Website: https://phs.piedmont.k12.ca.us/
Location: 800 Magnolia Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611
Phone: (510) 594-2626 | Instagram: @piedmonthigh
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Principal: Dr. Yoshihara
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Well, we are currently in our 32nd round of the Highlander Hunt, and we definitely have some next level Hunters. They analyze color, shadow, texture. They hunt in the morning, they hunt at night. They hunt at brunch, lunch, and open periods. They collaborate with friends, they plan in secret. They ask teachers, custodians, and front office staff for clues. They ask if the Hunt has been found. They ask when the next Hunt will start.
As such, we will expand the rules of engagement. Future hunts may exist on people--staff and students. They would of course be willing participants and items will be visible so one could simply ask and validate.
We are also thinking about establishing a Highlander Hunter of the Year or a Highlander Hunter Hall of Fame. We may even consider a year-end Highlander Hunter banquet for all our winners. Who knows, maybe we'll ask that select guests share their stories and hunting strategies. This is all for fun and feedback is always welcomed. Hunt on!
Are you interested in politics, legislation and statewide leadership opportunities? The California Department of Education is now accepting applications for the Superintendent's Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The mission of this group is to "empower students to contribution to education policy development and amplify the voices of underrepresented youth in statewide decision-making." YAC members will also receive a $500 stipend upon completion of the program. The deadline for submission is 11:59 pm on February 17, 2025. You may get more information here.
Did you know what have a science scholar amongst us? I would like to issue a special "shout out" to our very own Aliana Tang. She is a senior who is amongst one of only 300 students nationwide who was selected as part of the Regeneron Science Talent Search for 2025.
Aliana was chosen "based on their outstanding research, leadership skills, community involvement, commitment to academics, creativity in asking scientific questions and exceptional promise as STEM leaders demonstrated through the submission of their original, independent research projects, essays and recommendations". Her topic was Network Method for Building a Sample-Specific Glycan Database for N-Linked Glycosylation From MS/MS Data.
She is interested in computational biology or bioengineering in college. Impressive work indeed Aliana! You can view the scholar book here.
The PHS men’s basketball teams are selling media guides as a fundraiser for $25 each. If you’re interested in purchasing one, please contact Rupa at rupa_basu@yahoo.com. Thanks for your support!
The Wellness Center has been struggling with donation consistency. Please consider donating any of the following snacks: oranges, apples, cheese sticks, or made-good bars. You can donate snacks directly here (link for sign-up genius) or to the Wellness Center snack fund here.
On Wednesday, I was able to watch our boys basketball take on Alameda High School. I was dismayed, not at the outcome the scores (our boys played well), but for our fan behavior. I know we can model excellent fan behavior. That was not on display Thursday night. Here are my collective thoughts:
- It is OKAY to cheer on our team (and be loud about it)
- It is okay to have friendly jeers re: ref calls (e.g. "you can't do that")
- It is okay to have friendly chants against the other team (e.g. "start the busses")
- It is not okay to call out specific players on the opposing team in any form
- It is not okay to refer to the familial (e.g. mother, grandmother, etc.)
- It is not okay to engage with the other team in anything other than a cordial manner
I will work on a message to all students by early next week. I hope we can continue to represent our best selves at all events, letting families (and athletes) know why PHS is a special, positive place. The NCS Spectator Code is attached, and I've highlighted the items this specific message tries to address.
Help us show the PHS faculty and staff our LOVE for them with a Valentine's Day Brunch! Please drop off all donated items to the Teacher's Lounge by 9am on Friday, February 14, 2025. Also, please feel free to drop off donated items to 57 Bellevue Avenue by Thursday, February 13, 2025. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Shaya at 510-282-7899.
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Well, our hash browns have been a smashing success, selling out each day even as the nutrition services staff makes over 100 servings each time. They will continue to produce as much as possible, monitoring how well they sell each day.
In our continued encouragement of healthy choices, and in order to qualify as a reimbursable meal, we will ask that students also take an entree (e.g. coffee cake, cereal, etc.) or a fruit with milk. It can even be chocolate milk. We know our lunch is served pretty late, so the extra food will do them well in carrying them over until that time.
Course Registration
Counselors have gone into your students' classes to discuss entering their course requests for the 25-26 school year through their Infinite Campus account.
A signed printed copy of the course request from Infinite Campus is due to the counseling office by February 7th.
Things to know and use in this process:
In the counseling portion of the website, look for
a) course catalog where students can see course progression, prerequisites and recommendations.
b) course selection process documents- 4 year plan, AP/ Honors expectations, time management worksheet.
c) directions on how to enter course requests on the course selection process.
d) parent night presentations will be uploaded soon to the website
Please encourage your student to come by the counseling office to ask questions or email us.
We are considering a new spirit activity for PHS. Don't worry, the Highlander Hunt is not going away. The main idea behind this activity is that a photo will be shown. The Highlander will then need to locate this item and take a picture of it. They must then ask the staff member a question about them, which will be provided (e.g. which college did you attend for your undergraduate degree).
They will then need to email their response to me. The first (mostly) correct response will win. This activity will serve a few purposes:
- Help our students better learn their campus.
- Develop social skills--they must interact with someone, most likely a staff member to build relationship.
- Communication skills--they must be able to articulate their answer to me.
Please consider answering the one-question poll below to provide some guidance on next steps.