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March 2 marked Read Across America, a nationwide initiative celebrating and encouraging a love for reading. The Ocean View School District (OVSD) embraced this occasion with engaging activities designed to make reading fun and rewarding, reinforcing the importance of literacy year-round.

Communication in multiple languages is more than a skill—it’s a gateway to cultural understanding, academic success, and global opportunities. The Ocean View School District (OVSD) Spanish Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program at Harbour View Elementary offers students the chance to become fluent in both English and Spanish while excelling academically.

Welcome to Ocean View School District!

We are thrilled to welcome new families to our community for the 2025-2026 school year. As part of your enrollment journey, we invite you to tour our campuses and see firsthand the vibrant learning environments we offer at our elementary and middle schools.

Golden View Elementary School has achieved a remarkable honor by earning the prestigious Golden Bell Award for its outstanding Environmental Science program. This recognition, presented by the California School Boards Association (CSBA), highlights Golden View’s innovative approach to education that combines civic engagement, hands-on learning, and environmental stewardship. Notably, this marks Golden View’s second Golden Bell Award and the District’s sixth overall—a testament to Ocean View School District’s commitment to excellence and innovation in education.

As we enter the season of giving, it’s a time to reflect on the power of generosity and the impact it has on our community. This season reminds us that when we come together in the spirit of giving, we can make a profound difference in the lives of others—especially in education, where every bit of support helps create opportunities for students and teachers alike.

Our preschool programs, offered at College View, Oak View, and Westmont, are grounded in the belief that learning through play is the cornerstone of early childhood development.

At Mesa View Middle School, student archers have an opportunity to learn essential skills and compete with other teams in the area, thanks to Olympic Archery in Schools (OAS). This program has introduced a unique archery league for middle schools, offering students an exciting chance to engage in the sport and excel in Olympic-style archery, thereby opening up various opportunities within the sport.

The Ocean View School District (OVSD) offers a robust after-school sports program designed to engage middle school students in physical activity, teamwork, and healthy competition. Available at Marine View, Mesa View, and Vista View Middle Schools, the program includes cross country, volleyball, basketball, and track and field, giving students the opportunity to develop their athletic skills across a variety of sports.

Vista View Middle School continually seeks innovative teachers who can tap into the needs and interests of its students. For the 2023-2024 school year, teacher Jenessa Wood started a dance program facilitated through PE standards, as well as a dance team that rehearsed after school. The dance program was created in response to student survey data in the spring of 2023, where our Falcons expressed their love for dance and their desire for a dance class at Vista View. 

Ocean View School District demonstrated its unwavering commitment to inclusivity and community spirit with the launch of its 33rd annual Special Olympics. This beloved tradition holds a special place in the hearts of the District's community.