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Planes land and take off from the Camarillo Airport,near where two planes crashed recently.

Pilot killed after small plane crashes near Camarillo Airport

Mina Jung, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2019

Pilot John Lewis, age 82, died after a small plane crashed near Camarillo Airport on Tuesday, Oct. 8 around 12:30 p.m. According to James Baroni of Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office, Lewis...

Litten is recognized for her educational techniques and teachins regarding Next Generation Science Standards and sustainability within her biology class.

Litten wins teacher leadership award

Ellie Hand, Graduated Online Editor November 1, 2019

Due to her dedication to implementing Next Generation Science Standards and focusing on a sustainability-driven education, Science Department Chair Winnie Litten received a leadership award presented by...

Graphic Courtesy of the VC Alert Website

VC Alerts system installed for community emergencies, power outages

Shoshana Medved and Preston Green November 1, 2019

To prepare for an emergency, some people pack supplies like flashlights, personal documents and non-perishable food. For residents of Ventura County, a digital tool can now be added to the list: the VC...

SSA looking to create a feeling of connectedness

Alex Goldbeck, Graduated Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2019

Students and faculty of Oak Park High School took a survey during third period on Oct. 8. The survey was released by the Safe School Ambassadors. SSA is a group of students from all grade levels, as well...

Rocketry and Aviaion club launches a test flight for one of their designs in preparation for their competitions. The club submitted plans for the Student Launch Initiative.

Up, Up and Away

Sam Barney-Gibbs and Lindsey Di Conti November 1, 2019

Design. Build. Launch.  The Oak Park High School Rocketry and Aviation Club competed in The American Rocketry Challenge of 2019, the world’s largest rocket contest, placing 21st out of 900 teams. The...

The ADL comes to Oak Park

Atmika Iyer, Graduated Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2019

After multiple events involving ignorance and intolerance regarding the concept of inclusivity, the Oak Park High School administration is examining the possibility of bringing the Anti-Defamation League...

Dual enrollment program comes to OPHS second semester

Mina Jung, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2019

Moorpark College classes will be available at Oak Park High School as a result of a policy called “dual enrollment,” starting second semester. According to Principal Kevin Buchanan, dual enrollment...

Easy Fire continues to burn  with little containment. Oak park Unified School District parents, students and teachers affected by evacuations.

Oak Park schools close due to wildfire risks

Shoshana Medved, Graduated Ombudsman October 31, 2019

Classes were canceled Wednesday, Oct. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 31 for all Oak Park schools and for many in the surrounding area, prompted by the threat of wildfires and possible power outages.  On Oct....

Due to the low enrollment of classes, Oak Park High School has started to combine classes.

Different class levels combined into one period

Minnoli Nori and Lauren Finkel October 30, 2019

Due to low numbers of students in some language AP and Honors classes, Oak Park High School has implemented combo classes as a solution. These combo classes exist to satisfy the required amount of students...

Ms.Litten teaches an Honors Bio class with group shared notes.

Science department embeds sustainability concepts into class lessons

Daisy Calderon, Graduated Photo Editor October 23, 2019

Teachers across campus have begun to implement lessons and videos on sustainability into their class lectures as a result of changes from prior objectives and the creation of new sustainability goals. Over...

Suicide hotline number added to back of student ID cards

Loren Yona, Graduated Digital Features Editor October 18, 2019

In a new legislative measure, as of July 2019, all public and private California schools are required to have the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Crisis Text Line on the back of student ID...

Parents receive notification of serious incident involving an Oak Park resident

Emily Francis and Lucy Anne Heine-Van Fossen October 15, 2019

An Oak Park mother has been accused of “providing drugs and alcohol to minor boys in her Oak Park apartment and engaging in sexual activity with them.”  Superintendent Dr. Tony Knight and Director...

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