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Welcome to Sheridan Way
OUR MISSION
We will:
Place academic achievement at the forefront of all decisions
Demand excellence of ourselves and our students
Provide a safe and secure environment
Encourage our students to be lifelong learners
Empower our students’ education with multilingualism
Inspire our students to be cognizant of cultural diversity
Lead our students to be caring and compassionate global citizens
Teach competence in technology
Collaborate as a professional learning community
Build and value partnerships with our community and parents
OUR VISION
At Sheridan Way Elementary School, all students will receive an exemplary multilingual and multicultural education promoting a global perspective. We are progressive and prepare our students for a rapidly changing world by equipping them with critical thinking skills, a life-long passion for learning, and respect for the core values of honesty, responsibility, kindness, and cooperation.
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255 W Stanley Ave, Ventura, CA 93001, USA
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After months of negotiation sessions, 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.
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Student craftsmanship, district-wide student art, and a shared gallery exhibition bring VUSD into the heart of downtown Ventura’s historic first Jackalope event, May 1-3
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At its second meeting on April 23, 2026, the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) School Closures Advisory Committee continued its work to better understand how declining enrollment is impacting schools across the district. The committee reviewed updated data and began a detailed evaluation process for each school site.
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The Education Magazine just named Ventura Unified School District one of the 10 Most Admired School Districts, read thier article here.
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The Ventura Unified School District Board of Education recently took action at a Special Board of Education meeting held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, regarding three surplus properties: the Jewett Estate, Avenue School site, and Washington School site. Read more.
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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.