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From the Principal's Desk
Click on link above and read this week's news information and updates from Principal Mendoza.
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English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting
Join us at our next ELAC meeting happening Wednesday, May 12 at 6 pm via Zoom. Click here for more details.
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School Site Council (SSC) Meeting
Join at our next School Site Council (SSC) Meeting on Thursday, May 13 at 3pm via Zoom. Click the link for more details.
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African-American Parent Advisory Council (AAPAC) Meeting
Join us at our next AAPAC meeting on Wednesday, May 19 at 6pm via Zoom. Click the link for more details.
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Principal Coffee Chat
Join Mr. Mendoza for an informal chat on Friday, May 28 at 9am as he will answer your questions, listen to your concerns, and provide information on topics that you bring up.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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AC Transit to reactivate several supplementary service bus lines on Monday, April 19.
AC Transit will reactivate several supplementary service bus lines on Monday, April 19. View the supplementary changes in the bus schedule.
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WCCUSD School Board Trustees Hires Dr. Kenneth Chris Hurst as the District's Next Superintendent
Dr. Chris Hurst has served as the Superintendent of the Othello District in Othello, Washington, since 2016. Before serving as Superintendent in Othello Dr. Hurst was the Associate Superintendent of Educational Services in Oceanside Unified School District.
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Friday April 9 Superintendent Update: Voluntary In-Person Spring Intervention and Instruction Plan Details, Intent-to-Return Form
During the spring recess we received more encouraging news from the sate and all five employee groups. The voluntary Spring In-Person Intervention and Instruction plan was approved by each employee group. We are working to determine the number of staff volunteers for the plan and number of students we can serve in-person. We will be sending out more information early next week, including an Intent-to-Return-Form from your school.
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WCCUSD to Host Special Education Town Hall on Spring and Summer Plans and Programming at 5 p.m. on Tuesday April 13
WCCUSD to host Special Education Townhall at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 via YouTube and its Spanish Twitter account. Questions for the Townhall can be submitted to specialeducation@wccusd.net by noon on Tuesday, April 13.
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All Five WCCUSD Employee Groups Approve Voluntary Spring In-Person Intervention and Instruction Plan
All five employee groups in the West Contra Costa Unified School District overwhelmingly approved the District’s Spring In-Person Intervention and Instruction plan on Friday, April 2.
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Friday, April 2 Superintendent Update: Spring Recess, Planning and Preparing for Intervention and Instruction; Students Making News
Enjoy the spring recess and remember to follow all the public health guidelines. When we return from the break, we will have a clearer picture on the Spring In-Person Intervention and Instruction plan. WCCUSD students making headlines.
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WCCUSD, Safeway host free Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic for Families and District Employees
The West Contra Costa Unified School District and Safeway are hosting a free Covid-19 vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 2. This is not a walk-up clinic. You must make an appointment.
