October 6, 2011 RSS feed / Schools

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Ballroom battle will star NPHS students

Contest benefits school dance teams
By Anna Bitong
annab@theacorn.com
Teachers, administrators, football players and band members, surrounded by bright lights and cheering crowds, will compete for the top trophy at Newbury Park High School’s first “Dancing with the Star Panthers” fundraiser on Fri., O More...

WHS concert aims to get kids excited about music

The Westlake High School Chamber Orchestra will host its third annual Children’s Concert, an event designed to introduce children to classical music and string instruments, Sun., Oct. More...

Students get info on military academies

SELECTED FEW—Thousand Oaks High School Senior Samuel Kennedy, left, speaks to United States Merchant Marine Academy admissions field representative Ken Fidyk during an informational night for y More...

Community college district plans for millions more in cuts

Salary and benefits account for 86 percent of budget
By Darleen Principe
darleen@theacorn.com

The Ventura County Community College District lost $7.5 million in state funding this school year, and the Legislature could trigger even more budget cuts in December, according to district officials. More...

Teenager will talk about getting a job in science

The Discovery Center for Science and Technology begins its fourth season of the Science Speaker Series with “Tomorrow’s Scientists” at 7:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. 11 at Baxter BioSciences, 1 Baxter Way, Westlake Village. More...

High School HI*LIGHTS

Newbury Park Panthers Fri., Oct. 7: Dancing with the Star Panthers fundraiser/gym/ noon to 10 p.m. Mon., Oct. 10: Girls’ aquatics booster meeting/G3/7 p.m. More...