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PUSD extends school closure through May 1

By Randall Booker, PUSD Superintendent | March 25, 2020

Piedmont is complying with an Alameda County Office of Education decision, made in conjunction with five other Bay Area counties.

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School nurses issue guidance to PUSD families related to COVID-19

By PUSD | March 20, 2020

Carol Menz and Amy Jo Goldfarb outline what to do if you or a family member is ill, why it's likely you will eventually know someone who has been exposed, and why it's so important to abide by the stay-at-home mandate.

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PUSD extends closure through Apr. 7, begins distance learning

By PUSD | March 20, 2020

Witter Field and all elementary playgrounds and campuses are CLOSED.

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Special remote School Board meeting on Mar. 19

By Exedra Staff | March 18, 2020

PUSD forced to adapt to fast-changing developments related to coronavirus crisis.

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Witter Field closed to help slow spread of COVID-19

By Piedmont Unified School District | March 17, 2020

No access will be permitted to the field house, track, or football, baseball and softball fields until further notice.

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Letter from PUSD School Board: Please follow “shelter-in-place” directive

By PUSD School Board | March 16, 2020

The board also urges patience as teachers develop plans for in-home instruction.

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School Board unanimously votes to close all PUSD schools to mitigate COVID-19 spread

By Exedra Staff | March 13, 2020

With the Mar 16 - Mar 27 closure, Piedmont joins a growing list of public school districts moving to distance learning during an unsettled time.

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PHS students post farewells to vocal music teacher Sid Quinsaat

By Exedra Staff | March 13, 2020

Mx Quinsaat is recognized as a skilled, extraordinary teacher who was respected and appreciated by many.

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Spring Fling Domino Tournament raises money for Piedmont elementary schools

By Emily Harrold | March 13, 2020

Congratulations to Matt and Heidi Upton for winning the tournament.

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Schools shut down in massive numbers across California amid coronavirus fears

By Ricardo Cano & Jocelyn Wiener | CALmatters | March 13, 2020

In less than 24 hours, school was canceled starting next week for more than a million students, effectively ending debate over whether it was better to keep kids away from vulnerable adults or away from crowded classrooms.