PCS Update: 12-2-2020

This update is intended to provide you with the most up to date information on school reopening.

PCS Update: 10-16-20

In an effort to identify steps needed to safely reopen schools, California developed criteria included in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy to assist school districts in the planning process. Consistent with this blueprint, the PCS Board of Education voted to continue in Distance Learning through the end of the first semester.

PCS Update: 9-25-20

Thank you to everyone for a smooth opening to a very challenging 2020-21 school year. Click the headline above for some of the current initiatives taking place throughout the District.

Notice of Public Hearing 9-22-20

Public Hearing for Long Term Independent Study During Distance Learning. Click the headline to read the full notice.

Distance Learning Update: 8-25-20

Sonoma County Department of Health and Sonoma County County Office of Education issued a letter on August 19th detailing health-based recommendations for school planning and distance learning. Click the headline above to learn more.

PCS Summer Updates: July 16, 2020

This is an update regarding the reopening of PCS schools for the 2020-21 school year.

PCS Summer Updates: July 7, 2020

This is an update regarding the reopening of our year-round elementary schools. It contains information that may be relevant to all PCS elementary schools in 2020-21.

PCS Summer Updates: June 17, 2020 Video

This is an update from PCS regarding reopening schools in 2020-21. We will continue to provide updates throughout the summer.

Sonoma County Road Map to Safe Reopening

The Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE), with the Sonoma County Department of Health and a committee of regional superintendents, released guidance for local school districts to consider when making plans for opening the 2020-2021 school year. We will continue to update the community as we learn more.

Summer Learning 2020 / Aprendizaje de Verano 2020

Research shows that some students can lose nearly 20-30% of their school-year gains in math and reading over the summer. With the disruptions we faced this year, hanging onto learning is more important than ever.

Food Benefits from the State (P-EBT)

Pandemic EBT (P-EBT): Families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals can get up to $365 in food benefits from the State of California.

Important Meal Distribution Announcement

Due to the holiday during the last week of school, there will not be meal distribution on Monday, May 25th. Instead, PCS meal distribution will happen on Tuesday, May 26th, and Thursday, May 28th.

Distance Learning Will Continue Through End of School Year

To reduce the spread of COVID 19, Governor Gavin Newsom and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond advised that school should continue to take place via distance learning rather than on school campuses throughout the remainder of the 2019-20 school year in California. We will follow our academic calendars for the end of the school year under distance learning conditions.

School Playgrounds & All Outdoor Facilities Closed

This is a friendly reminder that all school playgrounds, parks, and other outdoor facilities (e.g. tennis courts, tracks, etc.) are closed under the Governor’s current executive order until further notice.

Petaluma City Schools Anticipate Distance Learning Through May 1st

On March 25th, Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) recommended that Sonoma County school districts plan to continue distance learning through at least May 1st.

A Message from the Petaluma City Schools Mental Health Team

We know this is a very different time and you may be experiencing many emotions, given our circumstances... To read the full letter, including some resources, click "Learn More" below.

Coronavirus Update 3-18-20

This update contains information about school meals and food service during facility closure, learning opportunities, and internet access.

Athletics Update 3-16-20

All athletic events, including competitions and practices, are canceled/postponed until further notice.

Sonoma County Office of Education Press Release 3-14-20

Spring Break Extension, Traditional Calendar Schools