CSUCI to reopen Nov. 1, other Ventura County school districts to remain closed due to new Maria fire

VENTURA COUNTY — Based on the current weather forecast, air quality and progress being made on the Simi Valley Easy Fire, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) will reopen on Friday, Nov. 1.

Classes scheduled for Friday will continue as planned and all University offices, services and dining will also be available.

Classes at the Goleta campus will also continue as scheduled.

For additional Ventura County updates, please visit www.vcemergency.com.

About California State University Channel Islands: CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) is reimagining higher education for a new generation and era. We are an innovative higher education institution that enables students to succeed and thrive – serving as an engine for social and economic vitality that provides the intellectual resources necessary for a thriving democracy. With more than 7,000 students, 1,200 employees and 14,000 alumni, CSUCI is poised to grow in size and distinction, while maintaining one of the most student-focused learning environments in public higher education. Connect with and learn more by visiting www.csuci.edu or CSUCI’s Social Media.

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Ventura County School Closures for Nov. 1

Due to safety and air quality concerns from the Maria Fire, the following Ventura County school closures have been announced for Friday, November 1, 2019:

School Districts

  • Briggs School District
  • Hueneme Elementary School District
  • Mesa Union School District
  • Mupu School District
  • Ocean View School District
  • Oxnard School District (K-8)
  • Oxnard Union High School District
  • Rio School District
  • Santa Clara Elementary School District
  • Santa Paula Unified School District

Charter Schools

  • ACE (Camarillo)
  • University Preparation (Camarillo)

In addition, the following schools and classrooms operated by the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) will be closed on Friday, November 1:

Dwire School, Gateway Community School, James Foster School, La Mariposa School, Las Colinas Middle School, Phoenix Airport, Phoenix Los Nogales, Pleasant Valley Early Childhood Center, Ritchen Preschool, Sunkist School, Triton Academy and Williams Preschool.

In addition, Boswell School, Penfield School and our classrooms at Balboa Middle School and Ventura High School are closed Thursday for their regularly scheduled Fall Break.

The only Ventura County Office of Education schools that will be open Thursday are ACCESS, Ojai TEAMS, Providence School and Triggs School.

A continually updated list of school closures is available at www.vcoe.org.

About the Ventura County Office of Education:The Ventura County Office of Education provides a broad array of fiscal, training and technology support services to local school districts, helping to maintain and improve lifelong educational opportunities for children, educators and community members. VCOE also operates schools that serve students with severe disabilities and behavioral issues, provides career education courses, and coordinates countywide academic competitions including Mock Trial and the Ventura County Science Fair. Learn more at: www.vcoe.org.