Rainbow fentanyl advisory and overdose prevention
Dear Families of Santa Cruz County, Fentanyl continues to pose a threat to our school community due to the high risk of accidental overdose. The …
2021-22 Annual Report Released
Thank you for joining us last night as we presented our 2021-22 Annual Report to the Community, offering reflections and updates from this past school …
Suicide Prevention Awareness
Suicide is among the most serious and heartbreaking issues impacting our youth. As we commemorate National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, this is an important time …
Reflecting on a School Year
Even as we are immersed in a new school year full of so much promise and potential, it is important to take time to reflect …
Need School Supplies? We Can Help
This week we are filled with gratitude. With your help, the Santa Cruz COE, United Way of Santa Cruz County, and our many partners were able to …
The Housing Problem
A new report confirms what many of our families have already experienced firsthand: The cost of living in Santa Cruz County is only continuing to …
Innovation in the Spotlight
Innovation is one of our core values here at the COE, and as County Superintendent I am incredibly proud of the vision and impact of …
Help Us Stuff the Bus
Stuff the Bus is back! We are incredibly proud to once again partner with United Way of Santa Cruz County this year to supply students …
Vaccines Available for Children Under 5
We are pleased to share that children under age 5 are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, a step that fills in an important …
Mental Health Awareness
Dear community members, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an important occasion to reflect on the wellness of our educational community and share resources. We …
Moving Forward From the Masking Mandate
Dear community member, Today represents a major milestone for our schools, as the statewide masking mandate is set to expire at midnight. When students and …
Masking to Shift to Strong Recommendation After March 11
Dear community members, As many of you know, the statewide mandate requiring masking in schools is ending after March 11 as COVID-19 cases continue to …