From the Superintendent

Members of the community have asked how they can help students and staff members who have lost their homes in the recent wildfires. The Greater Los Angeles Educational Foundation is collecting funds to support fire relief efforts throughout LA County. Donors may designate funds for a SPECIFIC DISTRICT. To ensure funds are directed specifically to our local community, please make sure to designate your donation for the ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT or ALHAMBRA USD (not just “AUSD”). CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to access the donation page. Thank you!

Congratulations to our own Dr. Denise Jaramillo, who was named Los Angeles County's 2024 Superintendent of the Year. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to read about this well-deserved recognition for AUSD's Superintendent!

AUSD is proud to continue celebrating the exceptional contributions of its staff members through the Game Changers recognition program. Each month, we shine a spotlight on two individuals who go above and beyond to make a positive contribution to the lives of students, colleagues, and the broader community. Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to learn more about the Game Changer program or to nominate a deserving employee.

Our next Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting will be IN PERSON and held at the District Office on March 18th, 2024, beginning at 6:00pm. (Please note that this is a revised start time to what was shared in the last AUSD Connections Newsletter.) This meeting will be an interactive opportunity for you to provide input and feedback on the 2024-2024 LCAP Plan. Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download a copy of the flyer (including translations in Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese).

Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to access the issues of "AUSD Connection" (our digital parent newsletter), which is published the Friday after each regular Board of Education meeting.

Our Game Changer employee recognition program will continue in 2023-24!
CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to award a deserving AUSD employee a "Beyond the Call of Duty" or "Spotlight" badge. Game Changers are selected each month from these employees.

We are so proud to be voted as the BEST WORKPLACE IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY. If you are looking for employment, why not join the Alhambra USD Team? CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to see what certificated, classified, and management positions we currently have open.

The Southern California News Group's Readers Choice Awards are out! We are grateful to the AUSD community and the readers of the Pasadena Star-News, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and the Whittier Daily News for voting for Alhambra USD for Readers Choice Awards in so many categories. AUSD was named FAVORITE SCHOOL DISTRICT & BEST WORKPLACE in the San Gabriel Valley, fifteen of our schools were named FAVORITE PUBLIC SCHOOL, and the Alhambra Educational Foundation was named FAVORITE NON-PROFIT. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to read more about the Readers Choice Awards. (See pages 42-43 for AUSD & pages 94-95 for AEF.)

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.

Alhambra Unified School District is excited to announce our partnership with Hazel Health to provide HAZEL HEART telehealth mental health services for AUSD students. Telehealth mental health services are available AT HOME for any AUSD student. (At-school services are also available for students in our summer programs.) Parents can reach out directly to Hazel to sign the e-consent and to arrange for services for your child. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to get more information and/or sign up.