Pirate Notes
Piedmont Hills High School Weekly Parent Newsletter
Weekly Message November 17, 2024
Dear Pirate Families,
I hope this message finds you well and that everyone has had an enjoyable week. It has been an exciting time at Piedmont Hills High School, filled with accomplishments, school spirit, and opportunities that highlight the incredible talents and dedication of our students and staff. It is always a proud moment to reflect on what makes our school community special. This past week has truly demonstrated that it is a great time to be a PIRATE. I’m pleased to share some highlights and upcoming events that continue to foster our students’ growth, engagement, and pride.
I want to congratulate the Advanced Drama class and Mr. Navarro for their outstanding fall production of Clue! The performances were filled with suspense, laughter, and impressive talent, making the show a wonderful experience. Their hard work, dedication, and creativity were evident in every scene, and it was a joy to watch the students bring this classic whodunit to life.
The PHHS varsity football team has moved on to the next round of CCS Playoffs. The next round game will be a home game on Friday November 22 and will begin at 7:00 PM. All tickets must be purchased through Go Fan.
Congratulations to our Boys and Girls cross country team who ran at CCS. Our Boys Cross Country qualified for state championships and their top runner Yosef Berhan individually medaled for getting 2nd place in our division.
Blood Drive This Week!
"PHHS Red Cross is very excited to announce our FIRST blood drive of the school year… 2024 FALL Blood Drive on Friday, NOVEMBER 22nd, 2024! -
We encourage you and all your friends to sign up and donate! Not only do you get to eat free food, but your donation could save up to THREE lives.
NOTE: you must be at least 16 YEARS OLD to donate and there are certain weight requirements for those age 16-22 depending on your gender and height. ONLY 16 year olds will need a waiver with parent/guardian permission. Follow the steps below to sign up:
FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM: https://forms.gle/5qpwPA3mDqELkzrZ6
Turn in the waiver to us at our booth OR turn it in on the day of the blood drive during your appointment! On Monday (11/18), our booth will be out at senior glen near the new music building, and the rest of the week we can be found at the main hall till Friday! We will make an appointment for you and you will receive a confirmation email! ORRR Meet us at our booths at lunch to sign up on our laptops or ask us any questions. We hope to see you there!”
Parent Boosters We are raising funds for PHHS Under-Resourced Family Holiday Gift Baskets! Please see the flyer below.
Creating Equitable Communities: Creating equitable communities involves fostering learning environments where harassment and discrimination are absent. To align with board policies and CDE requirements, it's crucial for everyone to understand what bullying entails. Sharing this information ensures we can collectively create a safer, more inclusive school community. On November 19th we will have a school wide lesson on Anti bullying based on Immigration Status Presentation Students.
Upcoming Coffee with the Principal: On November 20th the topic for Coffee with the Principal will focus on the importance of early education in preventing tobacco and cannabis use among adolescents. It will provide insights into the risks associated with these substances, effective communication strategies for discussing them with children, and ways to recognize and address potential signs of use. Here is the link for the presentation Coffee with Principal Zoom Link.
SAT for Juniors
Are you a junior interested in taking the SAT on March 6, 2025 for FREE? If so, please complete the following SAT Interest Form (click here) by December 20, 2024..
OASES (Outreach and Academic Support for Engineering Students) is a completely free mentorship and outreach initiative at Stanford University aimed at empowering young women to explore opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This program is completely free—students and students only need to arrange their own transportation to Stanford campus. We provide food and all materials required for the projects.
Program Highlights:
6 visits to Stanford University during each session.
Hands-on STEM projects led by undergraduate and graduate mentors.
Opportunities to connect with inspiring role models in STEM.
A supportive environment designed to foster confidence, curiosity, and excitement about STEM careers.
For more details, please visit: https://swe.stanford.edu/ Application Link:
Application Deadline: January 10th, 11:59 PM
The Music Department will host a fundraising activity at Duc Sandwiches. November 18-21. See attached flyer.
Reminder Next week is Thanksgiving Break. School will be closed from November 25th -November 29th. School will return on Monday, December 2, 2024.
