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Piner Highlights
Mr. Vences’ Spanish class showing school spirit for Homecoming week-Pink Out!
Mrs. Pepper and the P.E. department would like to congratulate Mason Siemsen as the P.E. Student of the Month for OCTOBER. Mason has gone through the entire first quarter with perfect attendance, no suit cuts, a positive attitude, and gives 100% effort in all aspects of class! Mason is a great role model for his classmates. Wish we had more like you Mason!
Piner's Garden at sunset
Piner Culinary students in our SRCS Food Truck! They make bomb sliders!
Piner Band and Choir The Sept/Oct ECMP Newsletter is available
Christian Hernandez Reyes is the Piner High School PE student of the month for September.
In my 6th period weight lifting class, Christian is the best small group leader that I have ever had. Christian leads
the students he has by getting them to accomplish more than they would be able to do on their own. He encourages and
helps fellow classmates to reach beyond their potential. In my 30 years of teaching, Christian stands out as one of the
finest students I have ever had. Because of his hard work, his leadership skills, and his willingness to push students
to do their best, Christian is the Piner PE student of the month. Congratulations, from Mr Jackson.
Piner's first game under the lights. Read the Press Democrat article
Principal's Welcome for 2018-2019: The Piner High School Vision statement comes from
Piner High School’s staff and it captures what the staff wants the school to be going forward into the future. To get
there, students must also understand and care about the school’s vision for itself. Students must play their role in
helping the school reach its goals. The vision statement starts by saying that Piner High School will be a caring place.
The staff at Piner High School wants students to be successful and healthy. We want students to know that our daily
efforts are about building an atmosphere of respect and concern for the lives of students and their families. And, in
response, we want our students to care about each other and our staff. This leads to a welcoming school community where
all individuals at Piner take care of each other. This goal takes shape in some of our support services at Piner, including
Social Advocates for Youth counseling, a Family Engagement Facilitator for school to home communication, a Teacher on
Special Assignment that supports struggling students, and a Restorative Response Specialist for helping students make
amends for poor behavioral choices on campus. Of course, the vision statement then goes on to say that we engage students
in learning that is meaningful. Piner High School is an academic institution and one of its main roles is to make sure
that students are learning. Just as it takes participation by students to help make a caring community, students cannot
learn at the highest level without active involvement in their own learning. This means that students need to take
advantage of the multiple academic opportunities that Piner High School offers. These opportunities range from assistance
to those who are academically struggling, to exciting programs that cannot be found at any other high school.
Some of the academic supports offered for students include:
The academic programs at Piner include many different pathways such as:
Let me highlight two of the programs above. The Early College Magnet Program provides students with the
chance to take classes at the Santa Rosa Junior College for free, with transportation and books provided.
The Freshman Transitions Program focuses on helping students successfully transfer to a high school
environment while focusing on goal-setting and preparing for high school graduation and beyond.
Furthermore, Piner High School continues to develop its emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
education. The symbol of this focus is the science and technology building on our campus, which we call the SPARQ
building. Students will take part in classes that stimulate their thinking in these areas and they have the ability
to pursue a STEM Certificate of recognition. The STEM Certificate can lead to an advantage in registration at our
local university, Sonoma State University.
As any student can see, Piner High School is a rich place to learn that provides lots of support.
Working together, Piner High School will be one of the best high school experiences you can hope to have. We look forward to
your upcoming year with us and know that if you get engaged, it will be a great school year.
Sincerely, Tim Zalunardo, Principal
Congratulations to Piner's Class of 2018! Read the Press Democrat article and check out the photo gallery by Kent Porter, PD Photographer.
Patty Michiels retires after 40 years of service! Hear the
wonderful singing from her retirement party with her beloved colleagues and friends singing along, just like being back in her Spanish class. Felicidades Pati!
All students planning on playing football next year for Piner. You must attend a concussion education and screening session on
either Saturday June 2nd here at Piner High School or Sunday June 3rd at Maria Carillo High School. 9th and 10th graders need to arrive by 9am, 11th and
12th graders need to arrive by 2pm. You must have a permission slip (English/Spanish) to attend which can be picked up in the main office, in Mr. Aubin's office or printed out online on our website.
Spring Concert Choral performance. Check out Piner's YouTube Channel for more videos.
Project Grad Volunteer Signups.
Dear Piner Families, The Piner High School Project Graduation Committee has been hard at work preparing for a safe, sober and fun graduation
party for our graduating seniors. We have planned a party full of food, music, carnival games, casino tables, hypnotist, voodoo lounge,
prizes and much more that will take place the evening of June 1st. But we cannot do it alone and are asking you for your help. We need your
help setting up, cleaning up and working the night of the event. Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior families: this is your chance to pay it forward.
One day your student will be graduating and they will get to have this experience. This gives you a chance to see what your student will be able
to look forward to. Senior families: if you wish to not work the night of the event, there is lots to do in the week prior and the day after.
If you want to work that night, don't worry you won't be cramping your graduate's style…there will be enough things to keep you both busy.
Sign up here. If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact the Project Grad Committee. Thank you in advance for your participation and support!
Piner Class of 1978 40 year Reunion!
The 2017/2018 Piner High School Athletes of the year are Hana Suppus and Jonathan Vargas.
Our 2017/2018 Scholar Athletes of the year are Samantha Stolte and Sonny Vang. It is a great honor to be acknowledged
and to receive these great awards. Please congratulate each of them when you see them on campus. Great job! We are all so
very proud of your accomplishments and the four of you are great representatives of Piner High School. Congratulations!
The wait is over! Prom Is here. Tickets for Piner High School's Met Gala Prom are on sale
in the Business Office. The cost of the tickets is $70.00 without ASB and $60.00 with ASB. The deadline to purchase
Prom tickets will be May 3rd. No tickets will be sold during class time before or after school break or lunch.
Even if you don't have a class. Thank you for your cooperation.
Summer School Information: New Course Available, Introduction to Green Construction and
Is My Request In? Introduction to Green Construction (28630). The course is an enrichment opportunity; students do not
have to have previously taken this course to enroll. You can find all the latest updates on the summer school website:
https://sites.google.com/srcs.k12.ca.us/high-school-summer/home.
250 Sonoma County Students get taste of careers in food, beverage manufacturing. Piner High School student
Natalie Avila job-shadowed for a year at a Healdsburg restaurant, so she was intrigued to ask about career opportunities at a Healdsburg
bakery that was among the employers looking to inspire for later hire via a regional job fair in Santa Rosa on Thursday. Avila and
fellow Piner culinary arts program students Mariana Barajas and Giselle Soto talked with Costeaux French Bakery owner Will Seppi about the
breadmaking process and ways to start in that business. Avila had worked last school year in the kitchen with Spoonbar chef Casey Van Voorhis
as part of the Piner’s culinary program.
Read the entire article in the North Bay Business Journal.
Get the latest ECMP Newsletter
Piner Baseball is looking for sponsors. See the attached flyer for details.
2009 Piner Alumni, Tomas Tesfasilasie, paused his medical school education to start a medical supply nonprofit.
Read the Press Democrat article.
To learn more about his nonprofit go to Supply the Change.
Check out the Piner High School Kpop Dance Club's performance at the 2017 Rally.
Attention fall sport athletes. The request for PE credits forms are due by Friday 12/15 in the main office.
If you have yet to receive your PE credit form, please see Mr. Aubin before school, at break, at lunch, or after school in the gym to
pick up your application.
Senior Personality Portraits due 12/22. Please email them to Piner Yearbook
**PSAT Schedule and Information Update**
Free December SAT Registration for Wildfire-Impacted Students.
The College Board is offering a free December SAT registration to California students affected by the wildfires in FEMA-designated counties. We know this is a challenging time and hope this measure helps students who are struggling. Please scroll down for the list of FEMA counties.
Students should register for the December SAT and then call Customer Service at 866-756-7346 by November 21 to receive a refund. The paper registration deadline is November 14.
In any severe hardship case, CSS Profile will provide assistance to families affected by the California wildfires in need upon request with Customer Service (844-202-0524).
We hope this eases some worry so students’ college-going plans are minimally disrupted. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the wildfires.
SAT Registration link
University of California and California State University systems
both announced Monday October 30 they will extend their Fall 2018 application deadlines — normally Nov. 30 — by more than two weeks to Dec. 15.
Each system will also grant students application fee waivers that will allow them to apply to up to four campuses in each system for free.
Several other schools in the area, including Stanford and Santa Clara University, said Monday they will also extend their application deadlines
for students affected by the fires and other recent natural disasters. Both freshman and transfer applicants to schools in each system will
need to send an email requesting an extension.
Information from the University of California.
Information from the California State University
Weren't able to get to the first STEM Cafe this year? Check out what you missed on the blog.
We found out about Lost Sharks! Our guest presenter, Vicky Vásquez, from the Pacific Shark Research Center shared her
adventures in exploring and discovering uncommon sharks of the deep, one that she even got to name...the Ninja Lanternshark that glows in the dark.
2017-2018 Booster Cards. By purchasing a Booster Card
cardholders receive $2 off admission to all home games and discounts at most away games and support Piner Sports programs. Return the form to the
School Office or at the Merchandise table at a home game.
In collaboration with Sonoma County Department of Health, Piner was excited to bring Matt Bellace to our school.
Matt Bellace, Ph.D., a motivational speaker and stand-up comedian since 1995, has a Ph.D. in clinical neuropsychology. His "How to Get High Naturally"
program encourages over a hundred thousand students a year worldwide to pursue natural highs and make healthy choices. Check out a short video of one part of the presentation on the Piner High School
YouTube channel.
Get the Sept/Oct edition of the Early College Magnet Program (ECMP) Newsletter.
PINER SENIORS--It's time to get your reservations in for the Grad Party hosted by Piner's Project Graduation!
Use the forms from your senior packet or print them from the Project Graduation website
and get them filled out (including payment) and turned in to the Business Office. Reserve early to get entered to win a CASH PRIZE!
You must turn in all completed paperwork & your full payment to get entered. Reserve by May 5th for 4 entries, by May 12th for 3 entries,
by May 19th for 2 entries, and by May 26th for 1 entry.
2017 Summer School Information and Calendar.
The Physical Education Department would like to congratulate all the freshman students who passed all 5 of the State Fitness Tests!
2017 Senior Packet.
Get all of the information you need for upcoming Senior events like Prom, Senior Day on the Green, Senior trip, and Graduation.
Check out the April/May Early College Magnet Program newsletter.
Read about Piner's 2017 Inquiry Fair. Over 60 students showed off their
projects at the 2017 Inquiry Fair, Friday March 10th in the Piner High Library. Projects ranged from exploring how microwaves work to creating the best
protocol for creating geodes and crystals. Students are encouraged to use the Inquiry fair as their start to hone their research skills in preparation for
our STEM certificate capstone Level 3 projects- and this year there were many projects that have this potential.
Free tutoring at PHS - extra support in all subjects. Where: Library. When = Monday through Thursday from 3-4 PM. Monday = Mr. Papaik,
Tuesday = Ms. Langhals, Wednesday = Ms. Graves (she is bilingual; no tutoring the 2nd Wednesday of each month due to a staff meeting), and Thursday = Mr. Boulais
Please join us Tuesday March 14th. After a brief PTSA meeting, we will be having a speaker from Sonoma County Department of Health Services. See the attached flyer (Espanol) for details.
Read about Piner High School's recent visit to SSU's School of Science and Technology.
Interested in Girls Tennis in the Fall, Wrestling in the winter, or Badminton in the Spring? Call for athletes.
Congratulations to Shea Dorrell, Maritza Camacho, Addison Gaspar, and Aryanna Rodriquez: this year's winners in the Poetry Out Loud contest last week. Special thanks to all who read some terrific poems and to those who helped make it all a great success!
Piner's Teydid Rojas is the Physical Education Student of the Month for January. Teydid is a leader and great encourager.
She supports all students as well as she actively participates in the freshmen curriculum and activities. Teydid is certainly an example of what a student
of the month represents as seen in her amazing character qualities and her willingness to actively engage with her best effort in 9th grade P.E. It is a
great privilege to have Teydid as a student.
Congratulations to the following Girls Soccer players. First Team All League: Yesenia Aguilar and Lindsey Snetsinger.
Second Team All League: Jackie Reyes and Hannah Tavares. Honorable Mention: Leslie Garnica.
In 2016 Piner Boosters raised and donated $15,000 to Piner High School Athletics. Thank you to all of the families for their support!
Congratulations to Piner Cross Country runners Jonny Vargas and Cynthia Rosales who competed at the State meet in Fresno!
This week 350 Piner students started a campus wide thematic study revolving around the book
"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. Integrated loosely across 4 disciplines- English, Social Science,
Biology and Health Science & Biotechnology- students came together for the launch presentation where teachers introduced the
topics and activities they will cover as well as their reasoning for choosing the book. This story of Henrietta Lacks and
her cells, taken without consent, the revolutionary impact on medical research and the insight into cultural, racial and
scientific issues of the time make this book a good fit for our team of teachers! (Ms. Benson, Ms. Barcelon, Mr. Converse,
Ms.Coster, Ms. Langhals, Ms. Lecus, Mr. Mantoani, Dr. Marchbanks, Mr. Slaten Ms. Stevens and Ms. Walls !) Students will
engage in extracting their own DNA and discuss historical and social implications for "who owns your cells?". They will
research a disease and its impact on world history as well as investigate scientific studies from the past such as the
Tuskegee syphilis study, that breached moral boundaries and lead to informed consent and required scientific ethics for
all clinical trials. Cell division and cancer will be studied in Biology with a group event titled Cancer Awareness Day slated for November 18th.
SPARQ Planetarium & STEM Cafe Schedules. Download the SPARQ Planetarium show schedule to see details for each showing. Open to the Public.
Read the Sep/Oct ECMP Newsletter.
Health Science and Biotechnology is raising funds for a field trip to the Buck Institute. If you are interested in donating click here to go to Donors Choose fundraising website.
Congratulations to Karen Coster (far right) and Debbie Grove (third from right), Chamber of Commerce Educators of the Year for Piner High School.
Olympic Champion, Maya DiRado, visited Piner to talk with students Thursday about her Rio experience. Catch some of her speech on the Press Democrat's YouTube channel.
Piner STEM Press Release. Read about how Judy Barcelon
(Biology/Health Tech), Karen Coster (English), and Heather Benson (World History) spent part of their summer at St. Joseph Cancer
Center center learning the details of clinical research such as inclusion criteria, patient intake (EKG, vitals), preparing investigational
medicines and sometimes (with consent) being allowed to interact directly with patients.
What is a fartlek? Ask a Piner Cross Country runner.
Read the Press Democrat article..
Pictured are Piner cross country runners Jonny Vargas, left, Cynthia Rosales, Nathan Hayes, Ben Somma, Kevin Garcia, Ryan Ball and Austin Luong head out on their run at Howarth Park in Santa Rosa, on Thursday, June 23, 2016. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)
Press Democrat photo gallery.
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