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The Buena Way
Vision Statement
The Buena High School community empowers all students to achieve their full potential in a safe and academically-engaging environment. We inspire our students to be responsible and productive citizens in an evolving global society.
Buena High School WASC Accreditation
BHS Mission Statement
The Buena High School community will realize its vision through its commitment to:
- Motivate learning through a challenging and engaging curriculum.
- Stimulate intellectual curiosity and life-long learning.
- Foster responsibility and personal growth with a focus on Social Emotional Learning.
- Guide all students to successfully pursue their career paths.
- Inspire creativity and artistic expression.
- Establish a climate of respect for the unique qualities and diverse backgrounds of all students.
BHS Schoolwide Learner Outcomes
Our students will be:
- Beneficial to the community
- Understandingand respectful of diversity
- Life-long learners
- Leaders in their fields
- Dedicated to wellness and self-advocacy
- Occupation and technology-oriented
- Guided by integrity and critical thinking
- Skilled communicators
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School News
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Buena High School's morning announcement videos and special content.
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VENTURA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NAMED A 2026 CALIFORNIA MODEL SCHOOL ATTENDANCE REVIEW BOARD PROGRAM
“This recognition truly belongs to our school staff, students and their families, the School Attendance Review Board, and our Ventura Unified SARB Chairperson, Vicky Yasenchok,” said Maria Elizarraras, Director of Student Support Services. “Addressing attendance barriers requires collaboration, dedication, and a shared commitment to student success. We are dedicated to fostering strong attendance while partnering closely with families to understand students’ challenges and provide the support they need to thrive.”
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Ventura, CA – Buena High School is pleased to mark the 40th anniversary of its German Exchange Program, a successful international partnership in Elmshorn, Germany, as part of the German American Partnership Program (GAPP).
In celebration of this milestone, Buena High School will host a German-American Evening on April 7th at 5:30 p.m.
Mrs. Sabine Schafer-Mitchell, German teacher and GAPP Coordinator, is seeking to reconnect with alumni, who are invited to share photos and brief reflections on how the exchange impacted their lives. Contributions will help showcase the program’s lasting legacy and inspire future generations of students. Alumni are encouraged to contact Mrs. Schafer-Mitchell directly.
Please contact: Sabine Schafer-Mitchell
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At a Special Meeting held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) Board of Education approved the members of the School Closures Advisory Committee, marking an important next step in the District’s data-based and community-centered process to evaluate whether any school sites should be considered for closure as early as the 2027–2028 school year. Read for more information.
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Ventura Unified is beginning a clear, data-based process to determine whether any school sites may need to close in the coming years due to continued enrollment declines. A community advisory committee will review the data and provide recommendations, with no closures possible before the 2027–2028 school year.
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We are happy to announce that we now have peer tutoring services available for students starting Wednesday, September 24, 2025!
The tutoring is available on Mondays after school from 2:30-3:30PM and on Wednesday mornings from 7:30-8:20AM. The tutoring takes place in Room 11/12. Students do not need to sign up in advance to attend, nor have to stay for the entire time. The tutors are able to assist with most subject areas.