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Welcome to Citrus Glen
As we head into summer, please note our updated office schedule:
Our school office will be open Monday–Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through June 26th.
The office will be closed June 28th through July 27th. During this time, please reach out to the district office at 805-641-5000 for assistance.
We will reopen and be ready to support families on July 29th.
Mark your calendars—the first day of school is August 12th!
OUR MISSION
At Citrus Glen Elementary, we educate the ‘whole child’ offering rigorous academics alongside multiple opportunities to develop the social-emotional skills necessary to succeed in today’s world. Students engage in dance classes, school gardens, visual and performing arts, science and engineering projects, book clubs, field trips, and a variety of experiences designed to offer a well-rounded education that inspires curiosity and lifelong learning.
We have a highly-experienced, collaborative staff committed to working with every child to ensure his or her success. We believe in a growth mindset, working with students to internalize the relationship between hard work and progress. Our campus-wide motto of “Be Kind-Be Safe-Be Responsible” works to build student ownership of learning and behavior. Together, we work to educate and nurture the child of today and prepare the adult of tomorrow!
School News
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Jostens has announced that five Ventura Unified School District schools have been named 2026 Jostens Renaissance Schools of Distinction, in recognition of their efforts to create positive school climates and cultures.
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After months of negotiation sessions, impasse was declared by all parties (VUSD, VUEA, and VESPA) on May 7, 2026, when the gap between the parties could not be bridged through continued discussion. The matter will now move to mediation, where a neutral third-party mediator will be appointed by the California Public Employee Relations Board (PERB), a neutral third party that will help guide conversations toward a solution.
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The Education Magazine just named Ventura Unified School District one of the 10 Most Admired School Districts, read thier article here.
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The Ventura Unified School District is proud to introduce Sydney Traub as Co-Chair of the School Closures Advisory Committee.
Sydney is a 9th grader at Foothill Technology High School and previously attended Montalvo Arts Academy and Anacapa Middle School. Read More.
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We are pleased to introduce the Chair of the School Closures Advisory Committee, Mrs. Peggy Maryanski, who brings a deep commitment to public education and decades of experience serving students and the Ventura community.
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VENTURA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NAMED A 2026 CALIFORNIA MODEL SCHOOL ATTENDANCE REVIEW BOARD PROGRAM
The Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) School Attendance Review Board (SARB) has been recognized by the California Department of Education (CDE) as a 2026 Model School Attendance Review Board (Model SARB) program. This statewide recognition highlights districts that demonstrate exemplary practices in improving student attendance and reducing chronic absenteeism. VUSD’s SARB is chaired by Vicky Yasenchok, whose leadership has helped guide the district’s collaborative and student-centered approach to supporting attendance.
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