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The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press
The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press
Nicole Stidham

Nicole Stidham, Reporter

First year journalist with a passion for thrifting and spreading kindness.

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Changes made to the California Education Code in regards to the impact of COVID-19 on the 2020-21 school year account for the many academic setbacks that arose due to distant learning, specifically low grades.

New California education bill could help ease stress of failing pandemic grades for high school students

Caroline Hubner and Nicole Stidham
May 13, 2021
While Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) has decided to administer CAASPP and CAST tests to juniors and seniors, it was also revealed that parents have the ability to opt their student out of these tests.

Foothill Tech juniors and seniors have the option to opt-out of state testing

Nicole Stidham, Reporter
May 12, 2021
Foothill Tech students celebrate returning to in-person classes in the quad.

Foothill Tech is back in session for the spring quarter of the 2020-2021 school year

Caroline Hubner, Emma Ippolito, Nicole Stidham, and Ethan Sequeira
April 19, 2021
As schools plan to open soon, social distancing signs and reminders are placed around campus.

The new MOU between Ventura Unified and VUEA means students will return to campus full time starting April 26

Caroline Hubner and Nicole Stidham
April 15, 2021
The Instagram post from @fthsasb, with details on how to participate in ASB elections.

ASB elections for the 2021-22 school year

Nicole Stidham, Caroline Hubner, Emma Ippolito, and Ethan Sequeira
March 10, 2021
The amount of students that could return to Foothill Tech’s campus depends on the amount of vaccinations achieved.

Moving forward: Plans for returning to Foothill Tech

Nicole Stidham, Reporter
February 28, 2021
The people of Ventura County have been blessed with a special gift this holiday season, for on Dec. 21st at around 6-8 PM, they will be able to view the "Christmas Star" in all of its glory, a sight that hasn't been this observable in 800 years.

Science Hub: “The Christmas Star”, Texas deep-freeze

Olivia Zoll and Nicole Stidham
February 23, 2021
A detailed outline of how to apply to the various special programs at Foothill Tech.

A guide to applying for special programs at Foothill Tech

Nicole Stidham, Reporter
February 10, 2021
After receiving many grievances from students and parents alike in regards to the virtual experience of 2020's AP testing, the College Board make plans to hold all AP tests in-person in the upcoming spring of 2021.

Plans for AP testing during the pandemic

Nicole Stidham, Reporter
January 19, 2021
Foothill Tech will remain empty as distance learning continues until April 12.

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

Nicole Stidham, Reporter
January 16, 2021
The effects of COVID-19 have brought new challenges to the already full plate of Foothill Tech's class of 2021, but actions are being to taken to adjust to the times, specifically through events, such as virtual tours and information webinars, in order to ensure that seniors have everything they need to make the best choice this application season.

The college applications dilemma

Nicole Stidham, Reporter
November 24, 2020
Competing Ventura Unified School Board candidates Jackie Moran and Amy Yamamoto Callahan campaign for votes with their signs around Ventura.

Rising to the challenge: Amy “Yamamoto” Callahan vs. Jackie Moran for Ventura Unified School District’s School Board

Nicole Stidham, Reporter
November 3, 2020
Ventura County residents are given the opportunity to vote in a fashion unfamiliar to many.

Rocking the vote: A guide to making your vote count in 2020

Nicole Stidham, Reporter
October 13, 2020
Two candidates go head to head for a chance at becoming the next leader, the next president of the United States of America.

A tale of two candidates: Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden

Nicole Stidham and Caroline Hubner
September 23, 2020
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