The Foothill Dragon Press

“This is the year to make changes:” Scheduling changes continue as DTech becomes two-year program

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter • March 11, 2023

One of Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) Career-Technical Education (CTE) pathways has recently changed from a three-year program to a two-year program. DTech focuses on design, technology...

ASB President-elect Rhea Gill gives inauguration speech on her presidency and excitement for the 2023-24 school year

Emma Ippolito, Reporter • March 8, 2023

After the election results of the Associated Student Body (ASB) officials were announced on Feb. 16, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students can look forward to next year with their...

News Brief: “Hearts in Havana” dance rescheduled

Ella Asher, Reporter • February 25, 2023

After weeks of advertising with posters billowing in the hallways, Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) spring dance, named "Hearts in Havana," has been postponed to March 24, 2023 due to...

Spreading the love: Foothill Tech celebrates Kindness Week and Kindness Court

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter • February 20, 2023

Love and goodwill were in the air at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) during the Associated Student Body (ASB) organized Kindness Week, from Feb. 14 to Feb. 17, 2023. Sophia Salles...

Foothill Tech students elect new ASB representatives for 2023-2024 school year

Ella Asher and Maggie Lay • February 18, 2023

As spring approaches at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), preparations for the 2023-23 school year have started with requests for next year's classes, program fairs and college acceptance...

“It’s time for a change”: Foothill Tech teachers push for a “teach 5 model” schedule for the 2023-24 school year

Emma Ippolito, Assignment Editor • February 13, 2023

With Ventura High School (Ventura High) adopting a block schedule mirroring that of Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) own block scheduling policy for the 2022-23 school year and Buena...

Ventura Unified teachers’ wage agreement: How Foothill Tech has been affected

Amber Duhs and Beatrice Barnes • February 12, 2023

While the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) campus buzzes with news and tidbits involving the wage agreement for educators within Ventura Unified School District (Ventura Unified), many students...

Core Athletics Program sections reduced in schedule overhaul

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter • February 10, 2023

Amid scheduling changes for Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) throughout the 2023-2024 school year, the Core Athletics Program (CAP) classes have been significantly reduced in order to adapt...

Potential new beginnings explored at 2023 Program Faire

Ailanie Martinez and Ella Asher • January 16, 2023

With the dawn of a new year, many students sought new opportunities and interests during Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) annual Program Faire on Jan. 5, Jan. 6, Jan. 10 and Jan. 11, 2023. During...

Traditions prevail as Cohort 17 takes home the Golden Crutch at the annual BioScience Olympics

Linda Manzo and Maggie Lay • January 8, 2023

After a long and relaxing winter break, school has finally resumed at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech). To kickstart the new year, BioScience hosted their annual BioScience Olympics on Jan....

Dragons show off their holiday spirit during Winter Week

Maggie Lay, Reporter • December 28, 2022

As the holiday season progressed and excitement grew for winter break, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), embraced the holiday spirit with a festive winter spirit week. The Winter Week consisted...

BioScience Academy contributes to the season of giving with the Be The Match fundraiser

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter • December 20, 2022

Kickstarting this year's holiday season, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech)’s BioScience Academy held their annual Be The Match fundraiser from Dec. 5 to Dec. 16, 2022. Brightly decorated...