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District Closure Updates & Resources
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic WCCUSD is in a Distance Learning format for the 2020-2021 school year. Click here to see the Preparing to Return Dashboard as well as Meal Locations, Technology Assistance, Distance Learning Guides, and other resources.
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Dr. Kenneth "Chris" Hurst Named WCCUSD's Next Superintendent
WCCUSD Board of Education voted April 14 to hire Dr. Kenneth "Chris" Hurst as the District next Superintendent. Dr. Hurst becomes WCCUSD's 10th permanent superintendent and first African American permanent superintendent.
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Meals Available For All Students
Families with children ages 18 years or younger can pick a week's worth of meals (breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks) at no charge at any of WCCUSD's 15 school meal distribution locations. Meal pick up is from 8 am to 1pm on Thursdays.
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Help With Distance Learning
Check out WCCUSD's Digital Backpack, a one-stop shop for all of your family's Distance Learning needs and questions. You can find the Parent/Family Distance Learning Handbook, how to access the electronic learning platforms, technology resource, who to contact and much more.
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Update Your Contact Information
New and returning families update your contact information and fill out the Back-to-School Forms, including emergency contact, lunch forms and media release. You must complete the forms for each student. For assistance, contact your school or email pshelpdesk@wccusd.net.
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Friday, May 14 Superintendent Update: Graduation, promotion planning, 6th Grade at Crespi, Mandarin School Home, Dr. Hurst's First Day
Changes are ahead with Dr. Hurst's first day on Monday, an extensive summer program, 6th Grade pilot program at Crepsi, and permanent home for the West County Mandarin School.
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WCCUSD Celebrates National School Nurse Day and Day of the Teacher
Celebrating National School Nurse Day and Day of the Teacher and hearing from nurses and teachers about the vital role relationships play in learning, teaching, and leading.
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Safety Update After an Incident Near King Elementary School
I am writing to inform you about a concerning incident the King Elementary School community experienced on Friday, May 7. An abandoned van was discovered across the street from the school with the threat “School Shooting May 26” spray-painted on the side. We are working with Richmond PD on the matter.
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Friday May 7 Superintendent Update: Appreciations, Celebrations, and Graduations
WCCUSD celebrated and appreciated teachers and the food services team this week as a part of Teacher Appreciation and School Nutrition Employee Week. Graduation schedules are available.
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Class of 2021 Graduation Schedule Now Available
WCCUSD will resume limited in-person graduation ceremonies this year. Please see the graduation schedule and be sure to check in with your school and principal about the date, time, and details, including number of attendees.
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District to Host 21st Annual Reclassification Ceremony, May 24
During the virtual ceremony, students from across the District will be recognized for their work in reclassifying as English proficient. The ceremony will include student performances, acknowledgments from District and community leaders, and student recognitions.
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Attend the African American Students of Honor Virtual Ceremony, May 25
The District's Office of African American Student Achievement will host the 7th Annual African American Students of Honor ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25 via Facebook live and Zoom to recognize all African American Students in WCCUSD.
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SBAC Information and Update For 2nd-8th, 11th Grade Students and Families
Due to the pandemic, instead of administering the SBAC assessment this year, WCCUSD is administering the local STAR Reading and STAR Math assessments to students in grades 3-8 and 11
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WCCUSD Principals Tell Us About Their Favorite Teachers
My favorite teacher was my art teacher. She pushed us to have no creative boundaries or limits. She guided us to be artists for life and encouraged us to always create art no matter what career we ended up doing or at any point in our lives.
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Friday, April 30 Superintendent Update: Fall for 100% In-Person, Middle College Recognition, Teacher Appreciation Week, Covid-19 Vaccine Appointments
WCCUSD was well represent this week with Middle College's Distinguished School recognition, De Anza's JRTOC qualifies for national competition, and Pinole Valley featured in Diablo Magazine. Board also voted 3-2 for 100 percent in-person learning for the fall.
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The District, Richmond Art Center hosts the 55th Annual WCCUSD Student Art Exhibit
For the first time, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the art show is presented as an online exhibition running April 9 through to June 4, 2021.
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Middle College High School Named California Distinguished School
On Tuesday, April 27, Middle College High School was one of the 121 schools that State Superintendent TonyThurmond named a 2021 California Distinguished Schools.
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Friday, April 23 Superintendent Update: Opening School Buildings, George Floyd Ruling and Continuing to Work for Systemic Change
It was a week of emotions from the joy and excitement of opening of all 54 schools for the voluntary Spring In-Person Intervention and Instruction to sadness and grief from the George Floyd verdict in Minnesota.
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Covid-19 Testing Information for All Participating in the Voluntary Spring In-Person Intervention and Instruction Plan
We are clarifying that Covid-19 testing is required for the spring in-person program. Next week, all students and staff participating will need to take a Covid-19 test to help keep us safe. Students tested this week will not need to be tested again.
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Friday April 16 Superintendent Update: Voluntary Spring In-Person Intervention and Instruction starts Monday
The voluntary Spring In-Person Intervention and Instruction Plan begins Monday, April 19. Please look for more information about your schools plan from your principal. Our goal is to serve as many students as staffing allows starting first with the District identified 5 percent highest-needs students.
