VHS students protest over budget cuts, potentially losing librarians and counselors
VHS students scheduled a walkout Feb. 24 during nutrition and protested on Main Street against the budget cuts,...
The eighth annual Faculty Fundraiser Improv Show brings laughter to Ventura and funding to the drama department
On Friday, Jan. 12, the VHS Drama Department held its eighth Faculty Fundraiser Improv Show....
Sherman
Sherman Alexie, author of “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian,” which is taught at VHS, was accused of sexual harassment in 2018. He issued a statement verifying these claims:...
Students joined a protest by walking out during period four on Oct. 21
Ventura High School students walked out of their period four classes at 10:41 a.m. Oct. 21, 11 minutes after the beginning of the...
Former VHS Head Cheer Coach Orby Orta has resigned from his position
Former Ventura High School Head Cheer Coach Orby Orta was selected as head cheer coach in April 2022 and formally appointed in May...
Ventura Unified School District allows for summer credit recovery
The summer program at Ventura High School has begun its June session, which will take place between June 20 and 30 (8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.)....
18 year old students who had the opportunity to vote in the 2022 primary election gave their takes on the first time voter experience
On Tuesday, June 7, 2022 the Ventura County primary election was...
A leaked draft of a Supreme Court ruling could mean the end of the 1973 Roe v. Wade protection of abortion rights
The afternoon of May 3, 2022 had the front of the Ventura County Government Center crowded...
State testing requires longer periods
Ventura High School will begin using a block schedule for California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) testing between May 16 and June 2. The...
Los estudiantes de inglés constituyen más del 16 por ciento del alumnado, pero ¿cómo son atendidos académicamente?
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Los estudiantes de la...
English learners make up over 16 percent of the student body, but how are they accommodated?
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Ventura High School students are separated...
Report leads to an investigation into a student’s potential firearm possession
The administration of Ventura High School received a report that a student was potentially in possession of a firearm on...
![Lindsay Guzik, new assistant principal said, "I am settling in [at VHS] pretty well. I know a lot of the students, so that makes it a little bit easier coming from Cabrillo, and it's been nice to see them all grown up." Photo by: Abraham Kassa](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_9728-300x200.jpg)
