Readmont - We are pleased to announce the official launch of Readmont 2023, Piedmont’s community read project, now in its thirteenth year. To continue the awareness of the 50th anniversary of Title IX, all Piedmonters are encouraged to read 'No Stopping Us Now' - by Lucy Jane Bledsoe. Visit the District website for more information.
Kindergarten Information Night - Kindergarten Information Night is scheduled for Thursday, April 27, 7:00pm, in the Beach Elementary School auditorium. Enrollment – including Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten – is for current PUSD families with new children entering the district, and/or for new Piedmont families enrolling their child for the first time. Families will be required to upload proof of residency, birth certificate or passport, immunization records and TB risk assessment. Visit the District’s Admission and Enrollment page for more information.Visit the California Department of Education’s website for more information about Kindergarten in California.
'Everyone Belongs' Family Workshops - In May, PUSD's Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging will host three, age-specific family workshops titled 'Everyone Belongs: How We as Parents Can Help Children Thrive in a Diverse World.' Click here for more information.
PUSD Transportation Plan - AB181 requires local school districts to develop transportation plans by April 1 and to update them annually. The legislation also provides funding of approximately 60% of the prior year's costs. For Piedmont, annual transportation costs are between $300,000 and $400,000. The State only provides $12,000 towards that cost. This legislation will generate an additional $150,000 per year to be applied toward transportation. Read full background, read transportation plan and view slidedeck.
PMS Book Drive - Led by 6th-grader, Charlie P., the Piedmont Middle School ASB and the East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC) have joined forces to organize the Inaugural PMS Children’s Book Drive to collect and donate new and/or gently used (birth-6th grade reading level) to the EBAC. The non-profit serves children and families all over the East Bay with the mission to reduce the impact of trauma and social inequities. The donation of books will take place at Piedmont Middle School, the week of April 17-21. The Drive hopes to donate a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles, such as picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, mysteries, biographies, science fiction, sports, science, technology and more.
Play Like a Girl+ - The Piedmont Recreation Department is excited to announce the 2nd-annual Play Like a Girl+ event on Sunday, April 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm at Witter Field. Last year’s event featured 21 sports, ranging from boxing to mountain biking to hockey. Nearly 400 girls from around the Bay Area attended to kick, throw, hit, punch, shoot and play like a girl+!! Once again, PRD and PUSD are partnering with sports organizations from Piedmont, Oakland, Berkeley and beyond. There will be music, demonstrations on stage, professional and Olympic athletes and fabulous raffle prizes. Register here.
Adult School Expo - The Piedmont Adult School is excited to present its first Expo! Come see the great work that our students are doing, and learn more about what the Adult School has to offer. The Friday, April 21 evening reception will feature art displays as well as live demonstrations in areas such as art, cooking and floral design. There will also be open gallery hours from 11am-2pm on Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23.
Office Hours with Dr. V - As part of the ongoing effort to strengthen engagement across the district and the Piedmont Community, PUSD Director of DEI, Dr. Marguerite Vanden Wyngaard, is scheduling in-person and virtual "office hours" as an opportunity for small group dialogue about equity, social justice and engagement. In-person meetings will be held in Dr. V's office in the 40s building one floor below Millennium HS. Sign up for a face-to-face meeting. Dates available are April 24 and May 22. If you choose a virtual meeting, the link will be sent to you the day before. Choose the 15-minute time slot that best fits your schedule.
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 -
March 22, 2023
April 4, 2023
Work for PUSD - PUSD is seeking candidates for open positions. Visit the District's Edjoin page for a complete list of jobs available and to apply online.
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.
Previous Editions of Piedmont Ahead - Catch up on all things PUSD from this school year:
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