Tragedy in Nashville
March 31, 2023
Dear community member, It is unthinkable that I must write to you in the wake of another horrific mass shooting, this time at an elementary school ...
Introducing the STEAM Expo
March 3, 2023
Dear community member, Every year, the COE hosts students from across our community at the Santa Cruz County Science Fair. This longstanding tradition provides an ...
Updates to COVID-19 Response
February 24, 2023
Dear community member, The COVID-19 State of Emergency declared in California is set to end on February 28, 2023, marking a milestone moment in the ...
Centering Wellness
February 17, 2023
Dear community member, Behavioral health issues impacting our students were already at crisis levels before the pandemic, and by many metrics those issues have only ...
Stronger Together
February 10, 2023
Dear community member, I want to share my gratitude for the hundreds of people who attended our celebrations of the Santa Cruz County school community ...
Tragic Loss of A Student
February 3, 2023
Dear community member, We are heartbroken by the recent loss of a student, a young man who attended the COE’s Oasis High School who was recognized by ...
Solidarity and Support
January 27, 2023
Dear community member, On behalf of Santa Cruz County’s school community, I want to extend our deepest sympathies and support to our neighbors in Half ...
Impacts to Our School Community
January 13, 2023
Dear community member, Our hearts go out to all those in our local community and neighboring communities who have been impacted by this continuing series ...
Storm Response and Resources
January 4, 2023
Dear community member, This major storm event impacting Santa Cruz County today and tomorrow is something our school community is taking very seriously, and we ...
Heading Into Winter Break
December 16, 2022
Dear community member, As we are nearing the end of the fall term, I wanted to take this opportunity to share well wishes with your ...
Prioritizing Health This Winter
December 9, 2022
Dear community member, There is no doubt that winter and the holiday season are here, meaning it is an especially important to prioritize health. Influenza ...
Free Funds for College Savings
December 2, 2022
Dear community member, It is never too early to start saving for your children’s college education or career training — and thanks to a new ...