Featured in Category PUSD seeks feedback from parents, community in ‘Pandemic Response’ survey By Piedmont Unified School District | March 2, 2021 The district looks to repair the toll wrought by COVID-related school closings and distance learning woes.
COVID-19 Delay for pilot elementary school COVID-19 testing program By COVID-19 Testing for Students Committee | March 2, 2021 Pilot program is delayed while organizers seek vendors that will bill insurers directly.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | PUSD must commit to full-day classroom instruction By Beach, Havens, Wildwood, PMS and PHS Parents | March 2, 2021 More than 90 parents sign letter urging district and school board to show more leadership in getting kids back to school
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Delays in reopening schools could impact home values By Sarah Abel and Julie Gardner, realtors | March 2, 2021 Schools not open full-time means the community is less desirable for young families seeking an excellent school system, write local realtors Sarah Abel and Julie Gardner
Around Town Dress Best For Less | Bag sales are back By Dress Best for Less | Photos by Julie Reichle | March 2, 2021 Don't miss the bargains -- $10 to fill a bag at the marking room on the last Sat of every month.
Arts & Entertainment Event: PHS presents on-demand performances of “Clue” By Exedra Staff | March 2, 2021 Don't miss: March 5-8, stream the well-known hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery starring PHS Advanced Acting students.
California Newsom, lawmakers set April 1 deadline to reopen schools for K-2 students By John Fensterwald | EdSource | March 2, 2021 $2 billion in incentives would come with partially reopening middle and high schools, but the plan would not require schools to open.
COVID-19 California parents continue to disagree on return to school as Covid-19 cases decline By Sydney Johnson | EdSource | March 1, 2021 Many families have had drastically different experiences during the pandemic, creating a mix of fear and frustration over prolonged closures.
Featured in Category Schools start to reopen, but challenges remain By Exedra Staff | February 26, 2021 Parent group continues to press district to commit to full-time in-person learning this fall and more in-person time this spring.
Featured in Category COVID-19 testing for students pilot program set to roll out By COVID-19 Testing for Students Committee | February 26, 2021 A parent-led committee working with PUSD will start the testing trial of asymptomatic students on March 6.