Updates to COVID-19 Response
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 …
What’s In A Minute?
Written by the COE Wellness Committee 60 Seconds of Ease, Joy, and Love Don’t have time? Do you have one minute to spare for yourself …
Centering Wellness
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 …
Healing Power of Horses
There is a new non-profit in town, cofounded by Foster Youth Services Coordinator Kim Corneille, that connect system-involved youth (students in foster care and/or Juvenile …
Progress in Foster Youth Graduation Rates
FosterEd’s mission is to increase the educational outcomes for students in foster care, and one of the major focus areas over the last few years …
Stronger Together
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 …
COE announces 2023 Poetry Out Loud results
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education (Santa Cruz COE) is pleased to announce the results of the 2023 Santa Cruz County Poetry Out Loud …
February is Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and the COE Racial Equity and Justice Initiative website is sharing new and updated resources including a video from Dr. …
February 6-10 Is School Counselor Week!
National School Counseling Week 2023 (#NSCW23) is Feb. 6-10, 2023, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. …
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Across the nation, young people and their loved ones unite to raise awareness about teen dating …
Tragic Loss of A Student
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 …
Top Spellers Crowned at Santa Cruz County Bee
The 2023 Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee champions have been crowned, with Bayview Elementary student Liesl Hildebrand taking first place in the Elementary Division and …