News & Updates

Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) invites you to explore the many educational opportunities we offer at our Annual Information Night. We understand that choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and we're here to help you find the perfect fit.

Join us on Tuesday, November 12, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Buena High School (5670 Telegraph Rd., Ventura), to discover what makes our schools exceptional. This event is open to all prospective and current students and families, providing valuable insights into our programs, services, and the vibrant learning environments we foster across VUSD.

During the event, we’ll host a series of informative workshops covering key topics, including:

• Fall 2025 Enrollment and the Schools of Choice Application Process
• TK/Kindergarten: What to Know
• Career & Technical Education Programs
• Transitioning from Private, Charter, or Homeschool to Public School
• VUSD Athletics

Our Schools of Choice Lottery Application support team will be available on-site to assist with any questions you have.

With more than 60 representatives from our schools and various VUSD departments, you’ll have the opportunity to speak directly with staff, ask questions, and explore the possibilities available for your child's education.

For your convenience, bus transportation will be provided from Sheridan Way Elementary and ATLAS TK-8. Buses will depart at 5 p.m. and return to these locations by 8 p.m. Additionally, food trucks will be on-site, and cafeteria seating will be available for families to enjoy a meal and relax. Spanish language and American Sign Language interpreters will be available for those who may require assistance.

For more details, visit www.venturausd.org/enrollment/infonight.

We look forward to seeing you there!

On September 25, 2024, Will Rogers Elementary School proudly welcomed the Ventura Tree Alliance and local dignitaries to a special campus event where 18 new trees were planted. This initiative was made possible through a grant awarded to the Ventura Tree Alliance by the California Clean Air Coalition, aimed at greening underserved schools and enhancing the city’s urban canopy.

The Ventura Tree Alliance, committed to beautifying Ventura and combating climate change, celebrated this milestone as part of its broader mission to enrich the community’s natural environment.

“Planting trees is a legacy for future generations,” said Christy Weir of the Ventura Tree Alliance. “When children at such a young age become excited about planting trees, they develop a lasting connection to the environment. They’ll return to check on these trees, bring their own children to visit them—it’s an intergenerational process.”

Students from Will Rogers Elementary expressed their excitement and understanding of the importance of this initiative. One student remarked, “Trees help remove carbon dioxide and give us oxygen, which we need to breathe.”

Layla, another student, shared her personal connection to nature, saying, “I love trees! I like to sit under them to write and draw because they make me feel comfortable, almost like they’re alive with us—like they’re part of our family.”

The Ventura Unified School District (VUSD), along with Will Rogers Elementary staff and students, extend heartfelt thanks to the 100 founding members of the Ventura Tree Alliance for making this project possible. Special gratitude goes to the California Clean Air Coalition for their microgrant, which helped bring this generous donation of trees to the campus.

 

The San Buenaventura Conservancy (SBC) recently nominated the former Washington School Site to the National Register of Historic Places. On July 12, 2024, Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) staff met with several San Buenaventura Conservancy (SBC) board members to share the District’s preliminary analyses of the SBC nomination scheduled for review by the State Historical Resources Commission on August 2, 2024.

The District is committed to ensuring that properties nominated to the National Register of Historic Places meet the objective evaluation criteria detailed in the National Register Bulletin and presented its comprehensive analysis to the State Historical Resources Commission on Aug. 2, 2024.  The Commission postponed its consideration until its regularly scheduled Commission meeting in October. Please see the links below to review what was submitted to the Commission.

Presentation

Comments to State Historical Resources Commission

Regarding surplus property utilization, the VUSD Board of Education has not yet determined how surplus properties will ultimately be utilized, including consideration of Educator Workforce Housing, and held a Special Board Meeting on July 9^th to elicit public feedback and discussion. 

We recommend that anyone in the community who would like to continue to be informed of discussions/determinations that the Board may have on this topic attend regular and special board meetings. Agendas are posted a minimum of 72 hours before a regular board meeting and 24 hours before a special board meeting on our Board Meeting Agenda and Minutes webpage. Our regular board meetings are streamed live and recorded and can be found on our VUSD YouTube page.