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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