Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation - PPIE

09/23/2026

PPIE student grant in ACTION!

Foothill’s DECA team is hosting SHARK TANK!

Open to all 6-9th graders!
Learn about entrepreneurship, marketing, business, and more!
Register TODAY ⬇️
bit.ly/fhsdecasharktank

Foothill DECA

09/22/2026

09/22/2026

Want to build content for your graphic design portfolio? PPIE is looking for a creative design for the official 2027 Run for Education shirt 🏃‍♂️👕

Think big. Get creative. Make your mark on one of Pleasanton’s biggest community events!

📅 Deadline: November 9
Details on our website.

09/21/2026

💡 Does your student or PUSD school-affiliated club have an innovative project they’d like to bring to life? PPIE wants to help make it happen! 🛠️ 🚀

Through PPIE’s Grant Program, PUSD students can apply for up to $500 for student projects that support student achievement in all areas.

Applications are due September 30th!

Visit PPIE’s Student Grants page to:
* Apply for a grant
* Get guidance on writing your application
* Get inspired by past student grant projects

09/18/2026

✨ An Enchanted Evening Awaits! Join us Friday, November 6 at The Club at Castlewood for a special evening.

Discounted tickets on sale now!
$165 per ticket | $1,500 for a table of 10

Want to be part of making our enchanted evening magical? We’re looking for event sponsors, auction donations and volunteers. To learn more, contact Cathy at [email protected].

09/17/2026

The Pleasanton Weekly will host a candidate forum for the contested PUSD Board of Trustees Area 5 seat on Wednesday, September 23, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. in the PUSD District Office Boardroom, 5758 W. Las Positas Blvd.

All three candidates — Thomas Choi, Karen Fletcher, and Brett Martinez — have been invited to participate. The forum provides an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about issues affecting PUSD ahead of the November election. Community members who live in Trustee Area 5 are especially encouraged to attend.

Community members may submit questions for consideration through 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 20.

09/16/2026

Bon voyage, Valley View 5th graders! 🌲

You’re off on your Outdoor Education adventure! We hope you have an amazing time learning, exploring, trying new things, and making memories that will last a lifetime.🥾🍃

Have an incredible adventure, Mustangs! We can’t wait to hear all about it! 🐴💙

09/11/2026

HEY, GRAPHIC DESIGNERS - THINK BIG. Now think BIGGER.

🤯 What if your design became the official 2027 Run for Education t-shirt?

👕 Create a bold, eye-catching t-shirt design that will be worn by 2,000+ participants.

Submit your design to PPIE no later than Monday, November 9.

09/10/2026

Can’t make the gala? Send a school librarian in your place!

Wish you could join us for our Enchanted Orchard Fall Gala, but can’t make it on Friday, November 6?

You can still be part of the celebration by gifting a gala ticket to one of our amazing school librarians!

It’s a special way to thank the librarians who help keep our school libraries welcoming, vibrant places for students to learn, explore and discover.

Gift a ticket today.