3 Walnut Creek Students Graduate From University Of Utah

A commencement ceremony was held in May.

Walnut Creek Student Graduates From Emerson College

The commencement ceremony was held at Boston's Fenway Park.

FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How Walnut Creek Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Walnut Creek area high schools.

Walnut Creek Resident Earns College Degree

He was awarded a Bachelor's degree with highest honors from Georgia Tech.

Walnut Creek Resident Graduates From College of the Holy Cross

Luke Giuntoli of Walnut Creek received a bachelor of arts degree from College of the Holy Cross.

Maier-Costanza Of Walnut Creek Awarded Degree from UA

Emily Maier-Costanza earned a Bachelor of Arts in early May.

National Merit Scholar From Walnut Creek Announced

One high school student from Walnut Creek is among the latest batch of 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

Congratulations, Las Lomas Grad Madelyn Schleth

Walnut Creek Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

2 Walnut Creek Students Receive National Merit Scholarships

See which of the 16,000 finalists were chosen to be among the $2,500 Merit Scholar designees this year.

Honor Your 2021 Graduate On Walnut Creek Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Walnut Creek Patch.

New Principal Chosen For Buena Vista Elementary School

On May 3rd, the WCSD Governing Board unanimously approved Ms. Angela Gramlick as the next principal for Buena Vista Elementary School.

Walnut Creek Student Graduates From University Of Mississippi

Andrew Nicholas Tognolini is an Integrated Marketing Comm major.

3 Walnut Creek Schools Among U.S. News And World Report's Best

Northgate and Las Lomas high schools along with Contra Costa School of the Performing Arts were among the top U.S. public high schools.

FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How Walnut Creek Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Walnut Creek area high schools.

Walnut Creek School Named 2021 CA Distinguished School

More than 100 Golden State middle and high schools were honored this year. See which made the cut.

Walnut Creek Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise. Here's how it’s changed in Contra Costa County.

COVID: Mt. Diablo Unified, Teachers Hammer Out Deal To Return To K-2 Classrooms March 25

To become final, the deal will need to be ratified by the teaching rank and file and the district’s Governing Board this week.

MDUSD Delays Decision On Reopening Schools Pending More Negotiations

The board kept March 22 as a target date for reopening and said a special meeting will be held Tuesday to finally decide next steps.

Contra Costa County Plans Virtual Staff Recruitment Fair

The Office of Education event set for Feb. 27 will allow attendees to learn more about careers in education.

Mt. Diablo Schools Reopening: 5-0 Vote

There's been a steep enrollment decline since the start of the pandemic, and the superintendent warned of possible layoffs, school closures.

Mount Diablo Unified Reopening: Wednesday Meeting

Here is a link to provide public comment before the meeting, and to watch the proceedings.

Mt Diablo Unified Schools To Remain Closed Until At Least March

With the coronavirus surge, there is no hope of the county coming out of the purple tier any time soon.

Walnut Creek Resident Kara Chung Awarded Biola Scholarship

Chung is studying Nursing (BS) at Biola University.

Food Pantry For Diablo Valley College Students

Students who are food insecure may pick up food three days a week. Here are the details...

Mt. Diablo Unified Unveils Plans For Re-Opening

Some classroom instruction is expected to begin in January.

Mt Diablo Unified To Discuss Classroom Teaching Date

You may watch the meeting with the link provided.

Walnut Creek School District OKs Reopening Plan

Families will be able to select instructional model that works best for them.

Diablo Valley College Classes To Remain Online Through Spring

"We thought it was best to make this decision as early as possible to give our students...the opportunity to plan accordingly."

Community College Enrollment Down Amid Coronavirus

Nearby Diablo Valley College is part of the California Community College System, which is reporting an enrollment decline in Fall 2020.

Walnut Creek Resident Graduates From Colgate University

Olivia Lum, of Walnut Creek, CA, is a graduate of Colgate University in the Class of 2020.

10 Contra Costa Schools Cleared To Open

The state has approved waiver applications for ten schools allowing them to reopen for in-person education, including one in Walnut Creek.

Speech and Debate Classes for 2-12 Grade Students Online

at Speech and Debate Academy Online

State Gives Walnut Creek Guidance To Start Classroom Teaching

Currently, all local schools must start online because Contra Costa County is on the state "Watch List." But now there's a waiver process.

Walnut Creek's Bianca Pratte Graduates From Lawrence University

Bianca Pratte earned a degree with a major in Psychology.

Michael Watchmaker Awarded Degree From Miami University

The Walnut Creek resident graduated with a B.S. in Business degree, majoring in Marketing.

Walnut Creek School District Governing Board To Meet July 15

Governing Board meetings will be held virtually until further notice.

August 3 - 7 Lincoln-Douglas Debate Online for MS and HS Students

at Bay Area Speech and Debate Academy Online

Walnut Creek School District Governing Board To Meet June 22

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20, Governing Board meetings will be held virtually until further notice.

Walnut Creek's Might Lee Graduates From University Of Iowa

Lee was student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences whose program of study was Economics. The degree awarded was a Bachelor of Arts.

Walnut Creek Schools Distribute Meals Amid Coronavirus

The School District continues to offer meals during the pandemic, but demand is also down.