Palo Alto Unified School District

A huge round of applause to the incredible Walter Hays 3rd-5th graders for their amazing performance in Aladdin! Your hard work, talent, and dedication truly shined on stage. Bravo! ???? #PAUSD #PAUSDPromise #StudentSuccess Don Austin Trent Bahadursingh Guillermo López, Ed.D. Jeong Choe, Ph.D. Lynette White Santa Clara County Office of Education

Head to Gott’s Roadside today, March 13, and enjoy a delicious meal while supporting Palo Alto PiE! ?? 10% of ALL sales (dine-in & takeout) will be donated to PiE, helping fund essential programs for PAUSD students. Grab your friends, grab a burger, and make a difference—one bite at a time! ???? #DineForPiE #SupportPAStudents #BurgersForGood

Representing PAUSD with pride! Our incredible special education paraprofessionals from Escondido and Nixon & Principal on Special Assignment for MTSS, are growing, learning, and strengthening their skills at the CSEA Paraeducator Conference. Investing in our paras means investing in our students’ success! #PAUSD #PAUSDPromise Don Austin Trent Bahadursingh Guillermo López, Ed.D. Jeong Choe, Ph.D. Lynette White Santa Clara County Office of Education

PAUSD Professional Development Day Highlights from our recent inspiring districtwide Staff Professional Development Day that exceeded all expectations! Faculty and staff from across our schools engaged in dynamic workshops, collaborative sessions, and thought-provoking presentations focused on innovative strategies to enhance student success. Educators explored cutting-edge teaching methodologies, mental health support frameworks, technology integration, and personalized learning approaches—all designed to directly benefit our students' educational journeys. The energy and commitment displayed throughout the day truly exemplified our district's dedication to excellence. A special thank you to everyone who helped crafted meaningful learning experiences, our expert presenters who shared their valuable insights, and every staff member who participated with enthusiasm and a growth mindset. Your collective dedication to professional growth directly translates to better outcomes for our students. The knowledge and skills gained during this professional development opportunity will undoubtedly create even more supportive, engaging, and effective learning environments across PAUSD. Together, we continue to fulfill the #PAUSDPromise by investing in our educators so they can inspire and empower every student. #PAUSD #ProfessionalLearning #StudentSuccess Don Austin Guillermo López, Ed.D. Trent Bahadursingh Jeong Choe, Ph.D. Lynette White Santa Clara County Office of Education

Celebrating 21 Years of the Sweetheart Awards! ???? For over two decades, the Sweetheart Awards have honored individuals whose real acts make a lasting impact on the lives of students with disabilities and their families. This year, we proudly recognized 62 incredible nominees—including Bus Drivers, Paraprofessionals, Education Specialists, Teachers, Therapists, Students, and Community Members—who have gone above and beyond to champion excellence, inclusion, and service in our schools and community. Join us in celebrating these inspiring individuals who embody the PAUSD Promise’s core values. Your support and recognition mean the world to them and the families they uplift! #PAUSD #PAUSDPromise Don Austin Guillermo López, Ed.D. Jeong Choe, Ph.D. Lynette White Trent Bahadursingh Santa Clara County Office of Education

?? Calling all educators and education professionals! Join Palo Alto Unified School District for our 2025 Job Fairs! Three great opportunities to find your next position: ?? Special Education Teaching Jobs: March 15, 9am-12pm at Palo Alto HS ???? In-Person Teacher Job Fair: March 22, 9am-1pm at Santa Clara County Office of Education ?? Virtual Job Fair for Teaching and Classified Jobs: March 26, 6pm via Zoom Whether you’re looking for special education roles, teaching positions, or classified jobs, we’ve got options for you! Register at pausd.org/fairs to secure your spot and take the next step in your education career. #PAUSD #TeachingJobs #EducationCareers #JobFair #HiringTeachers Don Austin Guillermo López, Ed.D. Trent Bahadursingh Jeong Choe, Ph.D. Anne Fuji Le Herb Espiritu Lynette White Santa Clara County Office of Education

The Walter Hays Annual Family Puzzle and Math Night was an exciting and fun-filled event! Families and students of all ages tackled cool and challenging puzzles, thanks to the amazing Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival (JRMF). #PAUSD Don Austin Guillermo López, Ed.D. Trent Bahadursingh Jeong Choe, Ph.D. Lynette White Santa Clara County Office of Education

Our English Instructional Leaders are gearing up for a powerful professional learning day on March 7th! Together, they’re collaborating and building on the strengths of each department to enhance instruction and student success. Stay tuned for insights and highlights from this impactful day of learning! #ProfessionalGrowth #Collaboration #StudentSuccess #PAUSD #PAUSDPromise Don Austin Trent Bahadursingh Guillermo López, Ed.D. Jeong Choe, Ph.D. Lynette White Santa Clara County Office of Education

A huge thank you to Tesla in City of Palo Alto for hosting Palo Alto Unified School District students. Experiences like this are invaluable—seeing cutting-edge innovation up close, meeting inspiring professionals. #industry #career Don Austin Guillermo López, Ed.D. Wendy Stratton, Ed.D. Rosemarie Dowell Trent Bahadursingh Julie L. Amanda Bark Mike Jacobs, CHPP Kelly Martin Joell Hanson Rich Choe Esther Wojcicki Barb Miller CheeTung (CT) Leong Lynette White

Our 5th graders are getting a sneak peek into the amazing world of middle school music! ???? Through our #PAUSD VAPA field trips, students visit our middle schools to experience live performances from 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who are in their 2nd and 3rd year of music. The goal? To inspire, excite, and build a bridge to the 6th-grade music program! ???? Seeing their future in action makes all the difference—let’s keep the music going! ?? #PAUSDPromise #FutureMusicians Don Austin Guillermo López, Ed.D. Trent Bahadursingh Kelly Martin Jeong Choe, Ph.D. Lynette White Santa Clara County Office of Education