Recognizing Black History
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 ...
Civic Expression
Dear community member, Many of us are still reeling from the deadly violence in Minneapolis, followed by dystopic levels of propaganda that ask us to ...
Safety and Solidarity
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 ...
New Laws in the New Year
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 ...
Presenting Our 2024-25 Annual Report
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 ...
Holiday Food and Fund Drive
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 ...
Medi-Cal Enrollment
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 ...
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 ...