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Message from the Admin Team

At Ventura Park we work collectively every day to ensure that all students reach their fullest potential.

This year we are continuing to focus on implementing rigorous, standards-based instruction, personalizing instruction to meet every student’s needs, reflecting on our data-driven cycles for continuous improvement, and creating a joyful culture for learning.

We look forward to continuing to partner with families and the community to ensure academic success for all of our students. Student success is all about teamwork. One third comes from staff, one third comes from students and one third comes from families. Together, we’ve got this!

Lydia P. Smith & Miki Johnson
Ventura Park Admin Team

School Year Office Hours

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Office is closed for the summer. School re-opens August 19.

First Day of School

Grade 1-5: Wednesday, September 3

Kindergarten Gradual Start: September 3-5

Preschool Home Visits: September 3-5

Early Kindergarten Transition program

July 21-August 1

Monday-Thursday 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

To register, please complete the application form.

Back to School Night Event

Tuesday, September 2 from 5:30-6:30 pm

Stay Current on VP Information

• The school newsletter, The Voice of the Viking, is sent electronically twice a month
• Follow us on twitter at @VP_Vikings
• Ventura Park PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Facebook page

We Are Here For You Family Flowchart

We value our collaboration with families. Working together as a team with our families, schools, and community, supports student achievement. We want to ensure every David Douglas student can Learn, Grow, and Thrive.

If you have concerns, questions, or need support, please follow our family flowchart: