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  • da Vinci Musical ~ The Prom

    9/15/2025

     

     

     

     

    REHEARSALS THE WEEK OF 9/29-10/3

    Monday - Musical (Actors) 4:15-6:15pm & Lights and Sound Crew 4:15-6:15pm

    Tuesday - Musical (Actors) 4:15-6:15pm & Set and Props Crew 4:15-6:15

    Wednesday - Musical (Actors) 4:15-6:15pm & Tech Crew - No Rehearsal

    Thursday - Musical (Actors) 4:15-6:15pm & Costume Crew 4:15-6:15pm

    Friday - Musical (Actors) 4:15-6:15pm & Tech Crew - No Rehearsal

  • Clubs at da Vinci

    9/23/2025

    Please open this link for a list of the Clubs at da Vinci

  • Ordering School Photos

    9/3/2025

    Sung Kokko Photography sent out the photo proofs today (9/24)!

    Their ordering system is completely online and makes it a breeze to order. The email you receive from them has a private link to view your student’s images and place your order. Orders will be delivered to the school (free of shipping charges). Don't worry if your child missed Picture Day…retakes are scheduled for October 23rd (information will come out ahead of 10/23 for those who didn't get their photo taken or who want to retake their photo). 

  • Outdoor School Information

    9/24/2025

    ODS Dates: Tues, Oct 14th - Fri, Oct 17th

    From our wonderful ODS coordinator, Cat Hopkins:

    If you have not returned your child's signed Permission Slip and Health History form, please turn those in ASAP! We leave in less than 3 weeks - it is going to be so much fun!

    Info and FAQs for ODS

     

  • da Vinci Arts Fair ~ December 6th!

    9/3/2025

    Hi da Vinci Families,

    The Arts Fair is one of the PTSA's best fundraisers—and it’s a ton of fun! It only happens because of amazing volunteers. We’re organized with lots of roles, so it’s an easy and meaningful way to get involved.

    The da Vinci hallways, gym, and cafeteria transform into a vibrant art gallery! Students sell their creations, walking away with pride and a little extra cash.

    Ways to help include setup, day-of support, or joining a main team like local artists or social media. It's a great way to engage with our community.

    Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 6th! It’s a fun, low-commitment way to join in—and your student will love seeing you there.

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  • Two Lincoln High School Grads Win National Merit Scholarships

    6/12/2025

    Congratulations to Lincoln High School students Richard Deng and Coral Platt! Both were awarded National Merit Scholarships of $2,500 toward their college studies.

    They were chosen from more than 15,000 finalists nationwide. Richard plans to pursue a career in politics and Coral is looking at a future in the legal sector.

  • Two PPS Educators Named OnPoint Educators of the Year

    6/2/2025

    Two exceptional PPS educators, Ricardo Barber and Hang Jones, were recently named OnPoint Educators of the Year for 2025.

    As part of this prestigious honor, both teachers will have their rent or mortgage paid for an entire year, and their schools also receive a $2,500 donation. 

    Ricardo Barber teaches third grade at Faubion, and Hang Jones serves as a social worker at Marysville Elementary. 

    The OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education celebrates educators who embrace innovative teaching techniques that ignite enthusiasm in their students. 

    Congratulations to Ricardo Barber and Hang Jones! And thank you both for everything you do to make a difference in the lives our students.

  • Student Filmmakers Showcase Their Monster Talent

    5/22/2025

    The assignment their teacher gave them was simple – make a short film that begins with a phone call and ends with someone hanging up. Benson first-year students Dylan Martinez-Torres and Dariel Soriano Zamora ran it all the way to a small city populated by two very big and rather iconic monsters – Godzilla and Hedora.

    The result, Sorry, Wrong Number, is one of the more than 90 films entered into the annual Best of PPS Film Festival. The festival is a celebration of exceptional student filmmaking that includes a showcase at the historic Hollywood Theatre. 

    The fourth annual installment of the festival took place on May 21 and included a screening of 13 standout films. The films came from all over PPS and ran the gamut from Dylan and Dariel’s monster short to documentaries, film noir, and broadcast journalism. 

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  • Join the Climate Crisis Response Committee

    5/19/2025

    If you are a passionate student or community member that wants to make a difference at PPS, apply to join the Climate Crisis Response Committee! This is a committee that reports to the PPS Board of Education.

    On the committee you will learn about how PPS is making progress towards our climate justice and sustainability policies, provide input and recommendations to the PPS Board on how to better support PPS staff as we advance these policy goals, and connect with other passionate members of our PPS community from diverse backgrounds, knowledge areas, and lived experiences.

    No previous professional experience in climate change or sustainability required! Students can apply via this form. Community members can apply here.

    Deadline to apply: June 6. 

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