Milestones Havens 4th grade teacher passes away unexpectedly By Exedra Staff | September 15, 2019 Katie Jepsen had taught at Havens for more than 10 years.
Featured in Category Teacher pay dominates School Board meeting By Sarah Belle Lin | September 13, 2019 Piedmont educators shared emotional stories about trying to make ends meet on teacher salaries, call for wage increase.
Uncategorized Former judge in Brock Turner case loses high school tennis coaching job By Kyle Martin | Bay City News | September 13, 2019 The former Santa Clara County Superior Court judge was recalled by voters following a highly contentious sexual assault case.
Featured in Category PUSD’s new interdistrict transfer policy helping to offset declining enrollment By Chris Treadway | September 13, 2019 The policy changes have helped the district’s bottom line, which is dependent on state funding that is based on a per-student formula.
Featured in Category Diva Chili: Winning recipe from the PHS chili cook-off By Exedra Staff | September 13, 2019 PHS Choir Director Sid Quinsaat takes home the Golden Bowl and Ladle. Plus: a bonus cookie recipe from PHS ceramics teacher Hannah Bjork.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor: Our teachers are hurting. Why supporting parcel tax Measures G&H is so important By Cory Smegal, Vice President, Piedmont Board of Education | September 13, 2019 Local efforts to support our teachers are critical when the state fails to adequately fund education says Board of Education Vice President Cory Smegal.
Schools Piedmont Education Foundation welcomes new parents to PUSD By Samantha Nobles-Block, PEF Giving Campaign | September 10, 2019 The festive gathering was highlighted by a warm welcome from Superintendent Randy Booker and PEF president Eileen Kwei.
City Piedmonters celebrate renovated pickleball courts at the Middle School By Exedra Staff | September 10, 2019 A win-win for the city and schools.
Featured in Category Piedmont Education Foundation’s Giving Campaign has record-breaking launch week By Samantha Nobles-Block, PEF Giving Campaign | September 10, 2019 The funds raised through the Giving Campaign go directly to vital educational programs in art, music, drama, sports, science, technology and more.
Around Town Meet Piedmont’s school crossing guards (Part II) By Sarah Belle Lin | September 10, 2019 Pedestrian safety is the top priority for our crosswalk guardians.