We would like to thank everyone who came to our first Home and School Club (HSC) meeting of the year. More than 35 people attended our first meeting and it was so nice to see all of you!

We welcome and rely on your involvement to help support our Leigh Community. Please join us for our next meeting on Monday, Sept. 23 at 7p.m in the LHS library.

Curious about what the first days of school looked like for our students? Check out the warm welcome they received when they returned from summer break.

A huge thank you to all the students, staff, and volunteers who worked so hard to make these events happen. Thank you also to HSC volunteer Mindy Chan for producing this video!

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Annual Giving Drive!

As of September 2, we have raised $12,097 toward our $30,000 goal. We need YOU to help us get there. Please consider donating to the Home & School Club to make a difference at Leigh. All of your donations go directly to the Leigh High School Community. This is our primary fundraiser for the 2024-25 school year, and we are incredibly grateful for your continued support. View how HSC donations were spent in previous years. It’s easy to donate!

You can also donate by check. Make checks payable to Leigh Home & School Club and mail to: Leigh Home & School Club, 5210 Leigh Ave, San Jose, CA 95124

Company Donation Matching + Stock Donations

Did you know? Approximately one-fourth of our donations for this drive come from company matching. See if your employer will match to double your impact.

Any questions, contact Pam Reynolds, Leigh HSC Treasurer, at treasurer@leighhsc.org.

Leigh High School Home and School Club is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID # is 77-0199809. All donations are tax-deductible.

Highlights from HSC Treasurer Pam Reynolds

• Annual giving drive goal is $30,000
• Corporate matching goal: $10,000
• Our budget for the 2024-25 school year was approved at our August meeting.

Highlights from Principal Brandon Wall

• Principal Wall shared that the school year is off to a great, busy start!

Highlights from Teacher Representative Ms. Smiley

Ms. Smiley welcomed new teachers:

• Bilal Sirameseli – Physics, AP Physics
• Joe Goydish – Business
• Karen Duran Magallon – Guitar, Choir
• Sam McClintock – US History, AP US History
• Lori O’Brien – SPED
• Lucas Jones – IM 1,Stats

Highlights from Associated Student Body (ASB) Noam S.

• Welcome Week: ASB warmly welcomed new students during Welcome Week, helping them settle in and feel part of the Leigh family.
• Senior Stampede: Seniors made a grand entrance with a huge banner, running across the field in the annual Senior Stampede, a tradition that sets the tone for their final year.
• Back-to-School (BTS) Rally: It was full of energy and competition, with students bringing their A-game to earn spirit points for their class. The most spirited class will win the coveted trophy!
• BTS Dance: This was a hit, featuring great food, exciting games, and lots of fun for everyone.
• Mental Health Awareness at the Football Game: Students are excited to focus on mental health awareness during our upcoming football game, where we'll be promoting well-being and support within our community.



Stay connected with ASB and student happenings on campus:

• View Calendar of Activities
• Follow Leigh ASB on Instagram: @famleigh
• Follow Leigh ASB on TikTok: @famleigh
• Follow Leigh ASB on Facebook: @leighhighschool
• Get insights into campus happenings through the Leigh News Network YouTube Channel, where ASB student executives provide weekly updates and event recaps.
• Check out day-to-day happenings in the Daily Announcements.

The Home & School Club supports the academic and social-emotional well-being of all students at Leigh. Three additional booster clubs at Leigh support extracurricular activities. All boosters operate independently of each other.

SPIRIT BOOSTERS includes all parents, coaches and community members dedicated to supporting our cheer program at Leigh. Visit the Leigh Spirit Boosters.

September Highlights

• Merchandise is on sale! Visit our website above for details and to make a purchase.
• The Spirit Boosters' dinner night out is Sept. 15; proceeds support the Spirit Boosters program.

PAPA is the Performing Arts Parents Association supporting all theater and music programs at Leigh. Visit the Leigh PAPA Boosters.

September Highlights

• Sept. 14 – Rummage Sale
• Fundraising will happen throughout the year
• Crab feast will be planned for February
• PAPA meetings are held monthly from September through June, generally on the second Monday of each month.

SPORTS BOOSTERS includes parents, coaches, and community members dedicated to supporting the athletic program at Leigh. Follow Sports Boosters on social media to see pictures of athletes and results from games: Instagram | Facebook |leighsportsboosters.org

Call for Volunteers

• Sports boosters needs a communication chair and webmaster.
• Please sign up for Football Snack Shack. We have assigned specific sports teams to work in the snack shack at each of the five home football games.
• Spring 2025 fundraiser will be a trivia and auction event. If you are interested in volunteering, please email asbcpresident@leighhsc.org

September Highlights

• Dinner night out: Sept. 17 at South Winchester BBQ. See the flyer for details.
• Mark your calendar for future meetings!
• Check out Principal Wall's weekly update in the Leigh Student and Parent Bulletin under the Leigh Sports Boosters Announcements section. Stay in the loop!

Measure P is a Bond on the November 2024 ballot that:

• Addresses CUHSD’s critical facilities and technology needs with no other current funding for upgrades,
• Qualifies our community for state matching funds, maximizing local tax dollars.

Vote Yes on Measure P to improve the quality of local education at Boynton, Branham, Del Mar, Leigh, Prospect, Westmont, Campbell Adult/Community Education, and Camden Post-Secondary High Schools with upgraded classrooms, labs and facilities.

What Will Measure P Do?

• Provide modern labs/career technical facilities and equipment to better prepare students for college and in-demand careers in health sciences, engineering, technology, and skilled trades
• Make repairs to older classrooms/school facilities including deteriorating roofs, plumbing, sewer, heating, ventilation, and electrical systems
• Update classrooms, facilities/technology needed to support high-quality instruction in math, science, and engineering
• Upgrade older schools so they meet current health/building safety codes, and provide proper access for students with disabilities
• Improve student safety/campus security including emergency communications systems, smoke detectors, fire alarms and sprinklers
• Replace aging, deteriorating and costly to maintain portable classrooms that are creating safety issues, with permanent classrooms that meet today's academic standards

Passing Measure P qualifies CUHSD to receive millions in state matching funds when they become available, leveraging tax dollars even further.

A campaign committee of citizens was formed to advocate for the bond. Find more information about Measure P or endorse and/or volunteer to phone bank, take a yard sign, or canvas in your neighborhood.

Our next Home & School Club meeting will be on Sept. 23, 2024 at 7 p.m. Come join us!

Minutes from past meetings and dates of upcoming meetings can be found on the HSC website.

Leigh High School Home and School Club is an all volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID # is 77-0199809. All donations are tax-deductible.