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Principal's Message

Welcome to the 2025–26 school year at Pleasanton Middle School! We hope you had a restful and memorable summer break filled with self-care, sunshine, and memorable experiences. My favorite moment this summer was coaching my daughter's 8U Softball Team to Championship Victory after an epic 2 hour and 55 minute nail biter in the 98 degree HEAT!

As we gear up for another exciting year, we are thrilled to welcome both our returning families and those new to the Panther family!

✨ New Faces, New Roles

We are delighted to introduce some fabulous additions and transitions to our PMS team:

  • Ms. Neeloo Brown – Our friendly new face at the front desk as Attendance Secretary
  • Ms. Angie Aghighi – Now proudly serving as the Principal’s Secretary
  • Ms. Mary Severo – Teaching Spanish and our 6th Grade Wheel
  • Ms. Yessenia Peña-Guzman – Joining us as School Counselor
  • Ms. Amanda Guarino – Also joining our Counseling Team
  • Ms. Xiaojing Wu – Our new Food Services Lead (get ready for a warm smile and great meals!)
  • Ms. Sinead McBain – Transitioning into the CEC Classroom Teacher role

We know our students and staff will benefit from their talent, kindness, and Panther PRIDE spirit.

🏟️ Panther Field Update

Let’s talk turf! Our brand-new athletic field – Panther Field – is progressing beautifully and on track for completion this Fall 2025. We can’t wait to cheer from the sidelines and celebrate with a community ribbon-cutting ceremony later this semester. Stay tuned for more info on that!

🗓️ Important Back-to-School Dates

Wednesday, August 6 | 3:30–4:30 PM
🧭 6th Grade & New Student Campus Walk-Through
Families new to PMS are invited to walk the campus and get familiar with the grounds. This is a self-guided tour—while building access will be closed, we encourage you to explore the outdoor layout and help your child feel confident on day one.
Thursday, August 7 | First Day of School!
🕢 A Period starts at 7:56 AM
🕗 Period 1 starts at 8:50 AM
🕒 Dismissal is at 3:05 PM
Please help us start strong by arriving on time and driving cautiously through our drop-off and pick-up zones. Just a friendly reminder—non-employees are not allowed on campus during the school day without permission. Drop your child off at the gate and trust that our dedicated staff will be ready to support all students as they arrive.

We can’t wait to partner with you for a phenomenal school year. Thank you for entrusting us with your children—we’re honored to teach, guide, and grow alongside them.
Let’s make 2025–26 one to remember!
Go Panthers!

Regards,
Marco A. Lopez
Principal
The Pleasanton Middle School