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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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WCCUSD, Board of Trustees Change Public Comment Format During Meetings
Public Comment at WCCUSD Board Meetings will undergo the following changes: Public Comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting, last for one hour, attendees can comment on any item, time allotted per speaker increased to 2 minutes.
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WCCUSD, Partners Host Free Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics
The West Contra Costa Unified School District, Contra Costa County Health Services, Contra Costa County Office of Education, Kaiser Permanente, and Lookout Health and Horizon Therapeutics are hosting a series of free Covid-19 vaccine clinics for students ages 12 and up as well as family and community members.
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Board Committee To Meet For Second Time Wednesday to Discuss Name Change For Juan Crespi Middle School.
WCCUSD Board Committee of Trustee Demetrio Gonzalez-Hoy and Jamela Smith-Folds will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 16 via Zoom to discuss changing the name of Juan Crespi Middle School. The meeting is available on Zoom at https://wccusd.zoom.us/j/92254293213 or by phone 669-900-6833, ID 92254293213#
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WCCUSD's Independent Redistricting Commission Hosted Its First Meeting June 2
The seven-member commission is tasked with reviewing the boundaries for the five trustee areas and possibly revising based on the 2020 federal census data available in October of this year. The trustee areas do not affect the current school location boundaries.
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Friday, May 21 Update: Superintendent Duffy's Final Thank You Message to the WCCUSD Community
Thank you WCCUSD for an incredible five years. It was an honor to serve this community. All the best to Dr. Hurst and this great community.
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Blissful State: Pinole Valley's Michele Lamons-Raiford named Dr. Harry Edwards Grant Award Winner
Michele Lamons-Raiford, a Pinole Valley High School American Sign Language Teacher is one of five Bay Area educators named a Dr. Harry Edwards Follow Your Bliss Grant award winner.
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WCCUSD's New Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Chris Hurst Release Superintendent Entry Plan
I am honored to introduce myself to you and this community. My name is Dr. Kenneth Chris Hurst and I am ready to get to work and to get to know this community as your next Superintendent. I am excited to help lead WCCUSD through its next education chapter. Today, I shared my entry plan that outlines my vision, core values, and goals over the next 6 months
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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
