Peres ElementaryStudent Guide

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Student guide · School Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for Peres Elementary

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
School Year 2026-2027
Campus terms
4
Local details
9

Academic calendar

School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Jun 10, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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Campus language

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4 terms

B

BACR
Bay Area Community Resources, the organization that operates the campus after-school program.

E

ELAC
English Learner Advisory Committee, a group focused on the needs of students learning English as a second language.

P

PTA
Parent Teacher Association, the primary organization for parent involvement and school support.

S

SSC
School Site Council, a committee of parents and staff that develops and monitors the School Plan for Student Achievement.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details
Full Service Community School
The school's designation (FSCS) meaning it provides integrated health and social services on-site.
Late Start
The Wednesday schedule where school begins later than the standard time to allow for teacher professional development.
ParentSquare
The official communication platform used by the school to send news, alerts, and forms to families.
peres_k_8_cafeteria
Peres K-8 Cafeteria
The Dental Clinic
The on-site health facility at Peres that provides dental care to students during the school day.
The Garden
The school's dedicated outdoor learning space used for science and community gardening projects.
The MPR
The Multi-Purpose Room, the central hall used for the cafeteria, assemblies, and physical education.
TK
Transitional Kindergarten, the grade level offered for children who turn five years old within the state-defined window.
Uniforms
The mandatory dress code consisting of navy blue bottoms and white or navy blue tops.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Jun 10, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
4 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Richmond for Peres Elementary Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Richmond.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$2,300

Cost of Living Index

160

Student Population

25,000

City Transportation

Walkability

62

Bikeability

60

Public Transit

BART (Richmond Station terminus of Richmond–Millbrae and Richmond–Fremont lines), AC Transit regional bus service, WestCAT bus service (regional), Amtrak Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin (Richmond Station), Ferry service via nearby terminals (e.g., Richmond Ferry to San Francisco)

Nearest Airports

Oakland International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Richmond Airport Field (general aviation nearby), Buchanan Field Airport (regional, in Concord)

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean (Csb) / coastal marine

Avg Annual Temp

58°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Peres Elementary Parking Lot

surface_lot • Limited during school hours

Primarily for staff; available for community rental via Facilitron.

Campus News

Latest updates from Peres Elementary

WCCUSD students return to nearly fully staffed schools

Superintendent Cheryl Cotton welcomed students back for the 2026-2027 school year, highlighting a new vision focused on fostering 'courageous scholars'.

Aug 18, 2026

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WCCUSD Board approves $42.4 million budget cut

The school board unanimously approved significant budget cuts to avoid a state takeover, including plans to phase out most K-8 school configurations in the coming years.

Feb 12, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Peres Elementary

WCCUSD Football: El Cerrito @ Pinole Valley

September 4, 2026

Pinole Valley High School

District-wide high school football event listed on the school calendar.

Labor Day - School Closed

September 7, 2026

Peres K-8 School

All schools and district offices closed in observance of Labor Day.

WCCUSD Regular Board of Education Meeting

September 9, 2026

DeJean Middle School, 3400 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA

Regular meeting of the Board of Education; also accessible via Zoom.

Back to School Night - Elementary Schools Minimum Day

September 10, 2026

Peres K-8 School

Minimum day for elementary students to accommodate Back to School Night activities.

GO Public Schools Family Night

September 22, 2026

West Side Branch Library, Richmond, CA

A career-focused program for families of kids in Grades K-3, focusing on STEM careers.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

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