News and Announcements

Dennis Aquilina is retiring this year, leaving behind a lasting legacy in music education at the Pleasanton schools. For 19 years Mr. A has been transforming students from mastering “Hot Cross Buns” to performing at Carnegie Hall in just a couple of years. And before that he spent 5 years leading Amador Valley High School marching bands to multiple championships.
We invite students, alumni, parents, colleagues and friends to come by to celebrate Mr. A’s tremendous contribution to Pleasanton’s music education and to wish him well in his retirement.
Enjoy live music performed by an all-star alumni band. Light snacks and beverages will be served. For more Information go to Hart's Band Website.
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Join us on the quad for games, photos, face paint, prizes and fun. On May 17 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
Reserve your spot during lunch Tuesday thru Thursday on the student store by turning in your permission slip. (click on the headline to find Permission form)
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In light of recent tragic events, we feel it would be appropriate to cancel our Hart Open House this Thursday, May 9. We continue to celebrate and cherish all of the incredible work our teachers and students have done this year, and we will have many more opportunities to do so.
We continue to have additional counselors and supports available - please reach out to us if we can help.
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Hart's Leis are available to order on Future Fund for $28 each where they can be paid by credit card. Families can also print the order form from Future Fund to buy multiple leis at a discounted rate ($25 each) or to pay with cash or check. Forms need to be returned to the office or Mrs. Alcorn's mailbox by May 10. All leis will be delivered right before promotion on the basketball courts to advisement class teachers. They will include any notes provided from our families.
Click on the headline for link to order.
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On Thursday, May 9 we will be celebrating Bike to School Day, kids riding their bikes, scooter or skateboard to school on that day, and receive a small freebie.
We are looking for a couple of volunteers to help with this fun activity from around 8:00-8:45am, please contact Mrs. Yu if you can help. Volunteers must have clearance by the district.
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Please visit this link to see 2019 CAASPP Testing Schedule Bell Schedule for the week of April 8 - 19.
Please try not to schedule any appointments during the CAASPP testing periods.
Click on the headline to see full schedule
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Parents and guardians are invited to the presentation and panel discussion on April 24, 7 pm. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Panel discussion at 7:45 pm. Local mental health professionals, PUSD MSW, Hart counselor(s) and Mrs. Heller will be leading this panel.
On April 30, students will have the opportunity to watch this film during the school assembly with the opportunity for Q & A with the panel after their screening. Opt out forms will be made available by Hart administration.
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The California Department of Education has developed a new way to share student scores for CAASPP and ELPAC in 2019. All State Assessment Student Score Reports will be available electronically through the Parent Portal better known as Q, instead of mailed as hard copy reports. As of March 1, Student Score Reports for the previous three years of CAASPP and the past year of ELPAC are available in the same parent portal. To read he full notice click on the headline.
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Pleasanton's three Middle Schools (Hart, Harvest Park, and Pleasanton MS) have joined efforts to celebrate our very first Middle School Mania. Middle School Mania is coming up on April 26. It is a 3-school event, the first in a decade, where students from all 3 middle schools can celebrate the end of the school year together! It is from 4-5:30 at PMS. Tickets are $5 and will include a snack, water, and 3 games, because it is Carnival themed. There will be games like you see at the Pleasanton Fair, along with cotton candy, popcorn, Porky's Pizza, and ice cream. Come buy your tickets at the student store starting this Wednesday 17-24. Get your ticket early, we are only selling 75 per school!
Pleasanton Middle Schools’ is located on 5001 Case Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566
For more info and to print the REQUIRED permission slip, click on the headline.
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MAD Awards were established to provide an opportunity for families to acknowledge individuals who have gone “above and beyond” to make a difference in the life of their special child.
We invite families with a special needs child to nominate a staff member. For more information and to nominate go to MAD Awards Submission Form found on their website or fill out their google form. (click on the headline to find links)
The Awards Ceremony will be celebrated on Friday, April 19.
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