The center of town was abuzz with nervous energy on Friday, Aug. 8: Walk-Through Registration for Piedmont middle and high school students marks the end of summer, the day for high school and middle school staff and administrators to make final preparations for the first day of school, and for students and families to get schedules, student IDs, pick up books, and walk around the campuses.
One of the biggest changes to the high school campus is the installation of new turf and planter boxes in the PHS courtyard, creating more seating and green space for students. Additionally, the high school showed off a new Mac Lab and school Mascot on its social media accounts this week.
Also new this year: A “no cell phones except at lunch policy,” approved by the Board of Education at the end of the last school year.
The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 11.
A sign directs students for Walk-Through Registration 
Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Hawn shows new Piedmont Police Chief Frederick Shavies around the school sites. 
Principal David Yoshihara talks with a student and parent 
Spanish teacher Deysi Sahagon 
Art teacher Gillian Bailey preps for her upcoming lessons 
Friends compare class schedules 
Science teacher Shelley Seto 
Photos are taken for student ID cards 
A student signs up for Piedmont Community Service Crew 
Math teacher Sam Colburn in a moment of quiet 
Students walk through the high school campus
New Highlanders mascot — image from PHS social media 
New Mac Lab at the high school — image from PHS social media