This is our new Late Start Tuesday schedule as we are holding Advisory on Mondays this year. When there are Mondays that school is closed, we will have Advisory the following day (ie closed on Monday, Advisory will be that Tuesday). 

We are excited to have Sung Kokko Photography capturing da Vinci student photos this year! Photo Day will be Wednesday, September 10th, with photos being taken during the first half of the school day.

Their ordering system is completely online and makes it a breeze to order. Approximately three weeks after the photos have been taken, you’ll receive an email from them with a private link to view your student’s images and place your order. Orders will be delivered to the school (free of shipping charges) or may be shipped directly to your home (for a fee).

Please have a conversation with your child before Picture Day so they are aware of any expectations you might have for their school photo (mask removal, no coat, no hats, etc). The photographer will only ask your child to be their amazing self for the photo - nothing else.

Don't worry if your child misses Picture Day…retakes are scheduled for October 23rd (information will come out ahead of 10/23 for those who want to retake their photo). 

Trogdor auditions will be after school on Tuesday, September 16th in the red music portable. Students, please have something ready to play or sing that demonstrates your ability. Rehearsals for Trogdor will be weekly on Tuesdays from 4:15 - 5:15pm.

Hi da Vinci Families,

The Arts Fair is one of the PTSA's best fundraisers—and it’s a ton of fun! It only happens because of amazing volunteers. We’re organized with lots of roles, so it’s an easy and meaningful way to get involved.

The da Vinci hallways, gym, and cafeteria transform into a vibrant art gallery! Students sell their creations, walking away with pride and a little extra cash.

Ways to help include setup, day-of support, or joining a main team like local artists or social media. It's a great way to engage with our community.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 6th! It’s a fun, low-commitment way to join in—and your student will love seeing you there.

This school year the da Vinci Musical will take place in the Fall and the play will take place in the Spring. The musical selected is the junior edition of The Prom, with performances taking place the first two weekends in November. It promises to be a wonderful experience for participants and audiences alike!

AUDITION PACKETS ~ DUE BY MONDAY, SEPT 8th. The audition packets for actors can be picked up by your student outside of rooms 305/306 and need to be read by parent and student, filled out, signed by parent and student, and returned to Ms. Accuardi.  

WORKSHOPS Workshops to learn the music begin next Tuesday, 9/2, after school in the drama rooms (305/306) from 4:15-6:15pm. Please attend if interested in auditioning. 

AUDITIONS All students interested in performing in this show must complete a singing audition and a dance audition. Students must sign up for auditions outside of rooms 305/306. 

• Singing Auditions are 9/8 - 9/10 in the drama rooms (305/306) from 4:15 - 6:15.
• Dance Auditions are on 9/11 after school in the gym from 4:15 - 6:15.

TECH CREW INTERVIEWS Students interested in being part of a tech crew for the Fall Musical need to sign up for an interview slot and grab a Tech Crew Interview Packet outside of room 200. Tech interviews will be held Monday - Thursday (9/8 - 9/11) during both lunches. They will start promptly 10 minutes into lunchtime, in Room 200. Packets are due by your interview at the latest. If you have questions, please ask Heidi Sprecher.

ATTENDANCE AND SCHEDULE CONFLICTS It is imperative that the musical schedule be examined before auditions for any conflicts your student may have. There is a section in the packet for Mandatory Attendance, where students are not excused from those rehearsals or performances listed for reasons other than illness or emergencies. 

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Congratulations to Lincoln High School students Richard Deng and Coral Platt! Both were awarded National Merit Scholarships of $2,500 toward their college studies.

They were chosen from more than 15,000 finalists nationwide. Richard plans to pursue a career in politics and Coral is looking at a future in the legal sector.

Two exceptional PPS educators, Ricardo Barber and Hang Jones, were recently named OnPoint Educators of the Year for 2025.

As part of this prestigious honor, both teachers will have their rent or mortgage paid for an entire year, and their schools also receive a $2,500 donation. 

Ricardo Barber teaches third grade at Faubion, and Hang Jones serves as a social worker at Marysville Elementary. 

The OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education celebrates educators who embrace innovative teaching techniques that ignite enthusiasm in their students. 

Congratulations to Ricardo Barber and Hang Jones! And thank you both for everything you do to make a difference in the lives our students.

The assignment their teacher gave them was simple – make a short film that begins with a phone call and ends with someone hanging up. Benson first-year students Dylan Martinez-Torres and Dariel Soriano Zamora ran it all the way to a small city populated by two very big and rather iconic monsters – Godzilla and Hedora.

The result, Sorry, Wrong Number, is one of the more than 90 films entered into the annual Best of PPS Film Festival. The festival is a celebration of exceptional student filmmaking that includes a showcase at the historic Hollywood Theatre. 

The fourth annual installment of the festival took place on May 21 and included a screening of 13 standout films. The films came from all over PPS and ran the gamut from Dylan and Dariel’s monster short to documentaries, film noir, and broadcast journalism. 

If you are a passionate student or community member that wants to make a difference at PPS, apply to join the Climate Crisis Response Committee! This is a committee that reports to the PPS Board of Education.

On the committee you will learn about how PPS is making progress towards our climate justice and sustainability policies, provide input and recommendations to the PPS Board on how to better support PPS staff as we advance these policy goals, and connect with other passionate members of our PPS community from diverse backgrounds, knowledge areas, and lived experiences.

No previous professional experience in climate change or sustainability required! Students can apply via this form. Community members can apply here.

Deadline to apply: June 6.