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.

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.

District Honors Educators at 2018 Retirement Reception

Nearly 80 veteran educators and support staff in the West Contra Costa Unified School District were honored at the 2018 Retirement Ceremony last month. (See the group photo.)

De Anza High School Special Education Students Win 1st Place at County Fair

Superintendent's Message -- June 2018

Thank you for a fantastic 2017-18 school year. We are a District of learners, and for the past four years the members of the graduating Class of 2018 has soaked up everything and opportunity afforded to them. We can’t stop there. We must prepare ALL our graduates for college and beyond before they cross our stages.

Graduation Files: Hercules High School's Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony

On Saturday, June 9, 2018, the Hercules High School Titans held their Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony for 222 seniors.

Graduation Files: El Cerrito High School's Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony

On Saturday, June 9, 2018, the El Cerrito High School Gauchos held their 2018 commencement ceremony for 338 seniors.

Graduation Files: Pinole Valley High School's 50th Commencement Ceremony

On Saturday, June 9, 2018, the Pinole Valley High School Spartans held their 50th commencement ceremony for 243 seniors.

Graduation Files: Alternative Education Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony

On Friday, June 8, 2018, 112 seniors from Gateway to College, Greenwood Academy, and Vista high schools held a joint commencement to celebrate the conclusion of their high school experience.

Graduation Files: Richmond High School's 110th Commencement Ceremony

On Thursday, June 7, 2018, the Richmond High School Oilers held their 110th commencement ceremony for 319 seniors.

Graduation Files: Kennedy High School's 51st Commencement Ceremony

On Wednesday, June 6, 2018, the Kennedy High School Eagles held their 51st commencement ceremony for 177 seniors.

Graduation Files: De Anza High School's 61st Commencement Ceremony

On Tuesday, June 5, 2018, the De Anza High School Dons held their 61st Commencement Ceremony for 316 seniors.

Graduation Files: Middle College High School's 26th Commencement Ceremony

On Saturday, May 26, 2018, Middle College High School held its 26th Commencement Ceremony for 71 seniors.

DeJean Middle School Band Wins 1st Place at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Music in the Parks Festival

The Lovonya DeJean Middle School Concert Band won 1st place at the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Music in the Parks competition last month. See performance highlights from Dejean Band Director Rebecca d’Alessio.