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Investing in Exceptional Educators is an Investment in the Future

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Investing in Exceptional Educators is an Investment in the Future

We’re excited to welcome 50 new teachers, counselors and support staff to the Da Vinci family. We are honored that so many talented individuals have chosen to make Da Vinci their new home. For some, they are Da Vinci alumni or recent graduates...

Carla Levenson Aug 10, 2022 Comments Disabled

Congratulations, Class of 2022 Graduates!

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Congratulations, Class of 2022 Graduates!

This week, we proudly celebrate 470 seniors from Da Vinci Connect, Communications, Design, RISE and Science high schools who are graduating at in-person ceremonies. We also celebrate our 57 8th grade Connect students who will walk across the stage at...

Carla Levenson Jun 08, 2022 Comments Disabled

Now Accepting Applications for the Da Vinci Schools Board of Trustees

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Now Accepting Applications for the Da Vinci Schools Board of Trustees

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

Irene Canizales May 10, 2022 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci’s Robotics Team Featured in “More Than Robots” Original Documentary Streaming on Disney+

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Da Vinci’s Robotics Team Featured in “More Than Robots” Original Documentary Streaming on Disney+

Da Vinci Schools’ Robotics Team 4201: The Vitruvian Bots has a lot to celebrate this week! Not only did they just win the Chairman’s Award at the Orange County Regional over the weekend which qualified them for the FIRST® Robotics World Championship...

Carla Levenson Mar 14, 2022 Comments Disabled

DVC DECA Competes in their First In-Person State Career Development Conference Since 2020

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DVC DECA Competes in their First In-Person State Career Development Conference Since 2020

By Mahina Matias, DVC Class of 2022 and DVC DECA Vice President of Marketing Six DECA members from Da Vinci Communications High School were recognized at the 2022 California DECA State Career Development Conference in Anaheim. DECA is a career-oriented...

Carla Levenson Mar 10, 2022 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Educator Job Fair – April 2 – Join Us!

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Da Vinci Educator Job Fair – April 2 – Join Us!

WHAT: Educator Job Fair We’re hiring for the 2022-23 school year! We are seeking committed teachers, administrators and support staff. All candidates should bring copies of their resumes to share with the Da Vinci team. Advance registration is requested,...

Carla Levenson Mar 08, 2022 Comments Disabled

Priority Application Deadline for New TK-12th Grade Students is Feb. 28th

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Priority Application Deadline for New TK-12th Grade Students is Feb. 28th

Do you know a friend or family member who is looking for a real-world education in a small and nurturing school community? If yes, then keep reading! The Priority Application Deadline for new Da Vinci students entering grades TK-12 in the 2022-23...

Carla Levenson Feb 22, 2022 Comments Disabled

Celebrating the Opening of Connect High’s New Campus

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Celebrating the Opening of Connect High’s New Campus

This week, we celebrate a wonderful new start for Da Vinci Connect High as they open their doors at their beautiful new campus, located at 550 Continental Blvd. in El Segundo. The 13,300 square foot campus underwent an extensive interior renovation of...

Carla Levenson Feb 08, 2022 Comments Disabled

Announcing the Launch of Da Vinci Schools’ Newly Refreshed Website

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Announcing the Launch of Da Vinci Schools’ Newly Refreshed Website

Redesigned Site Improves Navigation and End-User Experience Da Vinci Schools officially launched its refreshed website (www.davincischools.org) this week, offering prospective students, their families, community members, educators, partners, and current...

Carla Levenson Jan 21, 2022 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Welcomes Students #BackToSchool

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Da Vinci Welcomes Students #BackToSchool

Students from Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, and Connect high schools and Da Vinci Extension returned to campuses today on the first day back to school for the 2021-22 school year! Da Vinci RISE High started school last week and Da Vinci Connect...

Carla Levenson Aug 16, 2021 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...

Irene Canizales Jun 29, 2021 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Graduations: In-Person and Livestreamed

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Da Vinci Graduations: In-Person and Livestreamed

Join us as we proudly celebrate 400 seniors from Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, and RISE high schools who are graduating this week at in-person ceremonies. We also celebrate our 45 8th graders who will walk across the stage on Thursday, and...

Carla Levenson Jun 07, 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...

Irene Canizales Jun 02, 2021 Comments Disabled

D.R. Moreland Named as New Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics Director

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D.R. Moreland Named as New Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics Director

We are excited to announce that Donald “D.R.” Moreland has been named Athletics Director of the Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics Program. D.R. assumed his duties last week. D.R. has more than 20 years of experience as an administrator, athletics...

Carla Levenson May 10, 2021 Comments Disabled

Returning to Campus and Staying Connected Through the Spring

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Returning to Campus and Staying Connected Through the Spring

Spring has arrived! Our campuses are coming back to life again after more than a year of our physical buildings being closed due to COVID-19. We had a fantastic first week back from Spring Break with more than 1,000 Da Vinci students joining us on our...

Carla Levenson Apr 17, 2021 Comments Disabled

DVC DECA Places at CA Conference and Earns Opportunity to Participate in International Conference Leadership Academy

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DVC DECA Places at CA Conference and Earns Opportunity to Participate in International Conference Leadership Academy

By Jeanette Arteaga, Da Vinci Communications Class of 2021 and DVC DECA President Six DECA members from Da Vinci Communications high school were recently recognized at the 2021 California DECA State Career Development Conference and will send two of its...

Carla Levenson Mar 22, 2021 Comments Disabled

Priority Application Deadline for New TK-12th Grade Students is Feb. 28

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Priority Application Deadline for New TK-12th Grade Students is Feb. 28

Our Priority Application Deadline for new TK-12th grade students for the 2021-22 school year is February 28th. If you know a friend of family member who is looking for a real-world education in a small and nurturing school community, then keep reading!...

Carla Levenson Feb 18, 2021 Comments Disabled

Athletics Update & Info Meeting – February 25th at 5:30PM – Join Us!

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Athletics Update & Info Meeting – February 25th at 5:30PM – Join Us!

We are excited to share that the Wiseburn Da Vinci Wolves have received approval by the CIF Southern Section Executive Committee to move from Small Schools Area 9 to Coast Area 2, paving the way for re-leaguing which will begin in the next few months!!...

Carla Levenson Feb 04, 2021 Comments Disabled

Envisioning the Future of Work

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Envisioning the Future of Work

What does the future of work look like? A panel of three industry professionals offered their visions in a virtual session last week during the 2020 Transforming Learning Goes Virtual conference hosted by Da Vinci Schools. The panelists, all of whom are...

Carla Levenson Oct 20, 2020 Comments Disabled

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 Levenson Aug 27, 2020 Comments 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 Levenson Aug 17, 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,...

Irene Canizales 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...

Irene Canizales Apr 01, 2020 Comments 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 Levenson Mar 10, 2020 Comments 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 Levenson Mar 05, 2020 Comments Disabled

Aligning Our Curriculum from K-Career

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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 Levenson Feb 12, 2020 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Connect Hosts Parent Educator Conference (PEC)

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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 Levenson Feb 05, 2020 Comments 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 Canizales Jan 14, 2020 Comments Disabled

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

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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 Canizales Jan 09, 2020 Comments 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 Levenson Nov 18, 2019 Comments 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 Levenson Aug 15, 2019 Comments 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 Levenson Jun 06, 2019 Comments 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 Levenson Apr 26, 2019 Comments 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 Canizales Apr 04, 2019 Comments 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 Canizales Feb 13, 2019 Comments 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 Levenson Dec 21, 2018 Comments 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 Levenson Aug 13, 2018 Comments Disabled

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

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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 Levenson Dec 09, 2017 Comments 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 Levenson Nov 16, 2017 Comments Disabled

New High School Opening Brings Smiles, Excitement

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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 Levenson Nov 08, 2017 Comments Disabled

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

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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 Levenson Oct 20, 2017 Comments Disabled

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