May 13, 2010 RSS feed / Schools

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Giving it all she has as a soloist

WENDY PIERRO Acorn Newspapers
IN THE SPOTLIGHT— Jade Elliott performs a saxophone solo while playing with Los Cerritos Middle School Jazz Band I directed by David Blake. More...

Local students earn merit scholarships

The names of high school students who have won National Merit $2,500 Scholarships were recently announced. More...

Grants offered to grade school principals

The Ventura County Arts Council is offering grants of up to $500 to Ventura County elementary school principals for use during the remaining 2010 school year. More...

Newbury Park resident earns law degree

Newbury Park resident Linda Ford-McCaffrey received a Juris Doctorate degree from the Santa Barbara and Ventura Colleges of Law on May 2. More...

High School Hi-Lights

Newbury Park Panthers Fri., May 14: AP testing/8 a.m. One-act plays/performing arts center/5 p.m. Sat., May 15: Prom/The Park Plaza, L.A./8 p.m. Mon., May 17: Boys’ volleyball banquet/cafeteria/6 p.m. More...

Conejo Valley Adult School gets grant from Ventura County

By Joann Groff
joann@theacorn.com

Despite recent cuts to the Conejo Valley Adult School’s budget, students and staff have received some good news. More...

Robotics camp offered

The sixth annual Robotics Camp/Workshop will offer four weekly, three-day sessions at Heschel West School in Agoura Hills. The camp meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday on the weeks starting July 5, July 12, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9. More...

Computer science camps are popular

The top computer science institutions in the country are continuing to experience a steady boost in enrollment, fueled by prolonged economic uncertainty. More...

NPHS to offer college forum

A college forum, “What College is Really Like,” will take place at 7 p.m. Tues., May 18 at the Newbury Park High School performing arts center, 456 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Admission is free. More...

College grad earns honors

Amy Coble of Thousand Oaks recently completed the requirements for her honors college degree at Oklahoma State University. Coble is a candidate for a bachelor’s degree with honors in elementary education. More...