Schools Closed for Thanksgiving Week

Schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District are closed for all five days of Thanksgiving Week. This is the first year the District has closed for the entire week.

Board Selects Preferred Trustee Area Map

The Board of Education has selected a preferred trustee area boundary map, bringing it one step closer to completing its transition to a trustee area system of elections. The map is titled “Oct. B.”

Tiger Beat: El Cerrito High School Baseball Duo Headed to Grambling

El Cerrito High School baseball players DeAngelo Fleetwood, an outfielder, and Jamison Patanapanich, a pitcher, signed National Letters of Intent to continue their baseball dreams and education at the Grambling State University.

Students Bring Home Medals from World Kickboxing Championships

Five West Contra Costa Unified School District students from Dumlao’s Academy of martial Arts competed at the 2018 Junior World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) World Championships in Jesolo, Italy, in September.

Winter Visual & Performing Arts Festivals Underway

Superintendent's Message -- November 2018

Happy November. It is lights, camera, action season for a great deal of West Contra Costa Unified School District students. We are more than a quarter of the way through the 2018-2019 school year and the District’s Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) programs are preparing to take center stage.

UPDATE: NCS Postpones Kennedy, ECHS Playoff Football Games, Girls Tennis Tournament Due to Air Quality

The NCS announced that El Cerrito's Division III playoff game and the NCS Girls doubles match featuring Richmond High School scheduled for today have been postponed. The Gauchos will host Miramonte on Saturday, Nov. 17. No make up date for the Oilers girls doubles tennis match has been announced.

Public Asked for Feedback on District Communications

The West Contra Costa Unified School District is exploring new communications tools and services. In order to best identify the needs of our community, the District is conducting a survey.

WCCUSD Well Represented in North Coast Section Football Playoffs

For the third consecutive year, four District high schools qualified for the NCS's postseason tournament with De Anza, El Cerrito, Kennedy, and Pinole Valley high schools all earning a berth.

KRON 4 News Honors King Elementary School Teacher

Julie Nesnansky, a special education at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, was recognized as KRON 4 News' Teacher of the Week for the week of October 22. Ms. Nesnansky has been teaching the West Contra Costa Unified School District for over 30 years and focuses on students with autism.

Community Voices Needed for Local Control Accountability Plan

Each month, the parent and student district Local Control Accountability Plan committee provides input on how to improve outcomes for students. We’re looking for new members to join this dedicated group of students and parents.

District Recognizes Partners During Annual State of Our Schools Breakfast

West Contra Costa Unified School District recognized five members of its community for their support of schools and students at the 13th annual State of Our Schools breakfast.

PVHS Music Teacher Recognized for Commitment to Education

The Warren W. Eukel Teacher Trust is recognizing Erik Radkiewicz’ outstanding commitment with the Eukel Award. The award is given annually to three exceptional Contra Costa County K-12 classroom teachers.

Superintendent's Message -- October 2018

October is College Awareness Month and everyone here at the District is focused on ensuring students are prepared for college and career.

PAC Bound: El Cerrito HS Football Duo Commit to Pac-12 Universities

El Cerrito High School seniors Armauni Archie and Makai Polk verbal commit to Washington State and Cal, respectively.