January 31, 2008 RSS feed / Schools

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Changing policies

With more children of baby boomers graduating high school and applying to college than ever before, it's likely to be another year of intense competition for admission, especially at highly selective schools. More...

Conejo Schools Foundation gets a hefty donation from Power family

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

A nonprofit dedicated to providing a funding source for the Conejo Valley Unified School District received a $100,000 check recently in memory of a well-known teacher, mother and community volunteer. The J.D. More...

High School Hi-Lights

All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to contact us with updated information at this e-mail address: steve@theacorn.com. More...

'Teacher of the Year' nominations are open

Teachers' Insurance Plan has opened nominations for the California 2007-08 Teacher of the Year Award of $1,000 to the winner and $500 to that teacher's school. More...

Cal Grants help low-income students

The California Student Aid Commission recently announced the launch of the 2008 Cal Grant Campaign which offers mid- and low-income California students free cash for college and career training. More...

District opens schools for tours to parents

The Open Classrooms for Conejo Valley Unified School District will offer weekly tours of the campus for parents of prospective students beginning Thurs., Feb. 7 at Conejo Elementary School, 280 Conejo School Road in Thousand Oaks. More...

School district to give out service awards

Conejo Valley Unified School District will honor 82 employees at the 26th annual Employee Service Awards Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 7 in the Westlake High School Theater, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. More...

Interlochen Arts accepting applications for summer camp

Interlochen Arts Camp in Michigan is accepting applications for its summer program for students in grades three to 12. The suggested application date is Feb. 1, but students are accepted until programs are full. More...

Westlake High music program hosts dance and auction

The Westlake High School Instrumental Music Program will hold its 13th annual Valentine Dinner Dance and Auction from 4 to 9 p.m. Sun., Feb 10 at the Lake Sherwood Country Club, 320 Stafford Road, Thousand Oaks. More...