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The Point
Through the school year we highlight successes, explain District and School Policies and Procedures, and take an in-depth look at our programs and offerings. Join us!
Episodes
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What’s Ahead for PUHSD? | State of the District 2026–2027
What does Placer Union High School District want every student to experience—and how is the district turning that vision into action? Deputy Superintendent…
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Learning to Listen
Sometimes, the most helpful thing you can do for someone is listen. In this episode of The Point, Del Oro High School senior Kailey Primes joins Steve Caminiti…
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Finding Your Team
Where do you find your place in high school? Sometimes, it begins with trying something new—and being willing to be a little weird! Tom and Steve sit down with…
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The Point Is Back: What’s Ahead for PUHSD This School Year
In Season 4, The Point is getting a new look and a new format. For the first time, the podcast is coming to you in both video and audio as Superintendent Tom…
The PointEpisode 9 (25-26) ~ Reflection of the Year
Superintendent O'Malley and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Caminiti reflect on the 2025-2026 school year and wish all of our communities a great summer.
The PointEpisode #8 (25-26) ~ Performing Arts of PUHSD
Superintendent O'Malley and Dr. Caminiti highlight the Performing Arts programs of our District and are joined by Placer High School teacher Jason Long and a…
The PointEpisode #7 (25-26) ~ Music in Our Schools
Superintendent O'Malley and Deputy Superintendent Caminiti highlight music in our schools, which is celebrated in the month of March in California's public…
The PointEpisode #6 (25-26) ~ Career Technical Education (CTE)
In this episode, Superintendent O’Malley and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Caminiti share information about Career Technical Education programs in our District…
The PointEpisode #5 (25-26) ~ Reflections on the Fall Term
Superintendent O'Malley and Deputy Superintendent Caminiti reflect on the Fall 2025 Term and look ahead to Spring 2026.
The PointEpisode #4 (25-26) ~ Maidu Virtual Charter Academy
Superintendent O’Malley visits some of the staff and a student of Maidu Virtual Charter Academy. Assistant Principal, Dr. Kristen Miller, Teacher Ellie Verdi…
The PointEpisode #3 (25-26) ~ Colleges & Careers on Campuses
In this episode, Superintendent O’Malley and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Caminiti head to Foresthill High School where they are joined by special guest, Annie…
The PointEpisode #2 (25-26) ~ Club Rush at Placer High School
Superintendent O'Malley and Deputy Superintendent Caminiti visit Club Rush at Placer High School to learn about the event and hear from students about why it's…
The PointEpisode 1 (25-26) ~ Welcome Back
Superintendent Tom O'Malley and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Steve Caminiti welcome the PUHSD communities to the 2025-2026 school year.
The PointEpisode #14 (24-25) ~ Student Leadership
Dr. Caminiti engages with student leaders from each of our four comprehensive high schools, who spearhead activities, events, and student government…
The PointEpisode #13 (24-25) ~ PUHSD Learning Commons
April is School Library Month! It's also an opportunity to recognize and honor our Librarians, or Learning Commons Technicians, as we refer to them. In this…
The PointEpisode #12 (24-25) ~ PUHSD's Child Nutrition Services
In the cafeteria of Del Oro High School, Dr. Caminiti is joined by Crystal Eatherton, the Child Nutrition Services Director, Food Service Worker Vicki Wilkie…
The PointEpisode #11 (24-25) ~ Student Board Members
PUHSD Communications Officer, Sarah Rath, is joined by Desiree Atkins, the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, and the four current Student Board…
The PointEpisode #10 (24-25) ~ Happy New Year
Acting Superintendent, Dr. Steve Caminiti, reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to the Spring Term of 2025.
The PointEpisode #9 (24-25) ~ State Seal of Civic Engagement
Dr. Steve Caminiti is joined by Robert Lemmon, PUHSD's Coordinator of Curriculum & Instruction, to discuss the new opportunity for 11th and 12th graders to…
The PointEpisode #8 (24-25) ~ Inmate Education Program
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Steve Caminiti is joined by four individuals who are instrumental in facilitating the Inmate Education Program in Placer County. The…
The PointEpisode #7 (24-25) ~ Wellness Centers in PUHSD Schools
Dr. Jeffrey Tooker is joined by PUHSD's Director of Pupil Services, Dr. Carrie Warda, and her team of Mental Health Specialists who oversee our Wellness…
The PointEpisode #6 (24-25) CTE at Colfax High School
The schools of the Placer Union High School District have a wide range of Career Technical Education (CTE) courses/pathways. In this episode, Dr. Tooker visits…
The PointEpisode #5 (24-25) ~ Homecoming & 20-Year Celebration at FHS
Dr. Tooker is joined by Ms. Heng, Foresthill High School Leadership Teacher, and three of her students as they share the plans for Homecoming, the work that…
The PointEpisode #4 (24-25) - Why Attendance Matters
Dr. Tooker is joined by Kim Barry, Director of Child Welfare and Attendance, and Jaime Jackson, Principal of Placer High School. They discuss the importance of…
The PointEpisode #3 (24-25) - Flag Football Programs
Dr. Tooker heads out to the Del Oro football field for a 7:00 a.m. practice, where he chats with Head Varsity Coach Steve Birch and two student-athletes…
The PointEpisode #2 (24-25) - CBE with Trent Wilson
Dr. Tooker and Trent Wilson, Executive Director of Educational Services, share information about Competency-Based Education and address some questions that are…
The PointEpisode #1 (24-25) - Welcome Back
Dr. Jeffrey Tooker welcomes new staff and joins two of our school's orientations welcoming the Class of 2028.
The PointEpisode #19 - A Reflection of the 2023-2024 School Year
Dr. Jeffrey Tooker reflects on the school year and shares his appreciation for our students, staff and communities.
The PointEpisode #18 - Celebrating the Class of 2024
Dr. Jeffrey Tooker is joined by four Counselors from our comprehensive school sites, Colfax, Del Oro, Foresthill, and Placer to share information about…
The PointEpisode #17 - PUHSD's Alternative Education Programs
Dr. Tooker is joined by staff and students from two of our Alternative Education schools - Confluence West & Maidu Virtual Charter Academy - who share what the…
The PointEpisode #16 - CBE ~ Frequently Asked Questions
Executive Director of Educational Services Trent Wilson is joined by Ben Duncan, Del Oro Music Teacher, Band Director and site Coordinator of Curriculum &…
The PointEpisode #15 - The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
Dr. Tooker is joined by Robert Lemmon, PUHSD's Coordinator of Curriculum & Instruction, to give an overview of what the LCAP is, how it's created, and how the…
The PointEpisode #14 - Visual and Performing Art (VAPA) Programs
Dr. Tooker travels to Del Oro and Placer High Schools to meet with staff and students in a couple of our VAPA programs. At Del Oro he is joined by Dance…
The PointEpisode #13 - Foresthill High School's FFA & Forestry Programs
Dr. Tooker welcomes Foresthill Teacher, Katie Gengler, and Senior Students Ruby Lindstadt & Mackenzie Anderson, as they share information and their experiences…
The PointEpisode 12 - Student Board Members
Three of our Student Board Members share their experiences of what motivated them to apply to serve on the Board, what the position entails, and why others…
The PointEpisode 11 - Competency-Based Education (CBE) ~ Recap & Looking Ahead
Superintendent Dr. Tooker sits down with Trent Wilson, Executive Director of Ed Services, to recap the work done by our pilot teachers in the Fall of 2023 and…
The PointReflections of Fall 2023 and looking ahead to Spring 2024
Superintendent Dr. Tooker sits down with Deputy Superintendent Dr. Steve Caminiti and reflects on the first term of the school year and takes a look ahead at…
The PointCBE & the relation to PUHSD Grading Practices ~ with Sarah Schopfer & Trent Wilson
In this 2nd part of our Grading Practices podcast, Executive Director of Educational Services Trent Wilson sits down with Colfax Teacher Sarah Schopfer to…
The PointPUHSD Grading Practices with Sarah Schopfer
Colfax English Teacher Sarah Schopfer joins Dr. Tooker to discuss PUHSD's Grading Practices. She shares her personal journey towards learning how and why these…
The PointColfax's International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
Dr. Jeff Tooker sits down with Colfax IB Coordinator/Teacher/Coach Kara Diederichs and Senior Claire Allison to discuss Colfax's amazing International…
The PointCBE & Proficiency Scales with Mr. Kish
PUHSD Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Tooker and Executive Director of Educational Services, Trent Wilson, sit down with Bill Kish - Science Teacher at Placer High…
The PointCollege, Career, Dual Credit & More
Dr. Jeff Tooker welcomes Betsy Fessenden, Del Oro High School's College & Career Specialist, as his guest to share information on the offerings provided by our…
The PointCBE - A look inside an English Class with Joel Agee
Superintendent Dr. Tooker and Executive Director of Ed Services, Trent Wilson, sit down with Del Oro Teacher Mr. Joel Agee to discuss CBE and its…
The PointFuture Farmers of America (FFA) - Episode 3
Dr. Tooker joins some of our FFA Students, Advisors and a Parent at the Gold Country Fair highlighting the Future Farmer of America programs and offerings at…
The PointThe "What" and "Why" of Competency-Based Education (CBE)
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Tooker and Executive Director of Educational Services Trent Wilson share what Competency-Based Education is and why the District is…
The PointThe Point with Dr. Tooker - #1
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Tooker starts off the school year with an overview of PUHSD schools, the plan for the podcast and the guiding principles of his…
The PointTrailer - "The Point"
Sarah Rath, Communications Officer for the Placer Union High School District, shares the vision and plan for the first-ever District podcast, The Point.