We welcomed our students back with energy, excitement, and plenty of reasons to smile! From Senior Sunrise and Senior Stampede to the Back-to-School Dance and BBQ, our community came together to make the start of the new school year feel truly special.

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

As of Aug. 25, 2026 we’ve raised $2,900 toward our $30,000 goal. There’s still a way to go, and every donation brings us closer. This is our only fundraiser for 2026-27, every dollar supports the Leigh High School community. Please consider giving today—your support makes a real difference!

View how HSC donations were spent in previous years.

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.

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

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.

We are so grateful to everyone who has already signed up to volunteer! We warmly welcome all parents and guardians who would like to get involved and support our Leigh community.

There are many ways to help, whether it’s helping with staff appreciation lunches, supporting school events, or taking on a role on the HSC Board.

Our HSC Board of Trustees is currently looking for:



• Recording Secretary - attend HSC meetings and take simple notes on key discussions and decisions.
• Assistant Treasurer – (to shadow our current treasurer and learn the role) manage HSC finances, keep track of income and expenses, and provide financial updates to the board.



Every contribution makes a difference, and there’s a place for everyone! 

We’d love to have you join us and be part of the Leigh community.

Come join us!

Budget:

• Our budget for the 2026-27 school year was approved at the August HSC meeting.

Highlights from Principal Steingart

• Strong start: High student engagement.
• BBQ: Successful first-Friday BBQ, organized by the school kitchen staff.
• Events: 
• Senior Sunrise & Senior Stampede: Fun and well attended.
• Back-to-School Dance: It was a success.
• Club Fair: Featured 100+ clubs with options for every student.

Highlights from Teacher Representative - Ms. Smiley

• Student Engagement: Increased engagement during last Friday’s Rally, with phones not present.
• Classrooms: Students are learning procedures and transitioning quickly into academic learning.
• Green Game: The Bring Change to Mind Club will sponsor the Green Game on September 3 at the first home football game. The theme is Mental Health Awareness.

Highlights from CUHSD Liaison - Aine O’Donovan

Each year, a CUHSD Board Trustee serves as a liaison to each school. Trustee Aine O’Donovan is Leigh’s Board Liaison for 2026–27.



• CUHSD & Board: CUHSD serves 8,500+ students across its high schools and community programs. The CUHSD Board is made up of five elected Trustees. Learn more about CUHSD and the Board.
• Board Meetings: Meetings are generally held on the first and third Thursdays of each month and are open to the community. View agendas, livestreams, and recordings.
• Leigh Update: At the August 20 Board meeting, Principal Steingart presented Leigh’s 2026–27 School Plan for Student Achievement, outlining the school’s goals and priorities. Watch here.
• Cell Phone Policy: Aine shared how wonderful it was to see students engaging with one another more during a recent lunchtime visit and thanked the staff, students, and families for supporting the new policy.

Questions or feedback? Contact Aine at aodonovan@cuhsd.org. For more information and additional updates, view the full report below.

Our next Home & School Club meeting will be on Monday Sept 28, 2026 at 7 p.m, in the library. Please come join us, all are welcome!

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.