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REGULAR SCHEDULE ON TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY WITH HOMEROOM ADVISORY

This week, September 7 - September11, Labor Day is on September 7th, and no Collab Schedule on Friday. Advisory periods continues on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with Homeroom only.

Enrollment Impact Committee Video

Alhambra Unified School District has experienced a steady decline in student enrollment over the past few decades. Changes to enrollment can be challenging, but they also provide an opportunity to thoughtfully consider the future of the district and how it can continue providing strong educational experiences for students. View this video to learn why the Enrollment Impact Committee's work is so important to AUSD and why we need YOU to be involved.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED AND ALL WHO HELPED AT BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT ON THURSDAY!

Thank you to all who visited our campus and also to those who helped make the Back-to-School Nite a success! We hope that you enjoyed yourself and were able to visit as many classrooms as possible. It was great to see everyone!

HOMECOMING COURT NOMINATION MEETING

The AHS Homecoming Committee will be hosting the Homecoming Court Nomination Meeting on Tuesday, September 8th, during lunch in the SGR. Run for Homecoming royalty! There will be places for princes, princesses, king and queen.

ANNUAL HAUNTED HOUSE AUDITIONS TO BE HELD ON SEPT. 9TH!

The AHS Thespians will be holding auditions for this year's Haunted House, "Caged," on Wednesday, September 9th, starting at 3:45 pm to 6:00 pm in the Little Theater. Learn vocal and acting skills along with doing make-up! No experience necessary.

COUNSELOR WORKSHOP SERIES SET TO START ON SEPT. 10TH!

All parents and guardians are welcome to attend the first in the Counselor Workshop Series - which begins on Thursday, September 10th, in the library. This week, the topic will be navigating high school with topics like A-G Requirements, Graduation, and other resources to be discussed. It will definitely be a very informative evening.

SENIOR CONTRACTS DUE ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 11TH

Attention all seniors: Senior Contracts are due on Friday, September 11th, to the Student Support Services Office. Just bring the blue contract signed by you and your parents to C122. Thank you.

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL TO MEET ON SEPT. 16

The next AHS School Site Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 16th, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm online. Come help make decisions that will directly help AHS!

GET READY FOR THE ANNUAL COLLEGE FAIR!

The annual AUSD College Fair will be held on Wednesday, September 16th, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at San Gabriel High School. Meet representatives from a host of colleges and attend financial aid workshops. Admission is free.

Help Reimagine the Future of AUSD

Like many school districts throughout the State, AUSD is experiencing declining enrollment. This has significant implications for our schools and the district as a whole. AUSD formed an Enrollment Impact Committee (or EIC) to study this issue. We are inviting the community to be part of the conversation. Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to access a flyer with links to a survey and upcoming "Community Conversation" meetings. Give input and take an active role in determining the future of AUSD.

BUY YOUR ASB CARD!!!

It's that time again! Support AHS, save money and buy your ASB Card! It is only $40.00 - and you will receive free admission to home football games and basketball games! In addition, discounts will be given on Moor gear merchandise and other restaurants!

COME JOIN PTA FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR!

The Alhambra High School PTA welcomes you to our next association meeting on Wednesday, September 23rd! Join us in the library at 6:30 pm. Help plan fund raisers, scholarships and Grad Nite! Just click on the headline to access the entire flyer.

PLEASE NOTE TECH SUPPORT OFFICE HOURS!

If your school laptop needs help, please note the hours of the newly revamped Tech Office in D104: one hour before school everyday; Advisory and Homeroom on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; and after school only on Monday and Friday. The Tech Office will be closed at all other times.

ACT BUS WILL NO LONGER STOP ON COMMONWEALTH AND SECOND STREET

The Act Bus will no longer make a stop on 2nd Street and Commonwealth Ave. Please check out the new routes (on Main Street or Garfield Ave.). Please click on the headline to access the map.

SENIOR PORTRAIT MAKE-UP DATE SLATED FOR SEPT. 28TH.

Seniors will have one more chance to take their Senior Portraits on Monday, September 28th, from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm in the auditorium foyer. Click on this headline to see more info on the price packages and schedule.

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Alhambra High School, Main Street (circa 1905)

Alhambra High School, Main Street looking west

Science Building 1923

Alhambra High School, Typical Classroom (circa 1925)

Alhambra High School, Main Street (circa 1930s)

Alhambra High School, Main Street 1934

Alhambra High School, Main Street (circa 1940s)

A rare snow day (Jan. 1949?)

AHS Class of Spring 1950

Alhambra HS 1953

Alhambra HS 1957

Alhambra High School 1957

AHS 1957

D Building at twilight

D Building

D Building at twilight

C Building

"On a clear day..."

Alhambra In the News

ALHAMBRA ACADEC WINS BACK-TO-BACK-TO BACK IN LA COUNTY!

Click on the headline to read about how our Academic Decathlon Team won back-to-back titles in the LA County!

CONGRATS TO THE STATE PTA REFLECTIONS WINNER, EMMETT LEE!

Congratulations to Emmett Lee, first place winner of the California PTA Reflections Award of Excellence for his film "Greyscale" in the High School Film Production Category. In addition, the film took the highest honors in Outstanding Interpretation Film Production.

FIVE AHS STUDENTS WIN NATIONAL SPEECH & DEBATE ASSOCIATION AWARD!

Five students from Alhambra High School have earned the National Speech & Debate Association’s Academic All American Award, one of the highest honors presented by the organization. Emilie Taniguchi, Collin Lei, Brizia Eb, Suki Li, and Brendon Wu were given the very selective award which recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence both in competition and in the classroom. To qualify, students must earn the degree of Superior Distinction, which requires at least 750 speech and debate tournament and service points. Recipients must also have completed a minimum of five semesters of high school, maintained a GPA of 3.7 or higher, and demonstrated outstanding character, leadership, and academic achievement. Fewer than one percent of student competitors nationwide receive the distinction each year.

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