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title: "Mound Elementary School"
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# Mound Elementary School

Home pause slideshow play slideshow &lt; &gt; MOUND SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY A student&rsquo;s education requires close cooperation, commitment and communication between school and home.&nbsp; The Mound Staff believe the key to a quality education necessitates that home and school work together, and that every student should be provided with opportunities to be a successful learner in an environment that highlights the following points: 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a belief that every student has a right to learn and a responsibility for learning in a positive atmosphere 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a belief that every teacher has a right to teach in an environment relatively free from distractions and interruptions, and a responsibility for providing a quality education program 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a belief that &ldquo;Every privilege implies a responsibility&rdquo; 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a concern for development of the full potential for each student by meeting their individual needs Monday September 21 NO SCHOOL all day Thursday September 24 Cross Country Meet - Monte Vista Middle School Camarillo 4 : 00 PM - 5 : 30 PM Friday September 25 Awards Assemblies all day Thursday October 1 Cross Country Meet - Camino Real Park 3 : 30 PM - 5 : 00 PM Thursday October 8 Cross Country Meet - Anacapa Middle School 3 : 30 PM - 5 : 00 PM Friday October 9 Mound Color Run 10 : 00 AM - 11 : 30 AM Monday October 12 T1 District Assessment Window all day Tuesday October 13 T1 District Assessment Window all day &lt; &gt; Ventura Unified Breaks Impasse and Presents Teachers With 6% Raise Sep 18 2026 The proposal follows two months of impasse. If accepted, VUEA members will receive an increase in pay, a contribution to their health savings accounts if qualified, and share the responsibility fairly in response to rising health benefit costs. VUSD APPROVES SALE OF TWO SURPLUS PROPERTIES, SECURING APPROXIMATELY 50 DISTRICT-OWNED HOMES FOR EMPLOYEE HOUSING Aug 26 2026 In an innovative move, Ventura Unified took part of the $39 million Stanley Avenue purchase price in finished housing instead of cash. The District will own those units outright and can lease them without income restrictions. VENTURA UNIFIED SCHOOLS NAMED JOSTENS® RENAISSANCE® SCHOOLS OF DISTINCTION Aug 14 2026 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. Impasse Declared In Negotiations In Ventura Unified School District May 7 2026 After months of negotiation sessions,&nbsp;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. Ventura Unified School District Named One of 10 Most Admired School Districts Apr 24 2026 The Education Magazine just named Ventura Unified School District one of the 10 Most Admired School Districts, read thier article here.&nbsp; Get to Know the Co-Chair of the School Closures Advisory Committee Apr 2 2026 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.&nbsp; &lt; &gt;