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  • First Early Release Wednesday ~ 9/17

    9/11/2025

    Early Release Wednesdays take place once a month across the District to allow our teachers to attend Professional Development. Students are released at 1:45pm and need to be out of the building at 1:50pm so our staff can start their meeting at 2:00pm. Below is the bell schedule for these days. Here is the link to the 2025/2026 PPS District Calendar that shows all early releases for the year (9/17, 10/22, none in Nov, 12/10, 1/14, 2/11, 3/11, 4/22, and 5/13).

    There will be no musical rehearsal this afternoon due to early release. 

     

  • Back to School Night

    9/16/2025

    Back to School Night is Thursday, September 18th from 6-8pm

    Back to School Night is this Thursday from 6-8pm. Please arrive early as parking is always a challenge on these nights. My personal advice is to park a few blocks away and walk to the school. Our playground and parking lot on the east side of the building will be open as well, but will likely fill up quickly.

    We will be passing out this schedule and note-taking document to all students on Tuesday, but you can get a sneak preview here. Please fill it out with your student or use ParentVue to list their classes.

    Upon arrival, please head to the auditorium for a short presentation from the admin team. We will start that presentation sharply at 6pm. Following that, families will have the opportunity to walk their student's schedule and meet their teachers.

    For families interested in learning more about TAG, there will be a brief presentation in the cafeteria starting at 5:30pm. Families wanting to learn more about English Language Development can also attend a presentation in the cafeteria at that same time.

    While we will not turn away families that bring their students, we ask that this event be attended by parents/guardians only. If your student does attend, they will need to remain with you the entire time and may not roam the halls while families are attending "classes".

  • da Vinci Musical ~ The Prom

    9/15/2025

    There will be no rehearsal on Wednesday, 9/17, due to early release that day. 

    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! 

    ACTOR AUDITION SELECTIONS / CALL BACKS

    Thank you so much to everyone who auditioned!

    • If your name wasn't on the callback list, you are still likely in the show! 
    • Wednesday - The cast list will go up on the board outside room 305
    • Wednesday - No rehearsal due to Early Release Wednesday for the month of September
    • Thursday & Friday - Rehearsals begin after school in the auditorium 4:15-6:15pm             

    TECH CREW REHEARSAL - Tech Rehearsals take place in Room 200 from 4:15-6:15pm:

    • Wednesday 9/17 - No rehearsal / Early release day
    • Thursday 9/18 - Costumes
    • Friday 9/20 - No rehearsal

    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. 

  • da Vinci Arts Fair ~ December 6th!

    9/3/2025

    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.

  • Ordering School Photos

    9/3/2025

    Sung Kokko Photography did a great job executing student photos today! .

    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).

    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). 

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  • Two Lincoln High School Grads Win National Merit Scholarships

    6/12/2025

    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 PPS Educators Named OnPoint Educators of the Year

    6/2/2025

    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.

  • Student Filmmakers Showcase Their Monster Talent

    5/22/2025

    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. 

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  • Join the Climate Crisis Response Committee

    5/19/2025

    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. 

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