Board of Education Meeting - October 26th
Our next Board of Education meeting will be on Tuesday, October 26th. To join us via Zoom for the public session at 6:00pm, please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE.
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COVID-19 Testing Registration
We will be starting with our weekly COVID-19 testing soon. We need all parents to register their children ASAP. Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download the letter that was sent to parents via Blackboard. The letter has an embedded link to register, and also has a link to the FAQ. Parents will receive one additional letter from their child's principal with site-specific information, as well as the first testing date. (09/03/21: Updated with Spanish and Vietnamese translations; 09/05/21: Updated with Chinese translation)
October Game Changer Nominations
CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to nominate a deserving AUSD employee for recognition. Next deadline is October 18th!
Alternative Income Form
Did you know that families may qualify for a FREE $500 college savings account (per child) and other important benefits? CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to access the page with more information and the application.
Congratulations to our September Game Changers!
For all the amazing things they do for AUSD, we are honored to recognize David Patterson (4th grade teacher from Baldwin School) and Huy Phan (District accountant) as our September Game Changers. If you would like to nominate a deserving employee to be recognized as a Game Changer, please go to http://www.ausd.us/badges/ or CLICK ON THE HEADLINE for more information. The deadline for October Game Changer nominations is October 18, 2021.
COVID Testing - What Happens Next?
AUSD began phasing in our weekly COVID-19 testing on September 8th. Please CLICK ON THE LINK to download a letter from the superintendent that explains what to expect AFTER your child is tested. (09/10/21: Updated to include translations of the letter.)
COVID-19 Safety F.A.Q.
Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to access our Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.) document about AUSD's COVID-19 Safety protocols and preparation.
Recording of COVID-10 Safety Parent Meeting
Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to view a recording of August 5th parent informational meeting about COVID-19 safety protocol and practices for students attending in-person learning. We are currently reviewing questions submitted after the presentation in order to complete a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) summary. The FAQ will be posted on our District website when it is ready.
AB 104 Grade Change Notification
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 104 (Gonzalez) on July 1, 2021. The bill provides for a limited process to request that high school grades earned during the 2020-21 school year be changed from a letter grade to Pass or No Pass. This process applies only to students attending high school during the 2020-21 school year, and the process must be completed before August 16, 2021. Click here to view the notification.
PARENT NOTIFICATION: INDEPENDENT STUDY (100% VIRTUAL LEARNING)
Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download a copy of the official parent notification of the availability of an Independent Study program for the 2021-22 school year.
Free School Meals for ALL Students in 2021-22
We are excited to announce that ALL students in the Alhambra School District will be eligible to receive free meals during the 2021-22 school year. Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to find out more information about our Food & Nutrition Services division. Menus and other information will be posted on their site when they become available.
2021-2022 Virtual Learning Program
Please CLICK THE HEADLINE to download a PDF of the Virtual Learning flyer, with embedded links for the Zoom meetings, to submit questions, and/or to sign up for the Virtual Learning program.
AUSD 2021-2022 Instructional Programs - Slideshow PDF
Please select the link to review our AUSD Instructional Programs - K-8 Parent Presentation.
CDE Bulletin: Safe Storage of Firearms and Schools Safety and Security
In order to help curb violent incidents in our schools, the California Department of Education (CDE) would like remind parents about California's child access (to firearms) prevention laws. Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to visit the CDE's website with more information and resources. Thank you!
Congratulations to the 2021 AUSD Employees of the Year
CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to be redirected to the District's YouTube page, where you can see tribute videos to our employees of the year:
- Classified Employee: Roxanne Venegas, Cafeteria Manager at SGHS
- Teacher: Virginia Vasquez, English Teacher at SGHS
- Manager: Lindsey Ma, Director - Student/Employee Welfare TK-8
Congratulations to these amazing employees!
Upcoming Events
Community Event: Alhambra Pumpkin Run
Time: 7:45 AM – 5 PM
AUSD Informational Booth at Alhambra Farmers Market
Time: 9 AM – 11 AM
Board of Education Meeting
Time: 5 PM – 8 PM
Community Event: Trunk-or-Treat
Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Alhambra City Hall, 111 S 1st St, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA
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