PHS Updates

Dear Puma Families,

We invite you to join us for an important Parent Workshop and Discussion focused on supporting our teens through the growing challenges related to substance use and misuse. This psycho-educational session is designed to create open, informed dialogue within our school community—equipping parents and caregivers with insight, awareness, and practical tools to guide their students toward healthy choices.

We’re fortunate to partner with Eli from El Centro Libertad, a respected community-based organization that promotes social-emotional learning, mental health awareness, and substance use prevention. Eli will lead an honest and compassionate discussion about the current trends we’re seeing among youth, the warning signs families can look for, and strategies to strengthen communication and trust at home.

This session isn’t about blame or fear—it’s about education, connection, and prevention. We know how deeply our families care about the well-being of our students, and we want to ensure everyone has access to accurate information and supportive resources.

Event Details:

• November 19, 2025
• 9:30 -11 a.m. 
• Peninsula High School Multi-Purpose Room 
• Spanish Language support and translation will be provided.
• Refreshments and light snacks will be provided

We encourage every family to attend this meaningful and timely conversation. Together, we can continue to build a safe, informed, and supportive school community for all of our students.

With appreciation,
JeNora Lewis
Principal

 

Dear Peninsula High School Families:

School bus service is available to and from Peninsula High School from San Mateo, Foster City, Burlingame, Millbrae and San Bruno. Routes can be found on our website.

Peninsula High School students do not need to purchase a bus pass to ride the SMUHSD school bus. Students will need to show their Peninsula High School student ID to the SMUHSD bus driver before entering the bus. 

Note: SMUHSD School Buses are not associated with SamTrans. For information about SamTrans please visit the Youth Unlimited Program page of their website. 

Students need to follow the school bus rules:

• Pupils must maintain order at all times and obey the instructions of the bus driver.
• Always be courteous to fellow passengers, the bus driver and to passersby.
• Assigned seats must be honored
• Never tamper with the bus or any of its equipment
• Always remain in your seat while the bus is in motion
• Keep hands and head inside the bus at all times
• Keep books, packages, coats and all other objects out of the aisles
• No eating or drinking on the bus at any time
• Transporting live animals or reptiles on the bus is prohibited. The same is true of glass articles, matches and lighters.
• Leave no books, lunches or other articles on the bus.
   

For more information, please contact the Transportation department at transportation@smuhsd.org.

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Rutas de autobuses escolares 2025-26 para familias de Peninsula High

 

Estimadas familias de Peninsula High School:

El servicio de autobuses escolares está disponible hacia y desde Peninsula High School desde San Mateo, Foster City, Burlingame, Millbrae y San Bruno. Las rutas se pueden encontrar en nuestro sitio web.

Los estudiantes de la Preparatoria Peninsula no necesitan comprar un pase de autobús para viajar en el autobús escolar de SMUHSD. Deberán mostrar su credencial de estudiante de la Preparatoria Peninsula al conductor del autobús de SMUHSD antes de subir al autobús.

Nota: Los autobuses escolares de SMUHSD no están asociados con SamTrans. Para obtener información acerca de SamTrans por favor visite la página del Programa Youth Unlimited de su página web.

 Los estudiantes deben seguir las reglas del autobús escolar:

• Los estudiantes deben mantener el orden en todo momento y obedecer las instrucciones del conductor del autobús.
• Ser siempre cortés con los demás pasajeros, con el conductor del autobús y con los transeúntes.
• Los asientos asignados deben ser respetados
• Nunca manipular el autobús ni ninguno de sus equipos.
• Permanecer siempre en su asiento mientras el autobús esté en movimiento.
• Mantener las manos y la cabeza dentro del autobús en todo momento.
• Mantener libros, paquetes, abrigos y cualquier otro objeto fuera de los pasillos.
• No comer ni beber en el autobús en ningún momento.
• Está prohibido transportar animales vivos o reptiles en el autobús. Lo mismo ocurre con los artículos de vidrio, fósforos y encendedores.
• No dejar libros, comidas ni otros artículos en el autobús.

Para obtener más información, comuníquese con el departamento de Transporte en transportation@smuhsd.org. 

Check out the Team Shop to purchase your very own PHS apparel, including jackets, sweatshirts, hoodies and more.

Last day to place an order is Thursday, February 13!

Learn about the SFO Career Academy, a partnership between San Francisco International Airport and Peninsula High School.  

The Academy consists of a four-week long workshop in the spring, led by SFO's employment and training specialist, where students learn about the ins and outs of the airport. Participants have the opportunity to apply for a summer internship at SFO at the end of the academy.  

The Peninsula High School Wellness Program provides prevention and short-term intervention for all students facing social and emotional challenges that impact academic performance, attendance, and behavior at school. In a safe and supportive environment students can meet with a wellness counselor to discuss a variety of complex issues such as stress, trauma, suicide, depression, bullying, grief, self-esteem, family life, drug and alcohol use, relationships and gender identity and LGBTQ+.

Students can learn positive, lifelong habits that contribute to their well-being and success. The Wellness Program provides short-term (up to 12 sessions) individual, group and/or drop-in support in a confidential, non-judgmental space staffed with therapists who are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and educational outcomes of all students.

Students: Any student can come in for support during drop in hours. Please let your teacher know you want to come see Miss Lara L. Montoya, MS, LMFT at the Wellness Center and have them write you a pass. 

Parents: Talk with your student's school counselor as the first step to accessing wellness services or come in during drop-in hours.