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This Month in Athletics: Our WDV Wolves are on a Roll!

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This Month in Athletics: Our WDV Wolves are on a Roll!

Our WDV Wolves are on a roll! Over the weekend, the WDV Boys Volleyball team secured a spot in the Pioneer League Quarterfinals after defeating Mission Viejo 3-1. We’ll be hosting the Tartans of St. Margaret’s on May 1st at 6:00pm in the WDV Gym at...

Emily Shapiro Apr 30, 2024 Comments Disabled

Robotics is About More than Robotics

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Robotics is About More than Robotics

This month more than 2,000 people, including 44 teams from high schools across the Los Angeles region, Hawaii, and Taiwan came out to our El Segundo campus for the 2024 Los Angeles Regional FIRST Robotics Competition. “This is the fourth time we’ve...

Emily Shapiro Mar 27, 2024 Comments Disabled

Track & Archery Teams Are Starting Strong

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Athletics, Student Life

Track & Archery Teams Are Starting Strong

As the Spring season opens, our WDV Wolves Track and Archery teams are starting strong! Our Track team competed in the Santa Monica Invitational Meet this month, with an incredible five 1st place finishes, three 2nd place finishes, five 3rd place finishes,...

Carla Levenson Mar 27, 2024 Comments Disabled

The Power of Industry Partnerships to Ignite Student Learning

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Real World Learning, Student Life

The Power of Industry Partnerships to Ignite Student Learning

Hands-on, career-connected learning is flourishing at Da Vinci Schools where students gain powerful learning experiences beyond the classroom working alongside our industry partners. Check out five exciting collaborations that are keeping students engaged...

Emily Shapiro Mar 26, 2024 Comments Disabled

A Spirit of Community Building and Partnership

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Community, Student Life

A Spirit of Community Building and Partnership

March was an event-filled month of community building and partnership at Da Vinci Schools with Wiseburn Middle School Movie Night & Tours, the FIRST Robotics L.A. Regional Competition, and Community Aviation Day. These were awesome events strengthening...

Emily Shapiro Mar 26, 2024 Comments Disabled

DVS Students Attend The Youth & Government’s Model Legislature and Court in Sacramento

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DVS Students Attend The Youth & Government’s Model Legislature and Court in Sacramento

Over President’s Day weekend, 28 Da Vinci Science students embarked on a transformative journey at Youth & Government’s Model Legislature and Court program. This four-day event, which drew over 2,000 students from across the state, provided...

Emily Shapiro Feb 29, 2024 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Design Celebrates Students in their First-Ever Presentation of Learning (POL) Excellence Awards

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Project-Based Learning, Student Life

Da Vinci Design Celebrates Students in their First-Ever Presentation of Learning (POL) Excellence Awards

On February 2, 2024, Da Vinci Design hosted their first-ever Presentation of Learning (POL) Excellence Awards Breakfast to honor and celebrate 11 Designers who went above and beyond in their POLs last semester. Designers’ families were invited to attend...

Emily Shapiro Feb 29, 2024 Comments Disabled

Showcasing Student Work at Exhibition Nights

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Community, Projects, Student Life

Showcasing Student Work at Exhibition Nights

We had another fantastic month of Exhibitions at Da Vinci Connect TK-8 and Da Vinci Connect High, as well as a grade-level exhibition at Da Vinci Design. During Exhibition Night, families and our community come together to publicly witness and celebrate...

Carla Levenson Dec 25, 2023 Comments Disabled

Presentations of Learning: Students Gain Powerful Presentation Skills While Reflecting on Their Academic Learning and Growth

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Project-Based Learning, Student Life

Presentations of Learning: Students Gain Powerful Presentation Skills While Reflecting on Their Academic Learning and Growth

Presentations of Learning, known as POLs, are a tradition at Da Vinci Schools beginning in Transitional Kindergarten. All students in grades TK-12 prepare and deliver POLs at the end of each semester or academic year to “show what they know” in front...

Carla Levenson Dec 23, 2023 Comments Disabled

December’s Performing Arts Showcases had 560 Student Performers and More Than 2,200 Audience Members

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News, Performing Arts, Student Life

December’s Performing Arts Showcases had 560 Student Performers and More Than 2,200 Audience Members

This month, we had many firsts in our recently expanded Wiseburn Da Vinci Performing Arts Department, including two performances at two locations with 560 student performers and more than 2,200 audience members. On December 5th, we had the pleasure of...

Emily Shapiro Dec 22, 2023 Comments Disabled

50 High School Students Volunteer in Wiseburn this Month

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50 High School Students Volunteer in Wiseburn this Month

This month, 50 Da Vinci high school students spent a combined 150 hours volunteering in the Wiseburn community at Aviation Elementary School’s Family Craft Night and at Hollyglen Elementary School’s Bear Bazaar fundraising event. At Aviation Elementary,...

Emily Shapiro Dec 22, 2023 Comments Disabled

RISE Students Build Confidence By Preparing for a Cold Call Event

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Career, Real World Learning, Student Life

RISE Students Build Confidence By Preparing for a Cold Call Event

Sometimes a cold call is just a cold call. Other times it’s so much more and the leaders at Da Vinci RISE High turned the idea of a cold call into a full-blown project-based learning experience for students that culminated into the first annual experiential...

Emily Shapiro Nov 29, 2023 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

Students at Da Vinci Design Are Raking in the Design Tickets

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Students at Da Vinci Design Are Raking in the Design Tickets

We are really proud of our Designers at Da Vinci Design. Students continue to step it up to show kindness, mindfulness, and respect to each other and it’s so incredible to see how these students are engaging each other on the 4th floor. This year, the...

Emily Shapiro Nov 29, 2023 Comments Disabled

Exhibition Nights Showcase Real-World Learning in Action

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Project-Based Learning, Student Life

Exhibition Nights Showcase Real-World Learning in Action

At Da Vinci Schools, so many of our practices are about creating hands-on learning experiences for students where they can connect the content learned in the classroom to real-world skills that they can build upon day-after-day in school, and use later...

Emily Shapiro Nov 29, 2023 Comments Disabled

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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Career, Student Life

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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Life, Student Life

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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Career, Student Life

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,...

Emily Shapiro 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,...

Emily Shapiro 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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Real World Learning, Student Life

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...

Emily Shapiro 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...

Emily Shapiro 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,...

Emily Shapiro 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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