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Da Vinci Students Gain Valuable Workplace Skills in Virtual Internships and Experiences

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Da Vinci Students Gain Valuable Workplace Skills in Virtual Internships and Experiences

Da Vinci students have not missed a step, continuing to gain valuable workplace skills and career experiences as we all navigate a time of increased physical distancing. Over the summer, 36 students participated in virtual internships to develop career...

Carla LevensonAug 27Comments Disabled

Welcome Back to School!

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Welcome Back to School!

We are so happy to be back with students again and are thrilled to begin the 2020-21 school year together! We couldn’t be more proud of our teachers and school leaders who have been creating intentional time for community and relationship building...

Carla LevensonAug 17Comments Disabled

Thriving in an Online World

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,...

Irene CanizalesApr 29Comments Disabled

Accepting Medical Equipment Donations – April 4th

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...

Irene CanizalesApr 01Comments Disabled

Da Vinci’s Robotics Team 4201 Wins First Place at L.A. Regional

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Da Vinci’s Robotics Team 4201 Wins First Place at L.A. Regional

A HUGE congratulations to Da Vinci’s Team 4201: The Vitruvian Bots, a member of the winning alliance at the 20th Annual Los Angeles FIRST Robotics Competition!! The Vitruvian Bots secured its first Regional Winner banner as the #1 ranked robot and...

Carla LevensonMar 10Comments Disabled

You’re Invited: Da Vinci Schools To Host 20th Annual L.A. FIRST Robotics Competition, March 7-8

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You’re Invited: Da Vinci Schools To Host 20th Annual L.A. FIRST Robotics Competition, March 7-8

After a very busy build season, the Da Vinci Schools world champion Robotics Team 4201: The Vitruvian Bots will be competing in the 20th Annual Los Angeles FIRST Robotics Competition — hosted at our very own campus at 201 N. Douglas Street in El...

Carla LevensonMar 05Comments Disabled

Aligning Our Curriculum from K-Career

Aligning Our Curriculum from K-Career

There were no students on campus on Friday, but there was plenty of enthusiasm, laughter, collaboration, learning and reflection taking place. Teachers and school leaders from Da Vinci Connect and Da Vinci Extension (DVX) came together for the first of...

Carla LevensonFeb 12Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Connect Hosts Parent Educator Conference (PEC)

Da Vinci Connect Hosts Parent Educator Conference (PEC)

Today, Da Vinci Connect hosted its 3rd Parent Educator Conference (PEC) of the school year with a multitude of mathematics workshops for K-8 families, led by some of the best math minds in our community. At Da Vinci Connect, parents and students are collaborative...

Carla LevensonFeb 05Comments Disabled

Film Screening & Discussion: Autism Goes to College (Jan. 29)

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Film Screening & Discussion: Autism Goes to College (Jan. 29)

You’re Invited! We would like to invite our Da Vinci and Wiseburn Families to attend a free screening of Autism Goes to College on Wednesday, January 29th at 6pm in the Blackbox Theater at the high school campus, located at 201 N. Douglas Street, El...

Irene CanizalesJan 14Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Connect Hosts Open House on Jan. 10th to Celebrate Move to Its New TK-8 Home!! Join Us!

Da Vinci Connect Hosts Open House on Jan. 10th to Celebrate Move to Its New TK-8 Home!! Join Us!

Da Vinci Schools + Wiseburn Unified Providing a World-Class Education for the 21st Century Our Da Vinci Connect TK-8 team is settling into their new home at the Del Aire Campus, located at 12501 Isis Avenue. Da Vinci Connect offers TK through 8th grade...

Irene CanizalesJan 09Comments Disabled

Exhibition Nights at Da Vinci Schools

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Exhibition Nights at Da Vinci Schools

We invite you to join us for Exhibition Nights this week when students from Da Vinci Design, Da Vinci Communications and Da Vinci Science publicly present their projects from the semester. Exhibition Nights are a great way to see Da Vinci’s real-world,...

Carla LevensonNov 18Comments Disabled

Getting Ready for the New School Year

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Getting Ready for the New School Year

While most of Da Vinci’s students are savoring the final few days of summer, Da Vinci teachers and school leaders are back at their schools engaged in collaborative planning and preparation for the upcoming school year. Da Vinci educators participate...

Carla LevensonAug 15Comments Disabled

Class of 2019 – Delivering College and Career-Ready Results

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Class of 2019 – Delivering College and Career-Ready Results

It’s Commencement Day! Today, Da Vinci Schools will graduate 306 seniors from Da Vinci Design, Da Vinci Communications, and Da Vinci Science high schools, and we couldn’t be more proud! 98% of Da Vinci graduates successfully completed the...

Carla LevensonJun 06Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Schools Robotics Team Wins World Championships

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Da Vinci Schools Robotics Team Wins World Championships

We are still buzzing with excitement… the Da Vinci Schools FIRST Robotics Team known as The Vitruvian Bots became world champions on April 20, winning the annual FIRST Robotics World Championships in Houston, as part of a four-team alliance. Students...

Carla LevensonApr 26Comments Disabled

Explore, Design, Tinker, Create at Da Vinci Summer Camp 2019

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Explore, Design, Tinker, Create at Da Vinci Summer Camp 2019

Join us for fun, real-world learning at Da Vinci Summer Camp 2019. We offer a variety of activities to engage children in grade levels K-9 and of all interests! Week 1: June 17-21, 2019 Week 2: June 24-28, 2019 Camps offered: Beginning Robotics 9:00-12:00...

Irene CanizalesApr 04Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Delegation of Youth & Government Heading to Sacramento for 71st Model Legislature & Court Conference

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Da Vinci Delegation of Youth & Government Heading to Sacramento for 71st Model Legislature & Court Conference

By April Owens, Class of 2020 The youth of today are taking charge of the future, starting as early as high school. Youth & Government (Y&G) is a stellar program that gets students excited about politics and develops skills such as public speaking,...

Irene CanizalesFeb 13Comments Disabled

Da Vinci and Wiseburn Celebrate New Gymnasium and Aquatics Complex

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Da Vinci and Wiseburn Celebrate New Gymnasium and Aquatics Complex

Da Vinci Schools and the Wiseburn Unified School District celebrated the near completion of their new sports complex at an official ribbon cutting ceremony and open house celebration on Dec. 20. More than 300 community members, board members, administrators,...

Carla LevensonDec 21Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Schools Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

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Da Vinci Schools Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

We’re excited to start the 2018-19 school year – our 10th Anniversary! Whether you have been a member of the Da Vinci family for the last decade, are just joining us, or are a friend of Da Vinci, we hope you share our enthusiasm for the year ahead....

Carla LevensonAug 13Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Schools, Wiseburn Unified Celebrate Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

Da Vinci Schools, Wiseburn Unified Celebrate Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

December 9, 2017 — History was in the making today as Da Vinci Schools and Wiseburn Unified School District administrators, board members, students, staff, families, community members, industry leaders, and invited guests gathered for the official...

Carla LevensonDec 09Comments Disabled

NextGen Learning Excursion at Da Vinci Schools

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NextGen Learning Excursion at Da Vinci Schools

More than 60 educators from across the nation visited Da Vinci Schools and its industry partner, 72andSunny, as part of a Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) learning excursion on Nov. 16. Learning excursions are designed to give educators and...

Carla LevensonNov 16Comments Disabled

New High School Opening Brings Smiles, Excitement

New High School Opening Brings Smiles, Excitement

Da Vinci Communications, Da Vinci Design, and Da Vinci Science kicked off their first day of classes today at the new Wiseburn High School building. There’s been excitement and cheering all day long! Our DVC Strategic Communications students took...

Carla LevensonNov 08Comments Disabled

New High School Campus to Open Nov. 8th, Grand Opening Celebration Dec. 9th

New High School Campus to Open Nov. 8th, Grand Opening Celebration Dec. 9th

A Message from the CEO Matthew Wunder Dear Da Vinci Students and Families, We are excited to announce that Da Vinci Communications, Da Vinci Design, and Da Vinci Science will begin classes at Wiseburn High School on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. The opening...

Carla LevensonOct 20Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Launches New Website

Da Vinci Launches New Website

Da Vinci Schools has launched a new, mobile-friendly website – www.davincischools.org – with many new features suggested by Da Vinci families, staff, and other stakeholders. The new site features a clean, bold and uncluttered design; easier...

LivemeshAug 12Comments Disabled

Grand Opening Celebration – December 9, 2017

Grand Opening Celebration – December 9, 2017

We cordially invite you to celebrate the culmination of our dream — the Grand Opening of the Wiseburn High School campus, home of Da Vinci Communications, Da Vinci Design, and Da Vinci Science. This seven-year, $160 million project in El Segundo...

Carla LevensonOct 21Comments Disabled

On the RISE

On the RISE

RISE High, incubated at Da Vinci Schools, recently won a $10 million ‘Super School’ grant to reimagine high school. The new school, opening in fall 2017, will serve homeless, foster youth, and other students with diverse learning needs. RISE...

LivemeshSep 11Comments Disabled