you to download the following guide to use as a reference throughout the school year.
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There is No Substitute for a GREAT Substitute
Do you have a Bachelor's degree? Do you enjoy working with children? Are you thinking about a fulfilling and flexible part-time job?
If you are interested in being a substitute teacher for the Orcutt Union School District, please contact the Human Resources Department at (805) 938-8914 or pick up an application at the District Office - 500 Dyer Street, Orcutt, CA.
We look forward to welcoming you to the OUSD family!
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February 26, 2025
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Our Mission
Students at Orcutt Union School District come first. We partner with our families and the community to ensure that each student has the skills, resilience and drive to achieve their full potential.
Our Vision
Orcutt Union School District students experience a high quality education in a caring, inclusive, and safe environment that inspires them to discover their path, and pursue their goals and aspirations.
Students First and Student Potential
We believe that the best interests of our students must be at the center of all decision-making in the District. We believe that with clear goals, opportunity, support, and hard work, students can realize their potential.
Parent and Family Engagement
We believe that parents and families are essential partners with the District in their child’s education and development.
Individualized Learning
We believe that students thrive when their individual learning needs are met.
Innovation
We believe that risk-taking, in a safe, supportive environment, is essential for the continuous improvement of our schools and of public education.
Leadership Opportunities
We believe that every student has the ability to lead and that it is our responsibility to help them develop the skills and provide them with the opportunities and experiences to do so.
The Power of Community
We believe that when families, District staff, and the community actively work together to realize a shared vision for education, our students can reach their highest potential.
Student Well-being
We believe that in order for students to learn, they must feel safe physically, socially, and emotionally.
Mutual Respect
We believe that treating each other with dignity, respect and kindness is the foundation for positive and productive relationships between students, teachers, parents, District staff, the Board of Trustees and community members.
Inclusiveness
We believe that engaging and appreciating diverse perspectives will make us stronger as a school community.
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