Pleasanton Teen Recognized As Top Science Scholar

Amador Valley High student Jeffrey Wisoff, one of 300 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists, submitted research on bicycle helmets.

Sustainable Recess: Pleasanton School Doles Out Reusable Sporks

Walnut Grove Elementary School students received reusable sporks for their lunch hour, the district announced.

$30M Pleasanton Elementary School Rebuild Will Break Ground Soon

The Pleasanton Unified School District expects to break ground in February 2020 for the rebuild of Lydiksen Elementary School.

Pleasanton's Brandon Crawford Presents School With $5K Grant

A Pleasanton school is one of dozens in the Bay Area that will be able to fund new educational programs thanks to a grant.

California's Highest Honor Goes To A Pleasanton Elementary School

Henry P. Mohr Elementary School was recognized by the California Distinguished Schools Program.

Pleasanton School District Gets Upgraded Credit Rating

The Pleasanton Unified School District has received an updated credit rating from Standard and Poors, moving from an "A+" to "AA-."

No Arrests: Cops Discredit Bomb Threat Rumor At Pleasanton Middle

"There's no reason for alarm and we appreciate everyone's patience," said district spokesperson Patrick Gannon.

Pleasanton's Board Appoints New President And Vice President For 2020

Steve Maher to serve as President and Jamie Yee as Vice President for 2020.

2 Pleasanton USD Programs Claim Coveted Golden Bell Awards

PUSD's Local Leaders of the 21st Century and the district's mariachi program ​Estrella del Pueblo were recognized with a Golden Bell honors.

Happiness 'Sprinkled' At Amador Valley High School

Thursday's sprinkling was meant to let students know that they are welcome and cared for.

Pleasanton Schools: Voters To Decide $323M Bond Measure

The PUSD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to place the $323 million general obligation bond on the March 3, 2020 election ballot.

Sports-Gear Drive Exceeds Pleasanton Students' Expectations

"Thanks, Pleasanton!" said the teens, who collected athletic equipment for under-served youth in the East Bay.

$323M Bond Measure Considered By Pleasanton USD

If trustees decide to move forward, the bond measure would be put to Pleasanton voters during a March 3, 2020 special election.

Pleasanton Middle Hosts Bilingual Career Event

“We want students to see the benefit of being bilingual in their education and in their lives..."

Hearst Elementary In Pleasanton Focuses On Kindness

Hearst Elementary is taking a holistic approach to wellness with their school community with the help of their PTA...

Amador Valley Students To Hold Sports-Equipment Drive

Their goal is to donate such gear as balls, baseball gloves, bats and tennis rackets to Boys and Girls Clubs in the Bay Area.

Norovirus Spreads Through Pleasanton Schools, Officials Say

Norovirus is highly contagious; symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain.

3 Pleasanton Schools Close Due To Power Outage

Foothill High, Fairlands Elementary and Lydiksen Elementary schools are all closed Monday.

Planned Power Shutoffs And Affected PUSD Schools

Planned power shutoffs could affect schools on Monday.

PUSD's Policy Aligns With National Bullying Prevention Month

Pleasanton Unified School District is among many across the nation working to address the issue of bullying.

PUSD Board To Hold Facilities Workshop On Tues, Oct. 22

A message from Pleasanton Unified School District Superintendent David Haglund.

Juanita Haugen Memorial Scholarship Applications Open To All PUSD High School Seniors

Applications and guidelines are available online at www.CommunityofCharacter.org

Amador Valley High School Reopens Santa Rita Parking Lot

The lot features new shaded parking, safety improvements, as well as a new layout/orientation.

Behind The Pie: How Garlex Pizza Got On PUSD's Lunch Menu

Putting pizza back on Pleasanton school lunch menus was not without some red tape.

Foothill High School Celebrating Head Coach's US Citizenship

Head track coach Jorge Quero Aguilar​ will be sworn in by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ​as a U.S citizen.

Competitive Speech and Writing Class for 2-3 Grade Students

at Young Genius, Bay Area Speech and Debate Academy, 505 East Charleston Rd, Palo Alto on Saturdays 9-11am

Friday Night Lights Shine On New Foothill HS Athletic Field ​

Friday's game against Heritage High will mark the first of the season on the new turf.

Amador Valley HS Club Recognized For Environmental Efforts

Officers from the 2018-19 Amador Valley High School Local Leaders of the 21st Club were awarded the "Next Generation Recycler" Award.

Pleasanton, Dublin School Districts Get High Marks On Niche.com

The performance factors included not only test scores and academic performance, but also what it is like in the district.

Vaping, Tobacco Ban Sought For Pleasanton Schools, Community

A resolution would forbid the use of tobacco products and vaping devices on campuses and during any school-related activities.

Pleasanton School Board Meeting Set For Tuesday, August 27, 2019

The next meeting of the Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees is Tuesday, August 27, 2019.

Suicide Prevention Tool Rolls Out In California Schools

Effective July 1, student ID cards across the state are now required to include crisis information printed on them.

Extra Buses, Bike Racks Added For Amador Valley HS Students

The announcements come as work continues on the school's new eco-friendly solar parking structure​ located on Santa Rita Road.

Scholarships Awarded By Bay East Association of Realtors

The scholarship recipients were selected based on their academic achievements, extracurricular activities and community involvement.

Pleasanton School Calendar 2019-20: First Day Of School And More

When's the first day of school in Pleasanton? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents, and teachers.

Residents May Hear Construction Noise At Amador Valley High

The district is trying to expedite construction efforts on the eco-friendly solar parking structure project, which began in June.

Alameda County Board Of Education Picks Top Leaders

Joaquín Rivera was elected to president, while Amber Childress was picked for vice president. ​

Dr. Janelle Woodward Relocates From SoCal To Serve PUSD

“It is an honor to support and enhance the exciting work underway at the Pleasanton Unified School District, ...," Woodward said.

Pleasanton's Hart Elementary Gets New Principal, Vice Principal

Caroline Fields and Mary Geasa have been appointed to serve as Hart's principal and vice principal, respectively.

Pleasanton Teens Found 'Speak Out Foundation' For Area Youth

The nonprofit organization is holding its first youth speech competition Friday at Inklings Coffee and Tea in Pleasanton.​