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Summer in Wiseburn 2026: A Season of Skill Building, Creativity & Fun

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Summer in Wiseburn 2026: A Season of Skill Building, Creativity & Fun

What A Summer It's Been! More than 625 students joined us for a season filled with creativity, discovery, friendship, and fun through Summer in Wiseburn. From LEGO Robotics and Ceramics to Performing Arts, Debate, Youth Athletics & Fun, High School...

Carla Levenson Jul 30, 2026 Comments Disabled

Celebrating the Class of 2026

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Celebrating the Class of 2026

Each spring, schools nationwide celebrate Decision Day, a milestone moment when students finalize their college and post-high school plans. At Da Vinci Schools, this tradition reflects years of growth, exploration, and preparation as students take their...

Gloria Perez May 29, 2026 Comments Disabled

Shaping the Future: Student Perspectives on AI, Belonging & the Human Condition

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Shaping the Future: Student Perspectives on AI, Belonging & the Human Condition

Over the past few months, Da Vinci students from across all of our schools have engaged in a series of authentic, youth-led conversations about artificial intelligence—exploring its possibilities, its risks, and its impact on belonging, identity, and...

Carla Levenson Apr 30, 2026 Comments Disabled

Belkin Spring Fling Opens a Window Into the Futures Students Are Beginning to Imagine

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Belkin Spring Fling Opens a Window Into the Futures Students Are Beginning to Imagine

The Belkin Spring Fling offered more than a day of activities—it gave students a glimpse into their future. On April 21, students in grades 6-12 stepped into Belkin’s headquarters as active participants, engaging in hands-on career experiences, connecting...

Carla Levenson Apr 28, 2026 Comments Disabled

Opa! From Myth to Reality: Da Vinci’s Atlas Program in Greece

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Opa! From Myth to Reality: Da Vinci’s Atlas Program in Greece

This spring, 45 Da Vinci students stepped off the plane and into a living myth. Over nine extraordinary days, they wandered Classical and Medieval ruins, tasted food kissed by olive oil and sea salt, and felt the spirit of thousands of years of history...

Carla Levenson Apr 28, 2026 Comments Disabled

Pro-Social AI in Practice: How Da Vinci Schools Is Using Technology to Strengthen Human Support Systems

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Pro-Social AI in Practice: How Da Vinci Schools Is Using Technology to Strengthen Human Support Systems

At Da Vinci Schools, a growing network of mental health and wellness partnerships ensures students get the support they need—but connecting each student to the right resources at the right time can be complex. Now, in an innovative next step, Da Vinci...

Carla Levenson Mar 26, 2026 Comments Disabled

Heart Screening Recap: A Community United for Youth Heart Health

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Heart Screening Recap: A Community United for Youth Heart Health

On February 7, 2026, our community came together in a powerful and heartfelt way. In partnership with the Saving Hearts Foundation and UCLA, Da Vinci hosted a FREE Cardiac Screening for Youth & Young Adults, providing access to preventative heart...

Carla Levenson Feb 26, 2026 Comments Disabled

Creating the Future, One App at a Time

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Creating the Future, One App at a Time

Highlights from the Wiseburn Middle School AI Hackathon Sponsored by the Wiseburn Education Foundation If you’ve ever wondered what your child’s future with artificial intelligence will look like, here’s one reassuring answer: It looks thoughtful....

Carla Levenson Feb 26, 2026 Comments Disabled

Family CFO Training Series: Take Control of Your Financial Future!

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Family CFO Training Series: Take Control of Your Financial Future!

Christopher Jackson, Financial Literacy and College & Career Readiness Teacher at Da Vinci Communications, invites all Da Vinci and Wiseburn USD families to a FREE six-workshop series designed to help you move from financial stress to financial clarity....

Carla Levenson Jan 30, 2026 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Students Demystify AI: Learning, Building, and Creating Chatbots in the Classroom

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Da Vinci Students Demystify AI: Learning, Building, and Creating Chatbots in the Classroom

At Da Vinci Schools, the future is now as students dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) through hands-on, creative workshops that reveal the math and logic behind the technology shaping our daily lives. High school students from across...

Carla Levenson Jan 30, 2026 Comments Disabled

Webinar Recap: Talking With Teens About Vaping & Cannabis Use

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Webinar Recap: Talking With Teens About Vaping & Cannabis Use

Da Vinci Schools recently hosted a powerful parent/caregiver webinar on teen vaping and cannabis use, featuring expert clinicians from Clear Behavioral Health. The conversation delivered critical, timely information for families—highlighting warning...

Carla Levenson Dec 22, 2025 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Nourish L.A. Food Pantry (11/20-12/19)

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Da Vinci Nourish L.A. Food Pantry (11/20-12/19)

We are coming together to make sure every student, family, staff, and community member in our Da Vinci family has reliable, dignified access to healthy food this holiday season. What we offer: 🥫 Pantry hours 3x/week 🥗 Ready-to-take items 🤝 Ongoing...

Gloria Perez Nov 25, 2025 Comments Disabled

Supporting Teen Mental Health: A Da Vinci + Clear Partnership

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Supporting Teen Mental Health: A Da Vinci + Clear Partnership

At Da Vinci Schools, we’re deeply committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students and families. As part of this commitment, we’re proud to partner with Clear Behavioral Health, located right here in El Segundo, to provide...

Carla Levenson Nov 25, 2025 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci RISE Selected to Participate in National Human Connection + AI Summit

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Da Vinci RISE Selected to Participate in National Human Connection + AI Summit

By Erin Whalen, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services & Co-Founder of Da Vinci RISE High School The Da Vinci community is proud to share that Da Vinci RISE High School was selected to participate in The Rithm Project Human Connection + AI Summit...

Carla Levenson Sep 30, 2025 Comments Disabled

Our Community Showed Up

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Our Community Showed Up

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the Red Cross Blood Drive held on campus earlier this month. With just a few days’ notice, our community rallied together and raised 18 lifesaving units of blood—including 17 presenting donors...

Carla Levenson Aug 27, 2025 Comments Disabled

Supporting the Health & Wellness of All Students

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Supporting the Health & Wellness of All Students

We are committed to supporting the health and wellness of all students at Da Vinci Schools. We know that when students feel supported socially and emotionally, they are better able to thrive academically and personally. We want to share the resources...

Carla Levenson Aug 27, 2025 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Seniors Tackle the “Water to Wilderness” Design Challenge

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Da Vinci Seniors Tackle the “Water to Wilderness” Design Challenge

For most high school students, senior year is a time of wrapping up and looking back. But for Da Vinci Science students in the Civil Engineering & Architecture (CEA) pathway, it’s also a time of building—literally. This spring, 26 CEA seniors...

Carla Levenson May 29, 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

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

Alumni Spotlights

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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

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

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

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

Nearly 350 Da Vinci Students Volunteered in Wiseburn Last Month

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Nearly 350 Da Vinci Students Volunteered in Wiseburn Last Month

Building community is sometimes about more than just showing up. It’s about showing team spirit, it’s about bringing your heart and your smile, it’s about bringing your presence, your gifts, and your kindness to every interaction and every event....

Emily Shapiro Nov 29, 2023 Comments Disabled

Join Us this Summer for Da Vinci Summer Camps 2023!

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Join Us this Summer for Da Vinci Summer Camps 2023!

Thinkers, tinkerers, designers, and creative problem solvers will love Da Vinci Schools’ Summer Camps 2023 in beautiful El Segundo! Kick off your summer fun with six exciting in-person camps: ROBOTICS | Sessions 1 & 2 GRAPHIC DESIGN | Sessions...

Emily Shapiro Apr 21, 2023 Comments Disabled

You’re Invited: Da Vinci Schools Second Annual CARnival – March 25th

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You’re Invited: Da Vinci Schools Second Annual CARnival – March 25th

CARnival Saturday, March 25 | 10am-5pm 201 N. Douglas St. El Segundo, CA 90245 Get ready for a thrilling event at Da Vinci Schools! The much-anticipated CARnival is right around the corner and promises to be an exciting day for all car enthusiasts and...

Emily Shapiro Mar 21, 2023 Comments Disabled

You’re Invited: Da Vinci Schools First Annual CARnival – March 26th – Join Us!

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You’re Invited: Da Vinci Schools First Annual CARnival – March 26th – Join Us!

You are cordially invited to the Da Vinci Schools’ first CARnival — a fun day of games, food, and CARS! CARnival Saturday, March 26 | 10am-5pm 201 N. Douglas St. El Segundo, CA 90245 This unique event will feature cars from the Zimmerman...

Emily Shapiro Mar 22, 2022 Comments Disabled

Blood Drive – July 8th at Da Vinci Schools, Blood Donations Urgently Needed

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Blood Drive – July 8th at Da Vinci Schools, Blood Donations Urgently Needed

Did you know the Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage? According to the Red Cross, more people are beginning to undergo elective surgeries, organ transplants, and emergency surgeries, all which require donated blood. Please consider making...

Emily Shapiro Jun 29, 2021 Comments Disabled

Let’s Get Social

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Let’s Get Social

We are so excited to officially launch Da Vinci Instagram and Facebook pages to complement our existing Twitter feed so we can get even more connected with our community, a.k.a. YOU!! Follow us today on any of our official Da Vinci Schools social...

Emily Shapiro Jun 02, 2021 Comments Disabled

Informed and Engaged

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Informed and Engaged

(Editor’s Note: With the 2020 election just a few days away, we checked in with some seniors in Government class to see what they are studying and thinking about.) By Aidan S., Class of 2021 Hello, my name is Aidan S. and I am a senior at Da Vinci...

Carla Levenson Oct 29, 2020 Comments Disabled

Leveraging the Best of Both Worlds: On Campus and Remote

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Leveraging the Best of Both Worlds: On Campus and Remote

We want to take a moment to celebrate all of our teachers, counselors and school leaders who have thoughtfully set up remote classes, videos, curriculum, resources, social interaction, office hours, check-ins and more. You have been amazing in your adaptability...

Kevin Hunley May 20, 2020 Comments Disabled

Thriving in an Online World

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Thriving in an Online World

While our physical campuses are closed, our schools are open and thriving. “Virtual learning has made us even tighter,” said Jaylon Jones, a 10th grade student at Da Vinci Communications. “The teachers are doing a great job. If they are struggling,...

Emily Shapiro Apr 29, 2020 Comments Disabled

Accepting Medical Equipment Donations – April 4th

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Accepting Medical Equipment Donations – April 4th

Support our local medical professionals in the fight against COVID-19. Da Vinci’s Biomedical Pathway Lead Teacher, Saya Wai, has organized a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) drop-off for this Saturday, April 4. Donate any unused masks, safety...

Emily Shapiro Apr 01, 2020 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Schools Families Connected: Health & Wellness Resources at Your Fingertips

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Da Vinci Schools Families Connected: Health & Wellness Resources at Your Fingertips

Did you know that Da Vinci Schools and South Bay Families Connected have joined forces to bring health and wellness resources to our Da Vinci students and families? We invite students, families, caregivers and anyone committed to helping youth thrive...

Emily Shapiro Jan 28, 2020 Comments Disabled

Project Focus: Boards Across Borders

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Project Focus: Boards Across Borders

How can we make a difference in the lives of teens who are going through the refugee, migrant, immigrant experience? Da Vinci Design 9th grade students used this question as a lens in each of their classes to study the lives and journeys of people going...

Carla Levenson Dec 13, 2019 Comments Disabled

DVC Students Deliver Bold TED-style Talks

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DVC Students Deliver Bold TED-style Talks

We are still in awe thinking about the DVCed Talks that were given last week by 24 9th graders at Da Vinci Communications. The short, powerful talks were modeled after the popular TED Talks, designed to inspire ideas, creativity and conversation around...

Carla Levenson Dec 12, 2019 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci’s Winter Festival and Holiday Market – Dec. 14th

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Da Vinci’s Winter Festival and Holiday Market – Dec. 14th

Celebrate the spirit of the season at Da Vinci’s Winter Festival & Holiday Market this Saturday, December 14th from 10 AM to 3 PM, at 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo. Crafts, food, live music, raffles, kids activities … and, of course,...

Carla Levenson Dec 09, 2019 Comments Disabled

Project Reclaim: Da Vinci’s Waste Reduction Program

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Project Reclaim: Da Vinci’s Waste Reduction Program

By Jordan Pruitt (’21) and Ethan Barragán (’20) The students of the Da Vinci Communications Strategic Communications pathway just launched a new marketing campaign, Reclaim, to help our community reduce waste. Our mission is to show how the...

Emily Shapiro Nov 14, 2019 Comments Disabled

Celebrating College, Career & Life at Da Vinci Extension

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Celebrating College, Career & Life at Da Vinci Extension

Da Vinci Extension (DVX) hosted its first ever DVX Achievement Awards on May 22nd to celebrate student accomplishments across the DVX programming of college, career and life. Students who attend DVX opt in to stay at Da Vinci beyond the 12th grade to...

Carla Levenson May 30, 2019 Comments Disabled

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