2 Amador Valley HS Students Receive National Merit Scholarships

Jason Jiang and William Light were awarded college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships.

9 Pleasanton Students Named National Merit Scholars

Pleasanton saw the highest number of recipients of the prestigious $2500 scholarship in the Tri-Valley.

Kevin Kiyoi Named PUSD Teacher Of The Year

The math and computer science teacher has taught at Amador Valley for 20 years and worked to expand access to underrepresented groups.

PUSD, Union Reach Tentative Agreement

The negotiated agreement contains a salary increase, improved medical benefits, and stipends for employees pursuing advanced degrees.

2 Pleasanton Students Receive 2023 National Merit Scholarships

The corporate-sponsored awards, announced Wednesday, are the first group of winners in the 68th annual competition.

Registration Open For Sunday's Run For Education

The 11th Annual Run for Education will raise money for enhanced programming for Pleasanton schools.

PUSD Ranked Best District In Alameda County, 17th In CA: Niche

The ranking site gave the district an overall grade of A+. See how it compares with neighboring districts.

Former Pleasanton Student Sues PUSD For Alleged Negligence

A lawsuit filed in December says the school failed to protect her from an alleged sexual assault.

Pleasanton Middle School Principal Joe Nguyen Stepping Down

Nguyen will stay for the remainder of the school year, by which time the district aims to hire a replacement.

Pleasanton Students Take Part In Every 15 Minutes Program

Students took part in the anti-drunk driving program Thursday and Friday, which includes a simulated drunk driving incident.

Sunol Glen School Cleanup Scheduled For February

The volunteer cleanup will help the Sunol Glen elementary school, which suffered significant damage during storms.

7 Pleasanton Students Named U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates

Seven Pleasanton students could win the prestigious scholarship, which honors academic and community achievement.

Pleasanton Schools Look Toward Measure I For Needed Campus Upgrades

When you walk into the school's gym in Pleasanton you can feel the chill of a building that's seen decades upon decades go by.

Pleasanton Student Test Scores Dip, New Data Shows

PUSD scores are down slightly from before the pandemic, but remain comfortably above state averages.

Valley View Principal Resigns 2 Months Into First Year: Report

Principal Julie Plaisance resigned Friday for undisclosed reasons.

Pleasanton School Earns 'National Blue Ribbon' Honor

The middle school was among 297 winners nationwide announced Friday as a top performer for 2022 by the U.S. Department of Education.

Pleasanton's National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Named

The 63 high school seniors are in the running for nearly $28 million in scholarships that will be awarded next spring.

FHS Shooting Threat Led To 'Secure School' Lockdown, Deemed Uncredible

A Foothill High School student's online post threatening to "shoot up" the Pleasanton campus was discovered Thursday morning, official said.

SAT Changes in Spring of 2024

Among many changes for the 2024 SAT, students will test digitally. Contributed by EdMD College Admissions & Financial Aid Counseling.

Educators In Pleasanton Get Free Dunkin' Coffee Sept. 1

On Thursday, educators throughout California will be treated to a free coffee, courtesy of Dunkin'.

Cal State application changes for 2024 and 2025

Instead of the SAT/ACT, CSUs will use a new Multi-Factor Admission Score. Contributed by EdMD College Admissions & Financial Aid Counseling.

UC schools plan to expand enrollment by 20,000 by 2030

Their expansion plan is not expected to make many Californians happy. Contributed by EdMD College Admissions & Financial Aid Counseling.

How to save one on out-of-state tuition.

WUE (Western Undergrad Exchange) helps you save on out-of-state tuition. Contributed by EdMD College Admissions & Financial Aid Counseling.

Humboldt State changes name to Cal Poly Humboldt.

New majors will accompany the name change, launching in Fall of 2023. Contributed by EdMD College Admissions & Financial Aid Counseling.

How should you choose your college major?

How do you research majors, and what makes a good major for you? Contributed by EdMD College Admissions & Financial Aid Counseling.

Pleasanton Back To School: What To Know

Pleasanton schools start Wednesday. Learn more about important dates and links.

Jonathan Fey Selected As New Amador Valley High School Principal

Fey is a Pleasanton resident who served as principal of Monte Gardens Elementary School in Walnut Creek.

Pleasanton High School Students Organize All-Girls Hackathon

Students from Foothill High School organized a 48-hour hackathon and series of workshops for girls interested in computer science.

Pleasanton Students Win College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships

Two students from Amador Valley and one from Foothill received generous scholarships from the colleges they will attend next year.

Pleasanton Students Continue Push For Sexual Harassment Awareness

A recent rally is just part of a group's effort in demanding change.

Pleasant Students Stage Walkout: Report

Hart Middle School students took a stand against gun violence Tuesday.

Pleasanton Students Protest For Sexual Harassment Awareness

Foothill students demand change.

Pleasanton Schools Increase Police Presence After Texas Shooting

The school district also worked closely with school social workers and the student support services team.

Pleasanton Students Win National Merit Scholarships

Six Pleasanton students receive a $2,500 scholarship based on grades, scores, extracurriculars and more.

Teacher Of The Year Named In Pleasanton

Jason Graham is the recipient of The Synopsys Outreach Foundation ACSEF Teacher of the Year Award.

5 Amador Valley Students Awarded Corporate National Merit Scholarships

The five students received prestigious scholarships of up to $10,000 a year that were awarded by different corporations.

Pleasanton High Schools Remain In Top 100 Best Schools In CA

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.

Pleasanton Parents Rally To ‘Save Donlon Field’

The school's green space could be rezoned for housing after the school board gave its approval to include it in Pleasanton's housing update.

Boundary Area Map For Trustees In Pleasanton Schools Finished: Report

The Pleasanton Unified School District Board voted unanimously to finalize the fourth of five maps being considered.

Mock Traffic Collision, Street Closure Scheduled in Pleasanton

Take note that a simulated traffic collision Thursday is part of an anti-DUI program at Foothill High School and there will be delays.