The Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) is pleased to announce the following winners of logo design contests for the 2026 Academic Decathlon, Science Fair, Battle of the Books, Batalla de los Libros, Mock Trial, and Civic Action Project. The artwork will be prominently displayed on promotional and informational materials for these high-profile competitions and will be featured on commemorative pins for each event. The winning logos were selected from 120 entri...

Test Scores on the Rise in Ventura County • Protecting Students from Immigration Enforcement Activity • New Welding Center Opening Soon • Hackathon by the Sea Registration • Volunteer for Student Competitions • Book Magic at Library & Literacy Day • Industry & Education Summit & Showcase • Civic Education Hits the Road • New Podcast Episode on Teaching Careers • Students Learn to Be Wellness Peers • Landmark Disabilities Act Turns 50 • Spread Some Warmth this Winter • Help Influence ...

Hispanic Heritage Month • College Admissions Assistance • Aviation Career Day • Student Logo Contest • Visual & Performing Arts Showcase • Award Opportunities for Schools • IDEA: Disabilities Act Turns 50 • Teaching the Importance of Voting • Constitution Day at the Reagan Library • Congress members Meet with Educators • School Attendance is on the Rise • CYBHI Supports Student Wellbeing • New Podcast: Multilingual Learners

Back to School Message • Helping Neighbors in Their Time of Need • Constitution Day at the Reagan Library • Thank You for "Stuffing the Bus" for Kids • Student Logo Contest is Now Open • Keeping Students Safe on School Buses • Books & Hooks: New Podcast Episodes • Visiting Teachers Lead Summer Program • Dr. Ramon Flores Honored for Service • National Award for Communications

As the 2025–2026 school year gets underway, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to every student and family in Ventura County. This is an exciting time for students to reunite with friends, meet new teachers, and pursue fresh opportunities for growth and learning. But for many families, this year begins not only with hope, but with anxiety and fear.

Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, shares his thoughts on the recent immigration raids that have rocked Ventura County.

When Kateryna Shkil moved to the United States from Ukraine in 2021, she didn’t expect her new life in California to become permanent. Her family had planned to stay just long enough for her to finish ninth grade. Then, everything changed when Russia launched its attack against Ukraine.“In February of 2022, the full-scale invasion started, and we’re like, okay, we’re staying here,” Kateryna explained. “The war was not the reason we moved, but it is the re...

Teachers from throughout Ventura County are being honored with grants for developing innovative lessons for their students. At a ceremony last night in Camarillo, the Ventura County Office of Education presented Impact on Education grants totaling in $6,000 to thirteen teachers. Photos from the event are available here.  The winning entries cover a variety of subject matters, including social science and the environment. Detailed lesson plans prepared by each of the gran...

About halfway through his first year of high school, Yandel Zarate was struggling. He was having difficulty adapting to the large campus of more than 2,000 students and lacked the confidence to express what was wrong or ask for help. He was skipping class so frequently that it became clear he needed a change of scene. That’s exactly what he found at Phoenix School in Camarillo, which is operated by the Ventura County Office of Education and Ventura County Behavioral Health. With just ...

Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, is pleased to announce that Shi Young Kim, a visual arts teacher from Rio Mesa High School in the Oxnard Union High School District, is the 2025 Ventura County Teacher of the Year. Ms. Kim received the surprise news during a classroom visit today by representatives from the Ventura County Office of Education and OUHSD. With a career marked by creativity, leadership, and dedication to student growth, Ms. Kim has inspire...