Each year, a few weeks prior to the start of school, the WCSD leadership experiences and intensive Admin Institute, that deals with topics ranging from new legislation to innovative modalities to engage children more effectively. The leaders hear from Superintendent Hughes, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Hawthorne, and members of the Executive Cabinet to ensure everyone at every school and every level is on the same team working to realize the same vision - the EPIC vision of Superintendent A. Russell Hughes. 