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As the School Site Council (SSC) hosted the second meeting concerning the potential bell schedule change, students and teachers were able to join in and give public comments. Teachers focused on the emotional toll the current structure took on them, while members of meeting debated on prioritizing student interest. Neverless, Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) student and staff are patiently waiting for the final decision of the potential bell schedule change for the 2024-2025 school year.

Student Site Council holds second meeting on new bell schedule proposal

Ailanie Martinez, Assignment Editor • November 20, 2023

Following the proposal of matching bell schedules with Ventura Unified School District (VUSD)’s traditional high schools, the Student Site Council (SSC) held their second meeting over the issue on Thursday,...

On Nov. 17, 2023, the three cohorts of Bioscience came together to compete for the gold crutch in the annual Bioscience Olympics. This year's first place went to Cohort 18, second place went to Cohort 19 and third place went to Cohort 20.

The annual BioScience Olympics creates fun competition between cohorts

Aubrey Alderman, Reporter • November 19, 2023

On Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 the BioScience Academy hosted its annual bonding event, the BioScience Olympics. It happened after school from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., where all of the academy participated...

Freshman at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) During their F.I.R.E. class students also have the opportunity to travel to another classroom to work with their fellow classmates on school projects or homework assignments. Before traveling to another class, freshmen are expected to ask permission and sign out from their teacher or their leader.

Wings of success: The Class of 2027’s seamless soar into high school

Ella Asher, Reporter • November 16, 2023

The transition from eighth grade to ninth grade is a formative step for all students. It can prove to be a very challenging time as ninth graders learn to adjust to the demands of high school. The fear...

As students and administration spend time standing in the sunny quad conversing during their lunchtime, teachers are advocating a switch of the school schedule to bring equality to all the teachers in the Ventura Unified School District.

Student Site Council meets to discuss potential bell schedule change for 2024-2025 school year

Ailanie Martinez, Assignment Editor • November 12, 2023

On Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in the conference room of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), the Student Site Council (SSC) met to discuss the formal proposal to adopt the same bell schedule as...

Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students hold up their hands during the song "Party in the U.S.A." by Miley Cyrus at the A Nightmare on Day Road dance. The evening of Nov. 3, 2023 was filled with fun and excitement for every student in attendance.

A Nightmare on Day Road creeps in to conclude Foothill Tech’s spooky season

Kalea Eggertsen, Writer • November 6, 2023

As the Halloween season comes to a close, the dance that students of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) had been waiting for arrived at last. On Nov. 3, 2023, A Nightmare on Day Road crept...

Students and families of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) gathered together to celebrate Día de los Muertos on Nov. 2, 2023. With various types of traditional food, along with folklórico dancing and games, the night was a memorable and honorable tribute to those who have passed on.

Foothill Tech families celebrate Día de los Muertos: A commemoration of the deceased

Maggie Lay, Reporter • November 5, 2023

On Nov. 2, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) held a Día de los Muertos event for students and their families to commemorate loved ones who have passed away and to feature Latine culture...

On Oct. 31 2023, students of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) were encouraged to dress up and enjoy some sweet Halloween treats provided by their peers and teachers at Trunk or Treat. Fun costumes were displayed such as Willy Wonka and his Oompa Loompas, shown by Kelsey Stolworthy '24, Ashlyn Mullin '24, Kaili Garrett '24 and Taylor Liston '24.

Trunk or Treat brings students together for the spirit of Halloween

Aubrey Alderman, Reporter • November 3, 2023

After an exciting fall break for Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), Dragons returned to the annual Trunk or Treat on Oct. 31, 2023, hosted by the Associated Student Body (ASB) in the school...

Ventura Unified School District (Ventura Unified) launched a cell phone policy at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year in hopes of enhancing student engagement and respect. Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students and staff offer their various perspectives on its progression and whether or not they deem the policy successful in fulfilling its goals.

Cell phone policy update: Foothill Tech shares perspective on the policies progression

Maggie Lay, Reporter • October 23, 2023

After Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) launched an initiative against student cell phone use for the 2023-2024 school year, with the goals of enhancing student engagement and respect, the policy...

On Oct. 13, 2023, Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) ASB held the annual fall Ren Rally. This year's theme happened to coincide with Friday the 13. ASB offered multiple activities such as an inflatable slide, spike ball and face paintings.

Dragons roar with excitement at “Friday the 13th” themed Renaissance Rally

Ella Asher, Reporter • October 15, 2023

With the fall season well underway, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) had its first Renaissance Rally of the 2023-2024 school year on Oct. 13, 2023. Hosted by the Associated Study Body (ASB),...

Celebrating Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) first spirit week of the 2023-24 school year, Eva Goncalves '25 and Miranda Aguilar '25 wore Mickey and Minnie Mouse ears because the theme was dynamic duos.

Dragons participate in a costume filled spirit week for the Halloween season

Bailey Basurto, Reporter • October 15, 2023

On the week of Oct. 9-13, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) held a special Halloween spirit week, led by the Associative Student Body (ASB), filled with fun costume themes leading...

On Oct. 11, 2023, the BioScience Academy’s Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) hosted a blood drive, teaming up with Vitalant, a non-profit organization serving those in need of blood. Alessia Saliby ‘24 sits with her legs propped up in one of Vitalant’s buses, squeezing a stress ball to help increase the flow of blood and making the withdrawal process quicker. Every single blood donation, like the one from Saliby, can save and improve the lives of up to three patients.

Foothill Tech’s biannual blood drive saves up to 122 lives

Aubrey Alderman, Reporter • October 15, 2023

On Oct. 11, 2023, students got into the Halloween spirit by giving their blood for the biannual Vitalant blood drive, hosted by Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech)’s BioScience Academy. Students...

Foothill Tech welcomes parents and guardians at Back to School Night 2023

Maggie Lay and Ella Asher • September 23, 2023

After the long and busy school day ended on Sept. 21, 2023, parents had the opportunity to step into their kids' shoes at Back to School Night. Back to School Night is an annual event at Foothill Technology...

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