Before this year's graduates head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their star shine here on Patch.
If the district doesn't meet its budget-cutting target, it risks being taken over by the state.
They might not have a traditional graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!
The district and the education fund organization are hoping to raise a total of $1.3 million for the COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund.
The meals are distributed daily at multiple locations, including Pinole Valley High School, for anyone under 18.
In-person classes end on Friday. At-home instruction begins Monday, for two weeks, followed by Spring Break, which has been moved up.
Come spend some summer time on the beautiful Saint Mary’s High campus along Codornices Creek at historic Peralta Park in North Berkeley.
Eugene Huff's contract runs through the end of the year, or until a permanent chancellor is chosen.
A community meeting will discuss a proposal to rename a Richmond elementary school in honor of former first lady Michelle Obama.
The teen posed with an AR-15-style rifle and said that students should stay away from Hercules High School on the 13th.
Five huge jackpots last year generated nearly $1.5 billion for local school districts.
Damon Bell has previously served as interim president for Ventura College in Southern California.
All after-school programs, extracurricular activities and sporting events have been canceled. The smoke is predicted to get worse.
Curious who the best teachers in the district and CA are? Here’s a ranking that has the answers.
The Contra Costa County Office of Education has opted for school closures.
PG&E now says that its power shutoff will happen at noon or later, so school will be in session as scheduled Wednesday morning.
10 a.m. festivities: Yee's Martial Arts Academy will perform a traditional lion dance and the school's drumline will also perform.
When's the first day of school in Pinole and Hercules? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents, and teachers.
He "had the distinct and rare ability to get students as excited about biology as he was."
U.S. News & World Report released its 2019 Best High Schools list Tuesday. Here’s how schools in California ranked.
The hazardous smoke has created unhealthy conditions for much of the region over the past few days.
State lottery money covers few of the growing bills for education. Here's how much West Contra Costa Unified School District receives.
Instructors, graduates and industry professionals will discuss programs available to prospective students.
It feels like summer is in full bloom, but what's with the Back-to-School sales? List of all school holidays.
Final meetings are taking place this week including one in Pinole.
43 students from the East Bay are being honored, including from Pinole.
The district keeps losing teachers because of the high cost of housing.
Demand for medical assistants high as school offers career training
Air quality remains atrocious because of North Bay fires.
Poor air quality prompted the closure. (Breaking)
Smoke from North Bay wildfires led to the decision.
Afterschool enrichment classes: Public speaking, debates and personal finance classes in Hercules
During Sakata's tenure in education, she has worked as a speech pathologist and principal. She will retire with 41 year of service.
In these 14 communities, college loan balances average $37,000 - $47,000 per graduate.
The senior was awarded a $5,000 scholarship.
The school's program, in just its second year, proves impressive contender in the Contra Costa County district event.
Mandarin is the world's most spoken language.
The West Contra Costa County Unified School Board increased rates for daily substitutes and long-term subs.
As Regents approve hike, governor proposed taking away middle class scholarships.