Last night, the OC Register held their annual OC Artist of the Year Celebration at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. For 2026, there were nearly 900 nominees, each discipline had 15 semifinalists, 4 were named finalists in each discipline, and one student in each discipline was named the OC Artist of the Year. El Dorado had 4 students earn recognition: Gracie Fox - FINALIST - Instrumental Music Jack Lewis - SEMIFINALIST - Instrumental Music Sarah Trinh - SEMIFINA

The 23rd El Dorado Film Festival will be taking place on the campus of El Dorado High School this upcoming Friday, May 8, at 7pm. The screening will start promptly at 7pm in the Performing Arts Center. Admission is free - all are welcome. The screening is approximately 2 hours and thirty minutes long including awards presentations. All films fall within a G-PG rating, however content does reflect a high school sensibility.

We are thrilled to share that Fernando Nuñez was honored by both the California State PTA and the National PTA on Saturday, May 2, in Fresno, as both the 2025–2026 California State Winner and the National Winner of the PTA Reflections Contest in the Accessible Arts Division. Fernando received this recognition for his Reflections film, “My Life in Puzzle Pieces.” Fernando’s film reflects on his journey of growth, perseverance, and finding connection. His story shows that belon