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When it comes to delivering an education that prepares students for a future in the world today, a one-size-fits-all approach no longer suffices. Students must be able to think critically, approach problem-solving with agility and creativity, be open to exploration, and adapt to new ideas and pathways they will invariably encounter throughout their lives.
At Ventura Unified School District, we cultivate a wealth of diverse academic programs so every student in our community has the chance to explore and engage with a learning environment that not only challenges them academically, but also promotes their growth as people, scholars, and citizens of the world, in an open and positive environment.
Our passion is to help the children in our schools find their passion—academically and personally—believing that each and every student has a brilliant future ahead of them.
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VENTURA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NAMED A 2026 CALIFORNIA MODEL SCHOOL ATTENDANCE REVIEW BOARD PROGRAM
“This recognition truly belongs to our school staff, students and their families, the School Attendance Review Board, and our Ventura Unified SARB Chairperson, Vicky Yasenchok,” said Maria Elizarraras, Director of Student Support Services. “Addressing attendance barriers requires collaboration, dedication, and a shared commitment to student success. We are dedicated to fostering strong attendance while partnering closely with families to understand students’ challenges and provide the support they need to thrive.”
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At a Special Meeting held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) Board of Education approved the members of the School Closures Advisory Committee, marking an important next step in the District’s data-based and community-centered process to evaluate whether any school sites should be considered for closure as early as the 2027–2028 school year. Read for more information.
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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.