Ventura Unified School District

VUSD Summer Snapshot Series ☀️📸

Congratulations to Ventura High School student Crystal Salazar Garcia on receiving a $1,000 scholarship at the recent Justice For All Ventura County 10th Anniversary Celebration!

Crystal’s achievement reflects her hard work, dedication, and commitment to making a positive impact in our community. We are proud to celebrate her success and look forward to all she will accomplish in the future.

Know a VUSD student or staff member doing something extraordinary this summer? Whether it's national-level competition, a prestigious internship, a research opportunity, academic achievement, or another unique experience, we'd love to hear about it. Send information, a brief description of the accomplishment, and at least one high-quality photo or a 30-second video to [email protected] for possible inclusion in our VUSD Summer Snapshots series.

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Board of Education to Hold Three Meetings This Week: June 23-25

UPDATE: Agendas are now posted. https://buff.ly/Kh2qYlV

In addition to its regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, June 23, the Ventura Unified School District Board of Education will hold two special meetings this week.

Regular Board of Education Meeting
Tuesday, June 23
Closed Session: 3:00 p.m.
Regular Session: 6:00 p.m.
Agenda has already been posted.

Special Board of Education Meeting
Wednesday, June 24
12:00 p.m.
Education Service Center (ESC)
255 W. Stanley Ave., Ventura

Special Board of Education Meeting
Thursday, June 25
8:30 a.m.
Ventura Adult and Career Education (VACE)
5200 Valentine Rd., Ventura

Agendas for the special meetings will include additional details, including the specific start times for closed and regular session portions of each meeting and agenda topics. They will be posted on the Board Agendas and Minutes webpage within 24 hours of the start of each meeting.

For agendas, meeting materials, and updates, visit:
https://buff.ly/Kh2qYlV

The Ventura Unified School District School Closure Advisory Committee (SCAC) held its fourth meeting on June 18, where members reviewed Educational Services data, including California School Dashboard indicators such as academic achievement, chronic absenteeism, suspension rates, English Learner progress, and other student performance measures across VUSD schools. The committee also reviewed and discussed Criteria 14–18 as part of the ongoing school closure evaluation process.

Community members can access the meeting presentation, supporting documents, and criteria information on the School Closure Committee webpage:
🔗 https://buff.ly/9vG1i2B

Watch the full meeting recording on the VUSD YouTube channel:
🎥 https://buff.ly/TqB6ATf

The next School Closure Advisory Committee meeting will be held on July 16. VUSD remains committed to a transparent, data-informed process and encourages community members to stay engaged and informed as the committee's work continues.

🎡 Keep your child reading this summer and earn FREE Ventura County Fair rides!

The Ventura County Fair’s Read & Ride Program gives students in grades K–8 the opportunity to earn 6 free carnival ride passes just by reading.

✅ Read 4 books
✅ Submit a short online response for each book at VCFair.org
✅ Receive 6 free ride passes to use at the Ventura County Fair!

🗓 Deadline to participate: July 1, 2026

The Ventura County Fair runs July 29–August 9, 2026. Encourage your young readers to join the fun and keep their reading skills strong all summer long!

Learn more and register at VCFair.org.

Juneteenth Holiday Closure

In observance of Juneteenth, all Ventura Unified schools, district offices, and programs will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Juneteenth commemorates the exact day, June 19, 1865, when troops arrived in Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and end slavery. This official federal holiday serves as a time to reflect on freedom, history, and equality.

We wish our students, families, and staff a meaningful holiday and look forward to reopening on Monday, June 22.

🎨🪵🌻 Calling all artists, woodworkers, gardeners, bakers, crafters, photographers, and creators!

Did you make something amazing at school this year? Or create a project at home that you're proud of? There's still time to enter your work in the Ventura County Fair Youth Expo!

The Youth Expo showcases the incredible talents of Ventura County youth and is a great opportunity to share your creativity with the community.

✨ Artwork
✨ Woodworking projects
✨ Garden-grown produce and plants
✨ Photography
✨ Crafts
✨ Collections
✨ And so much more!

📅 Entry deadlines are approaching, so don't wait!

Learn more and enter here:
https://buff.ly/HHbDyU5

📸 If you enter, be sure to snap a photo with your exhibit at the Fair—and let us know if you win a ribbon! We'll be highlighting our incredible students all summer long in our VUSD Summer Snapshots series.

Know a VUSD student or staff member doing something extraordinary this summer? Whether it's a Ventura County Fair award, prestigious internship, research opportunity, academic achievement, or another unique experience, we'd love to hear about it. Send a brief description along with a high-quality photo or a 30-second video to [email protected] for possible inclusion in our Summer Snapshots series.

We can't wait to see what our talented students have been creating! 💙💛

VUSD Summer Snapshots ☀️🔨

Last week, middle school students from across Ventura Unified spent the week at Woodshop Camp at Cabrillo Middle School, learning new skills, building projects, and exploring the world of woodworking in a fun, hands-on environment.

From measuring and designing to cutting, sanding, and assembling, students gained valuable experience as they created projects they could be proud of. Opportunities like these help students discover new interests, build confidence, and develop real-world skills.

A big thank you to our dedicated staff and student leaders who helped make this camp such a success. Your time, expertise, and enthusiasm created an unforgettable experience for our students.

We hope everyone had a great week of learning, creating, and making new friends!

Know a VUSD student or staff member doing something extraordinary this summer? Whether it's winning first prize at the Ventura County Fair, a prestigious internship, a research opportunity, academic achievement, or another unique experience, we'd love to hear about it. Send information, a brief description of the accomplishment, and at least one high-quality photo or a 30-second video to [email protected] for possible inclusion in our VUSD Summer Snapshots series.

UPDATE
Closed session will begin at 3 pm
Regular session will begin at 6 pm
Ventura Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting

The next Regular Board of Education Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

⚠️ Please note: The meeting may begin earlier than the District’s typical meeting schedule. Community members are encouraged to check the agenda for the official start times of both Closed Session and Regular Session.

The agenda, meeting times, and information on how to make public comments (in person only) will be posted at least 72 hours before the meeting on our Board Agendas & Minutes webpage:
🔗 https://buff.ly/Kh2qYlV

🎥 All regular Board meetings are livestreamed and recorded on the Ventura Unified YouTube channel:
🔗 https://buff.ly/X9TqY2I

🚪 Doors will open 30 minutes prior to both Closed Session and Regular Session.

We look forward to your participation and engagement.

☀️ VUSD Summer Snapshots

Congratulations and good luck to Gregory Kountz as he prepares to compete at the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon, on June 22!

Gregory, a recent Anacapa Middle School graduate who will attend Ventura High School this fall, qualified to compete in both the 100-meter and 400-meter races. Representing Ventura Tigres Track Club, Gregory heads to the national meet with personal records of 11.80 seconds in the 100m and 54.00 seconds in the 400m.

We are proud to see our students pursuing their goals and competing at the highest levels. Gregory will have the opportunity to represent Ventura County, Anacapa Middle School, Ventura High School, and Ventura Tigres on the national stage.

Join us in wishing Gregory the very best as he competes against some of the top young athletes in the country!

Know a VUSD student or staff member doing something extraordinary this summer? Whether it's national-level competition, a prestigious internship, a research opportunity, academic achievement, or another unique experience, we'd love to hear about it. Send information, a brief description of the accomplishment, and at least one high-quality photo or a 30-second video to [email protected] for possible inclusion in our VUSD Summer Snapshots series.

The Ventura Unified School District School Closures Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the Education Service Center, 255 W. Stanley Ave., Ventura.

During this meeting, the committee will review educational and student support services data, including:

• Academic achievement and student outcomes
• Programs and course offerings at each school site
• Student support services
• Educational opportunities and challenges
• Alternative educational structures that have been considered
• School site analysis, including scores, strengths, and challenges

The meeting is open to the public. Public comment will be accepted in person only.

The agenda will be posted prior to the meeting.

The meeting will be recorded and available within three business days on the Ventura Unified YouTube channel: https://buff.ly/X9TqY2I

Learn more about the School Closures Advisory Committee process at https://buff.ly/72GktKv