Science and Engineering Fair Returns In-Person
SANTA CRUZ, CA — For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Santa Cruz County Science & Engineering Fair is slated to …
Celebrating 3rd Annual SEL Day
Happy SEL Day! March 11, 2022, marks the 3rd annual International Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Day, commemorating the importance of this foundational process of learning …
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 …
YEA’s Latest Project: Community Medicinal Garden
Starting February 14th, Youth for Environmental Action began working on a community medicinal garden project. Our student-led leadership group, Youth for Environmental Action, is supported …
FREE TECHSHOP FROM TECHGIRLZ & SANTA CRUZ COE
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education invites students to attend our Designing Mobile Apps TechShop. The event will be held virtually on Wednesday, …
Hoax Threats, Winter Break Safety Tips & Clinic Schedule
Dear Santa Cruz County families, We are aware of messages trending nationwide on social media that encourage students to call in false threats to schools …
Update on guidance for indoor sports and extracurricular activities
Dear Parents, Educators and Athletics Directors, Please be advised of recent updates from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) regarding masking requirements for indoor …
Social Emotional Learning & Wellness
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is excited to announce our new Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Wellness Website! The website is intended to serve educators and other youth-serving adults, and families by providing high-quality, vetted resources for developing systemic Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills and cultivating self-care and resilience.
COVID-19 vaccination available for students age 5+
Children ages 5 and up are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine. In partnership with Inspire Diagnostics, we are offering vaccination clinics at schools and …
Catch Up on the COVID-19 Vaccine Town Halls
As we prepare for the anticipated expansion of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to 5-11 year olds, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education hosted bilingual town …