APRIL 2025 | VOLUME 5 | EDITION 9
April! It's incredible to think that we have only one month remaining before we conclude the 2024-2025 school year! This season is filled with excitement as the Spring weather becomes more prevalent, outdoor events and athletics are in full swing, and we get ready for the grand finale, Graduation. A special celebration is also taking place to honor our Employees of the Year and the retiring staff from PUHSD who are starting a new chapter in their lives. While we will certainly miss their presence and contributions to our District, we are truly thrilled for them and grateful for the lasting impact they have made on our campuses. Each of these remarkable individuals, along with those reaching a years-of-service milestone, will be recognized during our May Board Meeting. Other 'celebratory' events in April focus on libraries, the theme for this month's podcast. The Learning Commons (Libraries) are fantastic spaces on our campuses. April is recognized as "School Library Month," and April 16th marks National Librarian Day. Be sure to stop by and give a shout-out to our incredible staff who manage the Learning Commons. Another celebration is dedicated to our amazing Administrative Professionals! We invite you to join us in expressing gratitude to the support staff across our campuses. They are the backbone of our operations, the unsung heroes, and the behind-the-scenes individuals who ensure everything runs smoothly.
There is much to celebrate and numerous individuals to acknowledge and express gratitude to for their steadfast commitment and dedication to our students.
Official Newsletter of the Placer Union High School District
April Board Meeting Tuesday - April 8, 2025 5:30 pm RVO Meeting Room 13000 New Airport Road | Auburn
Sarah Rath, Communications Officer Sarah Rath
Congratulations
PUHSD 2025 EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR
Kaitlin Jenkins Teacher of the Year Colfax
Sarah Rath Administrator of the Year - Classified
Vicki Wilkie Food Services Employee of the Year Del Oro
Jennifer Serrano Health & Student Svcs. Employee of the Year District
Tina Base Clerical Svcs. Employee of the Year District
Dr. Kristen Miller Administrator of the Year - Vocational/CTE MVCA
Jimmy Jordan Skilled Trades Employee of the Year District
Randall Fee Custodial Svcs. Employee of the Year District
Annie Cardullo Counselor of the Year Foresthill
Leader District
Not pictured: Piper Parkhouse, Paraprofessional Services Employee of the Year - Del Oro Sarah Valdez, Security Services Employee of the Year - Del Oro
As of the publishing date for the newsletter, the following individuals will be retiring (or have retired) this school year.
PUHSD 2025 RETIREES
Thank You ALL for your dedication to the students, staff, and communities of puhsd!
The Placer Union High School District (PUHSD) Board of Trustees is looking for a dynamic, experienced leader to serve as Superintendent. PUHSD is known for its strong academic foundation, diverse career technical education pathways, and vibrant extracurricular programs that support student success. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective communication skills, foster innovation, and inspire both students and staff. This individual will be instrumental in advancing the District’s vision to ensure all students are prepared for college, career, and life. Interested candidates must apply online via EdJoin by Monday, April 14 at noon. The Board of Trustees has hired the Placer County Office of Education (PCOE) to assist with a confidential search. For more information or questions about the process, please email Colleen Slattery at cslattery@placercoe.org.
The District office has placed a page on our website to provide updates about the process. Be sure to check in! Superintendent Search Page
Many schools in our District have recently undergone another (scheduled) WASC Accreditation Visit. Here’s a brief overview of the reasons we prioritize this process and its significance for our schools. This endeavor represents a substantial commitment from our campus staff, and we sincerely value their efforts, contributions, and engagement.
All of our schools, comprehensive, alternative education and our adult school have been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Here are just a few of the reasons why WASC accreditation is important to the community and our students:
Assures a school’s community and stakeholders that the school’s purposes are appropriate and being accomplished through a viable education program — a trustworthy institution for student learning;
Validates the integrity of the school’s program and transcripts;
Facilitates transfer of credits to other English-speaking schools — critical for college/university acceptance worldwide;
Provides a peer-reviewed process for regularly examining programs, procedures, and data around school goals and student learning through data analysis, reflection, inquiry, and dialogue;
Builds a professional culture to support the schoolwide action plan;
Fosters the continuous improvement of the school’s programs and operations to support student learning.
For more information on the accreditation process, please visit www.acswasc.org
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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 #10 ~ Happy New Year Episode #9 ~ State Seal of Civic Engagement (SSCE) Episode #8 ~ Inmate Education Program Episode #11 ~ Student Board Members Episode #12 ~ Child Nutrition Services Episode #13 ~ Learning Commons (Libraries) School Library Month The CDE encourages you to annually recognize April as School Library Month. National Librarian Day (4/16/2025) The CDE encourages you to annually recognize April 16 as National Librarian Day.
We are always looking for ideas for episodes!
Please send some our way at srath@puhsd.k12.ca.us
National Library Week (April 20–26, 2025) The CDE encourages you to celebrate April 20–26, 2025, as National Library Week. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries—school, public, academic, and special—participate.
Thank You to ALL of our LC Techs for creating such welcoming and wonderful spaces for our students to thrive!!!
From the desk of Crystal Eatherton, Director Child Nutrition Services Department
ON CAMPUS & BEYOND
Some PHS AVID students went to the Santucci Center in Roseville for a Criminal Justice Pathways Field Trip
The Criminal Justice Pathways field trip is a one-day field trip to the Santucci Justice Center in Roseville where students learn about various aspects of the criminal justice field, including careers. Students will have the opportunity to hear from and meet employees from the District Attorney’s Office, Placer County Probation Department, Placer County Sheriff’s Office, Placer County Coroner’s Office, and the Placer County Superior Court. The experience includes visits to the District Attorney’s Office and Courthouse as well as tours of the South Placer Jail and Coroner’s Office.
Del Oro
FFA members awarded their California Golden State Degree
Placer
Congratulations to the Colfax HS Chamber Choir for winning Gold for the 25th consecutive National Competition!!!
PUHSD Proud!!!
Check out this article that was published in the Spring/Summer 2025 National FFA Organization’s magazine “New Horizons”. Placer High School’s very own Joseph Stefani is Placer High School’s very own Joseph Stefani is making a difference in our communities! PUHSD Proud! PUHSD Proud! Thank You Joseph!!! Thank You Joseph!!!
SHOUT OUT TO PUHSD ALUMNI!!!
Colfax alum Natalie Lundberg (Class of 2021) served as ASB President, Captain of the Basketball Team, and was in the first IB Diploma Class (to name a few of her accomplishments and hard work) at Colfax High School. Natalie is pictured flanked by Washington Governor Ferguson (Left) and another dignitary as she accepts two awards for her efforts at Whitman College:
Presidents/Chancellors Award for Civic Leadership for Whitman College
Runner-up for the Governor's Student Civic Leadership Award for the State of Washington (75 colleges in the State and Natalie is on Stage as 1 of 2 - a first for Whitman) This is just after she led her Basketball team (as Captain) to the Conference title, where she was named Defensive player of the year, and her team earned a #1 seed in the NCAA basketball tournament.
Way to Go Natalie!!! PUHSD Proud!
Robert Dixon of Roseville has successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy. He is assigned to duty at the CHP’s North Sacramento Area office. Officer Dixon graduated from Del Oro High School in 2010. Before attending the CHP Academy, he studied Theater Arts and Archaeology at Sierra College in Rocklin.
Dylan Logelin of Auburn successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy and is assigned to duty at the Quincy Area office. Officer Logelin graduated from Placer High School in 2021. Before attending the CHP Academy, he was an Agricultural Technician at UC Davis. His grandfather is a retired CHP sergeant. Thank You PUHSD support staff, Counselors, Teachers, and Administrators...each and every day you help our students become the best version of themselves!!! They thrive because of PUHSD!
For the accountability and safety of students, please be sure that all students are signing out of school in the front office and not just leaving campus. All visitors must sign in at the front office and obtain an ID badge. All District staff should be wearing an ID badge during school and extra-curricular activities (if supervising).
Only 35 days of school left!!! Spring Break 4/11-4/21 Memorial Day 5/26/25 Last day of school 5/29/25 Graduation 5/31/25
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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