Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District

Today, we are proud to recognize Juneteenth!

This national holiday is celebrated every year on June 19, marking the anniversary of when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned of their emancipation in 1865. We appreciate the opportunity to observe Juneteenth in partnership with our community.

We’re hiring for a number of key positions ahead of the 2024-25 school year! Could you be the right fit for our thriving school community? 🤩

We’re currently in search of teachers, coaches, administrative staff, and more. Check out all the opportunities available: https://www.edjoin.org/pvpusd

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and father figures in our community! We hope you have an amazing day. 🙌

Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇲

This date commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the national flag by the Continental Congress in 1777. The holiday was formally established in 1916, and was later designated as National Flag Day by an Act of Congress in 1949.

Read more: https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/june-14/

Today is the last day of school for our students! Thank you for an outstanding 2023-24 school year. Have a great summer—and we’ll see you again soon! 😎

It’s graduation day in PVPUSD! 🎉

🎓Palos Verdes High School
5:00pm, Senior Park

🎓Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
5:00pm, Football Stadium

We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2024!

Congratulations to our intermediate school students, who are graduating today! We look forward to celebrating with our students as they prepare to move on to high school. 🎓🌟

In late April, our top math students participated in the 40th Annual LA County Math Field Day, joining 108 schools and over 430 students in a competition! 🏆

The five PVPUSD teams, consisting of four students each from 4th to 8th grade, took home eight gold medals, three silver medals, and a bronze medal in the categories of Conceptual Understanding, Problem Solving, and Procedural Skills.

Our 4th and 6th grade teams earned top honors of Top Overall Team in LA County for their grade level, with all five teams showing a strong performance by finishing among the top three.

Congratulations to our hard-working math students!

Read more: https://www.lacoe.edu/news/2024-04-19-math-field-day

The next PVPUSD Board of Education Meeting is Tuesday, June 4. There will be a closed session at 4:00pm, followed by an open session at 5:30pm.

The meeting will take place at the Malaga Cove Administration Center (375 Via Almar, City of Palos Verdes Estates).

Find agendas, minutes, and other board information here: https://www.pvpusd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=361970&type=d&pREC_ID=791785

June is National Safety Month! In PVPUSD, we have a comprehensive safety plan in place to protect the wellbeing of our students and staff.

We all have a role to play in maintaining school safety. If you have any concerns, please be sure to notify an administrator, teacher, or another trusted adult. You can also submit an anonymous tip here: https://www.wetip.com/submit-a-crime-tip/

If you see something, say something! 👍

May is Military Appreciation Month! Our community is home to many veterans, active military members, and military families. Thank you for your service! 🙏

In a recent survey conducted of local residents, 82% of respondents said they agree that local voters need to do more to protect the quality of education provided by local public schools.

We take pride in delivering an excellent education, and we're committed to maintaining the highest standards for our students. However, our aging classrooms, labs and school facilities are beginning to impact our ability to uphold the quality of education our community expects.

The PVPUSD Board of Education is considering a local bond measure for the November 2024 election to repair and upgrade aging local schools.

Learn more at www.pvpusd.net/bond.

REMINDER: There will be no school Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday.

Last week students from PVPUSD participated in the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)! Students competed against 1700 projects in many different categories, and the following students received ISEF awards:

Anish Anand: $5000 prize for the 1st Place Qorvo Innovator Award, and $2000 for the 2nd Place NASA Award.

Madison Gambin: Received a Full Tuition 4-Year Scholarship to Alfred University

Aiden Kwon: 2nd Place in the Category of Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design

Henry Huang: 3rd Place in the Category of Technology Enhances the Arts

Congratulations to all, and thank you to PEF for supporting the program and sponsoring our students to attend! 👏

May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month! It’s a great time to try a new sport, enjoy the outdoors, or take part in any number of other physical activities.

Let’s get active this spring and summer! 😎

This week, we join school districts across California in expressing our appreciation for our classified staff! These outstanding professionals do amazing work to keep our schools running smoothly and efficiently on a daily basis.

We want them to know how thankful we are for their efforts. Happy Classified School Employee Week! 🙌

On National Speech Pathologist Day, we want to take a moment to thank the speech language pathologists who help our students overcome communication-related challenges and allow them to thrive.

We appreciate all you do! 🙏

This Friday, Ridgecrest Intermediate School and Palos Verdes Intermediate School students will face off in the first-annual Scholar Quiz Championship!

The champs from each school will compete against one another for bragging rights. Best of luck to all our talented students! 🏆

As we plan for the 2024-25 school year, we have a number of positions to fill in our schools! Could you be a good fit for PVPUSD? 🤔

Check out all the positions available, including teachers, substitute teachers, aides, food service assistants, and more!

https://www.edjoin.org/Home/Jobs?keywords=palos%20verdes%20peninsula%20unified&searchType=all

As we observe Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month, let’s continue to honor the rich history and diverse cultures of our AAPI community. Their contributions have enriched our nation, taught us valuable lessons about resilience and innovation, and reminded us of the strength found in diversity.

This month, and every month, let's continue to embrace and learn from these vibrant traditions and stories.

We would like to wish all the incredible moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day! We hope you have a wonderful day. ❤️

The PVPUSD Board of Education will hold its regular meeting TONIGHT (Wednesday, May 8). Open session begins at 5:30pm in the Board Room at Malaga Cove Administration Center (375 Via Almar, City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274). This meeting is open to the public.

View the agenda here: https://www.pvpusd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=361974&type=d&pREC_ID=2543140

Today is National School Nurses Day! 🩺

We would like to take a moment to thank the amazing school nurses serving throughout our schools. They assist students with a variety of needs, provide health education, and promote overall health and wellness in our buildings.

⭐Rally Berkovski-Varbanov
⭐Wendy Burrage
⭐Gina Harter
⭐Heather McGuire
⭐Lulu Rashkin
⭐Jinnie Song

Join us in expressing our appreciation for all they do!

Join us Saturday, May 11, for a presentation and a carpool tour of our school facilities. See firsthand the current conditions of our facilities and learn more about possible solutions. 🚗

The carpool starts at 12:30pm at Palos Verdes High School (600 Cloyden Rd, Palos Verdes Estates). Below is the schedule:

12:30-1:00pm: PVHS welcome and tour
1:00-1:15pm: Drive to PVPHS
1:15-1:45pm: PVPHS welcome and tour
1:45-2:00pm: Drive to Pt. Vicente
2:00-2:30pm: Pt. Vicente welcome and tour
2:30-2:45pm: Drive to Ridgecrest Intermediate School (RIS)
2:45-3:15pm: RIS welcome and tour
3:15-4:00pm: Presentation and Q&A

Learn more: www.pvpusd.net/bond

To all our teachers, thank you for the incredible patience, skill, and commitment you bring to our schools and classrooms each and every day. You help turn challenges into opportunities and dreams into realities for our students.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟

Today, we celebrate our food service staff—our School Lunch Heroes—for their hard work and dedication in providing nutritious meals to our students.

Your efforts contribute to the wellbeing and success of our entire school community. Thank you! 💫