Leo A Palmiter Jr./Sr. High School

High School Civics Initiative Inspires Future Voters—Two Weeks of Activities Teach Palmiter Students About Democracy
https://www.scoe.net/news/library/2025/09/18voter_weeks/

Families Gather for Palmiter’s 2025 Back-to-School Night—Dinner and Campus Tours Help Launch the New School Year
https://www.scoe.net/news/library/2025/09/12palmiter_back_to_school/

2025–26 Financial Aid Workshops Available for Families

Know a student who needs money for college? What about some help filling out all those financial aid forms? If so, point them to one of the free Cash for College workshops being held online and in person across the Sacramento region starting this October. Trained volunteers will be helping students and families learn how to file for state and federal financial aid—including FAFSA, Dream Act, and Chafee Grant applications. Register online to attend!

https://www.scoe.net/news/library/2025/09/08financial_aid_workshops/

May is National Bicycle Safety Month

The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) is encouraging everyone to be alert to keep bicyclists safe. With the arrival of warmer weather, more people are biking for commuting, exercise or recreation, making it essential for all people to look out for one another and save lives.

“Bicycling is a great means of transportation and recreation, and everyone deserves to ride to their destination safely,” Project Specialist Michelle Daggett said. “Whether you are behind the wheel or on two wheels, we all share the responsibility to move safely on our roads .”

7 local middle schools, in partnership with Club Live, will be conducting bike safety activities including showing student created Public Service announcements and distributing bike lights, reflectors and glow in the dark bracelets.

SCOE suggests the following safety tips for bicyclists and drivers:

Drivers

- Slow down and follow the speed limit. Be careful traveling through intersections.
- Look carefully for bicyclists and pedestrians before making a turn or opening a car door near streets or bike paths.
- Be patient when traveling behind a bicyclist and give them space when passing. California law requires drivers to change a lane, when possible, to pass bicyclists and always pass with at least 3 feet of space.
- Never drive distracted or impaired.

Bike Riders

- Use lights at night.
- Although not required for riders 18 and older, always wear a properly secured helmet. Helmets significantly reduce the chance of a head injury in the event of a crash.
- Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.
- Yield to pedestrians, just as a driver would. Pedestrians have the right-of-way within marked or unmarked crosswalks at intersections.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Learn more at https://www.scoe.net/media/library/2025/05/15bike_safety_release/

Help ring in the new year by making reservations for lunch at the student-run Culinary Café at Palmiter High School! This month, the Café will be open two Thursdays. On January 16, enjoy wonton soup and chicken and shrimp fried rice. On January 30, students will serve Vietnamese salad rolls in rice paper wrappers, plus pho noodle soup. Check the Culinary Café website for dates, menus, and reservation information.
https://www.scoe.net/culinarycafe/menu

2025 Financial Aid Workshops Available for Families—Sacramento Cal-SOAP Consortium Coordinating Local Information Sessions
https://www.scoe.net/news/library/2024/12/18financial_aid_workshops/

Remember to make your lunch reservations for December at the student-run Culinary Café at Palmiter High School! The Café will be open two Thursdays in December, serving salmon and grilled flank steak. Check the Culinary Café website for dates, menus, and reservation information. https://www.scoe.net/culinarycafe/menu

Thank you to all who have served our country. Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication.

Don't forget to make Thursday lunch reservations for the student-run Culinary Café at Palmiter High School! Coming up on November 14 will be a full Thanksgiving meal: light and dark meat turkey, stuffing, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry relish, green beans with almonds, and pie! Check the Culinary Café website for dates, menus, and reservation information.
https://www.scoe.net/culinarycafe/menu

This , we celebrate the resilience, strength, and contributions of Native peoples. Let's stand together to honor their cultures and respect Tribal sovereignty, self-determination, and partnership with Tribal Nations. Read the Presidential Proclamation to learn more about this journey of recognition and healing https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/10/31/a-proclamation-on-national-native-american-heritage-month-2024/

At SCOE, we believe in the power of civic engagement. Make your voice heard by casting your ballot on Election Day! Every vote counts in shaping the future of our communities. Vote on or by November 5 – because education, progress, and opportunity start with you!

A new school year means opportunities to make reservations for delicious meals at the student-run Culinary Café at Palmiter High School! Coming up on October 31 at the first public lunch of the school year will be a delicious roasted pork loin with pineapple and an apricot chili glaze. Check the Culinary Café website for additional dates, menus, and reservation information.
https://www.scoe.net/culinarycafe/menu