June 17, 2010 RSS feed / Schools

022p1.jpg

Contini says goodbye to Conejo Valley school district

Superintendent’s column
By Mario V. Contini Special to the Acorn
A farewell How can it be that a rewarding 39-year career in the service of children will come to a close in just a few days? Time has passed all too quickly. It’s with great respect and a warm heart that I say farewell. More...

Grad Facts

Westlake High School Class of 2010 More...

La Reina grads ready for college

Jenna Long, 17, says innocent children have “a special place” in her heart. The daughter of Roberta and Patrick Long plans to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to major in nutrition. More...

WHS student always a leader

Samuel Wexler graduated on Wednesday, wrapping up an impressive four years at Westlake High School. The son of Barbara and Phillip Wexler, he was on the swim and water polo teams during his four years and earned three scholar-athlete awards. More...

NPHS student overcomes challenges

Courtney Adler wasn’t about to let a physical limitation stop her from accomplishing her dreams. More...

High school students receive county arts council honors

The Ventura County Arts Council recognized the 2010 Arts Scholars at a reception on June 1 at the Ventura County Government Center in Ventura. The students passed a rigorous application process for the honor. More...

WHS grad going to CLU

Erin Nicole Apregan graduated from Westlake High School last week, after four years of involvement in extracurricular activities. More...

Local kids have drawn the faces of their dads for the T.O. Acorn

Some of the dads look like movie stars or professional athletes
Others have crooked smiles, scruffy beards and hopeless hairdos
Others may not be as good-looking as their children drew them
But all of the fathers have been reminded how much they are loved

Full Story

Transferring to Century H.S. changed girl’s life

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Last year, after finding herself far behind in her classes, Kymberly Cloney wasn’t sure what her future held. Then she transferred to Century High School, and everything changed. More...

TOHS grad fills hearts

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers Using her talent to help others, a Thousand Oaks High School senior has filled the hearts of children with music and hope. More...