Mr. Dickson K. Youkor

Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the 2020-21 school year! Santa Paula High School prides itself in being a place that supports the positive growth of each and every student. We want all students to experience success and to have a purposeful connection to our faculty and staff. With this year starting out with distance learning due to COVID-19, we are committed to providing both academic and social-emotional supports that our students require as they work from home. We look forward to a time, in the 2020-21 school year, where teachers and students can safely return to school in our hybrid instructional model, two days per week. We know that our ability to meet face to face as we have in the past has seriously impacted students social networks that they are accustomed to but we remain dedicated to supporting learning and being creative with how to provide extra-curricular virtual activities. Likewise, sports will look very different and we are re-conceptualizing how to conduct practices and competitions safely and in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines. We will continue to reach out to support the family unit as you assist students with staying on track and encouraging their engagement. Please encourage your student to get involved and stay connected. We want all parents and guardians to feel supported at the school and encourage parents and guardians to call the school to access resources and to inquire your student’s progress.