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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
January 2026
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Sunday, December 28
Winter Break
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Monday, December 29
Winter Break
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Tuesday, December 30
Winter Break
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Wednesday, December 31
Winter Break
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Thursday, January 1
Winter Break
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Friday, January 2
Winter Break
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Saturday, January 3
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Thursday, January 8
Elective Fair- Lunch
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Saturday, January 10
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Wednesday, January 28
Thursday, January 29
Friday, January 30
Winter Rally
All Day
Saturday, January 31
School and District News
![EP Foster Elementary School Launches Monthly Food Pantry for Families]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769100120/venturausdorg/vcclxryb14oi846ir9gz/fooddonation.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769100120/venturausdorg/vcclxryb14oi846ir9gz/fooddonation.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769100120/venturausdorg/vcclxryb14oi846ir9gz/fooddonation.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769100120/venturausdorg/vcclxryb14oi846ir9gz/fooddonation.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1769100120/venturausdorg/vcclxryb14oi846ir9gz/fooddonation.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769100120/venturausdorg/vcclxryb14oi846ir9gz/fooddonation.jpg","width":2119}])
EP Foster Elementary School is expanding its support for families with the launch of a new monthly Food Pantry, created specifically to serve the EP Foster school community. This initiative is made possible through a partnership with Food Share of Ventura County and the school’s OCEAN Afterschool Program.
![VENTURA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BEGINS SCHOOL CLOSURES ADVISORY COMMITTEE PROCESS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767827851/venturausdorg/vqxgtnfkrbtuw3nmecgt/SCHOOLCLOSUREADVISORYCOMMITTEE.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767827851/venturausdorg/vqxgtnfkrbtuw3nmecgt/SCHOOLCLOSUREADVISORYCOMMITTEE.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767827851/venturausdorg/vqxgtnfkrbtuw3nmecgt/SCHOOLCLOSUREADVISORYCOMMITTEE.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767827851/venturausdorg/vqxgtnfkrbtuw3nmecgt/SCHOOLCLOSUREADVISORYCOMMITTEE.jpg","width":1080}])
Ventura Unified is beginning a clear, data-based process to determine whether any school sites may need to close in the coming years due to continued enrollment declines. A community advisory committee will review the data and provide recommendations, with no closures possible before the 2027–2028 school year.