MARCH 2025 | VOLUME 5 | EDITION 8
We have just three months left until the conclusion of this school year. As you've likely noticed, there's an abundance of activity across all our campuses, and as we approach the finish line, the pace only intensifies for everyone involved. Master schedules for the upcoming year are being developed, scholarships are being processed, Spring sports are in full swing (pun intended), formal dances are being organized, and most importantly, a significant amount of teaching and learning is occurring, especially for our graduating seniors! During this busy time, I encourage each of you to find a balance in managing your schedules. It's essential for all of us to take care of ourselves so that we can perform at our best amidst the chaos.
Sarah Rath, Communications Officer Sarah Rath All of these things bring balance to our lives...join me in celebrating them and the individuals who provide us with access to them. March is a special month as we recognize the importance of music in our schools, honor National Nutrition Month, and acknowledge the incredible contributions of Social Workers (our Mental Health Teams).
Official Newsletter of the Placer Union High School District
March Board Meeting Tuesday - March 18, 2025 5:30 pm RVO Meeting Room 13000 New Airport Road | Auburn
SHINING BRIGHT On and Off of the Field
Jen Christensen Director of Fundraising (Mastermind behind the Ideas!)
The Del Oro Golden Eagle Softball team initiated a fundraiser aimed at illuminating their field. What began as a simple effort evolved into a much more brilliant cause: raising awareness about the mental health effects associated with social media usage. All the players, along with their Principal, Mr. Zerwas, and Assistant Principal, Ms. Barberio, placed their smartphones in the school’s safe and were provided with flip phones for a 30-day period. One player underwent a brain scan before starting this break and will have another scan at the conclusion to observe any changes in her brain. To kick off the 30 days, the team welcomed the San Francisco Giants Mental Health Team, including Logan Webb and Drew Robinson. The team has raised approximately $40,000 toward their end goal of $500,000. More importantly, they are raising awareness as to the detrimental effects social media and smartphone technology have on our youth today. From their webpage: David Harley once said, “In order to achieve something great, you’ll have to sacrifice something great.” So that’s what we’re going to do. Please help support us and our cause by making a donation towards the cost of our lights. Thank you so much for your support! To seek change, you must take action. Be the change you want to see. Just D.O. it! Link: lookinguptolightup.com
PLEASE ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT EVENT PUHSD’s Mental Health Team has partnered with Granite Wellness Centers and the Placer County District Attorney’s Office to bring you information about the dangers of fentanyl poisoning. Creating awareness, educating our communities, and partnering to be united influencers will help save lives. Join Us.
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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
We are always looking for ideas for episodes!
Please send some our way at srath@puhsd.k12.ca.us
Episode #11 ~ Student Board Members Episode #12 ~ Child Nutrition Services
“This year's theme is "Food Connects Us." Food is a connecting factor for many of us. Food connects us to our cultures, our families and our friends. Sharing a meal is an opportunity to learn about its preparation, who made it and where the ingredients were sourced. Health, memories, traditions, seasons and access can all impact our relationship with food. While these factors influence the foods we eat, the foods we eat also affect our health.” Thank You to our Child Nutrition Services Department for providing healthy, unique, and quality meals to our students for breakfast and lunch every day!
From the desk of Crystal Eatherton, Director Child Nutrition Services Department
FORESTHILL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Declining overall participation numbers in football at FHS Foresthill has no tackle football feeder program There is not enough participation to field development levels (Frosh/JV) FHS is Varsity only comprised of 9th-12th graders on one team Safety of student athletes Four schools in the SMAL Football League have expressed interest in transitioning to 8-Man Football. If FHS does not do 8-Man, we will likely be bumped into a larger school league Concerns that at some point in the future, FHS may not have enough participation to field a team WHY 8-MAN FOOTBALL @ FHS This new League will enable FHS to keep their football program up and running. See the details below as to why this change is being made and some key points about the League. Foresthill High School’s Athletic Department is excited to announce that they will be transitioning to the California Interscholastic Federation’s (CIF’s) Football 8-Man League. 8-MAN CIF-SJS FOOTBALL KEY POINTS 8-Man is tackle football that has fewer players on a slightly smaller field; otherwise, the rules are generally the same 8-Man football is fast-paced and high-scoring Video 8-Man football athletes can be recruited for scholarships; Local coaches (Sac State, UC Davis, and some community colleges) have stated a COMMITMENT to recruit 8- Man athletes There will be league championships, a Nor-Cal playoff with other CIF sections, and the potential for a future State-level championship The commitment to 8-Man will be one year for the 2025-26 school year. After that, participation will be a three-year commitment
(LOOMIS, CA) -- Soroptimist International (SI) Loomis Basin invested in dreams by giving out more than $17,000 in education awards on February 19 at the Blue Goose Event Center in Loomis. Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Three Del Oro High School students, who are leaders in community service, received “Loomis Soroptimist Investing in Dreams Awards.” In addition, our club was honored to receive extra award funding from the Cowpoke Foundation to further support these outstanding student volunteers.
Del Oro High School students Caitlyn Stosen, August Eckardt, and Claire Lesiw, and Confluence High School West student Mary Freeman
The “Loomis Soroptimist Dream It, Be It (DIBI) Award” recognizes a student who participated in the Soroptimist career exploration program delivered by the club at Confluence West High School. Mary Freeman plans to earn her AA degree at Sierra College, join the California Conservation Corps and become a fish and wildlife game warden. “I learned how to set achievable, measurable goals by participating in the Dream It, Be It program,” said Freeman. Congratulations to all of you! PUHSD Proud!!! August Eckardt is the co-culture team leader for the all-girls Del Oro Dance Team. She helped bring the members closer together by organizing team bonding activities. Eckardt plans to become a licensed aesthetician while she attends Sierra College and then transfers to a four-year university. Claire Lesiw founded the Asian American and Pacific Islander Awareness club at Del Oro to support Asian students, expose them to inspirational Asian American figures and instill cultural pride. Lesiw plans on going to college and becoming an active member in student diversity organizations. Caitlyn Stosen volunteered at Eskaton Senior Living for over two years."While I may not necessarily have impacted the world by hosting bingo or listening to their stories; I know that I have impacted their world,” said Stosen. Her goal is to go to university and become an influential businesswoman.
Beginning May 7, 2025, if traveling by airplane, you MUST have a valid ‘Real’ ID or passport for all domestic flights. Staff who fly for business or students who travel on field trips...be sure you are ready!
ON CAMPUS & BEYOND
At the 2.18.25 Board Meeting, the Board was presented with a text book for consideration of adoption. This is an additional level of EDGE curriculum from Cengage Publishers that is used with English language learners in the Advanced Academic Language Program. Click on the following link to access an eSample: Edge Level C. A physical copy is also available for review at the District office located at 13000 New Airport Road, Auburn, CA, until Monday, March 17th, 2025. The Board will finalize the adoption process on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. TEXT BOOK ADOPTION
13000 New Airport Road Auburn, CA 95603 Phone: 530.886.4400 Fax: 530.886.4449 Placer Union High School District Our District representatives will be in attendance and we hope you stop by to introduce yourself and look into PUHSD’s current openings. Join P U H S D! Looking for a career in education? Come to the Placer County Schools Job Fair Saturday, March 8th, to find the job for you!
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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