2022 CAASPP and ELPAC Student Score Reports Available

Parents and Guardians, the 2022 CAASPP and ELPAC Student Score Reports are now available to you! Visit the Assessment Current News and Updates page to get information on how you can access the reports in the Parent Portal in PowerSchool.

Mark your calendars! Free COVID-19 Vaccine Event Happening 8/18/22

Free COVID-19 Vaccine Event! 1st and 2nd dose available. West Contra Costa Unified School District considers the health and well-being of our children and families a priority. COVID-19 vaccine will be available for anyone ages 6 months through 11 years. Walk-ins are welcomed and no ID and no medical insurance required.

Back to School Covid Information

We want to make sure we provided you with the latest information around the district’s COVID-19 mitigation strategy before school starts next week on Tuesday, August 16.

August 14 Return to School: Welcome Back School Begins Monday, Aug. 17

Welcome to the 2020-21 school year! It has been quite the summer for us, and this school year begins Monday, Aug. 17 like no other year. Thanks to students, families, teachers, school principals, staff, and community partners, we begin the year with a community-driven virtual/distancing learning plan.

Enroll Your Child in Preschool Today!

The preschool enrollment application for the 2020-21 school year is now available and can be completed electronically. Click the link title to learn more about preschool enrollment and register today.

August 3 Return To School Update: Tentative Agreement Reached with Teachers Union

I am proud to report that the district and the bargaining unit representing teachers and other certificated staff reached a tentative agreement on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Friday evening that sets expectations for educators and outlines the distance learning environment for students and families for when instruction resumes on August 17.

Kennedy High School Students, Fab Lab Recreate History

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11, students at Kennedy High School and the Fab Lab were asked by former Myth Buster's co-host Adam Savage to help recreate the command module hatch from the mission.

Freedom School Comes To WCCUSD

Freedom School has come to West Contra Costa Unified School District for its first year. The Children's Defense Fund's Freedom School provides a safe, fun, and fulfilling learning experience for 50 children from Stege and Nystrom Elementary Schools.

Rev. Shumake Receives Jefferson Award for Work with Mafanikio Program at Nystrom

Jacqueline Martin was so impressed with Rev. Andre Shumake’s leadership of the Mafanikio program and the impact it’s had on her grandson, D’jae Harrell, that she nominated him for the Jefferson Award for community service that he was recently awarded by KPIX Channel 5.

State Postpones Athletics Until at Least December

As anticipated the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and North Coast Section (NCS) delayed the start date for athletics until at least December due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.