News and Announcements

AUSD is grateful to the readers and advertisers ofthe Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and Whittier Daily News for voting us as the San Gabriel Valley's FAVORITE SCHOOL DISTRICT! This recognition is especially meaningful as we have watched with pride as our entire school community (staff, students, families, and local organizations) worked together to thrive during a time of unprecedented challenges. Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to see all of this year's Readers Choice Awardees.

At the February 22nd Board of Education meeting, the student calendar for next year was approved. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download a copy.

Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download Superintendent Jaramillo's a welcome back letter to families. The letter includes updates for the 2022-23 school year, including our current COVID-19 protocols and procedures. We are excited to welcome our students back to our campuses next Tuesday, August 9th! (UPDATED 08/03: Linked letter now includes Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese translations)

Thank you to those of you who joined us at the August 4th Virtual Town Hall. Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to access a copy of the presentation slides. For more information about Gateway to Success, please visit: https://sites.google.com/ausd.us/gatewaytosuccess when it is ready.

Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download a larger version of the graphic that contains important information/clarification regarding free meals for students at Mark Keppel High School, along with Brightwood, Fremont, Emery Park, Monterey Highlands, and Repetto Elementary Schools.

Parents can register through the Parent Portal for ALL TK-8 AUSD students (including those at Brightwood). CLICK ON THE HEADLINE for more information or to register.

The Board of Education and the Superintendent enjoy meeting with students during these informal chat sessions. Students in Gr. 6-12: CLICK ON THE HEADLINE TO join us for a session via Zoom and share what is on your mind. Middle school meetings are scheduled for November 3rd & March 23rd and high school meetings are scheduled for November 17th & March 23rd.

It's time for us to update our LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan)! We want to get input from ALL our stakeholders (students, staff., families, and community members). The LCAP survey is open NOW and will stay open through March 24th. Schools that receive a high percentage of responses can receive funds to purchase student incentives for the PBIS stores ($1,000 for elementary schools and $2,000 for high schools)! Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE and take 10-15 minutes to share your thoughts (while helping your school).

Please join us for the next #AlhambraUSD Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, March 14th. The public session begins at 6:00pm. You may attend in-person in the AUSD Board Room (1515 W. Mission Road in Alhambra) or virtually through Zoom. (CLICK ON THE HEADLINE or use this URL: https://zoom.us/j/92898374849.)

At the March 14th Board Meeting, three staff reports will be presented: (1) Overview of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 6173: Education for Homeless Children, (2) Volunteering in the Alhambra Unified School District, and (3) Second Interim Financial Report 2022/2023. We welcome questions from our community regarding these reports. Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to submit a question. (NOTE: This form will close at noon on Monday, March 13th.)