The Foothill Dragon Press

News Brief: Virtual Showcase familiarizes students with special programs

Olivia Zoll, Reporter | February 11, 2021

On Feb. 10, 2021, Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) first-ever Virtual Showcase commenced. Usually an event held on campus, this year’s virtual showcase promotional videos were shown...

The conclusion to the 2020 presidential elections: Joe Biden’s and Kamala Harris’ inauguration

Caroline Hubner, Reporter | January 20, 2021

The 59th Inauguration Ceremony for President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris will take place on Jan. 20, 2021, and the new Executive branch will be sworn into office. It has historically...

Plans for AP testing during the pandemic

Nicole Stidham, Reporter | January 19, 2021

After receiving much backlash from the virtual AP (Advanced Placement) testing last spring, the College Board has announced their plan to support schools in the 2020-2021 school year by administering AP...

Foothill Tech students have the potential to save lives at annual blood drive

Olivia Zoll and Emma Ippolito | January 17, 2021

Although school continues to be virtual for the foreseeable future, this did not stop the annual Bioscience blood drive from taking place. On Jan. 13, 2021, anyone 16 years or older that met the height...

Ventura Unified high schools will remain on distance learning until tentative date, April 12

Nicole Stidham, Reporter | January 16, 2021

On Jan. 5, 2021, the Ventura Unified School District (Ventura Unified) School Board met to discuss the possibility of reopening schools. The board has set that secondary schools will remain closed and...

Foothill Tech plan for small group integration

Emma Ippolito, Writer | January 7, 2021

With the Ventura County COVID-19 risk level rising to the purple tier (highest COVID-19 tier), Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) plans to put off some small groups and other on campus activities...