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Parent Resources
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ParentSquareis the communication platform used by PUHSD. Be sure to register and download the app to receive timely messages from the District and schools. Here is a training video to learn more and customize your account.
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Information
VIDEO LIBRARY - Learn more about our District's programs by watching these short videos
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Review the letter to parents regarding state testing, with more details below. This letter also includes information spelling out opt-out requirements, governed by administrative regulation approved by the PUHSD Board of Trustees.
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Placer Union participates in the CA College Guidance Initiative to help our students explore and plan options beyond their high school diploma. Review the parent letter regarding the CCGI partnership.
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While families review and acknowledge most of these notices through the Parent Portal, we also post all required notifications on our Family Notices webpage.
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Take a look at questions from the California Healthy Kids Survey, which are administered each fall to 9th and 11th graders.
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Review the Integrated Pest Management plan explaining our District's approach to keeping our campuses free from unwelcome animal guests. For more perspective, watch the Integrated Pest Management video trailer provided by the State of California.
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When urgent, emergency notifications are sent via ParentSquare through alerts phoned to all households. Closures and weather conditions may be announced on these stations:
- KAHI - 950 AM
- KCRA - Channel 3
- KNCO, Grass Valley - 830 AM
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Review the School Accountability Report Cards (SARC), updated annually and submitted to the California Department of Education.
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Please check in with our friendly office staff whenever you pay a visit to any of our campuses. All visitors and staff must wear an identifying badge when present during instruction hours. Please go to the office to obtain the badge and they can assist with any direction you may need to find your way around. Review Campus Visitors AR 1250.
Services
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For simple, fast and safe drug or mental health help, visit Care Solace for Placer families.
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For Menus, Free & Reduced Meal Application and more, visit the PUHSD Nutrition Services webpage. Review the Free & Reduced Meals BP 3553 and AR 3553.
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If you have any questions about this program, you may email them to Charis Grey at cgrey@puhsd.k12.ca.us.
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PUHSD is excited to partner with GoKid, a leading school carpooling company, to make carpooling to and from school easier for our parent community. Using the GoKid app, parents who live near each other will be able to find each other on a map, start chats, and set up and manage carpools, saving time and reducing traffic.
- Sign up by visiting the GoKid sign-up webpage.
- Create carpools: Find nearby school families on a map, start chats, and create carpools using the GoKid mobile apps (GoKid app on the App Store, GoKid app on Google Play) or GoKid web app.
- Features: PUHSD families will enjoy all premium features, valued at $50/year, for free.
Any questions about how GoKid Connect works can be directed to support@gokid.mobi.
We encourage you to take advantage of this new initiative to help streamline your school commute, save time and reduce traffic.
About GoKid
GoKid is on a mission to reduce the school commute by enabling parents to arrange reliable and efficient carpools. Our platform empowers parents to connect with other families, create carpool groups, and coordinate rides, ensuring every student has a safe and convenient way to carpool to school. With GoKid, schools can reduce traffic congestion, alleviate parking challenges, and promote sustainability!
Enrolling
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Aeries Internet Registration (AIR) is for students who haven't attended a PUHSD school. To access AIR, we have kiosk computers available in each school office or you can access via the Aeries Internet Registration enrollment webpage. If you have questions about enrollment or residency requirements, please call or visit your local school office. We hope to welcome you and your child to Placer Union very soon!
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OPEN ENROLLMENT/INTRA-DISTRICT TRANSFERS ARE CLOSED FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Only students where a hardship exists will be considered for an Intra-district Open Enrollment transfer. Hardship applications will be considered between January 5, 2026 and January 30, 2026.
- Transfer Procedures & Hardship Criteria (Transfer Procedures & Hardship Criteria en Español)
- Transfer Request Application (Transfer Request Application en Español)
- INTRA-district Administrative Regulation (AR)
- INTRA-district Board Policy (BP)
For information on open enrollment within our District, contact us at 530-886-4454 or transfers@puhsd.k12.ca.us.
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The Student Transfer application should be completed as early in the year as possible. If you wish to transfer into our district, you must first complete a transfer form from your current district of residence and also provide your student's most recent grades, attendance, and discipline notes, if any, upon receipt of the application being sent to our district office. If you wish to transfer out of our district to attend a school in another district, please fill out the form below. To make the process more efficient, please email the request to transfers@puhsd.k12.ca.us. For information, contact the District Office at 530.886.4454.
Technology
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First-time users, check your email after August 1 for information about activating your portal account. If you're having difficulty, contact your school directly or email Linda Martin at lmartin@puhsd.k12.ca.us.
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Log in to the Aeries Parent Portal to update your child's information and review all annual notices. Once complete, your child's schedule will be viewable on the portal or handed out at your school's launch event.
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Plan to enroll in our Chromebook Protection Plan after August 1. The cost is $30 for a single year or $100 for all years, payable at your school office or web store. See the Chromebook Protection Plan details and deadlines. If you have questions, contact us at 530.886.4440.
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Parents interested in accessing their child's browsing history on the Chromebook can request access by contacting helpdesk@puhsd.k12.ca.us
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Visit your child's school site to explore the courses available.