Season 1 Episode 7 | The NEW Pinole Valley High School

For five years, Pinole Valley High School was known jokingly by the community as “Portable Valley High” as it underwent a 5-year renovation plan. In August of 2019, the once single-story high school was rechristened into a brand new, 3-story academic wonder. All of this was accomplished under the leadership of Principal Kibby Kleiman. Today, Kibby joins us on the podcast to talk about the new Pinole Valley High school, its improved facilities and programs, as well as how the faculty and student body have maneuvered through one of the most difficult eras as the covid pandemic forced students home to deal with distance learning.

Website: wccusd.net/pinolevalley

:48 Getting Started

1:27 Background

3:14 Renovations and Creating a Positive Atmosphere

8:42 Involvement with the Pinole Community

10:14 Providing a Meaningful High School Experience

13:25 Impact on Sports

14:28 Students Reaction to the New Campus

15:56 New Student Programs

17:59 Navigating Through the Early Pandemic Phase

19:27 Keeping Kids Engaged During Distance Learning

22:03 Parents Teaching

23:42 The Music Program

26:14 Student Advocation and Clubs

30:20 Connecting w/ Teachers

35:20 Attendance in Zoom Classes

38:04 Getting Help from Teachers

40:17 International Baccalaureate

45:55 Where to Find More Information

48:14 Wrap Up