Now in its second year of magnet implementation, Will Rogers Two-Way Immersion School of Environmental Science in Ventura hosted a special Saturday Science Academy to highlight its magnet focus in environmental science and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).  As part of the School of Choice movement, students from Pierpont Elementary School joined Will Rogers students on Saturday, January 10th. 85 students participated in a fun day full of hands-on STEM activities, such as learnin...

The Will Rogers Parent Teacher Association (PTA) sponsored a record-setting Jog-A-Thon fundraiser this year! Students raised money to sponsor them as they completed a giant obstacle course around the Will Rogers campus. Just over $17,000 was collected! This money will be used to sponsor field trips, classroom supplies, and more educational opportunities for students and families. The top earner was Evan Geske ($660) from Mr. Elias' fourth grade class, who won a Kindle eReader for his efforts. In...