College Park Elementary · Costa Mesa, CA

Cougars
in Action

A look at everything happening in our community - past, present, and coming up.

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Monthly
Cougar Coffee

Join us every last Friday of the month outside the MPR from 7:30-8:00am for coffee, tea, conversation, and community. Come as you are, stay as long as you can - it's the friendliest 15 minutes of your week.

Cougar Coffee crowd
The whole Cougar community showing up โ˜•
Parents holding College Park coffee cups
Proud cup holders ๐Ÿงก
Holiday Cougar Coffee with the Grinch
Even the Grinch showed up for coffee โ„๏ธ
Spider-Man approves of the donuts
Spider-Man approves of the donuts ๐Ÿฉ
Cougar Coffee community
Last Friday of every month ๐Ÿ“…
 
Oct 8 Thu
Coming up
Literacy Night
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A celebration of reading and storytelling for the whole family. Enjoy books, activities, and tools to keep the love of reading going at home. Details coming soon!

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Oct 23 Fri
Coming up
Trunk or Treat
College Park Elementary Time coming soon

Our most festive night returns! Decorated car trunks, costumes, candy, and community. Start planning your costume - details coming soon!

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Back to School Social August 21, 2026
Back to School Social 2026
Back to School Social 2026
Back to School Social 2026

We welcomed families back for the 2026-27 school year! Returning Cougars reconnected and new families found their footing at our Back to School Social - a great start to the year.

TK & Kinder Meet and Greet August 14, 2026
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Our youngest Cougars got an early welcome! Incoming TK and Kindergarten students and their families met their teachers and explored campus before the first day, easing those first-day jitters.

Neighborhood Summer Kick-Off June 4, 2026
Summer Kick-Off
Summer Kick-Off
Summer Kick-Off

We kicked off summer together! Families, neighbors, and local small businesses came out for an evening of activities, good food, and community. A perfect way to close out the school year.

Movie Night April 3, 2026
Movie Night
Movie Night
Movie Night

Cougars and their families headed over to the CMHS theater for a special movie night out. Popcorn, good company, and a great film - a perfect spring evening together.

Class Act Family Night April 2, 2026
Class Act
Class Act

A wonderful evening celebrating the arts with Pacific Symphony's Class Act program. Our Cougars got a front-row seat to the magic of live music and performance.

Bingo Night February 10, 2026
Bingo Night
Bingo Night

B-I-N-G-O! Families packed in for a lively evening of bingo, laughs, and prizes. One of the year's most fun nights - and the competition was fierce.

Family Game Night January 16, 2026
Family Game Night
Family Game Night

Board games, card games, and a little friendly trash talk - Family Game Night brought out everyone's competitive side in the best possible way.

Holiday Boutique December 2025
 
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Kids shopped for holiday gifts at the boutique. Local food vendors sold out! A sweet way to kick off the season.

Paint Night November 6, 2025
Paint Night
Paint Night
Paint Night
Paint Night
Paint Night
Paint Night
Paint Night

Parents & kids alike got to unleash their inner artist at our fall Paint Night. Step-by-step canvases, good company, and zero judgment - every masterpiece went home with a proud creator.

Trunk or Treat October 17, 2025
 
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Costumes, candy, and decorated car trunks galore! Our first Trunk or Treat was the most festive night of the year. From the costumes, to DJ to the candy the event absolutely delivered.

Jog-a-thon September 24, 2025
 
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Our biggest fundraiser of the year and one of the most energetic mornings on campus. Every Cougar brought their heart to the track. Thank you to all our incredible donors and volunteers.

Literacy Night September 9, 2025
 
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Books, stories, and the joy of reading - Literacy Night celebrated our Cougars' love of learning and gave families tools to keep the magic going at home.