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A New Era at Placer High School: Jaime Jackson Assumes Role as Principal

Shana Fain McDonald| Placer High School

November 22, 2023•1 min read

Placer High School is poised for a transformative chapter with the appointment of Jaime Jackson this summer as its new Principal.

A pioneer in Placer High School's history, Jaime assumes the role of the first female Principal in its 126-year history. This milestone reflects not only her outstanding experiences and accomplishments but also her deep commitment to student achievement and the greater Auburn community.

Bringing 17 years of teaching experience from Roseville High School before serving as an Assistant Principal for three years at Del Oro High School, Jaime is known for her unwavering dedication to student success and her commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Beyond her professional achievements, Jaime celebrates 21 years of marriage to husband Bob (a Colfax High grad), and is a proud parent of three children, including a 2023 Placer High grad, a current Placer sophomore, and a future Hillman. She also enjoys cooking, hiking, and spontaneous adventures.

The Hillmen Foundation is excited to work with Jaime to advance Placer High School and ensure an enriched learning environment for our students.

Shana Fain McDonald

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Thank you 1974 Placer alumnus and Taco Bell franchise owner Gary Lyon for securing a $10,000 Taco Bell grant!

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Saturday, August 17, 2024: Placer Hillmen Football Boosters’ Kickoff Fundraiser Dinner. 6-9 pm at the Tavern at the White House, 130 Maple Street in Auburn. Tickets can be purchased from any player or by going to the following link: Kickoff Dinner 2024

Friday, September 13, 2024: Hillmen Foundation Tailgater BBQ. Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Hillmen Foundation at a fun BBQ and fundraiser before the Varsity football game. The festivities are from 5-7 pm at the School Park Preserve (behind City Hall). Purchase your tickets by August 23 and save $10 per ticket. Great sponsor and donor benefits, too! Purchase tickets and learn more at Hillmen Foundation Tailgater

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Board members Bob Burge, Jess Johnson and Bob Rogers representing The Hillmen Foundation at the annual Hillmen Showcase school orientation for 8th graders who'll be incoming Freshmen in the fall. These young students and their parents showed great interest in our organization that will benefit them during the course of their Placer High experience.

Difference Maker: Taco Bell Foundation!

The Hillmen Foundation was honored to receive a $5,510 grant from the Taco Bell Foundation to support youth at Placer High School and the Auburn community. The funds will go toward the school’s Vault program designed to inspire and teach student leadership, team building, and problem solving by addressing – peer to peer – the mental health, emotional, and cultural barriers that can prevent students from excelling in high school and beyond.

The national grant opportunity was championed by Gary Lyon, a 1974 graduate of Placer High School. “As a Franchise of Taco Bell, we partner with the Taco Bell Foundation to collect donations from our customers using the Round Up Program and we use those donated funds to support our youth in our communities,” said Lyon. “The Taco Bell Foundation recognized the Hillmen Foundation as one of the programs along with the Placer County Boys and Girls Club, as the exact type of program that we like to support. Thanks to all the Volunteers and members that help support our youth.

”The Hillmen Foundation is one of more than 450+ youth-serving organizations that received a portion of the $15 million in Community Grants presented by the Taco Bell Foundation this year. The grants are an example of the Taco Bell Foundation’s mission to break down barriers to education and fuel young people’s boldest ambitions. Thank you to Gary and the Taco Bell Foundation!

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