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What We Offer: Excellence. Success. Future Ready.
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We Embrace CHOICEAs a Choice District, we allow parents to select the school they want their children to attend, as long as that school has capacity and program availability.
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Safety and SecurityEach one of our public schools has a full-time sworn law enforcement officer serving as a School Resource Officer on campus every day.
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Outstanding Certified Educators and StaffOur students have highly-qualified, certified teachers who provide engaging, relevant, and rigorous instruction.
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Rigorous Curriculum & Student SupportWe offer a rigorous curriculum and systems of support, complete with college preparatory and career and technical education paths to meet the needs of every student
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Acceleration Opportunities AboundStudents have the opportunity to take high school credit courses in middle school and to earn college/postsecondary credit at no cost to parents while still in high school.
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State-of-the-Art-Career Training ProgramsWe offer courses that allow students to explore career interests, master workplace competencies, gain employable skills, and earn industry certifications and licensing upon graduation
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School Profile
Mission Statement:
We are a collaborative and data-driven school, devoted to supporting and enhancing all learners’ social, emotional, and academic well-being.
Vision:
We work together with heart and purpose to inspire learning, nurture well-being, and accelerate every student’s academic success.
Grades: Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment:
Principal: Joyce Graham
Assistant Principal: Cheryl Knoebel
School office Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Student hours: 8:20 -3:15 Wed. 8:20-2:15
Principal’s Message
Principal Joyce Graham brings over 12 years of educational leadership and a passion for student success, driving excellence and innovation throughout our school.
Dear Ventura Families,
Ventura Elementary Celebrates Growth and Looks Ahead
Preliminary data indicates that our greatest growth from last year to this year is in Math Proficiency, Math Learning Gains, and Math Lowest Quartile Learning Gains. We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication demonstrated by our students, staff, and families throughout the school year.
Our success has been driven by several key practices, including providing explicit instruction that clearly models learning expectations, delivering targeted skill practice during intervention time, empowering students to track their data and take ownership of their learning, and ensuring teachers consistently analyze data and adjust instruction based on student needs. Most importantly, we have continued to foster a positive school culture built on strong relationships, high expectations, and a belief that every child can succeed. As we look ahead to the 2026-2027 school year, our theme is:
Stronger Every Day, Working for That A!
This theme reminds us that growth happens one step at a time. Together, we will continue building a growth mindset by encouraging students to give their very best effort, even when learning is challenging. We will continue helping students track their progress and goals and engage them in meaningful, structured conversations that deepen their thinking and strengthen their learning.
Parents, your partnership makes a tremendous difference. This summer, we encourage you to support your child by:
- Reading together every day
- Encouraging your child to write about topics they enjoy, such as their favorite summer activities, vacations, or family memories
- Practicing basic math facts regularly
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are excited to continue growing together and becoming Stronger Every Day, Working for That A!
Proud Principal,
Joyce Graham