2026 Migrant Speech and Debate Tournament

Results from the Migrant Speech and Debate Tournament held on Saturday, March 14 at Oxnard College are in.  The well attended event was kicked off by Ventura County Office of Education Superintendent Dr. Cesar Morales.  Among the many dignitaries present and supporting the event was Ventura County Board of Supervisor Vianey Lopez.  FUSD students who competed this year are Ashley Quilo Quilo, gr. 6; Natalie Ochoa Mares, gr. 8; Sophia Rodriguez, gr. 10; Guadalupe Rocha, gr. 10.  The FUSD coaches who did an extraordinary job coaching and supporting our students are Jonathan Gonzalez and Eriyana Linder.  The highest-scoring student in each grade level and language category has officially punched their ticket to the MEP State Speech and Debate Tournament in beautiful Monterey, CA, from May 1–3! Drum roll.... Ashley Quilo Quilo will be representing FUSD at the state level! Students will also be recognized at an upcoming Ventura County Board of Supervisors meeting.