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Fun Run, flash dance raises $60,000 in donations for Walnut Grove Elementary School
A surprise flash mob for Principal Jon Vranesh and a day of "Fun Runs" May 4 raised more than $60,000 in donations at Walnut Grove Elementary school in Pleasanton, it was repo... |
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on May 13, 2012 at 8:31 am by Congratulations!, a resident of the Castlewood neighborhood |
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Need 3 more Amador graduation tickets
If anyone has an extra graduation ticket they can donate for out of town guests I'd appreciate it :-)
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on Jun 4, 2012 at 10:26 am by Christina B, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood |
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Enjoying the sunshine
Photographer Andrew Graham, 11, and his mom Kaarin took to the Pleasanton Ridge to enjoy the sunny weather Sunday and noted the vultures were doing the same, as they lined up ... |
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on May 1, 2013 at 8:48 pm by Jude Magann, a resident of the Valley Trails neighborhood |
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Why won't Obama get tough with Wall Street?
"President Obama has not been strong on the issue, and Timothy Geithner coddles the wanton bankers whenever they freak out that they might not be able to put in their new pool... |
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on Nov 11, 2009 at 9:15 pm by a reader, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Scholarships available for Foothill, Village, Amador High Schools
One month until scholarship applications are due for Amador Valley Scholarships, Inc.
Last year we awarded $23,500 in scholarships to graduating seniors from Foothill, Villag... |
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on Feb 21, 2013 at 10:42 am by Dorothy, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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These cheerleaders helped make a difference
These five cheerleaders and their classmates at Pleasanton Middle School helped make a difference last weekend.
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on Nov 7, 2012 at 6:41 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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YES on Measure E-send your ballot in asap!
Ballots must be IN THE MAIL BY APRIL 28 to count. Please mail your ballots today!
YES ON E!!!! |
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on Apr 22, 2011 at 9:25 am by Sherri, a member of the Walnut Grove Elementary School community |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Pleasanton schools perform well in state testing
Pleasanton schools did well on the state's Academic Performance Index (API) tests, but some areas still need work, according to state documents and local officials.
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on Sep 17, 2010 at 5:30 pm by angela reiswig, a resident of the Laguna Vista neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Crossing guard schedule?
Does anyone know what the typical schedule is? I would assume it is 30 minutes prior to 1st bell until 10 minutes after last?
Here is why I am asking.
I notice the cro... |
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on Feb 2, 2013 at 10:20 am by Guest, a resident of another community |
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Foothill High JV, Varsity Cheer teams win state championship
The Foothill High School JV and Varsity cheer teams placed 1st in the United Spirit Association California State Championship competition Sunday at UC Davis.
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on Feb 9, 2011 at 10:12 pm by Cheer Fan, a resident of the Val Vista neighborhood |
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Letters
Welcome Walmart
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 23, 2012, 12:00 AM |
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on Mar 28, 2012 at 10:36 pm by lazzboy, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Pleasanton school district receives one-time windfall from state
The Pleasanton school district can look forward to some unexpected funding.
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on May 24, 2013 at 11:09 am by Me Too, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Pleasanton school board to discuss special education, ballot propositions tonight
The Pleasanton school board returns from its summer break with a study session on special education set for 6 p.m. tonight, ahead of its regular meeting, which is set to start... |
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on Aug 21, 2012 at 11:51 am by Parent, a member of the Donlon Elementary School community |
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California Out of First Race To The Top
Web Link
"Today's announcement that California has missed out on Race to the Top funds is an indicator of what we already knew: ... |
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on Mar 6, 2010 at 3:25 pm by Game\'s over !, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Coins for cats, dollars for dogs
When Valley View Elementary fifth-grader Kaitlyn Glover heard animals being cared for by the Valley Humane Society would be moved into a temporary facility while awaiting a mo... |
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on Mar 8, 2011 at 9:25 am by North island, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood |
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Power of Green and Red Language
This free communications class meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at Amador Valley High School, 1155 Santa Rita Road. It will teach parents about replacing Red Language pitf... |
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on Feb 25, 2010 at 11:47 am by TI, a resident of the Stoneridge neighborhood |
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Foothill parents say what they want in a new principal
Parents of Foothill High School students are looking for a "strong leader" in a new principal, someone with "demonstrable experience in improving test scores."
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on May 2, 2013 at 1:54 pm by FHS parent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Pleasanton Middle School raises $9,000 for leukemia research
Pleasanton Middle School students raised more than $9,000 in donations before Spring break for leukemia research.
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on Apr 23, 2012 at 11:45 am by Jim, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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President's address in Pleasanton schools tomorrow causing a stir
President Obama will address students tomorrow in a live broadcast to participating classrooms, which has stemmed debates throughout the country.
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on Sep 7, 2009 at 1:19 pm by Nancy, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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AMIGOS Volunteer Information Session
High school students can volunteer for 5 to 8 weeks next summer in Latin America with Amigos De Las Americas. Live with host families and partner with the local community to c... |
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on Sep 30, 2009 at 3:57 pm by K2Mom, a member of the Amador Valley High School community |
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PMS Concert band earns top honors at Music in the Arts Festival
The Pleasanton Middle School Concert Band earned top honors at the Music in the Parks Festival earlier this month at Great America.
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on May 21, 2010 at 10:04 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Amador Valley advances to 'We the People' finals in Washington, D.C. competition
Amador Valley High School advanced to the championship round of the 2013 "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" national finals last night in Washington, D.C., fini... |
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on Apr 29, 2013 at 1:09 pm by Christina, a member of the Walnut Grove Elementary School community |
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Class of 2010
They stand on the bridge, with one foot in Pleasanton and the other poised to step into the future. College and careers await some of the 2010 graduates; others will likely he... |
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on Jun 24, 2010 at 4:58 pm by amador student, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood |
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3 area high schools have 'We the People' teams in Bakersfield today for state finals
Competition civics classes from Amador Valley, Foothill and Fremont's Irvington high schools are in Bakersfield today vying for top honors in the annual statewide "We the Peop... |
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on Feb 9, 2013 at 4:09 pm by AVFan, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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8 turn out for meeting to discuss new Pleasanton school superintendent qualifications
A group of eight met with Phil Quon with Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates (HYA) at a public meeting to discuss the strengths and concerns of the school district and what th... |
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on Jan 29, 2010 at 8:54 pm by Sandy Piderit, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood |
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