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THE NEXT PTA MEETING IS WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18TH

The Alhambra High School PTA welcomes you to our next association meeting on Wednesday, November 18th! 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.

IT IS A REGULAR SCHOOL SCHEDULE THIS WEEK WITH A MINIMUM DAY ON FRIDAY!

Can you believe that the first ten weeks of school has already flowen by??? This week, October 12 - 16, it is regular schedule with Advisory periods on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - student choice. Then on Friday, there will be Minimum Day Schedule with school ending at 12:40 pm.

OCTOBER 16TH IS THE END OF THE FIRST QUARTER!!!

Friday, October 16th is the end of the first quarter! Get those assignments in as grades will be due!!!

DON'T FORGET - MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE ON FRIDAY, OCT. 16TH!

On Friday, October 16th, it is Minimum Day Schedule. School will end at 12:40 pm. Plan accordingly.

AHS CTE FAMILY SERIES PRESENTS FILLING OUT THE CSU APPLICATION

The AHS CTE Workforce Development Department presents a seminar on filling out the "CSU Application" on Wednesday, October 20th, online viz Zoom. Learn how to support your child in filling out out the CSU application. Admission is free. Just click on the headline to register.

DO YOU WANT TO SPEND SPRING BREAK IN KOREA?

The AHS Korean Exchange Program deadline has been extended for one week! Spend Spring Break (March 26 - April 4, 2027) in South Korea with a host family, experience a different culture and learn so much! See Mr. Jayson Pineda for further details.

SENIORS - DO NOT FORGET ABOUT YOUR CAP AND GOWN!

Seniors should have either purchased or rented their cap and gown already. The purchase price is $26.55 with 10.5% Tax. After March 30th, seniors may purchase a set online $33.15 (the late price). If you intend to PURCHASE a cap and gown, the cost will be $26.55 including tax. Students will receive the cap, gown and tassel to keep. Just click on the headline to access the link.

Orders after March 30th, 2027 will be $33.15 including tax. Rental is free to the student. You keep the cap and the tassel and you return the gown before picking up your diploma. Just click on the headline to access the form.

Enrollment Impact Committee Video

AUSD 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 we can continue providing strong educational experiences for students. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to watch a video to learn why the Enrollment Impact Committee's work is so important and why we need YOU to be involved.

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!

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.

IF YOU HAVE LOST AN ITEM...

If you lost a sweat shirt, water bottle, binder, keys or any other item, please stop by the lost and found area in the Student Support Services office in C122. A slew of clothes and water bottles have been returned. Items will be donated at the end of each semester.

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!

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.

Important Update: Mobile Communication Devices Policy

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we ask all parents, guardians, and students to review our new Mobile Communication Devices Policy. This flyer outlines our expectations for student use of mobile communication devices during the school day and is designed to support a safe, focused, and
productive learning environment. Thank you for taking the time to review this important information and for partnering with us to support student success. (CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to learn more.)

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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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