Schools New vape detectors pose an end to bathroom vaping By Alden Heske | The Piedmont Highlander (PHS) | December 20, 2019 The devices detect various forms of toxic substances, such as traditional cigarette smoke, vape, and THC.
Arts & Entertainment The Troubadours sing for their supper at Scott’s Seafood By Exedra Staff | December 20, 2019 As part of a seasonal gig to entertain diners, the "Troubs" cover everything from traditional carols to modern holiday classics.
Featured in Category As Giving Campaign nears finish, hardworking co-chairs continue to champion the cause By The Giving Campaign | Piedmont Education Foundation | December 20, 2019 The campaign encourages donors to give by December 31st to be recognized in published lists and local media.
Featured in Category Piedmont Pioneers robotics team wins Connect Award By Larraine Seiden | December 17, 2019 The Connect award is given to the team that most connects with their local science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) community.
City PG&E work on Magnolia Ave. to continue on Thursday, Dec. 19 By Sarah Belle Lin | December 17, 2019 Road will remain open, but best to avoid Magnolia Ave. after 5 p.m. this Thursday.
Featured in Category New school instructional calendars approved for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 By Exedra Staff | December 13, 2019 Like to plan ahead? The next academic school year starts on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 and ends on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
Schools Last chance to register 1st-12th graders for Math Kangaroo By Elizabeth Shook, resident | December 13, 2019 Piedmont ALPS hosts international math competition in Piedmont -- regular registration closes December 15.
Family & Kids Piedmont parents and students explore new views on identity and diversity By Sarah Belle Lin | December 6, 2019 Workshops explored the concept of “intersectionality,” and learned how Piedmont is not as homogenous as people assume.
Schools Piedmont Appreciating Diversity Committee announces fall grants By Matthew Goldstein, PADC | November 26, 2019 PADC gave out more than $6,000 for speakers, books, and special events across the city.
Featured in Category School Board recap: Keeping students safe, interdistrict transfers, and a school construction update By Sarah Belle Lin | November 26, 2019 Board members at the Nov. 13 meeting reviewed guidelines to protect students and discussed the priority list for IDTs.