Top Don: De Anza High School's Tyree Reed Honored by Oakland Raiders

De Anza High School Football coach Tyree Reed named the Oakland Raiders High School Football Coach of the Week after a 22-7 win over Encinal

Parents & Caregivers Conference for Students with Special Needs, September 29

The West Contra Costa Unified School District's Special Education Department invites parents and caregivers of special needs students to learn about resources and workshops that support student success. Click the headline to register online.

Superintendent's Message -- September 2018

September is Attendance Awareness Month and Every School Day Counts. So, this is the perfect opportunity to talk about attendance and its impact on student learning.

Agreement Ushers in Trustee Area Elections, Temporarily Shortens Length of Certain Board Terms to Two Years

A Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge approved a partial settlement of the litigation against the West Contra Costa Unified School District under the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA).

Pinole Valley High School Teacher Among the Nation's Best

Michele Lamons-Raiford, who teaches sign language at Pinole Valley, recognized as a Top Ten 2018 Claes Nobel Educator of the Year by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).

Richmond High School Unveils Internationals Academy

Recently immigrated and refugee students in 9th and 10th grades at Richmond High School have the opportunity to adapt to a new culture, learn English, and take classes that prepare them for college and beyond.

Chevron Asks Community To Fuel Classroom Projects

This October, community members in Richmond – and throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties – have a unique opportunity to help generate up to $1 million to support public education in local schools.

School Board Candidates to Appear at Forums

Candidates running for seats on the West Contra Costa County Unified School District Board of Education in the Nov. 6 election have been invited to participate in a series of three forums jointly hosted by the League of Women Voters of West Contra Costa County and the District.

Calling All West Contra Costa Unified School District Families

NFL Atlanta Falcons star and Kennedy High School graduate Takkarist McKinley helped welcome students and their families to the 2018-19 school year with a special audio message.

Superintendent's Message -- Welcome Back

Welcome back. Are you ready for a fantastic 2018-2019 school year? I am excited for the upcoming school year and everything that it has in store for WCCUSD students and employees. I hope that you had a restful and rejuvenating summer, because we have a lot of work to do this year.

Staying Home: WCCUSD Teacher Becomes First-Time Home Buyer

Kennedy High School Teacher purchase home through the Richmond Community Foundation's Housing Renovation Program

School Resumes For Most Students Monday, August 20

The start of the 2018-19 school year is less than three weeks away. Here are some important dates to remember.

El Cerrito, Kennedy Hire Familiar Faces to Principal Positions

Patricia Crespo, a former El Cerrito assistant principal, to lead Gauchos; Felicia Phillips, a 1984 Kennedy graduate, to lead Eagles.

State Data Shows Fewer WCCUSD Students Drop Out, More Complete College Requirements

Superintendent Receives Positive Evaluation, Contract Extension

The West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education unanimously voted Wednesday night to extend Superintendent Matthew Duffy’s contract by two years and rated his work as “Above Satisfactory” on his most recent evaluation.