Organization Description The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) was established in 1965. It covers the cities of El Cerrito, San Pablo, Pinole, and Hercules and the unincorporated areas of Bayview-Montalvin Manor, East Richmond Heights, El Sobrante, Kensington, North Richmond, and Tara Hills.
Program Information Ohlone School, named for the Native American tribes who once lived in what is now the Hercules area, located among stands of eucalyptus and oak trees, is said to be the Ohlone tribe's ancient burial grounds.
Ohlone school opened its doors to 99 students in 1979. Ohlone has 12- Limited English Proficient (LEP) students that represent 14 languages.
Ohlone School strives to provide a stimulating learning environment which challenges the students, teachers, administrators, and staff members to reach their maximum potential. We seek to empower students to adapt to the changing technological, academic, and social skills of the future by studying the present and the past. Students move from a singular and personal perspective to an expanded world view. This leads to a better understanding of themselves, other people, their cultures and environments. Our goal is to help them become thinking and contributing members of society, who take an active role in designing their own futures. Operating a School-Based Coordinated Program provides greater flexibility in coordinating various funds, meeting the obligations to students with special needs, and providing for staff development.