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March 5 Friday Update: Negotiations to reopen schools, preparing facilities, COVID-19 vaccines

Thursday night at the Board meeting, the Board gave me and my staff the following direction: “The Board voted unanimously in closed session to give direction to staff regarding negotiations to reopen schools.”; Mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic for individuals 65-years-and older Saturday at Richmond High School

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Virtual School Information Session Rescheduled for Thursday, March 11

The new Virtual School Information Session has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 via Zoom.

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February 24 Update: Help Bring Antoine Whittley Home; COVID-19 and Schools Listening Session; COVID-19 Prevention Program

Please continue help bring Kennedy High School Junior Antoine Whittley home. Please keep sharing social posts and volunteer to hand out flyers. Join us Friday at 6 p.m. for the COVID-19 and Schools Community Listening Session.

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WCCUSD, Board of Education Host Third Study Session on COVID-19 and Schools

The West Contra Costa Unified School District hosts its third COVID-19 and School Study Session today, Monday, February 22 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

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Richmond Police, Kennedy Community Need Assistance Locating Missing Student Antoine Whittley

Kennedy Junior Antoine Whittley was last seen Wednesday, February 10 at approximately 8:30 p.m. exiting a rideshare vehicle on the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge. Richmond police have offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the safe return of Antoine. Contact Detective K. Palma at 510-621-1276 with any information.

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The Junior Achievement of Northern California Hosts its 3rd Annual SHE Leads STEM Summit, March 8

JA S.H.E. Leads Summit is a virtual, three-day event for students in grades 8-12 who identify as female, offering STEM career exploration by engaging in fun, virtual activities, and discussions with STEM career professionals. Students must register by March 3.

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Clarifying Friday's Community Message

I want to clarify that the school district hopes and expects to return to in-person instruction no later than this fall. There are many requirements that have to be met for every kid to return to school every day. Also, the experience will look different from traditional school.

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February 12 Friday Update: Staying Safe During the Break; Preparing and Planning; Richmond Promise Scholarship

Remember to follow the public health guidelines during the Presidents' Week Recess and wear a mask, practice social distancing, and wash your hands. WCCUSD seniors the Richmond Promise Scholarship deadlines are coming up. More reopening plans and preparation.

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Middle College, Pinole Valley host Virtual Information Sessions For Prospective Families

Middle College and Pinole Valley high school will host virtual information sessions via Zoom for prospective families on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.

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February 5 Friday Update: Getting through the pandemic together and working on a collaborative plan that is safe for everyone.

Getting through the COVID-19 pandemic will require all of us working together and collaboratively. We have learned a lot over the past year about the virus, our system and ourselves. We all want the same thing--the safety, and well-being of students, loved ones, and ourselves. Let's continue to work together.

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WCCUSD Hosts Harvard Experts, Present Facilities Review and Discuss Community Survey at Second Study Session

The West Contra Costa Unified School District hosted its second Board Study Session on COVID-19 and School on Wednesday, Feb. 3 via Zoom and Facebook. Experts from Harvard presented about COVID-19 and schools and WCCUSD facilities were reviewed and the December Community Return to School Survey was discussed.

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Contra Costa County Education Leaders Push to Prioritize Teacher Vaccinations

Education leaders from Contra Costa County school districts, including West Contra Costa Unified School District, sent a joint letter to top county officials on Monday urging them to prioritize school district education workers for the COVID-19 vaccine.

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January 29 Friday Update: Pinole Valley News, Black History Month, Intra-District Transfers, COVID-19 Study Session

Pinole Valley was recognized by the College Board for its work in expanding access to AP Computer Science Principles to young women. Busy week ahead with the start of Black History Month, Intra District Transfers, COVID-19 and School Study Session 2.

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January 22 Friday Update: Youth Voice, COVID-19 and Schools, Virtual Option, Planning for Summer and Fall

The week of January 18 was filled with inspiring young people, both locally and nationally, plus we held an important Board Study Session on COVID-19 and Schools, announced a virtual school and are planning heavily for the summer and Fall of 2021.

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More than 800 attend WCCUSD's Virtual Board Study Session on COVID-19 and Schools

The West Contra Costa Unified School District hosted a Board Study Session on COVID-19 and School on Wednesday, Jan. 20 via Zoom, Facebook, and Twitter. The video of the session as well as the presentations are available by clicking the headline.

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WCCUSD Board to Host Study Session on COVID-19 and Schools

The West Contra Costa Unified School District is hosting a Board Study Session on COVID-19 and School at 5:30 pm, Wednesday, Jan. 20 via Zoom, Facebook, and Twitter.

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New Family Enrollment for the 2021-2022 School Year is Now Open

New family enrollment for families new to the West Contra Costa Unified School District, including transitional kindergarten and kindergarten is open and available online at www.wccusd.net/enrollment2021-2022.

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January 15 Friday Update: MLK Celebration, New Family Enrollment, COVID-19 and Schools Study Session, Inauguration

Please join us at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 20 for an important Board Study Session on COVID-19 and Schools. The session is available on Zoom and will also be streamed to the District's Facebook page (@westcontracostaschools).

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Clever Outage

As you are probably aware, Clever has been down this morning, and students have not been able to or are having trouble accessing the software. This is a Clever issue affecting districts throughout the country.

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New Family Enrollment Begins January 19

New Family Enrollment in WCCUSD begins at 9 am Tuesday, January 19. To enroll visit www.wccusd.net/enrollment2021-2022 at 9 am. The links will be live at 9 am on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

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