Piedmont Pulse

May 27, 2025

Dear PUSD Families & Staff:

Here we are at the penultimate week of the school year, with warmer days upon us. I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, and if you or a family member served, thank you to those who have served our country.

Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Wildwood for Cap & Gown Day, when graduating seniors returned to their former or chosen elementary schools to high-five and connect with younger students. It was a joyful reminder of one of the many experiences that make our district so special: creating opportunities for students to come full-circle, inspiring the next generation of PUSD students while celebrating their own graduation next week. It was joyful!

In community,

Jennifer Hawn, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Last chance! Last year, we closed out the year with a quick and informal pulse check, a Net Promoter Score (NPS) on how likely you are to recommend our schools. We invite you to take this quick, one-question survey, linked HERE. We recognize that families have a number of school options, and this end of the year “Pulse Check” is an additional method for gathering feedback on school satisfaction. We invite both staff and families to participate in this survey. Thank you!

On a related note, at my year-end Superintendent's Advisory Committee meeting, I provided a summary for this year's programs, along with opportunities to provide feedback for the future. The presentation deck is linked HERE. The feedback survey is linked above (NPS), as well as the LCAP and LCAP survey linked HERE.

Thank you to our amazing custodians! 💜 I do a lot of walking throughout our campuses, and I am consistently grateful to our custodians for the fine work they do to keep our schools clean and safe. The team have been meeting, including today's meeting, to discuss summer cleaning, which includes of a deep clean of all of our facilities, which always look outstanding, especially when we return from summer break.

Thanks to ASB students Dean Olliphant and Juliana DeYoung, along with ASB teacher Hayley Adams and Principal Yoshihara for making Cap & Gown Day happen last Wednesday, May 21st at our three elementary schools. I hope this is a tradition that we can bring back annually.

Thanks to Trevor Meseroll, Julie Larson, Jan D'Annunzio and even a guest performance by Shauna Revelli for the PMS/PHS Orchestra Concert last week. It was wonderful seeing our students perform, taking up the full stage at the end with the symphonic orchestra. Nicely done to all!

I am so excited to see the appointment of Kim Randlett as the next Director of Human Resources. You may know that Kim’s tenure at Piedmont began in 2007 as a paraeducator at Havens and then she moved into the District Office in 2011 to support the Assistant Superintendents of Business Services and Curriculum and Instruction. Her dedication and leadership were quickly recognized, leading her to move into a leadership position in Human Resources supporting the district and the classified staff, a role she has held with distinction for the past 13 years. Kim enjoys broad respect across the staff and teachers for her professionalism, her problem solving skills, her communication and positive demeanor. Kim earned her degree in business from Webster University and holds a certificate from the ACSA Personnel Academy.

Summer Adventures 2025: Enrichment, Flexibility, and Fun for K–8 Students

Piedmont Unified School District is proud to offer Summer Adventures 2025, a dynamic and inclusive summer program designed for students entering Kindergarten through 8th grade. Taught by our exceptional PUSD teachers and coaches, this program blends hands-on learning, creative exploration, and active play in a safe and welcoming environment.

Summer Adventures offers a variety of engaging morning classes that spark curiosity and creativity, paired with fun, camp-style afternoon activities like crafts, outdoor play, and hands-on enrichment projects.

Welcome to Kindergarten

Designed specifically for incoming TK and Kindergarten students, our Welcome to Kindergarten program provides a warm and gentle introduction to school life. Led by an experienced PUSD kindergarten teacher, children will explore classroom routines, practice foundational skills, and build confidence through stories, songs, games, and hands-on activities. This joyful program helps young learners feel ready and excited for their first day of school.

Welcome to 6th Grade

For rising middle schoolers, Welcome to 6th Grade helps incoming students confidently transition to Piedmont Middle School. This half-day course, taught by PMS educators, gives students the opportunity to explore the campus, learn about the daily schedule, and start building connections with peers. Students will also organize some of their school supplies and practice navigating a typical day—all in a fun, low-pressure setting.

Highlander Sports Camps

We’re also pleased to offer Highlander Sports Camps, held at Piedmont High School’s athletic facilities, for students in grades K–8. These active, team-based camps provide students with the opportunity to build skills, stay active, and enjoy collaborative play in a positive, supportive environment led by experienced PUSD coaches.

JUST ADDED—FAMILIES MAY NOW REGISTER FOR ONE WEEK AT A TIME, OFFERING MORE FLEXIBILITY FOR SUMMER PLANNING.

Program Dates:

• Session 1: June 10–20 (no program June 19)
• Session 2: June 23–July 3

• Half Day: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Full Day: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Extended Care: 8:00–9:00 AM and 3:00–5:00 PM
• Lunch is included for all full-day participants

Summer Adventures is open to families within Piedmont and surrounding communities. We encourage all interested families to explore the program offerings and register soon—spaces are limited.

Visit the Summer Programs page to register! Summer Adventures 2025

For questions, please contact:

Erin Rivera | erivera@piedmont.k12.ca.us

Is your child a professional athlete? In the entertainment industry? Or, of need of an online independent study program?

Program Highlights:

• Students remain enrolled in their current high school (PHS or MHS).
• ISP provides a flexible, alternative instructional strategy aligned with district curriculum and graduation requirements.
• Access to A–G approved courses and equivalent standards-aligned content.

More information is linked HERE. For additional questions, please contact Principal Irma Muñoz Daniels at imunozdaniels@piedmont.k12.ca.us

Education Event on Opioid Use/Abuse - Middle/High School Parents: Thanks to our amazing nurses, Carol Menz and Claudia Garcia, an educational event on the dangers of fentanyl and use of naloxone to respond to an opioid overdose will take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - Piedmont High School Student Center, 800 Magnolia Avenue, Piedmont.

LGBTQ+ Pride Month - The California Department of Education and PUSD recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. To our LGBTQ+ students, staff, and families, we celebrate you now and ALWAYS!

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - The California Department of Education and PUSD recognize May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To our Asian American students, staff, and families, we celebrate you now and ALWAYS!

Jewish American Heritage Month - The California Department of Education and PUSD recognize May as Jewish American Heritage Month. To our Jewish American students, staff, and families, we celebrate you now and ALWAYS!

Resident Enrollment - Enroll Now - Our resident priority enrollment period began on January 15th. If your child will be 4 years old by 9/1/2025, enroll in TK now. If you child will be 5 years old by 9/1/2025, enroll in Kindergarten now. Enrollment takes place online linked HERE. In order to place students at each school, it is important for residents to enroll immediately. More information about resident enrollment can be found HERE, and we look forward to seeing you this fall!

Support TPH - In order to continue to publish the Piedmont Highlander, we need your help. The Infinite Campus portal is now working to accept donations, which was previously not working. Students and families can subscribe to TPH through the Infinite Campus portal now. Interested community members can also support student journalism by making donations directly to the program by check or through the link PHS The Piedmont Highlander (TPH)

Piedmont Portal - For all of the latest school and community events, please visit the Piedmont Portal linked HERE

Millennium High School is open for enrollment. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Principal Irma Muñoz Daniels directly at (510) 594-2703 or imunozdaniels@piedmont.k12.ca.us, or see more information linked HERE

Piedmont Alumni Network: Last spring, we launched the Piedmont Alumni Network! Linked HERE is a page on our PUSD website to invite alumni of PHS and MHS to sign up. Whether you graduated many years ago, or recently, we would love to have you sign up HERE.

Community Pool Construction Update - Safety measures around the Community Pool Project construction site on Magnolia Avenue across from PHS/MHS are currently in effect. Magnolia Avenue is open to traffic during school hours; however, we recommend avoiding the area when possible due to heavy truck traffic due to construction. Visit the City of Piedmont's website for details.

Follow PUSD - Please read our school newsletters sent out weekly for update to date information. The District Facebook (@piedmontunified) and Instagram (@piedmontusd)

Email: communication@piedmont.k12.ca.us
Website: www.piedmont.k12.ca.us
Location: 760 Magnolia Avenue, Piedmont, CA, USA
Phone: 510-594-2600