Prom Money Was NOT Stolen During Foothill High School Break-in After All

The culprit vandalized Principal John Dwyer's office, but despite rumors to the contrary, the senior ball money was untouched.

Someone broke into Foothill High School Principal John Dwyer's office late Thursday night or Friday morning, and by Friday evening, the rumors were flowing. Students heard that the culprit had rappelled down the side of the building, or lowered themselves inside Mission Impossible-style, to gain access. And parents were hearing that the burglars stole $50,000, or all the Senior Ball-Prom money collected through ticket sales. By Sunday, rumor had it the entire prom had been canceled. The reality is someone kicked in the door, ransacked some drawers and got away with maybe $200 in petty cash. But that's it. The May 19 prom is still very much happening, and students who paid $115 a pop are not out a ticket. Principal John Dwyer put out a …

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Foothill High Students Awarded Scholarships from Pleasanton North Rotary

Pleasanton North Rotary gives out scholarships for voluntary community work, school involvement and academic achievement.

By Jim Brice Three college-bound students from Foothill High School have each been awarded $2,000 memorial scholarships recognizing their voluntary community work, school involvement, and academic achievement from Pleasanton North Rotary. Seniors Alex Dickenson, Arin Miller, and Patrick Shevelson were presented the awards by Kevin Greenlee, PNR New Generations chair, in ceremonies at the high schools May 14. Dickenson received awarded the 2012 Stephen Parker Memorial Scholarship. It is dedicated to memory of the 1979 graduate of Pleasanton Foothill High School.  Dickenson is planning to attend California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She has chosen to major in kinesiology, with a concentration in physical therapy. Army …

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Local Boxer Takes His "No Bullying" Message to Pleasanton Schools

Paul Rubio, owner of Elite Training Center, talks to Donlon and Mohr Elementary students about his life both as a victim of bullying and the pain of being the bully.

Boxer and owner of Elite Training Center, Paul Rubio has become Pleasanton’s local voice and advocate against bullying. Patch featured Paul’s inspiring story, “From Bullied to Boxer: Taunted and Beaten by Kids at School, Paul Rubio Was Inspired to Become a Fighter and Motivator” last November. Born with spina bifida, Paul was paralyzed at the time of his birth. At the age of three, he was granted a second chance when he gained movement in his toes. After numerous surgeries, Paul learned to walk. However, what should have been a joyful new chapter in his life turned ugly when Paul entered Kindergarten. When Paul enrolled into elementary school, he walked with an awkward gait. That, combined with other complications due to his disability, …

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Teachers Give Concessions, Save $2.3 Million

PUSD approved an agreement between the district and the teachers' union that would result in $2.3 million in concessions.

At its Tuesday meeting, the Pleasanton Unified School District unanimously approved a tentative agreement between the district and the Association of Pleasanton Teachers (APT), resulting in $2.335 million worth of concessions.   This tentative agreement includes increasing class sizes at middle and high school, up to four un-paid furlough days, contingent upon passage of the tax initiative in November, and suspending the Teacher Support and Advisory Committee. As a part of this tentative agreement, The District and APT also entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a one-year pilot program for collaboration.  In order to allow time for teacher collaboration, high school students will again have a late start time every …

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Anita Sanchez Retires After Almost 40 Years in Same Classroom

Attend Miss Sanchez's retirement event on May 24.

Anita Sanchez is retiring from Fairlands Elementary after 40 years teaching first grade, and students and parents are invited to help her celebrate. Sierra Stewart said she had her for first grade in 1980, and now her daughter has here; there are probably many stories like that. Here's the invite: After 40 years of teaching first grade, Miss Sanchez is retiring from Fairlands Elementary School in Pleasanton.   Please join us in Room 6 at Fairlands for a reception in her honor on Thursday, May 24 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.  All past and current students and parents are welcome.    We will be collecting cards/memories and pictures to fit into an 8 x 8 album and for a slideshow.  Please email to: misssanchezretirementparty@gmail.com or mail to: …