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Piedmont Unified School District Newsletter - September 2022
New School Year Underway!
Anne Valva Named New Beach Elementary Principal
Piedmont Education Foundation Presents $3.35 Million Check to PUSD
Former Bird Calling Champ Makes Plea to Daily Show's Trevor Noah
PHS Senior Audrey Lam Competes with U.S. Under-17 National Soccer Team
PUSD Interim Superintendent Evans Joins Piedmont Police Chief Bowers for National Night Out
Piedmont Middle School Celebrates National Women's Equality Day
PUSD News & Notes
COVID Update - PUSD sent a letter to families August 5 detailing its COVID protocols for the 22-23 school year. While hoping to provide as normal a school experience as possible, changing conditions may require changes in policies or procedures. Families will be notified of any changes as soon as possible. A COVID FAQ is also available for families.
Superintendent Search Update - PUSD has posted its request for proposals from
education executive search firms or individuals to provide consulting services for a national search for the District's next Superintendent. Read full document here.Scots Day at Piedmont Middle School - Piedmont Middle School 6th-graders took part in 'SCOT's Camp' August 12 to learn more about their new school, meet their new teachers and classmates, and have some fun with games, a scavenger hunt, and other team-building projects designed to help make a smooth transition to secondary school. See photo gallery on PUSD's Facebook Page.
'Hello Dolly' Auditions - Auditions are happening now for the PHS/MHS musical, Hello, Dolly! Virtual submissions are due Sept. 21. Callbacks are Sept. 23. Click here for the Audition Information Packet. With music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and book by Michael Stewart, Hello, Dolly! is considered to be one of the last of the Golden Age of Broadway musicals. Performances are February 2-5, 2023, in the new Alan Harvey Theater. All PHS and MHS students are invited to audition. Contact amoorhead@piedmont.k12.ca.us with any questions.
Adult School Registration - Fall session registration is open! Come explore your creative side with Improv, Fiction Writing, or one of our many art classes. Thinking about new work or volunteer opportunities? Our new class, 'Your Next Phase' could be for you. We also offer French, Spanish and Italian, and a wide range of computer, iPhone, and business classes. Classes start September 12. Sign up today at www.piedmontadultschool.org.
Board Meeting Summaries - Summaries of all Piedmont Unified Board of Education meetings are available on the District website and social media. Read summaries of recent meetings - August 10, 2022 & August 24, 2022
Student Board Member - For the 2022-23 school year, the PUSD Board of Education will appoint two eligible students (one from Millennium High School and one from Piedmont High School) to serve on the Board for a one-year term. The student board members will function as a preferential voting member of the Board. Click here for information about the application and selection processes, and a copy of the application. Applications accepted through September 16.
Work for PUSD - PUSD is hiring for the 2022-23 school year! Visit the District’s EdJoin page for a complete list of all available positions.
Substitutes Needed - Support students while earning up to $200/day. PUSD seeking substitute teachers for the 2022-23 school year. Visit the District's EdJoin page for more information and to apply.
Follow PUSD on Social Media - Keep up to date on everything happening around the District on PUSD’s social media outlets. The District Facebook (@piedmontunified), Twitter (@piedmontunified) and Instagram (@piedmontusd) pages are active with multiple posts daily. Watch PUSD video content on the District's YouTube page.
Upcoming Events
- September 1 - Back to School Night - Elementary Schools
- September 5 - Labor Day - No School
- September 11 - Beach Dads Club Pancake Breakfast & Chalk Art Festival
- September 14 - PUSD Board Meeting
- September 16 - Piedmont New Families Night
- September 18 - Piedmont Harvest Festival
- September 26-30 - Homecoming Week
- September 24 - Piedmont Classic Car Show
- September 28 - PUSD Board Meeting
Piedmont Unified School District
Email: communications@piedmont.k12.ca.us
Website: www.piedmont.k12.ca.us
Location: 760 Magnolia Avenue, Piedmont, CA, USA
Phone: 510-594-2600
Facebook: facebook.com/piedmontunified
Twitter: @Piedmontunified