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Important Information and Resources Regarding the Wildfires in Los Angeles

Jan. 9, 2025 — We send love and condolences to all of our community members affected by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. These fires have led to evacuations, property loss, and significant disruptions for many families. This notification is...

Emily Shapiro Jan 10, 2025 Comments Disabled

225 High School Students Volunteer in Wiseburn This Semester

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225 High School Students Volunteer in Wiseburn This Semester

This semester, more than 225 Da Vinci high school students volunteered at Wiseburn school events, sharing their gifts, their time, their spirit, their smiles, and their hearts. Da Vinci students volunteered for tasks big and small, creating lasting memories...

Carla Levenson Dec 23, 2024 Comments Disabled

$Students Gain Powerful Presentation Skills in Semester-End POLs$

Students Gain Powerful Presentation Skills in Semester-End POLs

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Students Gain Powerful Presentation Skills in Semester-End POLs

For Da Vinci Communications senior Sophia Alexander, Presentations of Learning (POLs) are a reminder of the skills she has acquired since she started at Da Vinci as a 9th grader. “Every student, including me, can feel nervous or shy when presenting....

Emily Shapiro Dec 23, 2024 Comments Disabled

WDV Athletics Update (Dec. ’24)

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WDV Athletics Update (Dec. ’24)

As winter settles in, our WDV Athletics program is heating up! Over the past month, our Varsity and JV winter sports teams have been busy making waves. With 86 games played, two successful tournaments hosted, and countless hours of hard work and determination,...

Emily Shapiro Dec 23, 2024 Comments Disabled

WDV Performing Arts Celebrates A Sensational Fall Semester With 400+ Performers at Four “Full-House” Events!

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WDV Performing Arts Celebrates A Sensational Fall Semester With 400+ Performers at Four “Full-House” Events!

WDV Performing Arts concluded its most successful and busiest fall season to date, featuring 400+ performers at four “full house” events highlighting the diverse talent and commitment of students across all our schools. The “Fam Jam”:...

Emily Shapiro Dec 23, 2024 Comments Disabled

Why Project-Based Learning?

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Project-Based Learning

Why Project-Based Learning?

For junior Max Townsend who is in the Computer Science pathway at Da Vinci Communications, project-based learning is the ideal curriculum model that allows him time to explore his interests while gaining valuable knowledge and skills that will serve him...

Carla Levenson Nov 26, 2024 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Connect Hosts UCLA Math Project

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Da Vinci Connect Hosts UCLA Math Project

This month, Da Vinci Connect TK-8 hosted two days of on-site learning for the UCLA Math Project Learning Lab Sessions! Fourteen educators from district and charter schools across the Southern California area engaged in collaborative workshops that explored...

Emily Shapiro Nov 25, 2024 Comments Disabled

Celebrating Student Learning and Growth at Exhibition Nights

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Celebrating Student Learning and Growth at Exhibition Nights

We are so proud of our students for showcasing their learning and growth at this month’s Exhibition Nights at Da Vinci Communications, Da Vinci Connect, and Da Vinci Design. Exhibitions provide all Da Vinci students in grades TK-12 with a unique platform...

Emily Shapiro Nov 25, 2024 Comments Disabled

WDV Athletics Department Update (Nov. 2024)

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WDV Athletics Department Update (Nov. 2024)

As the leaves change and the weather cools, we close out an incredible fall sports season and turn our attention to the excitement of winter athletics. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the achievements of our student-athletes and look forward to what’s...

Emily Shapiro Nov 22, 2024 Comments Disabled

Another Community Learning Day Filled with Choice Around Learning and New Friendships

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Another Community Learning Day Filled with Choice Around Learning and New Friendships

We had another fantastic Community Learning Day on Nov. 8! Students enjoyed a day of flexible learning with time to explore their interests, follow their passions, and create their own meaningful learning experiences. CLDs were created in response to...

Emily Shapiro Nov 22, 2024 Comments Disabled

Now Accepting Applications for Board of Trustees, Deadline Nov. 29th

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Now Accepting Applications for Board of Trustees, Deadline Nov. 29th

Da Vinci Schools is seeking a talented professional to fill an open Board of Trustees seat. Only applicants who reside within the boundaries of the Wiseburn Unified School District are eligible to apply for this particular open seat. >> See District...

Carla Levenson Nov 04, 2024 Comments Disabled

WDV Soccer Field Joyfully Opened by the Community at Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

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WDV Soccer Field Joyfully Opened by the Community at Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

The Wiseburn and Da Vinci community came together to celebrate the official grand opening of the WDV Soccer Field on Oct. 21. The celebration was a proud moment for Wiseburn USD Superintendent Blake Silvers, Da Vinci CEO/Superintendent Matthew Wunder,...

Carla Levenson Oct 30, 2024 Comments Disabled

A Busy Fall for WDV Performing Arts

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Performing Arts, Student Life

A Busy Fall for WDV Performing Arts

We’re kicking off year two of the Wiseburn Da Vinci Performing Arts program with a number of firsts: an eye-catching WDV Performing Arts Calendar, University of California ‘A-G’ course approval for all our performing arts classes, new student-run...

Carla Levenson Oct 30, 2024 Comments Disabled

Project Booktalk: Fostering a Love for Reading (and Writing) at Da Vinci Design & Beyond

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Project Booktalk: Fostering a Love for Reading (and Writing) at Da Vinci Design & Beyond

Da Vinci Design students are rediscovering the joys of reading through Project Booktalk, a project-based learning initiative that not only inspires a love for books, but also gives students a voice beyond the classroom. Through their participation, students...

Emily Shapiro Oct 30, 2024 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci’s First-Ever Community Learning Day Brought Students and Staff Together from Across Our Schools

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Da Vinci’s First-Ever Community Learning Day Brought Students and Staff Together from Across Our Schools

Da Vinci's first-ever Community Learning Day on Oct. 11 was a success with high school students across our organization enjoying a day of flexible learning with time to explore their interests, follow their passions, and create their own meaningful learning...

Emily Shapiro Oct 29, 2024 Comments Disabled

Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletic Department Update (Oct. ’24)

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Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletic Department Update (Oct. ’24)

Fall Sports Wrap Up and Team Highlights First, a huge congratulations to our boys beach volleyball team! They had a stellar season, finishing in 2nd place in their division. They fought their way to the playoff finals, and although they came up just a...

Emily Shapiro Oct 29, 2024 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Schools to Serve as a Voting Center for 2024 Election

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Da Vinci Schools to Serve as a Voting Center for 2024 Election

Da Vinci Schools is proud to serve as a voting center for the 2024 Election. The Hall of Champions corridor in the WDV Gym at 201 N. Douglas St. will be open for voting for the very first time starting Saturday, Nov. 2 through Tuesday, Nov. 5. This...

Carla Levenson Oct 29, 2024 Comments Disabled

WDV Soccer Field – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Set for Monday, Oct. 21

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WDV Soccer Field – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Set for Monday, Oct. 21

We are thrilled to invite you to join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Wiseburn Da Vinci Soccer Field at 201 N. Douglas Street, which has generated immense excitement throughout our community. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place this...

Carla Levenson Oct 17, 2024 Comments Disabled

Alumni Spotlights

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Alumni, Life

Alumni Spotlights

Our Da Vinci graduates are members of a strong alumni community. We are so proud of our Da Vinci alumni who are excelling in college, career and life! Ruqayya Toorawa (DV Science ‘13) graduated from Stanford University and is working as a Space Mission...

Carla Levenson Oct 07, 2024 Comments Disabled

Fostering Student Mental Health and Resilience

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Fostering Student Mental Health and Resilience

As we begin the 2024-25 school year and settle into new routines, different classes, and evolving friendships, Da Vinci educators are working to boost student resilience by promoting mental health and wellness resources. Schools can play a critical...

Emily Shapiro Sep 27, 2024 Comments Disabled

WDV Athletics Update

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Athletics

WDV Athletics Update

As we usher in the new school year, we are thrilled to share some fantastic updates from our WDV Athletics program. The excitement on our campuses has been palpable as our fall sports teams hit the ground running and our winter sports begin their preparations...

Emily Shapiro Sep 27, 2024 Comments Disabled

WDV Soccer Field Nearing Completion

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WDV Soccer Field Nearing Completion

The new WDV Soccer Field located on the Douglas campus is weeks away from completion. Earlier this month, state-of-the-art turf was installed, and logos were “sewn” into the field — everything looks magnificent! The perimeter fencing is...

Emily Shapiro Sep 27, 2024 Comments Disabled

Garden-Based Learning at Da Vinci Connect TK-8

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Garden-Based Learning at Da Vinci Connect TK-8

What first started as a food system project in Core 4 at Da Vinci Connect TK-8, has turned into a school-wide garden initiative with hands-on real-world learning opportunities for all students in an exciting outdoor classroom. A community partnership...

Emily Shapiro Sep 27, 2024 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Design Recognized as a Top 10 Charter School in CA for Boosting College and Career Success by the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA)

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Da Vinci Design Recognized as a Top 10 Charter School in CA for Boosting College and Career Success by the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA)

In the recent California Charter Schools Association 2024 “Portrait of the Movement” study, the association recognized 10 exceptional charter schools in California whose focus on college and career preparation has achieved incredible results for students....

Carla Levenson Aug 29, 2024 Comments Disabled

A Teamwork Approach to Professional Development

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A Teamwork Approach to Professional Development

Ask any teacher here at Da Vinci what, aside from the students, is their favorite aspect about working here, and without fail they will mention the support they receive. Our site leaders and teachers all work tirelessly to support and sustain the efforts...

Emily Shapiro Aug 29, 2024 Comments Disabled

The Year Ahead for WDV Athletics

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The Year Ahead for WDV Athletics

The 2024-25 Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics program is gearing up for another great year! The majority of our teams will continue to participate in the highly competitive Pioneer League, facing off against high schools from Torrance, El Segundo and Lawndale....

Emily Shapiro Aug 29, 2024 Comments Disabled

Training for the Future of Work

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Career

Training for the Future of Work

At Da Vinci, we continue to expand our career training opportunities so students gain employable skills that are aligned with workforce needs. This summer, Da Vinci hosted six career training clinics providing 118 students with hands-on career learning...

Emily Shapiro Aug 29, 2024 Comments Disabled

2023-24 WDV Athletics Program Recap

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2023-24 WDV Athletics Program Recap

WDV Athletics enjoyed a record-breaking season in 2023-24 with 599 student-athletes participating on 29 teams in 16 sports. In its second year as a member of the South Bay Athletics Association – one of the most competitive high school associations...

Emily Shapiro Jul 30, 2024 Comments Disabled

With 1,151 Enrollments in Our ‘24 Summer in Wiseburn Camp Programs, it’s our Biggest Camp Experience Yet!

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With 1,151 Enrollments in Our ‘24 Summer in Wiseburn Camp Programs, it’s our Biggest Camp Experience Yet!

It’s been an unforgettable summer with our Wiseburn Da Vinci community's first-ever athletics camps, which were created in partnership with Wiseburn USD, Da Vinci Schools, Wiseburn Education Foundation, and Da Vinci Schools Fund. Between the athletics...

Emily Shapiro Jul 29, 2024 Comments Disabled

Fostering a Sense of Community as Students Make the Transition from Middle School to High School

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Fostering a Sense of Community as Students Make the Transition from Middle School to High School

Moving from middle school to high school can be exciting, intimidating and scary at the same time. Students leave behind a comfortable and familiar place and step into new surroundings with older teenagers and a focus on preparing for college and career. ...

Emily Shapiro Jul 29, 2024 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Connect and Da Vinci RISE Granted Full, Six-Year Accreditation by WASC

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Da Vinci Connect and Da Vinci RISE Granted Full, Six-Year Accreditation by WASC

We are thrilled to share that both Da Vinci Connect and Da Vinci RISE have been granted six-year terms of accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC). The six-year accreditation is the...

Emily Shapiro Jun 28, 2024 Comments Disabled

Celebrating the Class of 2024

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Celebrating the Class of 2024

Family and friends gathered earlier this month to celebrate Da Vinci Schools' Class of 2024 in five graduations and an 8th grade promotion ceremony. Close to 7,500 people attended the ceremonies to see 496 seniors from Da Vinci Communications, Connect,...

Carla Levenson Jun 27, 2024 Comments Disabled

Summer Camp Programs are in Full Swing

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Career, Student Life

Summer Camp Programs are in Full Swing

The summer camp season is in full swing! From youth athletics camp, to high school athletics training and development, to art, ceramics, graphic design, debate, board games, business camp, aviation training, and much more -- it's already been an incredible...

Carla Levenson Jun 27, 2024 Comments Disabled

Kaiser Medical School Partners with Da Vinci RISE to Target Health Disparities

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Kaiser Medical School Partners with Da Vinci RISE to Target Health Disparities

Earlier this month, Da Vinci RISE Executive Director Erin Whalen taught a lesson to medical students in their second year of training at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine on how Adverse Childhood Experiences, known as ACEs, can...

Carla Levenson Jun 24, 2024 Comments Disabled

Congratulations, Class of 2024 Graduates!

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Congratulations, Class of 2024 Graduates!

This week, we proudly celebrate 496 seniors from Da Vinci Communications, Connect, Design, RISE, and Science high schools who are graduating at in-person ceremonies on Wednesday and Thursday. We also celebrate our 71 8th grade Connect students who will...

Carla Levenson Jun 04, 2024 Comments Disabled

A Year of Firsts in WDV Performing Arts, Athletics & Community Connections

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A Year of Firsts in WDV Performing Arts, Athletics & Community Connections

This school year we had many firsts in our Wiseburn Da Vinci community. As we close out this school year, we wanted to shout loud and proud about some of these “firsts” so that we can honor the achievements and give a big THANK YOU to the people who...

Carla Levenson May 31, 2024 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Design’s Annual Senior Showcase

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Da Vinci Design’s Annual Senior Showcase

Da Vinci Design hosted its annual Senior Showcase on Wednesday, May 22nd at the charming WWOO garden space in El Segundo. The celebration for friends and family was the culminating experience of the seniors’ six-week capstone projects. It was hard to...

Emily Shapiro May 30, 2024 Comments Disabled

Construction Begins on WDV Soccer Field at 201 N. Douglas

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Construction Begins on WDV Soccer Field at 201 N. Douglas

We are thrilled to share that construction of the Wiseburn Da Vinci Soccer Field at 201 N. Douglas St. has begun! The long-awaited field will begin its journey toward completion for use by our WDV boys and girls soccer teams, all of our WDV schools, and...

Carla Levenson May 30, 2024 Comments Disabled

A Round of Applause for the Voices of Da Vinci Choir

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A Round of Applause for the Voices of Da Vinci Choir

Change can be exciting, scary, hard, and necessary for growth and progress. These ideas and more were examined through a variety of poems, original songs, classics, and a cappella songs at EVOLUTION, the high school Spring Concert held on May 14. Making...

Emily Shapiro May 30, 2024 Comments Disabled

Promoting Hands-On STEM in the Community

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Promoting Hands-On STEM in the Community

Da Vinci Science’s Society of Women Engineers hosted a Swing into SWE community event with fun STEM activities for 30 girls and boys in third through fifth grade on May 18th. This was the second Spring into SWE event they have hosted to inspire youth,...

Emily Shapiro May 30, 2024 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Connect TK-8 Students Embrace Their Talent and Share Their Passion in Talent Showcase

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Da Vinci Connect TK-8 Students Embrace Their Talent and Share Their Passion in Talent Showcase

An evening of talent and passion was celebrated at Da Vinci Connect’s Third Annual Talent Showcase on May 17. At near capacity, the Black Box Theater became a home away from home to our TK through 8th grade students who demonstrated their creativity...

Emily Shapiro May 30, 2024 Comments Disabled

May Days: The Busiest Month of the Year

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Student Life

May Days: The Busiest Month of the Year

December has nothing on May. We are wrapping up one of the busiest times of the school year. This May has brought weeks packed with exciting activities, year-end Presentations of Learning, Exhibitions, college decision celebrations, Prom, concerts, field...

Emily Shapiro May 30, 2024 Comments Disabled

Congratulations, Class of 2024!

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Congratulations, Class of 2024!

Our Da Vinci seniors are in the midst of making big decisions about their futures! May represents a pivotal time of year when many students commit to college or other varied paths to start a new phase of their life. We are overwhelmed with pride and admiration...

Emily Shapiro May 01, 2024 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Students Gain Valuable Workplace Insights at Career Spring Fling at Belkin

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Da Vinci Students Gain Valuable Workplace Insights at Career Spring Fling at Belkin

On April 10th, close to 100 students from all five of Da Vinci’s high schools, including 7th and 8th graders from Da Vinci Connect TK-8, attended a Career Spring Fling event at Belkin’s Headquarters in El Segundo, CA, where they were able to attend...

Carla Levenson Apr 30, 2024 Comments Disabled

Empowering Da Vinci Students for a Lifetime of Success Through Financial Literacy Education

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Empowering Da Vinci Students for a Lifetime of Success Through Financial Literacy Education

Financial literacy education is a powerful tool to help individuals of all ages and backgrounds make informed decisions about budgeting, investing, managing debt and accumulating wealth, contributing to improved financial well-being, less stress, and...

Emily Shapiro Apr 30, 2024 Comments Disabled

Two Da Vinci Connect Teams Headed to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals for Creative Problem-Solving Competition

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Two Da Vinci Connect Teams Headed to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals for Creative Problem-Solving Competition

Six teams from Da Vinci Connect TK-8 took part in Odyssey of the Mind this year with two teams of 5th through 8th graders advancing to the World Finals that will be held on May 21-24 at Iowa State University. All 42 Connect students in the competition...

Emily Shapiro Apr 30, 2024 Comments Disabled

The Addams Family: Da Vinci’s First Musical is a Resounding Success!!

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The Addams Family: Da Vinci’s First Musical is a Resounding Success!!

What a SPECTACULAR show!!! We are still thinking about the show-stopping performances and production quality of The Addams Family, Da Vinci’s first-ever musical in our recently expanded Wiseburn Da Vinci Performing Arts Department. More than 1,010 audience...

Emily Shapiro Apr 30, 2024 Comments Disabled

Dual Enrollment Helps Shape and Transform the Lives of Kids at Da Vinci Connect High School

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Dual Enrollment Helps Shape and Transform the Lives of Kids at Da Vinci Connect High School

When Milissa Sutton and Leo Millot chose Da Vinci Connect High School, they knew the idea of earning a college degree, and/or taking college classes, while in high school intrigued them, but they didn’t realize all the other life-changing benefits...

Emily Shapiro Apr 30, 2024 Comments Disabled

This Month in Athletics: Our WDV Wolves are on a Roll!

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This Month in Athletics: Our WDV Wolves are on a Roll!

Our WDV Wolves are on a roll! Over the weekend, the WDV Boys Volleyball team secured a spot in the Pioneer League Quarterfinals after defeating Mission Viejo 3-1. We’ll be hosting the Tartans of St. Margaret’s on May 1st at 6:00pm in the WDV Gym at...

Emily Shapiro Apr 30, 2024 Comments Disabled

Robotics is About More than Robotics

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Robotics is About More than Robotics

This month more than 2,000 people, including 44 teams from high schools across the Los Angeles region, Hawaii, and Taiwan came out to our El Segundo campus for the 2024 Los Angeles Regional FIRST Robotics Competition. “This is the fourth time we’ve...

Emily Shapiro Mar 27, 2024 Comments Disabled

Track & Archery Teams Are Starting Strong

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Track & Archery Teams Are Starting Strong

As the Spring season opens, our WDV Wolves Track and Archery teams are starting strong! Our Track team competed in the Santa Monica Invitational Meet this month, with an incredible five 1st place finishes, three 2nd place finishes, five 3rd place finishes,...

Carla Levenson Mar 27, 2024 Comments Disabled

Alumni Success Story: Kevin Nolasco, ’13

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Alumni Success Story: Kevin Nolasco, ’13

Kevin Nolasco, Da Vinci Design Class of ’13 Current Position: Data Scientist at TikTok Industry: Technology Lesson Learned: “Follow your passions. If something is interesting to you, do whatever you can to be the best you can be at it. Da...

Emily Shapiro Mar 27, 2024 Comments Disabled

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