How is this school year different for Tackett from his other years? Todd Tackett, a history and economics teacher at VHS has adapted new classes as well as coaching into his schedule for the 2025-26...

Math teacher Preston Biller replaces Kory Anderson as head track coach  VHS welcomed many new coaches to the athletic department for the 2023-2024 school year. Preston Biller was welcomed by the VHS...

Josh Spiker was hired as new VHS cross country coach Josh Spiker has been hired as VHS’ new cross country coach following Tyree Cruz’s resignation. Spiker is the owner of Mile 26, a running goods...

Cortez’s career spanned from 1986 to 2023 On April 20, former varsity boys basketball head coach Felix Cortez ‘83, a VHS alum, coached the basketball team for the last time. It was his last official...

Michael Slater and head coach Artie Maidman are working together this season Michael Slater, who helped start the Girls Beach Volleyball Club at VHS with Kathy Jimenez seven years ago, has returned to...

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...

Student athletes define the positive and negative aspects of having returning players lead them in their fall seasons Here at Ventura High School, the majority of our coaches are returners, but how do...

Alison Ferguson takes charge of the VHS girls’ tennis team. Alison Ferguson, the new Ventura High School tennis coach grew up in Costa Mesa, California. She learned to play tennis as a young child....