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New student resource programs benefit NPHS
After a traumatic year online and a less-than-easy return to campus, new student resources such as the Wellness Center and the Newcomer Program, are helping NPHS students transition into their new versions of normal. The Wellness Center, established during the school’s tenure on Zoom, was created following a Ventura County survey asking where school…
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Student voices can not be silenced
This past year has seen an increase in the rampant partisanship and hostility within the United States. With blatant attacks on American democracy and the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 has been a highly discordant year. Amongst the change occurring in the world today, students deserve a right to have their voices…
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School counselors should not be responsible for DIS services
The recommended student to counselor ratio of 250:1 comes from the American School Counselor Association. At the beginning of the 2020-2021, a decrease in the number of returning Intensive School Based Therapists (ISBTs), led the district to shift some of the workload of these employees to typical school counselors. This decision has placed responsibilities…
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Class of 2021 Senior Map
Click the links below to access the Class of 2021 Senior Maps for California and the U.S./International. Quotes for seniors with the last name beyond Purcell alphabetically will also be located on these maps. Congratulations to the Class of 2021! California Map U.S./International Map
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The celebration of women’s history must be intersectional
This March marks the 35th annual celebration of National Women’s History Month, a month dedicated to reflecting upon women in history and uplifting the women of today. However, intersectionality is often lacking from every celebration of women’s history. The only way to truly celebrate women is if we celebrate all women: trans women, women…
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Virtual Paper – Issue 8
To access our virtual paper for Issue 8, click on the following link: https://issuu.com/nphspantherprowler/docs/issue8final
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Affordable housing is not the end of Thousand Oaks
Proposals to build affordable housing in Thousand Oaks have frequently been met with staunch criticism from community members who claim the projects will harm the community in one way or another. Not only is this untrue, but Thousand Oaks needs to face the rising costs of living in California and create even more affordable…
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Virtual Paper – Issue 7
Click the following link to access our virtual paper for Issue 7: https://issuu.com/nphspantherprowler/docs/issue7final
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Virtual Paper – Issue 6
Click on the following link to access the virtual paper for Issue 6 on Issuu: https://issuu.com/nphspantherprowler/docs/issue6final
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Open camera expectation does not suffice for student engagement
In a year of remote learning, the board, teachers and students can agree that student engagement is absolutely essential for education. With this in mind, CVUSD implemented a “camera on” expectation on Feb. 1, stating that all students are expected to keep their cameras on during class Zoom meetings. This was done in order…