A group of educators, staff, and parents are suing the district, alleging poor building conditions, teacher vacancies and more.
Creeley is making a positive impact in the Pinole-Hercules area.
4th grade teacher Angela Goularte is making a positive impact in the Pinole - Hercules area.
When the school year started, the district had 99 unfilled teacher vacancies out of about 1,500 certificated positions.
Irish is "creative and passionate about making a difference in the world of science."
Ethan takes the time to help his other mates from school and teams, according to his aunt.
US News ranked thousands of schools across California and the United States. See where Pinole and Hercules high schools fit in.
Come and sample the excellent food and beverages offered by over 40 participating Bay Area restaurants and wineries.
Community meetings are planned to gather community feedback.
The district is on the state's fiscal watch list.
A job fair later this month will give teachers a one-stop opportunity to talk to multiple districts in Contra Costa County.
Officers found a bag containing a firearm with a loaded, high-capacity magazine.
The Richmond High School sick-out was one of several to occur across the West Contra Costa Unified School District since winter break ended.
During the temporary closure, which includes the district office, students and staff are asked to quarantine as much as possible.
The West Contra Costa Unified School District will provide one mask per week to teachers for the rest of the school year.
"The rapid spread of the virus required an aggressive response to ensure safety in our school communities."
You do not need a teaching credential. A single website guides you to apply as a substitute teacher anywhere in Contra Costa County.
See how FAFSA applications changed for Pinole-Hercules area high schools.
The student is accused of sending an email indicating there would be a shooting at Pinole Middle School, police said.
The "gun" turned out to be a pellet gun, police said.
On Soskin's 100th birthday, the West Contra Costa School District renamed Juan Crespi Middle School as Betty Reid Soskin Middle School.
Parents in Pinole and Hercules can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
Students can get vaccines required for school, and the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine will be available for students 12 and older.
The plan calls for a 100-percent return to in-person instruction for the 2021-2022 school year.
See how college aid applications changed for Pinole-Hercules area high schools.
West Contra Costa USD will rename a school after Betty Reid Soskin, a ranger at Rosie the Riveter WWII/Home Front National Historical Park.
"Preserving the school as part of the historic park will help honor the sacrifices made by those on the home front."
Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Pinole-Hercules Patch.
The school board voted 3-2 in favor of fully reopening for in-person classes for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school will hold the title for two years.
The district, however, did not have an accurate count of how many students it was not able to serve during the first week back.
FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Pinole-Hercules area high schools have done so far.
The share of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. See the data for Contra Costa County.
The West Contra Costa Public Education Fund and West Contra Costa Unified School District are partnering to help 300 local families.
The school district is conducting a survey of families. Answer a few quick questions now.
A superintendent search will take several months, and the district hopes the next superintendent will begin work for the District July 1.
Families are not required to show their student attends a school in the district or qualifies for free or reduced-cost meals.
The first day of school included a homeroom or advisory period for students to connect with each other and their teachers.
Currently, all local schools must start online because Contra Costa County is on the state "Watch List." But now there's a waiver process.
The West Contra Costa Unified School District board voted to end contract services with local police as part of its new 2020-21 budget.