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FREE ONLINE TECH SUPPORT DURING THE CRISIS, CLICK THIS LINK
Daily updates on the Coronavirus from the California Department of Education. Click here
Daily updates on the Coronavirus from the Johns Hopkins Medical University website. Click this
Your one stop Information Center for IB at PV begins here. Link to our coordinator Ms. Dibble
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Health Center offers Help
Our Health Center knows that maintaining good mental health is as important today as physical body health. We have a couple of regular programs that address these concerns. We mentioned the Expect Respect group in our last daily announcements. We now want you to see our Promoting Gender Respect group, a weekly get together to support our female-identifying students struggling at school, home or in the world. Sign up today if you want to be a part of a support team that will be there for you!
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Artist of the Day: Madeleine Diaz
Madeline Diaz proves again that Spartans are resourceful and original. She talked her mother into modeling for her and took these great portraits. In the first image, she used a paper towel roll to get this interesting perspective and in the second image, she used a bottle of colored mouthwash as a light filter to get this greenish tint. How cool is that? We are looking forward to seeing what other innovations and creative approaches are ahead as students are beginning to see the world around them with the tools they have and seeing that sometimes "limitations" can become inspiration. We are excited to see the world through our students' eyes. Thanks to Mr. Pinto who points out that without some of the digital tools in their quiver, students are going with what they do have, and from where we are it looks awfully good.
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Dia de Los Muertos Virtual Gallery
Click the title above. You will see Pinole Valley honoring the Day of the Dead with our very first Virtual Gallery! Go to this link and see what we have cooking (we are going to have cooking on our livestream Thursday production). You can enjoy Kenneth Angulo's Students made masks out of cutting shapes out of cardboard and stacking them. Kenneth 's piece has all of the elements: Value, form (3D), organic shape, and color. He used color to add value which is an advanced skill. Most of all, his piece has soul.
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Chinese Club begins Today!
Chinese Club is official now! We will meet twice a month on Tuesdays, from 3:30-4:00 PM on Zoom. The first meeting is today (Tuesday) November 3rd. We will talk about some general information and make Bubble Milk Tea. If you are interested, please email Ms. Li at xiaozhen.li@wccusd.net or join our Remind: @pvhschushi. We are so excited to have Ms. Li launching the newest of our extracurricular community spaces. Fun and educational
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Artist of the Day: Kenneth Angulo
This is for the Dia de los Muertos Celebration. Students made masks out of cutting shapes out of cardboard and stacking them. Kenneth 's piece has the elements: Value, form (3D), organic shape, and color. He used color to add value which is an advanced skill. Most of all, his piece has soul. Our celebration will be livestreamed Thursday from 330-430 and will feature Art, Song, Cooking, and more!
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Robotics Team takes Award at Cal Competiton
The Rube Goldberg style task this year was a challenge for high school robotic teams from around the Bay Area, the Spartan team of Brandon, Quoc, Naydelin, Paolo, Edward, Jonathan, and Keyra built a prototype that was not able to capture the top honors but the video the kids produced did net the Spartan squad Most Comical, which is always a nice place to start. The video which can be seen here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a0fNg6pwz-OXOO1UD-GLz9dNapsHAg3c/view will give you some of the spirit of our Robot team which is going for more this Spring. Join us Thursdays after school to be a part of our squad
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Artist of the Day:
Nicole Figueroa asks “What kind of future will we have if nothing is done to stop climate change?” Her beautiful composition is not just an accident but the result of careful planning, revision and choices. She has used all of the space considering balance in composition to create a landscape that is dominated by tree stumps. The beautiful execution of her watercolor trees and blue skies, juxtapose the cold lines of the stumps in the barren brown washed ground. Would you be able to guess what her question is if we didn’t tell you?
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November Theme: Spartan Alumni
Every Monday-Friday since August, we have found a narrative to add to our daily announcements. September we talked about the history of our town, and October was all about connecting the work place careers and school, November, our gratitude month is going to highlight our Alumni. Who are Spartans who took on outsized responsibilities and got work that got attention. We know that there are dozens we are going to miss, but we have doctors, athletes, statesmen, beauty queens and more on the docket. If you know of someone from a graduating class that deserves their moment, send us the information and we will celebrate with the school as a whole. Our purpose is two-fold, we are hoping to say, Way to Go, to those who walked our halls before we got here, and to inspire the current generation that there are so many options and avenues to having a great life. We are rich in history and in potential, and this month is where we put that altogether. But if you have a name from the past who fits in, email us at kkleiman@wccusd.net and we will find a day to bring you to light for this edition of Pinole Valley High School
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Artist of the Day: Kevin Hong
We spoke with the senior artist who has already built a solid portfolio of art in his three years working with Ms. Shokrai. Kevin explains that some of the haunting beauty in this selection is what he took out. The foliage has been trimmed back from its actual literal scene, so as to create a mood with a more minimal look. The green wash generally took on a kind of glow and we have for us a scene that may not evoke Halloween but certainly does create a vision of something slightly otherworldly. A number of Ms. Shokrai's students are preparing for the Advanced Placement test and International Baccalaureate exam. Both require portfolio's and written summaries of what is on the canvas. Lots of stories to tell. Stay tuned.
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Trunk or Treat Welcomes All Ghouls and Goblins and...
With thanks to our PTSA and parent community, Pinole Valley's school parking lot turned into Halloween headquarters for Friday night. We had two dozen cars decked out in full spooky fashion to welcome the littlest Spartans to our community. We saw storm troopers, Darth Vader, pigs, princesses and all the Iron Men that one parking lot could host. People kept to safe social distance and all protocols to make it possible were in place. We loved seeing the young people and our students interact as there were lots of photo opportunities and a lot of candy heading to happy homes. We are honored to have a Parent body willing to transform our school to a Halloween party for one night. Thanks to everyone for making it fun
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Welcome to PVHS--HOME OF THE SPARTANS!
- Non Discrimination Policies
- 504 Coordinator, Ms. Emma Hunt 510 231-1442 ext 11578 emma.hunt@wccusd.net
VISION
Pinole Valley High School’s vision is to become recognized as a California distinguished school. We will become a vital part of our community—a school that serves our city by sharing our work and talents while utilizing the city and its resources to best serve our students.
MISSION
Pinole Valley High School strives to prepare its graduates to succeed in both the academic and professional worlds. Our high-quality, challenging academic programs enable students to develop the cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral skills necessary to become both lifelong learners and engaged, responsible, respectful participants in our diverse local and global communities.
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October 30 Friday Update: Inside a Learning Suite at Michelle Obama School; Stay Safe this Weekend
We had an exciting week with the virtual grand opening of WCCUSD's newest school under a new name, the Michelle Obama School. Formerly known a Wilson Elementary, Michelle Obama School is one of the first flexible space schools in the Bay Area.
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Possibly PG&E Power Outage Update
PG&E could shut off power starting Sunday due to a major weather event, including winds of up to 70 miles per hour. Currently, there no WCCUSD schools in the affected areas.
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October 23 Friday Update: Michelle Obama School Grand Opening, School Reopening Discussion, Multipurpose Family Income Form
Board, District to discuss reopening at November 4 board meeting; Join us Thursday for virtual grand opening ceremony of the Michelle Obama School; Help with Multipurpose Family Income Forms
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October 16 Friday Update: Facilities Master Plan Community Survey; Week of the School Administrator
Superintendent's Friday Update: Happy Friday. This week we need you to take the Facilities Master Plan community survey, plus it's Week of the School Administrator; meet a few of WCCUSD's great administrators.
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October 9 Friday Update: Happy National Principals Month
Happy National Principals Month. I want to introduce you to three of WCCUSD's fantastic principals Kim Moses (Ohlone ES), Charlotte Betson (Mira Vista K8) and Kibby Kleiman (Pinole Valley HS). Thank you to all of WCCUSD's school leaders.
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Annual College Day Goes Virtual on Oct.10
Over 40 public and private colleges and universities will be represented at the Annual College Information Day for middle and high school students, including those within the UC system, California State University, institutions outside of the Golden State, historically black colleges and community colleges. Students can participate in workshops on admission requirements, completing applications, career exploration and more.
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October 2 Friday Update: Conditions Needed for WCCUSD To Re-Open School Buildings
Contra Costa County received good news related to COVID-19 with the state moving it from Purple to Red status, allowing more businesses and establishments to open. For WCCUSD to return to a phased-in school building reopening, all District zip codes must be in the Orange status and meet other criteria.
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September 25 Friday Update: Your Help With Multipurpose Family Income Form
We need your help. Please complete the Multipurpose Family Income Form, regardless of income. It is a key piece to the budget and supports services that directly benefit students. Every family should complete the form. For families that don't qualify, you enter your name, check one box and that is it. Qualifying families it's just a few more steps.
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September 18 Friday Update: Community Events; Facilities Master Plan Help; Redistricting Commission
We have a number of ways for the community, families, parents and students to get involved with the Facilities Master Plan's Prioritization Committee and Community Survey and Redistricting Commission.
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Meal Pick up Change
Meal distribution is from 8 am to 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Due to the unhealthy air quality, we have changed the pick up process. We are now asking that the adult picking up the meal please follow the new signs at the location and to honk their horn when they reach the designated pick up spot and a member from the Nutrition Services team will come out and distribute the meals.
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September 11 Friday Update: Wellness Fridays; End to a Strange and Difficult Week
The social emotional support for students, families and staff is of heightened importance in this distance learning environment and I want the community to know that resources and support are available through school health centers, school counselors, teachers, principals, school support staff and the District’s team led by Jodi Couick and new Special Education Director Kristen Hardy.
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September 4 Friday Update: Distance Learning Feedback; Race & Equity Work
We have concluded Week 3 of Distance Learning and we want to hear how we are doing. Please share your feedback through ThoughtExchange. We also began important work to address race and equity in the District and its impact on African American students, families and staff.
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USDA extends its summer meal program, allowing all students to pick up meals and snacks at no charge
WCCUSD will resume features of its summer meal program allowing all students 18 years or younger to pick up breakfast, lunch, supper and snacks at no charge from 8 am to 1pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 15 school locations in the District.
