Palos Verdes High Schools Again Rank High in 2022!

4 weeks ago • Community Information, School Information

Palos Verdes High Schools Again Rank High in 2022!

Palos Verdes home owners were happy to see that 2 of our local high schools were in the National High School rankings by US News & World Report. This year they evaluated more than 17,800 schools nationwide (including 1,603 in California). As both of our local high schools ranked high, it indicates how hard school counselors and staff work to challenge students with advanced placement college-level courses and tests.

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School was ranked #324 in the nation and Palos Verdes High School was #1,750 in this years review. The new 2022 list places Palos Verdes Peninsula High School among the top 50 schools in California coming in at #42. Palos Verdes High is #246 in the state. Both of these schools showed a graduation rate of more than 98 percent, and both with a college readiness index of more than 90 percent. These schools rated high in the system for college readiness, graduation rates and college bound students. District success is not accidental. Both Palos Verdes and Peninsula High schools receive high rankings in the rating system because of their open door policy to college level courses. Students at both high schools are encouraged to stretch themselves and enroll in high level courses.

The Peninsula Education Foundation, which helps support our local school district with funding for counselors, teachers and school programs, works hard to make sure that these high schools receive the support they need. This funding is necessary to keep these programs running to help our students achieve these high goals.

To read more about the rating system for our schools click here.

Photo courtesy of PVUSD

Palos Verdes 2022 Summer School Registration Has Started!

2 months ago • Children's Events, Community Information, School Information

Palos Verdes 2022 Summer School Registration Has Started!

Spring Break is not yet here for the Palos Verdes Unified School District, but summer school signs ups are quickly approaching and if history repeats itself, they will fill up fast.

Registration for Palos Verdes elementary students for summer school has begun and will close on May 27, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. This year the Summer Break program classes will be held at Point Vicente and Dapplegray. The school hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and classes run from Monday, June 21, through Friday, July 15, 2022. There will not be classes on July 4, 2022. They will be offering a 4 week program. The cost for the four week program is $650, and before and after school care is being offered at both Point Vicente and Dapplegray during the Summer Break.

Registration for Palos Verdes intermediate students participating in a Summer PEP Program will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 5, 2022, and will close on May 27, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. This year, classes will be offered at Palos Verdes Intermediate School, Ridgecrest, and Miraleste Intermediate School. Classes begin at 8:15 a.m. and go until 12:30 p.m. Students will be attending classes from Monday, June 21, through Friday, July 15, 2022. There will be no school on July 4, 2022. The cost for intermediate students is $700.

Summer high school for Palos Verdes students in grades nine through twelve, will be offered at Palos Verdes High School for the on campus learning, or students can choose the online distance learning program. Online registration will be activated according to the specific grade. On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, PVPUSD Seniors (Grade 12 in Sept. 2022) will be able to begin registration at 9:00 a.m. On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, PVPUSD Juniors (Grade 11 in Sept 2022) will be activated for registration at 9:00 a.m. On Thursday, March 31, 2022, PVPUSD Sophomores (grade 10 in September 2022) will be activated for registration at 9:00 a.m. On Monday, April 18, 2022, PVPUSD Freshman (Grade 9 in September 2022) will be activated for registration at 9:00 a.m. Open registration for all students (including out of district) will open on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Classes will be offered from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. when in session. Summer school full session cost will be $900 or tuition for a one semester class is $450. First semester classes (3 weeks) start on Tuesday, June 21 through July 8, 2022. Second semester classes (3 weeks) start on Monday, July 11, through July 28, 2022.

For more information and description of classes offered, hours and costs, go to www.pvpss.com.

To read my prior article on Palos Verdes Peninsula Summer School click here .

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District

Palos Verdes’ Peninsula Soccer Spring Camp 2022!

3 months ago • Children's Events, Community Events, School Information

Palos Verdes’ Peninsula Soccer Spring Camp 2022!

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District will be taking their annual Spring Break for 2022 starting on Monday, March 28 through Friday, April 1, 2022. During this week, the Peninsula Soccer Camp will be launching its 10th Spring Half Day Program with fun and games for soccer loving kids from 5 through 12 years of age, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

This fun event is 3 hours of instruction per day where they will be emphasizing all the basic skills and the enjoyment of playing soccer through a variety of fun games. The players should bring their own soccer balls, wear soccer shoes, shin guards, shorts and a shirt. Sunscreen and snacks are recommended. The cost to enjoy the camp is $150 for the five days.

For more information on Peninsula Soccer Camp and to register click here.

To read my prior article on Spring Break click here.

Photo courtesy of Peninsula Sports Camps

Palos Verdes High Schools’ 2022 Booster Club Fundraisers

3 months ago • Community Events, Community Information, School Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes High Schools’ 2022 Booster Club Fundraisers

After a two year break, both Palos Verdes high schools will be sponsoring their annual 2022 Booster Club’s fundraisers this year.

Palos Verdes High School will be sponsoring their 2022 Booster Club’s CATCH THE WAVE fundraiser on Friday, April 15, 2022. The event will feature an amazing night of food, dancing, silent auction, and live auction. Get a group of friends and plan an evening of fun on Friday, April 15, 2022, for $125.00 per person if purchased by 3/15/2022. After March 15, 2022, the price will go to $150.00 This year’s event will be held at the Palos Verdes Golf Club located at 3301 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates.

For more information about this event or to purchase tickets go to http://pvboosterclub.com.

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School will be sponsoring their 2022 Booster Club BLACK AND GOLD AFFAIR fundraiser on Saturday, March 19, 2022. This event will feature food, dancing, silent auction, and live auctions beginning at 6:00 p.m. Early bird tickets are $140 if purchased before February 26, 2022, regular tickets are $155, and ticket purchase after March 11, 2022, is $170 per person. This event will be held at the Palos Verdes Golf Club located at 3301 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates.

For more information about the event or to purchase tickets go to http:pvhsabc.com.

You don’t have to be a parent of a school child to enjoy these events. The purpose of these high school fundraisers is to raise money to support the 3 A’s, Academics, Arts, and Athletics. These fundraisers provide a large percentage of the Booster Club’s contribution for the much needed supplemental funding.

Booster Club Supporters take our high schools to a whole new level of excellence. The contributions help to subsidize so much at our local high schools. They help with academics by bringing in Tutors, Link Crew, Technology Upgrades, Digital Database, Speech & Debate Advisories, and Academic Decathlons. In the Arts Department, they help with the drama productions, video production, choral and color guard, musical equipment for the band, and more. The Athletics Department also gets help with turf maintenance, athletic trainers, athletic equipment, and maintenance for the athletic facilities.

They need and appreciate all your support to ensure the success of all Palos Verdes High School students. Historically, our district receives far less money per student due to state funding inequities. Bond initiatives, parcel taxes, Peninsula Education Foundation, and PTSA have all helped, but the additional funds from the Booster Clubs are necessary to meet our student needs.

To read my last article on Palos Verdes High Schools’ Booster Club Fundraisers click here.

Above photos courtesy of PVUSD

Palos Verdes High School Choice 2022-2023

4 months ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, School Information

Choose Your Palos Verdes High School Now For 2022-2023!

Palos Verdes residents, who are parents of eighth grade students, have received high school information packets and it is time to designate which high school their child will attend in September 2022. Palos Verdes High School and Palos Verdes Peninsula High School have both had some online tours and now the principal forums will take place. Any current eighth grade student will have an opportunity to enroll under “open enrollment” which means that the students who will enter 9th grade in September 2022, may choose which Palos Verdes high school to attend. Planning for the 2022-2023 school year is beginning and enrollment numbers are critical to effectively prepare for this next school year.

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School will be holding their principal forum on February 23, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Palos Verdes High School will be holding their principal forum on February 8, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (The Special Education Forum will take place that night from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and Future AVID Parent Forum will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)

For more information on Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, you can contact the school at (310) 377-4888. PVPHS is located at 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Palos Verdes High School can be contacted at (310) 378-8471 and is located at 600 Cloyden Road, Palos Verdes Estates.

If you are looking for additional information or need enrollment forms, go to www.pvpusd.net.

To read my prior article on the Palos Verdes High Schools, click here.

Photos courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District

Join Peninsula Education Foundation’s Toast On The Coast!

7 months ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, School Information

Join Peninsula Education Foundation’s Toast On The Coast!

Palos Verdes homes owners can support the Peninsula Education Foundation by participating in Toast On The Coast, an outdoor coastal festival. What a great way to spend your Saturday, November 6, 2021, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. at Roessler Point. This will be an outdoor coastal festival featuring live music from X-Wire, James McKenna, Xander Marsden, PV Jazz Combo and the 80’s music headliner Fast Times. This event will also include premium food, wine and cocktail tastings. The participating restaurants include: Captain Kidd’s Fish Market & Restaurant, Compagnon Wine Bistro, Giuliano’s Gardena, Hennessey’s, Hook & Plow, HT Grill, El Pollo Inka/Inka Wasi, Rebel Republic Social House, Riviera Mexican Grill, Truxtons’s, and Good Stuff. Food will be served from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. VIP and Private Cabanas will feature Bettolino Kitchen, Locale 90, Primo Italia, The Rex Steakhouse and Riviera House (Served from 3:00 to 5:00 .m.) They will also have specialty vendors to enjoy. The event will be for 21 & over only.

Prices range from $125 for general admission, $250 for VIP Lounge & $4,000 for a private cabana for 10. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy a festive afternoon while helping to raise funding for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. The primary source of income for most public school districts in California, including the PVPUSD, is from the State. However, State support has declined since 2007-08. The most stable and reliable funding source in recent years has been local revenue from the Peninsula Education Foundation. The income from the Peninsula Education Foundation is still greatly needed since it has allowed PVPUSD to continue providing students the programs and services needed for their success in college and/or the work place. If you have any questions please call (310) 378-2278.

Roessler Point at Malaga Cove is located at 300 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates.

To read my last article on Peninsula Education’s Fundraisers click here.

Photo courtesy of Peninsula Education Foundation

Skechers Friendship 2021 Walk Benefits Peninsula Education Foundation

8 months ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, School Information

Skechers Friendship 2021 Walk Benefits Peninsula Education Foundation

Palos Verdes homes owners can get out and walk this year in support of the Peninsula Education Foundation with the Skechers Friendship Walk, which is seeking donations to support our local Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. The primary source of income for most public school districts in California, including the PVPUSD, is from the State. However, State support has declined since 2007-08. The most stable and reliable funding source in recent years has been local revenue from the Peninsula Education Foundation. This year the foundation will be celebrating over 40 years of assisting our schools. A lot has changed in the past years, but the income from Peninsula Education Foundation has allowed PVPUSD to continue providing students the programs and services needed for their success in college and/or the workplace.

As in prior years, a large portion of the pledge money has been allocated to saving teachers’ jobs, with the remaining pledge balance supporting elementary choral and instrumental music; library aides; PE for grades K- 5; STEM for elementary grades 4-5, intermediate & high school safe schools counselors, College Career Center staff and STEM programs for robotics and engineering (called PVIT and SMERT).

Palos Verdes homes owners have a wonderful opportunity to support our schools by registering for The Pier To Pier Friendship Walk which will be held Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. (check-in is at 8:00 a.m.). Early check in for the walk takes place on Friday, October 22, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at any of the local Skechers stores located in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach South Bay Galleria, Torrance Del Amo Mall or the Promenade on the Peninsula (across from the fountain). The cost of the walk is $30 for early check in, or $35 on the day of the walk with the entire fee going directly to our schools. This 3.5 mile walk begins at Manhattan Beach Pier and you can sign up either as walker or “virtual walker” and designate Palos Verdes Education Foundation as your charity of choice. This yearit is live & virtual and they hope to have more participants and increase the money going to our schools. Every participant receives a tee shirt and gift bag. It’s easy to register online at www.skechersfriendshipwalk.com and click on the “register to walk button.”

Please register your entire family to join in the fun and support PEF and our schools. This is a win-win. Our Palos Verdes schools will receive additional funding and you and your family can enjoy a beautiful morning at the beach!

To read my last article on Skechers Friendship Walk click here.

Photo courtesy of Skechers Friendship Walk

Palos Verdes Education Foundation 2021 Main Event

1 year ago • Community Information, School Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes Peninsula Education Foundation 2021 Main Event

Palos Verdes Peninsula Education Foundation (PEF) will be holding its annual “Main Event” fundraiser online this year on May 1, 2021, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. to raise additional funds for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. This year’s event Main Event Live will be free and held online but you must register in advance at www.maineventauction.com. You will have the opportunity to bid for fine wines and spirits, beauty packages, vacation getaways, activities for kids, school spirit items and much more. The online auction starts on April 21, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., and goes through May 1, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. This is a great way to start shopping for some great deals while supporting all 17 PVPUSD schools at the same time.

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Education Foundation was founded in 1979 to raise much needed money for our schools that the State was not providing. PEF’s first gift to the School District was $250,000. The number of students and amount of government aid has varied tremendously and the school district relies on these donations from PEF for the shortfall. These donated funds are being spent to retain teachers, library aides, keep class sizes smaller, music instruction, academic counselors at high schools, college and career centers, STEM funding, help with science fair funding and teacher grants for innovative classroom projects. Pledged funds for this year will help support the above programs and all support is welcome – big or small – especially when schools have had to be creative with their teaching this year. There will also be an opportunity to win a Lexus by purchasing tickets before the event. (Winner does not need to be present.) Tickets can be purchased on line at www.pvpef.org for $50 each or $125 for three tickets. There will also be a raffle for a year of dining at Terranea Resort. The winner of this event will be drawn online at the Main Event. Tickets for this raffle are $100 each and can be purchased www.maineventauction.com.

This year you will be able to purchase party packs where you can gather in your pod and plan your in-home celebration as you tune into Main Event Live. To read more about these party pack which need to be purchased by April 23, 2021, go to www.maineventauction.com.

For more information call (310) 378-2278.

Click here to read my prior article on Palos Verdes Peninsula Education Foundation’s Main Event.

Photo courtesy of Palos Verdes Unified School District’s Main Event.

Palos Verdes Schools 2021 Spring Break Activities!

1 year ago • Children's Events, Community Events, School Information

Palos Verdes Schools 2021 Spring Break Activities!

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District will be taking their annual Spring Break for 2021 starting on Monday, March 29 through Friday, April 2, 2021. Since we are still under some Covid restrictions, outside activities are limited for Palos Verdes homes owners who are looking for day camps for their children to enjoy.

AYSO Spring Soccer Camps are being offered from March 29, to April 2, 2021, at Highridge Park. Children 7 to 14 years of age can spend a half day learning and improving their soccer skills. The cost of the Half Day Camp is $149, and runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. AYSO Tiny Tykes camps are for children 4 to 6 years of age and are being held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Highridge Park for the price of $149. For more camp information and/or to register click here.

Highridge Park is located at 28220 Highridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes.

To read my prior article on Spring Break click here.

Photo courtesy of AYSO

Palos Verdes High School Choice 2021-2022

1 year ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, School Information

Choose Your Palos Verdes High School Now For 2021-2022!

Palos Verdes residents who are parents of eighth grade students, have received high school information packets and it is time to designate which high school their child will attend in September 2021. This decision time is coming to a close. Palos Verdes High School and Palos Verdes Peninsula High School tours have taken place online and now families must make their choices. Any current eighth grade student will have an opportunity to enroll under “open enrollment” which means that the students who will enter 9th grade in September 2021, may choose which Palos Verdes high school to attend. Planning for the 2021-2022 school year is beginning and enrollment numbers are critical to effectively prepare for this next school year.

Both high schools had scheduled online sessions to help assist you and your student in selecting which one of our award winning high schools would be the best fit for them. It is important to remember that the deadline of February 28, 2021 is only two weeks away.

If you are looking for additional information or need enrollment forms, go to www.pvpusd.net.

To read my prior article on the Palos Verdes High Schools, click here.

Photos courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District