Our Star Pride
Welcome to Star Pride, the awards page of Orion Alternative Elementary School, where we proudly showcase the numerous accolades earned by our students, teachers, and support staff.
Part of the Redwood City School District (RCSD), Orion Alternative Elementary School is celebrated for creating a safe and supportive, inspirational and rigorous, joyful and inclusive environment for all learners, embodying our district mission in every achievement. This curated space features our latest honors, updated regularly to highlight the ongoing excellence within our community. We invite you to visit frequently to discover the latest recognitions that reflect RCSD's commitment to educational excellence and innovation.
![Nurturing Hearts, Inspiring Minds: RCSD Counseling Services Honored with the 2025 Golden Bell Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":1500}])
This award recognizes RCSD’s trauma-informed, student-centered approach that helps students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Counseling Services play an important role in meeting RCSD’s LCAP Goal One to Strengthen Social Emotional Support and School Climate by working to ensure that every student feels supported, safe, and connected at school.
![Three RCSD Schools Earn Top Honors in Bay Area Parent’s 2025 ‘Family Favorites’ Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754713262/rcsdk8net/twc7d1xjcfpwytbw4qbg/ThreeRCSDSchoolsEarnTopHonorsinBayAreaParents2025FamilyFavoritesAwards.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754713262/rcsdk8net/twc7d1xjcfpwytbw4qbg/ThreeRCSDSchoolsEarnTopHonorsinBayAreaParents2025FamilyFavoritesAwards.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1754713262/rcsdk8net/twc7d1xjcfpwytbw4qbg/ThreeRCSDSchoolsEarnTopHonorsinBayAreaParents2025FamilyFavoritesAwards.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1754713262/rcsdk8net/twc7d1xjcfpwytbw4qbg/ThreeRCSDSchoolsEarnTopHonorsinBayAreaParents2025FamilyFavoritesAwards.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754713262/rcsdk8net/twc7d1xjcfpwytbw4qbg/ThreeRCSDSchoolsEarnTopHonorsinBayAreaParents2025FamilyFavoritesAwards.png","width":1500}])
Three RCSD schools are topping the charts in this year’s Bay Area Parent “Family Favorites” Awards.
![Math and Mandarin Mastery: Orion Alternative and Kennedy Students Shine in Spring Competitions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748640041/rcsdk8net/cdzynlqvwjss6n0vyiio/MathandMandarinMasteryOrionAlternativeandKennedyStudentsShineinSpringCompetitions.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748640041/rcsdk8net/cdzynlqvwjss6n0vyiio/MathandMandarinMasteryOrionAlternativeandKennedyStudentsShineinSpringCompetitions.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748640041/rcsdk8net/cdzynlqvwjss6n0vyiio/MathandMandarinMasteryOrionAlternativeandKennedyStudentsShineinSpringCompetitions.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748640041/rcsdk8net/cdzynlqvwjss6n0vyiio/MathandMandarinMasteryOrionAlternativeandKennedyStudentsShineinSpringCompetitions.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748640041/rcsdk8net/cdzynlqvwjss6n0vyiio/MathandMandarinMasteryOrionAlternativeandKennedyStudentsShineinSpringCompetitions.png","width":1500}])
Orion Alternative and Kennedy Middle School students are showcasing their multifaceted talents and demonstrating their comprehensive skill sets through several different competitions held this spring.
![Where Every Voice Belongs: Orion Co-Op’s Multicultural Studies Earns Countywide Recognition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748291133/rcsdk8net/pdxreilnasilpwfrrbqc/StudentsguideatourofPalau.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748291133/rcsdk8net/pdxreilnasilpwfrrbqc/StudentsguideatourofPalau.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748291133/rcsdk8net/pdxreilnasilpwfrrbqc/StudentsguideatourofPalau.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748291133/rcsdk8net/pdxreilnasilpwfrrbqc/StudentsguideatourofPalau.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748291133/rcsdk8net/pdxreilnasilpwfrrbqc/StudentsguideatourofPalau.png","width":1500}])
The five-month program seeks to foster cultural awareness, promote diversity and highlight inclusivity through the collaboration of parents, students, and teachers, culminating in a weeklong multicultural experience.
![Schools Named Peninsula ‘Family Favorites’. Four Schools Win Bay Area Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723581633/rcsdk8net/si2zhrurnszfufgm3qgc/choolsNamedPeninsulaFamilyFavoritesFourSchoolsWinBayAreaAwards.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723581633/rcsdk8net/si2zhrurnszfufgm3qgc/choolsNamedPeninsulaFamilyFavoritesFourSchoolsWinBayAreaAwards.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723581633/rcsdk8net/si2zhrurnszfufgm3qgc/choolsNamedPeninsulaFamilyFavoritesFourSchoolsWinBayAreaAwards.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723581633/rcsdk8net/si2zhrurnszfufgm3qgc/choolsNamedPeninsulaFamilyFavoritesFourSchoolsWinBayAreaAwards.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723581633/rcsdk8net/si2zhrurnszfufgm3qgc/choolsNamedPeninsulaFamilyFavoritesFourSchoolsWinBayAreaAwards.png","width":1500}])
Each year, Bay Area Parent magazine holds a reader’s choice survey asking parents and guardians to nominate the best of the best across several categories.
![Orion Alternative’s National Chinese Language Conference School Tour Celebrates Mandarin Immersion Program's Excellence and Community Engagement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718990594/rcsdk8net/joeqpljh1pprmyykyymp/NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics-2024-06-21T095758374.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718990594/rcsdk8net/joeqpljh1pprmyykyymp/NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics-2024-06-21T095758374.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718990594/rcsdk8net/joeqpljh1pprmyykyymp/NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics-2024-06-21T095758374.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718990594/rcsdk8net/joeqpljh1pprmyykyymp/NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics-2024-06-21T095758374.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718990594/rcsdk8net/joeqpljh1pprmyykyymp/NewsletterandWebsiteGraphics-2024-06-21T095758374.png","width":1500}])
The NCLC tour saw leaders from various schools commend RCSD’s Mandarin Immersion Program’s excellence, instructional quality, and strong family engagement.