MAY 2025 | VOLUME 5 | EDITION 10
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” Abraham Lincoln FUTURE Over the course of the last month, I have had good fortune to visit our campuses and record some students from the Senior Class who are involved in Leadership. To say “WOW” would be an understatement to describe these amazing individuals! This small, but mighty, group of students represents the remarkable student populations present at all of our campuses. Although our schools and District significantly influence our students' educational paths, it is ultimately these students who are creating and nurturing their future. I must say, what this group has accomplished so far is genuinely inspiring! The students involved in Leadership and Student Government play a vital role in enriching traditions and fostering a positive school culture. They are continually seeking opportunities to engage all students, celebrate legacies, and make a lasting impact. Although the events and programs come with a lot of work and stress, each of these students recognizes the importance of their role and the difference they are making for their school community. Tune in to this month’s episode of “The Point” podcast, where we highlight a glimpse of the significant impact these students have made at their schools. They are truly enhancing their campuses and paving the way for a promising future for themselves and their peers. To the Class of 2025 – wishing you all the best for a bright and joyful future!
To our 2025 Retirees – thank you for your dedicated service, and please don’t forget to come and visit! To all members of our PUHSD communities – enjoy the remainder of the school year, have a fantastic summer, and we look forward to seeing you all in August!
Official Newsletter of the Placer Union High School District
May Board Meeting Tuesday - May 20, 2025 5:30 pm RVO Meeting Room 13000 New Airport Road | Auburn
Sarah Rath, Communications Officer Sarah Rath
STUDENT LEADERSHIP At our comprehensive high schools, we provide student government and leadership opportunities, along with courses that empower students to create , plan, and lead their peers towards exciting and rewarding experiences. These committed individuals dedicate considerable time and effort to energize their campuses with activities that cultivate a lively culture and uphold beloved traditions. On behalf of, well, everyone - thank you all for rising to the occasion by playing vital roles in crafting a positive high school experience for your fellow students. Please take a moment to listen to this month’s podcast episode and get acquainted with some of the visionaries behind the events that have unfolded on our campuses. With them as our future leaders, we are truly in capable hands!
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Episode #1 ~ Welcome Back Episode #2 ~ CBE Recap with Trent Wilson Episode #3 ~ Flag Football Programs with Steve Birch and Players Episode #4 ~ Why Attendance Matters Episode #5 ~ Homecoming & 20-Year Celebration @ FHS Episode #6 ~ Career Technical Education (CTE) @ CHS Episode #7 ~ Wellness Centers Episode #9 ~ State Seal of Civic Engagement (SSCE) Episode #8 ~ Inmate Education Program
Podcasts will be aired on the 1st and 15th of each month during the school year (unless that needs adjusting due to topics/schedule).
Episode #10 ~ Happy New Year Episode #11 ~ Student Board Members Episode #12 ~ Child Nutrition Services Episode #13 ~ Learning Commons Episode #14 ~ Student Leadership
The following is an update of the Board’s search for PUHSD’s next Superintendent. The process is being facilitated by the Placer County Office of Education (PCOE).
The application window closed on April 14, 2025 Each member of the PUHSD Board of Trustees individually reviewed the applications at PCOE’s offices PCOE staff vetted the applications for all requirements A Special Board meeting to discuss the applicants was held on April 23, 2024 Community panels and Board interviews took place on April 28 and April 29 th th The Board of Trustees met with finalists on April 30th
At the time of this newsletter's publication, the Board selected their candidate and authorized President Spaid and Clerk Duncan to work with counsel on the terms of the contract. Following negotiations and acceptance of the position, the new Superintendent will be announced at a Regular Board Meeting.
The new Superintendent is scheduled to take office on July 1, 2025.
The following teachers are being celebrated this year as they have been selected by their peers as the recipients of the “Teachers Who Make A Difference” award. They each truly make a difference on their campus by going above and beyond for their students & colleagues. PUHSD Proud!
Samantha Rose Colfax High School
Vincent Blake Del Oro High School
Dani Sarra Del Oro High School
Bobby Quattlebaum Foresthill High School
Ellie Verdi Maidu Virtual Charter Academy
Amanda Roberts Placer High School
Shauna Stafford Placer High School
Coree Keenan Placer School for Adults
The California Department of Education (CDE) has curated a monthly list of items to celebrate. In May, we recognize numerous school personnel for their contributions. We invite you to join us in expressing gratitude and honoring these individuals who play a crucial role in creating environments where our students can learn, grow, and flourish.
School Principals Day (5/1/2025) The CDE encourages you to annually recognize May 1 as School Principals Day. School Lunch Hero Day (5/2/2025) The CDE encourages you to recognize May 2, 2025, as School Lunch Hero Day. School Lunch Hero Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday in May. California Student Mental Health Week (May 5–9, 2025) The CDE encourages you to recognize May 5–9, 2025, as California Student Mental Health Week. National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9, 2025) The CDE encourages you to recognize May 5–9, 2025, as National Teacher Appreciation Week. Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated during the first full week of May each year. National Teacher Appreciation Day (5/6/2025) The CDE encourages you to recognize May 6, 2025, as National Teacher Appreciation Day. National Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National Teacher Day, is observed on Tuesday during Teacher Appreciation Week. National Teacher Appreciation Day (5/6/2025) The CDE encourages you to recognize May 6, 2025, as National Teacher Appreciation Day. National Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National Teacher Day, is observed on Tuesday during Teacher Appreciation Week.
National School Nurse Day (5/7/2025) The CDE encourages you to recognize May 7, 2025, as National School Nurse Day. California Day of the Teacher (5/14/2025) The CDE encourages you to recognize May 14, 2025, as California Day of the Teacher. California Day of the Teacher, celebrated on the second Wednesday of May, arose out of legislation co- sponsored by the California Teachers Association and the Association of Mexican American Educators. Senator Joseph Montoya wrote the bill, which was adopted in 1982. California has patterned its celebration after the traditional El Dia del Maestro festivities observed in Mexico and other Latin American countries. National Speech Pathologist Day (5/18/2025) The CDE encourages you to annually recognize May 18 as National Speech Pathologist Day. In 2010, the United States dedicated May 18th as ‘National Speech Pathologist Day'. Classified School Employee Week (May 18–24, 2025) The CDE encourages you to recognize May 18–24, 2025, as Classified School Employee Week. Classified School Employee Week is celebrated on the third full week in May each year, from Sunday to Saturday.
The following individuals are being recognized as this year’s Auburn Rotary Award Winners. They were celebrated at a reception held in their honor on May 1, 2025.
Outstanding Students
Outstanding Teachers
Ruby Mussell Colfax High School
Irene Scott Colfax High School
AJ Morris Confluence High School Isabella Sadahire Del Oro High School Shyanne Ravuiwasa Placer High School
Joey Walker Confluence High School Izzy Watson Del Oro High School Brett Belanger Placer High School
PUHSD’s 2024-2025 Student Board Members These ladies have been nothing short of amazing. You have represented your fellow students well, brought great insight to Board meetings, and have truly been an incredible presence in our District!!! Best of luck in your future endeavors!
PUHSD Proud!
Ruby Mussell (Colfax), Claire Delany (Del Oro/Confluence West), Zoe Ordway (Foresthill), and Ava Conn (Placer/Confluence/MVCA)
From the desk of Crystal Eatherton, Director Child Nutrition Services Department
ON CAMPUS & BEYOND
Congrulations Mr. Sabins! Creating greatness one student-athlete at a time!!!
Work Permit INFORMATION Are you a student planning to work during the summer break? If so and you are under 18 years of age, you are REQUIRED to have a work permit on file with the school/District. Please check out the information below.
STATE SEAL OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PUHSD is pleased to announce that we had seven applicants for the SSCE!!! All of them have done an amazing job and will earn the Seal to be placed on their high school diploma. Fun Fact - Last year, not one student in all of Placer County earned the SSCE. PUHSD Proud!!!
AB 800 created Education Code 49110.5 which requires the implementation of Workforce Readiness Week (April 28 - May 2) in California. “The chief goals of the new law are to prepare students to enter the workforce knowing their rights as young workers, enable minors to recognize when they are encountering illegal labor practices and unsafe working conditions and to self-advocate when necessary to protect themselves, create awareness of the power of unions to protect labor rights and the right to organize, and inform students of the benefits and opportunities provided by state-approved apprenticeships.” (CDE website - linked above)
SCHOOL
DATE
TIME/LOCATION
7:00pm Parkside Church 3885 Richardson Drive, Auburn
Placer School for Adults
May 21, 2025
5:00 pm Placer HS Auditorium
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy
May 29, 2025
Confluence High School
6:30 pm Placer HS Auditorium
May 29, 2025
Colfax High School
9:00 am Marson Field
May 31, 2025
Confluence West/Del Oro High School
8:00 am Del Oro Golden Eagle Stadium
May 31, 2025
Foresthill High School
9:00 am Sebastian Stadium
May 31, 2025
Placer High School
8:00 am LeFebvre Stadium
May 31, 2025
Please watch for information from each site with details about Graduation.
COMING SOON 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR This is a snapshot of next year’s school calendar. Please try to plan vacations during non-school days. When appointments are necessary during school days, please plan them in the morning or afternoon so that students can attend a portion of the school day. This not only keeps them current in their classrooms and engaged with activities on campus, it also helps our schools and District capture our ADA funding from the State. Attendance matters! Thank You! SUMMER HOUR S School and District offices will be closed on Fridays beginning the week of June 9 through the week of July 21 . th st Normal hours will resume the week of July 28, 2025. Check sites for all summer information.
Link to Calendars on website
13000 New Airport Road Auburn, CA 95603 Phone: 530.886.4400 Fax: 530.886.4449 Placer Union High School District
The Placer Union High School District (PUHSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. PUHSD understands and will address the intersectionality of identities and how they can lead to unique forms of discrimination or harassment. PUHSD prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, disability, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex, sexual orientation, military or veterans status, homelessness, foster status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200 and 220, Government Code 11135, and Title IX. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying, you should contact Title IX Coordinator (Students) Steve Caminiti, 13000 New Airport Road, Auburn, 530.886.4402, scaminiti@puhsd.k12.ca.us; Title II (Students) and Section 504 Coordinator Carrie Warda, 13000 New Airport Road, Auburn, 530.886.4433, cwarda@puhsd.k12.ca.us; and/or Title IX and Title II Coordinator (Staff) Elena DalFavero, 13000 New Airport Road, Auburn, 530.886.4426, edalfavero@puhsd.k12.ca.us.
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