Superintendent Updates

Dear community member, Mental health challenges can affect students in many ways, from attendance, academic achievement, and behavior to a student’s sense of connection and belonging. At ...

Dear community member, Almost all of us had a teacher who encouraged us, challenged us, and helped us feel seen. I still remember how much ...

Dear community member, Last night, we gathered to celebrate Santa Cruz County’s school community. We heard from so many inspiring voices, including adult learners earning ...

Dear community member, A milestone was reached this week as Santa Cruz City Schools (SCCS) broke ground on 313 Swift St, the first educator workforce ...

Dear community member, As I’ve shared here before, there is nothing more important to us than the safety of our school community — and we ...

Dear community member, February is Black History Month, and in 2026, it carries special meaning. This year marks a century since the first national Black ...

Dear community member, This has been a challenging week for our school community as families, educators and our law enforcement partners took in the disturbing ...

Dear community member, Happy New Year! As students return to classrooms this month, we are looking ahead at several important changes to state law taking ...

Dear community member, It is with deep appreciation that we share the Santa Cruz County Office of Education’s 2024-25 Annual Report. This past year, our ...

Dear community member, Food insecurity in Santa Cruz County has been a particular challenge this year. Between the rising cost of living, recent delays and ...

Dear community member, As part of our commitment to a safe and healthy school community, we want to make sure you and the families you ...