Impacts to Nutrition and Early Learning
Dear community member, Santa Cruz County families are feeling the impacts of the federal shutdown, particularly on food access and early childhood education. The disruption ...
Safety and Belonging
Dear community member, Our thoughts are with the two students and a staff member who were injured yesterday at Watsonville High. It is a great ...
High School Voter Education
Dear community member, In a perilous moment for democracy, it has never been more important to empower our youth with the tools to shape the future. Understanding ...
Meet Your Student Trustees
Dear community member, Today I’m thrilled to announce the selection of two student trustees who will serve on the Santa Cruz County Board of Education ...
Impact of Attendance
Dear community member, As parents and caregivers, we all share the same hopes for our children: that they grow into their full potential with the ...
Addressing the Federal Funding Freeze and Its Impact on Students
Dear Santa Cruz County families, I write to you today with a deep sense of urgency and concern regarding an unprecedented and—by all appearances—unlawful action ...
Congratulations, Graduates!
Dear community member, Graduation season is upon us, a joyous time that reflects the heart of our mission in public education. This week, I’ve had ...
Teacher Appreciation
Dear community member, Santa Cruz County is home to nearly 2,000 exceptional teachers who make a difference every day across our TK–12 school community. Next ...
Multilingual Achievement
Dear community member, The ability to speak more than one language is a superpower, and it’s one that 40% of students in our school community ...
Our 2025-29 Strategic Plan
Dear community member, Today I’m honored to share with you the Santa Cruz County Office of Education’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan. This plan is the result of ...
Response to Federal Actions
Dear community member, Executive orders issued this week are adding to the sense of confusion and uncertainty in the school community, and I want to ...
A Message to Families
Dear community member, In this moment of uncertainty, let there be no doubt: Santa Cruz County schools stand with our immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities. The ...