About Pleasanton Unified School District

Proud History Pleasanton has a proud history of support for its public schools, which were established in 1867, before the city was incorporated. Today, Pleasanton Unified School District serves approximately 14,500 students in nine elementary schools, three middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, and one continuation high school. In addition, Amador Valley Adult and Community Education courses attract hundreds of community members each year.

Parents Support Our Schools One of the main ingredients in the success of Pleasanton?s public schools is the exceptional amount of support they have from parents. Each school has a parents? support group whose efforts contribute greatly to the learning environment at the school. Some areas supported by these group include technology, science, arts, and sports. In addition, countless hours in the classroom are volunteered by parents. Even non-parents add their support, as demonstrated by a 77% ?yes? vote on the $70 million school bond election in 1997.

We Have Highly Qualified Staff Members Pleasanton?s schools are staffed by more than 900 professional educators. Our educators average 18 years? experience. More than a third have master?s degrees. Adding to the effectiveness of our professionals is a dedicated support staff of approximately 400 people. Among other things, these people enable us to provide a lunch program at every school and to keep our facilities clean and safe.

We?re Proud of Our Students We're proud of our students' accomplishments. Pleasanton Unified School District offers all students a comprehensive, quality educational program which consistently achieves excellent results by all assessment measures. Standardized test scores show our students performing above the state and national averages. Our schools have been recipients of numerous awards, including California Distinguished School, National Blue Ribbon School, and National School of Character. More than 90% of our graduates continue their education at a university, college, community college, or vocational school.

Many Special Programs Offered In addition to a wide range of core academic programs, special programs are available for students with exceptional needs. Examples include Gifted and Talented Education; special educational services for students with certain educational, emotional, or physical needs; assistance for those who have limited proficiency with the English language; vocational training; summer school; computer instruction; instrumental music; inter-scholastic athletic competition for high school girls and boys in a wide variety of sports; and the Regional Occupational Program. Alternative programs available include home schooling support (K-8); Discovery Program (Walnut Grove Elementary); dual-immersion (Valley View Elementary); laptop immersion (middle and high schools); Middle School Opportunity Program and Village Continuation High School, Horizon High School (for school-age mothers and fathers); High School Independent Study; and Adult Education.

Lunches, Milk Available Students may buy either a full lunch (grades 1-12) or a la carte items (grades 6-12). Milk can be purchased separately. Salad bars are available as a choice at the elementary schools. Monthly menus are sent home with elementary school students and are available on school websites. Some families may qualify for free or reduced price lunches. For information, call Child Nutrition Services at (925) 426-4417.

Extended Day Child Care at School On-site extended-day child care is available at every one of our elementary schools. Please call directly to the programs for information on fees, registration, or other details: