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Calling All Volunteers: RISE High Cold Call Event (Nov. 1 and 2)

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Calling All Volunteers: RISE High Cold Call Event (Nov. 1 and 2)

Join the RISE High Family for School-Wide ‘Cold Call’ Volunteer Days November 1 & 2, 2023! We are excited to share our first-ever Cold Call Day(s) scheduled for Wednesday, November 1st, and Thursday, November 2nd from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm....

Emily Shapiro Sep 12, 2023 Comments Disabled

Celebrating Our 15th Anniversary!

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Celebrating Our 15th Anniversary!

We’re thrilled to welcome back students to our campuses to start the 2023-24 school year, our 15th Anniversary! It’s been a great first day full of smiles, reconnecting, fun games to get to know each other, and learning. Da Vinci Communications, Connect,...

Carla Levenson Aug 14, 2023 Comments Disabled

Summer Career Training Programs Provide Students with Exciting, Hands-On Experiences

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Summer Career Training Programs Provide Students with Exciting, Hands-On Experiences

What a summer it’s been! From welding to artificial intelligence, business, aviation, space system design, robotics, graphic design, and more — it’s been an incredible summer at Da Vinci Schools! About 200 middle and high school students...

Carla Levenson Aug 03, 2023 Comments Disabled

WDV Welcomes New Athletics and Performing Arts Leaders

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WDV Welcomes New Athletics and Performing Arts Leaders

We are thrilled to welcome two new leaders to the team. Nick “A.D.” Davidson has been selected as the new Director of Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics. Alexi Paraschos serves as Coordinator of Wiseburn Da Vinci Performing Arts, a newly created...

Emily Shapiro Jul 24, 2023 Comments Disabled

Congratulations, Class of 2023 Graduates!

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Congratulations, Class of 2023 Graduates!

This week, we proudly celebrate 449 seniors from Da Vinci Communications, Connect, Design, RISE and Science high schools who are graduating at in-person ceremonies. We also celebrate our 61 8th grade Connect students who will take part in a promotion...

Carla Levenson Jun 07, 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

Da Vinci Alumni Excel in Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program

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Da Vinci Alumni Excel in Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program

In January, Da Vinci Schools welcomed back 13 alumni enrolled in our first-ever Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program. It’s an exciting step forward in Da Vinci’s mission to expand our career-connected learning opportunities that lead...

Emily Shapiro Apr 14, 2023 Comments Disabled

Let’s Get Social – Stay connected, engaged and informed

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Let’s Get Social – Stay connected, engaged and informed

Da Vincians are out and about learning by doing and embracing the world in ever-expanding ways. We invite you to share in the adventure and stay up-to-date with all things Da Vinci by following us through our organizational social channels. Post,...

Irene Canizales Nov 04, 2022 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Welcomes Students Back to School

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Da Vinci Welcomes Students Back to School

We’re thrilled to have students back on our campuses to start the 2022-23 school year! It’s been a great week full of smiles, fun activities to get to know each other, and learning. Da Vinci RISE High started school last week, while Da Vinci...

Carla Levenson Aug 17, 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

Join Us this Summer at Da Vinci Summer Camp 2022!

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Join Us this Summer at Da Vinci Summer Camp 2022!

Calling all thinkers, tinkers, creative problem solvers and leaders! Kick off your summer fun with three exciting in-person camps at Da Vinci Schools in beautiful El Segundo. This summer, we are proudly offering Robotics, Graphic Design and L.E.A.D. (Leadership,...

Irene Canizales Apr 27, 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

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

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

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

Honoring Changemakers and Each Other During Exhibition Week

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Honoring Changemakers and Each Other During Exhibition Week

Last week, Da Vinci Connect’s TK-8th grade students participated in virtual Exhibition events! During these unusual times, it was important for our community to honor and make space for the learning and projects with which students have engaged throughout...

Carla Levenson Dec 16, 2020 Comments Disabled

Students Find Community in Virtual Clubs

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Students Find Community in Virtual Clubs

By Kian S., DV Design ‘21 In normal years, the Da Vinci Club Fair is a sight to behold. Reminiscent of a vibrant fish market, dozens of club leaders excitedly jostle for students’ attention. “Save our marine life!” “Level up...

Carla Levenson Sep 28, 2020 Comments Disabled

Reflections on Remote Learning

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Reflections on Remote Learning

(Editor’s Note: We are checking in periodically with Da Vinci students to see how they are doing learning from home.) By Sydney R., DV Design ’21 What is going well? What do you like? What parts of Da Vinci’s remote learning structure...

Carla Levenson Sep 16, 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

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

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

Presentations of Learning at Da Vinci Schools

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Presentations of Learning at Da Vinci Schools

By Bianca Melara, Class of 2020 Presentations of Learning (known as POLs) are uncommon in most schools but are a tradition at all Da Vinci Schools. At the end of each semester, students in all grades complete a POL in which they demonstrate their growth...

Carla Levenson May 29, 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

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