Winston Arnold - CIHS
Transportation Pathway
Valeria Balderrama - HHS
CTE Work Experience-Westminster Clinic
Nicole Cook - RCHS/HHS
Medical Pathway
Omar Espinoza - ACHS
Sound Engineering Pathway
Lui Toilolo - DSHS
Video Production Pathway

OUHSD MEDICAL PROGRAM IS EXPANDING!

OUHSD STEAM day - december 7, 2024 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

oxnard high school, 3400 west gonzales road, oxnard, ca 93036

Join us for an exciting day where middle school and 9th-grade students will engage with industry professionals in hands-on experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Parents and guardians are also invited to attend, with workshops available on topics such as college and career center information, the importance of career assessments, wellness center resources, and tips for transitioning 8th graders to high school.

Apply Now! Fill out a student application today, space is limited. Paper applications are available at your school sites. 

For more information, please contact Teresa Telles at (805) 487-7582, or by email teresa.telles@oxnardunion.org.

Flyer in English and Spanish

Mr. Omar Espinoza graduated from San Diego State with a BA in Sociology and received his Master’s of Education and Teaching Credential through UCSB. In 2021, he earned a CTE Credential in AME. OUHSD CTE is fortunate to have Mr. Espinoza, who recently worked for the Rio School district teaching students how to create short films and videos. He and his students were awarded 2nd place in the Directing Change film contest. Mr. Espinoza is able to listen to a song and give you a rough time frame of when the song came out. He's also been baking since he was a kid, but during the pandemic he learned to bake from scratch and never looked back.

Mrs. Nicole Cook graduated from CSU Monterey Bay with a degree in Liberal Studies. While in college, she worked in a medical billing office, where she discovered her passion for healthcare. To deepen her commitment to the field, she pursued a Master's in Healthcare Informatics from National Univ. and went into Healthcare management. She is thrilled to now be sharing her diverse experiences with both RCHS and HHS students and is committed to making the learning experience enjoyable and engaging.

CULINARY and HOSPITALITY PATHWAY

Students from Channel Islands, Pacifica, Oxnard, and Rio Mesa High Culinary and Hospitality Pathway Programs attended the National Heirloom Exposition at Ventura Fairgrounds. In partnership with the Oxnard Union High School District's Farm to School Program, students from CIHS, PHS, OHS, and RMHS were invited to attend the 2024 National Heirloom Exposition at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.  Students gained valuable insights into heirloom produce, particularly squash, and for many, it was their first experience at a trade show. (Pictured: Mrs. Cynthia Allen and the RMHS Baking and Pastry class in front of The Tower of Squash.)

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY- RANCHO CAMPANA high school

Mrs. Blumenthal's students are collaborating with the OUHSD Farm to School team to create images for the Harvest of the Month salad. "It was a fantastic opportunity for the students to work with a real client," Mrs. Blumenthal shared. The students styled the food using props to match their chosen artistic vision, produced and edited the images, and communicated with the client for feedback throughout the process.

Architecture & Product Design Pathways - Adolfo camarillo high school

Over the summer, students in the Student-Led Makerspace, led by Mr. Peter Wachtel, designed and created 128 surfing trophies for the second consecutive year. The class received a $1,000 donation from alumnus Tawney Safran, which will be used for student scholarships for trade schools and college.

Additionally, the Makerspace program was awarded a $10,000 grant from Stanley Black & Decker/Dewalt, which will be shared with other Career Technical Education departments at ACHS. Mr. Wachtel's Architecture & Product Design pathway has secured over $100,000 in national grants and earnings for its programs.

LAW AND PUBLIC SERVICES ACADEMY - oxnard high school

Sophomores in Oxnard High School's Law and Public Safety Academy (LAPS), led by Mr. Jaime Moreno, kicked off the year with a visit to the University of Southern California. During the trip, students had the opportunity to sit in a traditional theater-style classroom and learn about the various programs offered at USC. They were also excited to meet former Yellow Jacket and Law Academy alumnus, Ian Maile.

The LAPS students also had an opportunity to learn about biometrics by participating in a Forensics and fingerprinting lab.

Questions about these programs? Contact us!