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New Covid-19 Testing Information

Laboratory Services of America (LSA) will start administering weekly rapid COVID-19 tests to students and staff on Monday, September 13. The change to LSA will require everyone to complete a new ONE-TIME REGISTRATION PROCESS that can be done on a laptop, computer or mobile device.

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Return to 100 Percent In-Person Instruction Update: Covid Positive Case Dashboard Changes, Testing Process Update

As we complete the third week of in-person instruction, we recognize that there is room to improve the reporting process. Here are a few of the changes being made to improve this process

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What Families Need to Know About the Covid-19 Vaccine

The California Department of Education has provided information for families to learn more about the Covid-19 Vaccine as it pertains to your children.

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Air Quality Update 08.19.2021

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory due to the wildfire smoke from the fires burning to the north and east of the Bay Area. All schools are open today.

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Return to 100% In-Person Instruction Update: Change to Mask Policy

We are excited to see everyone on Monday for the 100% Return to In-Person Instruction. To keep students, staff and families safe we updated the mask policy by requiring masks to be worn indoors and outdoors on all WCCUSD school campuses and facilities.

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Return to 100 Percent In-Person Instruction Update: Covid-19 Vaccines for Staff & Testing frequency

We are updating our Covid-19 vaccination status for staff and increasing our testing frequency for unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated staff and for students based on updated state and county guidance.

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August 5 100% Return to In-Person Instruction Updates

We are excited to welcome all WCCUSD students and staff back for 100% In-Person Learning on August 16. As we get ready, please read these important updates and join us at 9:30 am on Friday on Facebook and Youtube for an information session from Wednesday's Board meeting.

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WCCUSD Hosts Two Information Sessions on 100% Return to In-Person Instruction on Tuesday and Friday

Join WCCUSD Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Chris Hurst for two 100% Return to in-Person Instruction Information Session on Facebook Live! @WestContraCostaSchools. Tuesday at 6:30 p.m and Friday at 9:30 a.m. The same information will be shared at both sessions.

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WCCUSD Hosts Informational Session on Independent Study, Including Newest Learning Option Vista Virtual Academy

Families interested in WCCUSD's Independent Study options, including Vista's Virtual Academy, should view the Second Virtual Academy Virtual Session and fill out the Interest Form.

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We're Hiring. Join the WCCUSD Team and Find out Why We are the Best Kept Secret in the Bay Area

The West Contra Costa Unified School District is hosting a job fair from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 22 and looking to hire for a variety of positions from teachers and principals to custodians and food service workers.

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The Weekly Progress Report for the Fall Reopening Plan is Now Available

The Fall Reopening Planning & Process groups will hold weekly meetings to discuss details on the 100 percent return to in-person learning when the 2021-22 school year begins on Monday, August 16. View the weekly progress report.

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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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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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