ADVISORY: FIRST LATINX GRADUATION
MEDIA ADVISORY
May 27, 2026
WCCUSD TO HOST INAUGURAL LATINX GRADUATION CELEBRATION
RICHMOND – The West Contra Costa Unified School District and the WCCUSD Board of Education will host the district’s first-ever Latinx Graduation Celebration on Saturday, May 30, honoring the achievements, resilience, culture, and academic success of graduating Latinx students from the Class of 2026.
The event will feature student recognitions, cultural performances, keynote remarks, and moments honoring the families, educators, and communities who have supported students throughout their educational journeys.
All local media partners are invited to attend. Members of the media interested in covering the event should contact the Communications Office in advance for coordination and access information.
Members of the media interested in attending, please contact the Communications office at (510) 231-1150 or communications@wccusd.net or reach out to Assistant Superintendent of Communications and Community Engagement Liz Sanders at (341) 213-8147.
Who: WCCUSD Board Members, Superintendent Cheryl Cotton and WCCUSD district leaders, graduating seniors, families, district staff, and community members.
What: WCCUSD Inaugural Latinx Graduation Celebration
Where: Richmond Memorial Auditorium, 403 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804
When: Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Why: The District’s first-ever Latinx Graduation Celebration provides an opportunity to honor and celebrate the accomplishments, identity, culture, and educational journeys of Latinx students graduating from WCCUSD schools.
About WCCUSD:
West Contra Costa Unified School District serves more than 24,000 students across 56 schools in the cities of El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, San Pablo, and unincorporated areas of Kensington, El Sobrante, Tara Hills, and Montalvin. WCCUSD is committed to excellent instruction, safe and welcoming schools, and equitable opportunities for every student. Learn more at www.wccusd.net.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Liz Sanders,
Assistant Superintendent of Communications & Community Engagement
341.213.8147