West Contra Costa Unified School District Sued: EdSource

A group of educators, staff, and parents are suing the district, alleging poor building conditions, teacher vacancies and more.

Teacher Sarah Creeley 'Helps Every Student Find Their Gifts'

Creeley is making a positive impact in the Pinole-Hercules area.

Local Teacher Has 'Undying Enthusiasm For Her Students'

4th grade teacher Angela Goularte is making a positive impact in the Pinole - Hercules area.

District Taps Retirees To Fill Vacant Teacher Positions

When the school year started, the district had 99 unfilled teacher vacancies out of about 1,500 certificated positions.

Hercules Star Student Is Passionate About Science

Irish is "creative and passionate about making a difference in the world of science."

Star Student: 'Determined And Dedicated' In Pinole-Hercules

Ethan takes the time to help his other mates from school and teams, according to his aunt.

US News School Rankings: See How Pinole-Hercules Schools Fared

US News ranked thousands of schools across California and the United States. See where Pinole and Hercules high schools fit in.

Contra Costa College: 13th Annual Food And Wine Event

Come and sample the excellent food and beverages offered by over 40 participating Bay Area restaurants and wineries.

West Contra Costa Unified Seeks Input On Plan Toward Achieving Equity

Community meetings are planned to gather community feedback.

West Contra Costa School District Remains On State Watch List

The district is on the state's fiscal watch list.

Teacher Job Fair Planned For Pinole, Hercules Area Schools

A job fair later this month will give teachers a one-stop opportunity to talk to multiple districts in Contra Costa County.

Student Brings Loaded Gun To Hercules Middle, High School: Police

Officers found a bag containing a firearm with a loaded, high-capacity magazine.

Sick-Out Protest: Dozens Of Richmond High Teachers Participate

The Richmond High School sick-out was one of several to occur across the West Contra Costa Unified School District since winter break ended.

WCCUSD Closes All Schools Amid COVID-19 Case Spike

During the temporary closure, which includes the district office, students and staff are asked to quarantine as much as possible.

WCCUSD To Require Teachers To Wear KN-95 Masks

The West Contra Costa Unified School District will provide one mask per week to teachers for the rest of the school year.

WCCUSD Hands Out 15,000 At-Home COVID-19 Tests To Students

"The rapid spread of the virus required an aggressive response to ensure safety in our school communities."

Pinole, Hercules Need Substitute Teachers: Apply Now

You do not need a teaching credential. A single website guides you to apply as a substitute teacher anywhere in Contra Costa County.

2021 College Aid: How Pinole-Hercules Area Compares In Application Rates

See how FAFSA applications changed for Pinole-Hercules area high schools.

Pinole Student, 12, Cited In School Shooting Threat: Police

The student is accused of sending an email indicating there would be a shooting at Pinole Middle School, police said.

Gun Scare Prompts Lockdown At Pinole Middle School

The "gun" turned out to be a pellet gun, police said.

School District Names El Sobrante School After Betty Reid Soskin

On Soskin's 100th birthday, the West Contra Costa School District renamed Juan Crespi Middle School as Betty Reid Soskin Middle School.

Back To School: Pinole, Hercules 2021-22 School Calendar

Parents in Pinole and Hercules can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

WCCUSD, Safeway To Host Free Vaccine Clinic For District Students

Students can get vaccines required for school, and the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine will be available for students 12 and older.

WCCUSD Announces First Day Of School, Return To School Plan

The plan calls for a 100-percent return to in-person instruction for the 2021-2022 school year.

Pinole-Hercules Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for Pinole-Hercules area high schools.

Middle School To Be Renamed In Honor Of 99-Year-Old Park Ranger

West Contra Costa USD will rename a school after Betty Reid Soskin, a ranger at Rosie the Riveter WWII/Home Front National Historical Park.

WCCUSD School May Be Added To Rosie The Riveter National Park

"Preserving the school as part of the historic park will help honor the sacrifices made by those on the home front."

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Pinole-Hercules Patch.

West Contra Costa Unified To Fully Reopen Schools This Fall

The school board voted 3-2 in favor of fully reopening for in-person classes for the 2021-2022 school year.

Middle College HS Honored As 2021 California Distinguished School

The school will hold the title for two years.

West Contra Costa USD Reopening: 6,338 Students Attend 1st Week

The district, however, did not have an accurate count of how many students it was not able to serve during the first week back.

Pinole-Hercules Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Pinole-Hercules area high schools have done so far.

Pinole-Hercules Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The share of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. See the data for Contra Costa County.

Group Raises Money For West Contra Costa Families Hit By COVID

The West Contra Costa Public Education Fund and West Contra Costa Unified School District are partnering to help 300 local families.

Pinole, Hercules Kids Back In The Classroom? Weigh-In Now

The school district is conducting a survey of families. Answer a few quick questions now.

Superintendent Search: West Contra Costa USD Surveys Community

A superintendent search will take several months, and the district hopes the next superintendent will begin work for the District July 1.

Free Summer Meal Program Resumes At West Contra Costa USD Schools

Families are not required to show their student attends a school in the district or qualifies for free or reduced-cost meals.

West Contra Costa Unified Starts 2020-2021 School Year Online

The first day of school included a homeroom or advisory period for students to connect with each other and their teachers.

State Gives West Contra Costa Guidance To Start School Classes

Currently, all local schools must start online because Contra Costa County is on the state "Watch List." But now there's a waiver process.

West Contra Costa School District Ends Police Services Contract

The West Contra Costa Unified School District board voted to end contract services with local police as part of its new 2020-21 budget.