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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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About Our School
Alice Shaw Elementary School is located in Orcutt, CA. It is a public school that serves approximately 500 students in grades TK-6 following a traditional calendar.
Alice Shaw School is a place where a dedicated staff, supportive parents, and enthusiastic students form a partnership that ensures educational achievement, communication and safety within a rich learning environment!
We are focused on providing a standards-based, challenging curriculum as well as a warm, enriching school environment. Ongoing evaluation of student progress and achievement enables us to refine our instructional program so that all students are challenged to meet their maximum potential. Life skills are targeted and enrichment opportunities are offered to guide children to achieve academic success and acquire positive social skills. Family fun events are regularly scheduled to provide a community atmosphere for our families.
We take great pride in Alice Shaw School and welcome everyone to join in our ongoing efforts to guide students to become responsible, successful citizens and lifelong learners.
ALICE SHAW 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. . .
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. . .
WHAT SETS US APART
Our mission is to ensure that all students learn by creating a community that focuses on student learning, by working collaboratively and by maintaining high expectations.
- Partnership
Dedicated staff, supportive parents, and enthusiastic students ensure educational achievement, communication and safety
- Challenging Curriculum
We are focused on providing a standards-based, challenging curriculum as well as a warm, enriching school environment
- Maximum Potential
Ongoing evaluation of student progress and achievement enables us to refine our instructional program so that all students are challenged
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.
