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WELCOME TO VENTURA HIGH SCHOOL
Ventura High School
Home of the Cougars
Our mission is to develop highly educated, well-rounded students who are excited about learning by providing all students with quality educational opportunities. We aim to engage the aspirations and abilities of all students, nurturing innovation, creativity, and collaboration as students achieve their academic and career goals at VHS. Finally, our goal is to create productive community members and to develop lifelong learners.
Welcome to Cougar Country!
Ventura High School’s vision is to prepare our diverse student body for full participation in and contribution to the global society by delivery of high-quality programs and instruction to all students in a caring atmosphere.
Our mission is to develop highly educated, well-rounded students who are excited about learning by providing all students with quality educational opportunities. We aim to engage the aspirations and abilities of all students, nurturing innovation, creativity, and collaboration as students achieve their academic and career goals at VHS. Finally, our goal is to create productive community members and to develop lifelong learners.
Our administrative and teaching staff members are here to help students define and reach their goals, and to help families guide their students towards success in high school and beyond. Please do not hesitate to contact us!
Best regards,
Marissa Rodriguez, Principal
School Calendar
May 2025
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Sunday, April 27
Tuesday, April 29
Wednesday, April 30
Thursday, May 1
Friday, May 2
4th Progress ends Friday
All Day
Sunday, May 4
Tuesday, May 6
Wednesday, May 7
Thursday, May 8
Friday, May 9
Saturday, May 10
Sunday, May 11
Tuesday, May 13
Wednesday, May 14
Thursday, May 15
Spring Concert 2
All Day
Friday, May 16
Saturday, May 17
Sunday, May 18
Monday, May 19
Tuesday, May 20
Thursday, May 22
Friday, May 23
Saturday, May 24
Sunday, May 25
Monday, May 26
Board Holiday
All Day
Tuesday, May 27
Wednesday, May 28
Seniors - Period 7 Final
All Day
Thursday, May 29
Senior Finals 1,3,5
All Day
Saturday, May 31
School and District News
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Elmhurst Elementary Celebrates New Inclusive Playground with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony. This is just the beginning for Ventura Unified — 15 more playgrounds slated for construction thanks to Bond Measure E.
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