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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Letters
U.S. vs. Hirst Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, January 11, 2013, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 11, 2013 at 2:32 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jan 11, 2013 at 2:32 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Governor's new budget includes more for education, state health care expansion
Gov. Jerry Brown announced his proposal yesterday for a balanced state budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year that would funnel more money into K-12 schools and higher education a... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jan 11, 2013 at 8:46 am
There have been 18 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 13, 2013 at 10:11 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Thank you teachers
Dear PUSD Teachers From the bottom of my heart, I want to say Thank You for all that you do for our students. The tragedy on Friday has affected me deeply as a parent. I ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by New Mom, a member of the Foothill High School community, on Dec 17, 2012 at 9:22 am
There have been 13 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 23, 2012 at 7:12 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
What do we say to our kids about what happed in CT?
How do we explain that a crazy person shot down kindergartners in their classroom? What if they are afraid to go to school? We can't lie to them and tell them they are safe be... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Parent, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Dec 14, 2012 at 12:32 pm
There have been 31 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 20, 2012 at 3:30 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Community Goes to War over Yearbook Photo
It has been an awful several days of contentious debate for the Pleasanton community. On one side has been the Authoritarians who can see no possible virtue emanating from an... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Marvin, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood, on Dec 11, 2012 at 6:34 pm
There have been 35 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 13, 2012 at 8:08 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
New Deputy Superintendent -- PUSD Spends Prop 30 Money on Administrator Raises
Well, the ink isn't dry on the election officials certifying the results of Prop 30 passing. Already, in secretive fashion as usual, PUSD is doling out the taxpayers' money o... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Unbelievable, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Dec 10, 2012 at 11:38 am
There have been 39 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 11, 2012 at 11:46 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD has hired the Dolinka Group, consultant for outrageously expensive Capital Appreciation Bond scheme, for facilities financial study
According to the Independent, the Dolinka Group is the financial consultant for the Pleasanton Unified facilities study. According to Bloomberg Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Dolinka Watch, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Dec 6, 2012 at 4:12 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Dec 6, 2012 at 5:09 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
10th Ryan Gordon Foothill-Amador Alumni soccer game set for Jan. 5.
Four decades of soccer players from Pleasanton schools will be playing in the 10th Ryan Gordon Foothill-Amador Alumni Soccer Games on Saturday, Jan. 5. A game at noon will fea... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 6, 2012 at 10:30 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jan 3, 2013 at 10:05 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Over the top yearbook photo OK'd for Amador Valley High publication
An Amador Valley High School senior will be allowed to have his "distinctive" photo in the school's yearbook after all. Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Dec 6, 2012 at 10:20 am
There have been 47 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 25, 2012 at 11:48 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
10th Ryan Gordon Foothill-Amador Alumni Soccer scheduled for Jan. 5
Four decades of soccer players from Pleasanton schools will be playing in the 10th Ryan Gordon Foothill-Amador Alumni Soccer Games on Saturday, Jan. 5. Read the full story he... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 30, 2012 at 3:05 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 5, 2012 at 2:24 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Survey under way for new parks, recreation plan for Pleasanton
A survey group commissioned by the city of Pleasanton has started a telephone survey of residents to seek input on a new comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Susan ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 28, 2012 at 9:26 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Dec 1, 2012 at 9:42 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Facilities master plan goes before school board tonight
The Pleasanton School Board will get a comprehensive look at what needs to be done at schools following a year-long evaluation by a consulting firm. Read the full story here ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 27, 2012 at 9:54 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 28, 2012 at 2:51 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Village High principal taking new job in Cupertino
Principal Greg Giglio is leaving Village High, the district's alternative school, after seven years at the helm to take a position as principal at a Cupertino high school in J... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 27, 2012 at 9:10 am
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 27, 2012 at 10:59 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
10th Ryan Gordon Foothill-Amador Alumni Soccer Games
10th Ryan Gordon Foothill-Amador Alumni Soccer Games Benefiting the Foothill and Amador High School Soccer Programs. When: Saturday, January 5th, 2013 Location: Amador ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by HS Soccer, a resident of the Heritage Oaks neighborhood, on Nov 26, 2012 at 3:16 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 29, 2012 at 9:54 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Please vote for Donlon Elementary!
Please vote for Donlon Elementary School in the Clorox's "Power a Bright Future" contest. Vote daily online and via text! Thank you for your support!!! Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Please Vote!!!, a member of the Donlon Elementary School community, on Nov 15, 2012 at 3:41 pm

SCHOOLS & KIDS
'Race to Nowhere' is showing tonight at Valley Community Church
"Race to Nowhere," an award-winning documentary that highlights the unintended consequences of our pressure-cooker culture and education system, will be shown in Pleasanton at... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 9, 2012 at 9:32 pm
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 19, 2012 at 8:08 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Walthers out as president of Las Positas College
Kevin Walthers, the popular president of Las Positas College, is looking for a new job just 16 months after the Chabot-Las Positas College Board of Trustees hired him in the s... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 1, 2012 at 10:19 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 1, 2012 at 10:19 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Tri-Valley Veterans Day parade steps off at 1 p.m. today in downtown Pleasanton
The Pleasanton-based Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6298 and American Legion Post 237 will host the 2012 Tri-Valley Veterans Day Parade starting at 1 p.m. today, with a patriot... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 1, 2012 at 9:19 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 4, 2012 at 2:13 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
These cheerleaders helped make a difference
These five cheerleaders and their classmates at Pleasanton Middle School helped make a difference last weekend. Read the full story here Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 1, 2012 at 8:36 pm
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 7, 2012 at 6:41 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Is it graduation time already?
Talon Talk, the newsletter for Foothill High School, reports that orders are due starting today, Nov. 1, for graduation caps/gowns, graduation announcements and class rings. O... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Nov 1, 2012 at 2:06 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2012 at 10:46 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Granite Bay High wins Sweepstakes award at Foothill Band Review
Main Street in Pleasanton was filled with the sounds of music last Saturday as 50 marching bands from high schools and middle schools throughout the area passed under the Plea... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 28, 2012 at 7:59 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 28, 2012 at 9:57 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
PUSD footing the bill for WASC at the Rose Hotel?
Representatives from WASC visited Amador this week, and apparently they stayed at The Rose Hotel. I'm assuming that the district picked up the tab. Does anyone else think tha... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Hmmmm..., a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Oct 26, 2012 at 10:42 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 31, 2012 at 2:16 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Students, alumni, parents honor Amador band director
It's been a great month for Amador High School's band director Jon Grantham. Not only has he been honored as the district's Teacher of the Year, but he was the center of atten... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 26, 2012 at 9:58 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 26, 2012 at 9:58 am.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Email system crash forces PUSD to go analog
The Pleasanton school district's email system was down for nearly a week, between Oct. 16 and 22, but the district has moved to the clouds to get a new system up and running. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 26, 2012 at 2:21 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 27, 2012 at 8:19 pm.

SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton school district moves emails to new system, seeks to recover lost messages, data
The Pleasanton school district's email system was down for nearly a week, between Oct. 16 and 22, but the district has moved to the clouds to get a new system up and running. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Oct 22, 2012 at 9:59 pm
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Oct 25, 2012 at 10:43 am.

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