San Simeon
San Simeon, CA · Education
VC Star | Ventura County Star
Ventura school closures take center stage
It was supposed to be the final meeting for the volunteer committee that's been studying which schools in Ventura might be closed next year. But after three hours on Sept. 17 — and after hearing from scores of parents, teachers and students dedicated to saving their schools — the committee hadn't narrowed its list of recommended potential closures at all. In fact, it had expanded it, adding back some schools that it had previously decided it would not recommend closing. The group will hold at least one more meeting, and perhaps two, before it turns the matter over to the Ventura County Unified School District Board of Trustees for a decision. The committee's job is to come up with a ranked list of which schools would be the best choices to close; the board will then decide how many schools, and which schools, it wants to close. The 23-member School Closures Advisory Committee has been meeting monthly since March, deciding on the criteria it will use and gathering data on the district's schools. In August , it began to discuss which of the district's 17 elementary schools it would recommend for closure, and that discussion continued on Sept. 17. The
thecougarpress.org
The discussion after the data
The school closure advisory committee held its sixth meeting Aug. 20 at 5:30 p.m in the Ventura Unified School District office located at 255 W Stanley Avenue. Like the two previous meetings, the meeting was recorded. Recordings are posted no later than three business days. The meeting’s recording was available to the public Aug. 21.
fillmoregazette.com
Flashes Stun Undefeated Grace, Prove the Doubters Wrong
On Friday, September 11, Fillmore defeated defending CIF Grace champions. Above, FHS varsity player No. 3 raises his hand in celebration after scoring a touchdown during Friday night’s game. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola. Above, two Flashes players team up to take down a Grace player during Friday night’s game....
foothilldragonpress.org
News brief: Foothill Tech students “get in line” with new bathroom policy
At Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), a new rule concerning bathroom usage was put in place the week of Sept. 7. This rule specifically affects use of the bathroom during non-class times at break and lunch, limiting the number of students allowed in the bathroom simultaneously to two students.
Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Barbara Unified Enrollment Continues to Decline
Now a month into the school year, preliminary data from the Santa Barbara Unified School District, pulled on September 14, showed the district’s continued enrollment drop. As of Monday, 11,406 students are enrolled in the district’s schools, according to a report presented to the school board on Tuesday. By comparison, six years ago, the district enrolled 12,877 students.
Ventura County Reporter
Education Spotlight: Week of Sept. 17, 2026
Moorpark College sports teams have plenty to celebrate, as they recently took home the main prize for the Western State Conference. The 2025-26 season saw student athletes winning titles across men’s cross country, women’s cross country, women’s basketball, men’s track and field and women’s track and field. In addition, Moorpark College achieved runner-up finishes in women’s volleyball, men’s basketball, women’s beach volleyball and softball. These championships, coupled with conference-best academics, led to Moorpark College being awarded the Western State Conference Commissioner’s Cup.
Santa Barbara Independent
Teachers Call On Santa Barbara School District to Combat Extreme Heat
Lisa Sueyres told the Santa Barbara Unified School Board on Tuesday that her classroom hit 91.9 degrees during last week’s historic heat wave, even with two fans at full blast. Sueyres, a performing arts teacher at La Colina Junior High School, said that students and staff are suffering and...
rhslegend.com
Ernest Righetti’s Massive Defeat Against Santa Barbara High School
Last Friday on September 11th, the Ernest Righetti High School Varsity football team suffered a massive defeat against Santa Barbara High School losing 42-0 on home ground. Righetti’s abundance of efforts couldn’t amount to Santa Barbara’s raw strength and effortless power. Both of the teams have 2 wins and 2 losses throughout this season. Despite Righetti’s massive loss, I went to the game with friends for the first time to witness the flawless school spirit and the varsity football team.
rhslegend.com
Ernest Righetti Varsity Football Team
When most people think of fall, they think of pumpkins and delicious food. But most Ernest Righetti students picture their varsity football team playing on home turf. This season, the Righetti Varsity Football team have won two games and lost one. The team’s head coach is Rus Pickett and the assistant coaches are J. Watson, J. Lombard, A. Blake, G. Espinoza, E. De La Cruz, J. Pagan, A. Lawshea, D. Taglieri, A. Gray, I. Porraz, J. Antak, and M. McJohn.
foothilldragonpress.org
Dragons take home the win against St. Bonaventure again, 3-2
On Sept. 14, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls volleyball team faced St. Bonaventure High School (Bonnie), their cross-town rivals, at their home gym. The Dragons defeated the Seraphs with a close 3-2 win, earning Foothill Tech their second win against Bonnie this season. Foothill Tech found their...
Coastal View
Warriors football suffers high-scoring loss
Carpinteria football suffered its third straight loss to start the season, falling to Webb in a home game at Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11. The Warriors’ offense had a tough time keeping up with Webb, as the visiting Gauls lit up the scoreboard to come away with a 49-14 victory. Through the first three games of this season, the Warriors have been outscored 100-23.
islefile.org
Channel Islands, Hueneme Renew a South Oxnard Tradition
The Channel Islands Raiders will face the Hueneme Vikings this Friday at home for their homecoming game. The two schools are separated by only a few miles, and their rivalry has had his moments throughout the years. The Raider football program was established in 1966, the first year of CI’s...
Coastal View
School Board votes on interdistrict attendance appeals at Sept. 9 meeting
In its first meeting of the 2026-27 new school year on Sept. 9, Carpinteria Unified School District Board members voted on interdistrict attendance appeals, heard a presentation about Brown Act updates, and approved new board policies and grants. During the closed-session portion of the Sept. 9 meeting, board members heard...
islefile.org
15 Years, Countless Students- One Petey
Peter Rivas, fondly known as “Petey” by students and staff here at Channel Islands High School, is the lead campus supervisor on campus. He’s been working at the Islands for 15 years and is in charge of maintaining order and ensuring safety on campus. Rivas has been...
VC Star | Ventura County Star
The Star’s Super 10 high school football rankings entering Week 4
Last week’s ranking in parentheses. 1. PACIFICA 4-0 (1) Comment: The Tritons can rest up this week ahead of next week’s visit to powerhouse Sierra Canyon. This week: Bye. 2. WESTLAKE 4-0 (4) Comment: This week’s matchup with Tustin is a showdown of the state’s No. 31- and 34-ranked teams, per CalHiSports.com. More: VOTE for the @vcspreps Football Player of the Week for Week 3 This week: Friday, vs. Tustin. 3. SIMI VALLEY 3-1 (6) Comment: Sal Villa leads the county and sits fourth in the state with 828 yards rushing. This week: Friday, at Palmdale. 4. ST. BONAVENTURE 3-1 (2) Comment: Seniors Armani Walker and Ke’andre Lee have combined to rush for 499 yards and four TDs through four games. More: A double-overtime thriller highlights Friday's Week 3 football games This week: Friday, at Chaminade. 5. MOORPARK 3-1 (7) Comment: David Dias, a disruptive defensive tackle, shares the county lead with 4.5 sacks. More: Historic shutout highlights Thursday's Week 3 football games This week: Friday, at Elk Grove. 6. VENTURA 2-1 (3) Comment: The Cougars enter Buena week coming off a loss for the third straight season. This week: Friday, at Buena. 7. AGOURA 3-1 (8) Comment: Senior Anderson
Lompoc Record
Lompoc High School hosts its third annual Surf & Turf Flag Football Showcase
Lompoc High School hosted its Surf & Turf Flag Football Showcase featuring 12 teams from the Central Coast Saturday at Hyuck Stadium. The event is in its third year and Braves flag football coach Ashley Coelho said the showcase is getting bigger every year. “Flag football has grown so much....
chargeraccount.org
Six DPHS students selected as National Merit Scholar Semifinalists
Six Dos Pueblos High School students — Malachi Cottrell (12), Nicholas Daniele (12), Neil Sharangpani (12), Ethan Ding (12), Elaine Hu (12), and Megan Kumar (12) — were selected as National Merit Scholars Semifinalists on Sept. 9. Students entered the National Merit Scholarship Program when taking the 2025...
chargeraccount.org
Student parking at DPHS limited to 403 permits
With the school year rolling in at Dos Pueblos High School, so are the cars. However, for the 2026-2027 school year, only 403 parking permits will be available for students to purchase. In previous years, DPHS sold upwards of 417 permits, even though the parking lot capacity is 403. Due to the increasing student population, the DPHS administrative staff are limiting the number of permits being sold.