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AHS Summer School Schedule	June 1 - July 6, 2023
7:45am - 10:15am	First Portion
10:15am - 10:40am	Break
10:40am - 1:15pm	Second Portion

ELAC Summer School Schedule (ALL Online)	June 12 - July 7, 2023
8:30am - 11:00am	Option A
11:30am - 2:00pm	Option B
2:30pm - 5:00pm	Option C

Summer School Holidays
Monday, June 19	Semester Break
Tuesday, July 4	Independence Day

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ELAC SUMMER SCHOOL BEGINS ON JUNE 12TH!

East Los Angeles College Summer School begins on Monday, June 12th. Classes will be held online for all. Please check the schedule for the option times.

Hazel HEART Telehealth Mental Health Services is now available.

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.

LCAP Parent Advisory Committee Meeting (NEW DATE!)

Our final 2022-2023 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 13th at 6:45pm. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to join the webinar. Interpretation in Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, and Vietnamese will be available. (NOTE: Due to technical difficulties with Zoom, we were not able to hold the meeting as originally scheduled on June 5th. We apologize for the inconvenience.)

TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE MAILED/EMAILED BY JUNE 30TH!

High school transcripts that have been ordered by seniors will be ready on or by JUNE 30TH or earlier. Final grades will be posted on Friday, June 2nd, at 4:00pm. If you have not done so already, please order your transcripts (see below in news headelines). Please only order your transcripts once during this time. Thank you.

IMPORTANT INFO REGARDING TRANSCRIPT ORDERING!

For seniors who wish to order high school transcripts, please submit your requests for final transcripts in PowerSchool by June 1, 2023. Under “Special Instructions” please indicate if you would like the transcripts to be sent electronically, mailed (to colleges only) or picked up in person from the Counseling Office. You can submit one request for all your transcripts. Please remember only five requests per school year are free. Beyond that, there’s a charge ($2 per transcript + $4 service fee per request). All final transcript requests will be processed by July 1, 2023 and a confirmation email will be sent to you. As a reminder please use your personal email.

2023-2024 Student Calendar

CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download a copy of the 2023-2024 AUSD Student Calendar. Please check your child's school's website for additional site-specific dates.

THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR IS IN THE BOOKS!!!

Hope you had a wonderful school year! Grades are finalized on Friday June 2. Farewell seniors!!

AUSD Game Changer nominations

Our Game Changer employee recognition program will continue this year!
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.

Alhambra USD Named San Gabriel Valley's FAVORITE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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.

New Student Registration is OPEN!

We are now accepting new student registration for the 2023-24 school year, as well as permit applications. We also continue to accept applications for our Mandarin and Spanish Dual Language Immersion Programs. Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE for more information or to begin the registration process.

AMANDA GORMAN ANNONCES 2ND ANNUAL FUTURE VOICES OF POETRY PRIZE & SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST!

Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center is sponsoring a $10,000 in scholarship money will be awarded to any California based high school student who identifies as Black, indigenous or people of color! Visit beyondbaroque.org to apply.

AHS' SAM LUO APPEARS ON THE NEWS FOR POETRY SLAM!

Our very own Sam Luo appeared on the nightly news performing part of his Poetry Slam piece for the recent semi-finals rounds! Get a glimpse of Sam (along with Kristin Keenan sitting in the audience). Just click on the headline to access the video. Go Sam!

AHS WINS GOLDEN BELL AWARD FOR THE DREAM CENTER!!!

Alhambra High School was selected as one of 52 recipients of California’s leading educational honor, the Golden Bell Award, for the Dream Center! The Golden Bell Awards, celebrating their 43rd year, are presented by the California School Boards Association to promote excellence in public education and school board governance by recognizing outstanding programs and governance practices. The awards reflect the depth and breadth of education programs and governance decisions supporting these programs that are necessary to address students’ changing needs. Congrats to Mr. Javier Gutierrez, Ms. Karen Jacboson, and all of the staff and students who assist with the Dream Center!

CA YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO BE HELD IN JULY!

Delegate applications are now available for the California Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities (YLF) which will be held virtually and in-person tentatively from July 13 through July 19. The YLF virtual dates will be July 13 to 15, 2023, using the Zoom platform. Delegates will then have one day off and come to Sacramento on Monday, July 17. The YLF will then continue in-person on July 17 to 19, 2023, at California State University, Sacramento, where 10th, 11th and 12th grade delegates stay in the dormitory for a college experience. Click on the headline to find out more information.

LOST AND FOUND LOCATED IN STUDENTS SUPPORT SERVICES

If you have misplaced an article of clothing or a belonging, pleaese go to the Student Support Services Office in the A Building. Several items have already been found since the beginning of school. See Ms. Brenda Lima.

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Alhambra High School, Main Street (circa 1905)

Alhambra High School, Main Street looking west

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)

AHS Class of Spring 1950

Alhambra High School, Main Street looking west

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..."

Textbook organizing prior to Drive Thru Pick Up

Moor Important Dates

REST WELL AND GET READY FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR!

The first day of school will be on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023. Get plenty of rest and be ready to get started!

NEXT YEAR'S SCHOOL CALENDAR HAS BEEN RELEASED!

To help you plan ahead, next year's school year calendar has been released. Just click on the headline to view the new calendar.

CLASS OF 1973 REUNION!

The AHS Class of 1973 Alhambra High School is celebrating its 50th Year Class Reunion and the 125th Anniversary of the Founding of Alhambra High School on October 7, 2023 at Almansor Court (700 S. Almansor St., Alhambra, CA 91801) from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. The AHS73 reunion committee has reserved the patio at CLEARMAN’S GALLEY on October 8, 2023 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. For further details and registration information, please email Joanne Ward at
[email protected]

CLASS OF 1974 REUNION!

The AHS Class of 1974 50th Reunion will be on September 15th, 2024 from 12:00-4:00pm at Almansor Park (700 S. Almansor St., Alhambra). We are also planning a 4 night cruise on Royal Caribbean out of Los Angeles on 9/16/24-9/20/24. We are also planning 7 night cruise Hawaiian Cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line on 9/7/24-9/14/24. Contact Donna Freedman at [email protected] for details.

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CONGRATS TO THE DREAM CENTER FOR THE GOLDEN BELL AWARD!

The Dream Center at Alhambra High School was selected as one of 52 recipients of California’s leading educational honor, the Golden Bell Award! The Golden Bell Awards, celebrating their 43rd year, are presented by the California School Boards Association to promote excellence in public education and school board governance by recognizing outstanding programs and governance practices. The awards reflect the depth and breadth of education programs and governance decisions supporting these programs that are necessary to address students’ changing needs. Congrats to Mr. Javier Gutierrez, Ms. Karen Jacboson, and all of the staff and students who assist with the Dream Center!

CONGRATULATIONS TO JUSTIN WANG ON BEING NAMED A WINNER IN THE NY TIMES STEM WRITING CONTEST!!!

Congrats to Justin Wang for being named a winner in the fourth annual New York Times STEM Writing Contest! Justin won with his essay entitled, “Nature’s Solution to Plastic Pollution: The Amazing Power of the Wax Worm.” Science News and The New York Times Learning Network invited teenagers from all over the world to choose an issue or question in science, technology, engineering, math or health, and then write an engaging 500-word explanation that would be understood by scientists and nonscientists alike. Over 3,000 submissions were received from middle and high school students between the ages of 13-19, hailing from national and international locations. Society for Science played a pivotal role in promoting the contest to teachers and their audiences, stressing the competition’s focus on science literacy and communication.

Moor Calendar

12 Jun

MONDAY: ELAC SUMMER SCHOOL STARTS

Time: 7:45 AM – 1:15 PM

Location: AHS

16 Jun

FRIDAY: AHS SUMMER SCHOOL/FIRST SEMESTER ENDS

Time: 7:45 AM – 1:15 PM

Location: AHS

19 Jun

MONDAY: AHS SUMMER SCHOOL SEMESTER BREAK

Location: AHS

20 Jun

TUESDAY: AHS SUMMER SCHOOL/SECOND SEMESTER BEGINS

Time: 7:45 AM – 1:15 PM

Location: AHS

4 Jul

TUESDAY: AHS SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY - INDEPENDENCE DAY

Location: AHS

6 Jul

THURSDAY: AHS SUMMER SCHOOL ENDS

Time: 7:45 AM – 1:15 PM

Location: AHS

14 Jul

FRIDAY: AEF SUMMER SCHOOL ENDS

Location: VARIOUS

31 Jul

MONDAY: BAND CAMP

Time: 1:45 PM – 6 PM

Location: AHS

1 Aug

TUESDAY: 9TH - 11TH ID PHOTO DAY

Time: 11 AM – 6 PM

Location: AUDITORIUM FOYER

1 Aug

TUESDAY: BAND CAMP

Time: 1:45 PM – 6 PM

Location: AHS

2 Aug

WEDNESDAY: BAND CAMP

Time: 7:30 AM – 6 PM

Location: AHS

2 Aug

WEDNESDAY: STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Location: AHS

2 Aug

WEDNESDAY: 9TH-11TH ID PHOTO DAY

Time: 11 AM – 6 PM

Location: AUDITORIUM FOYER

3 Aug

THURSDAY: DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Location: TBD

3 Aug

THURSDAY: BAND CAMP

Time: 7:30 AM – 6 PM

Location: AHS

3 Aug

THURSDAY: SENIOR PORTRAITS

Time: 10 AM – 6 PM

Location: AUDITORIUM FOYER

4 Aug

FRIDAY: DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Location: TBD

4 Aug

FRIDAY: BAND CAMP

Time: 7:30 AM – 6 PM

Location: AHS

4 Aug

FRIDAY: SENIOR PORTRAITS

Time: 10 AM – 6 PM

Location: AUDITORIUM FOYER

8 Aug

TUESDAY: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

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Seniors Stageshow 2023 Performance

COUNSELOR CORNER

_{NEW Counselor Last Name Assignments for 2022-2023 (updated as of July 18, 2022):}

_{Ms. Jing Wu: A-Espinoza + Health Sciences Academy}

_{[email protected]}

_{Ms. Ana Dacaret: Estevez-Jaurequi + 9th & 10th Poder Students}

_{[email protected]}

_{Ms. Carol Lam-Jones: Jian - Ngu + ECP Students}

_{[email protected]}

_{Ms. Mayela Del Rio: Nguyen-Serratos + 10th & 12th Grade Poder Students + SEI Spanish Speaking Students}

_{[email protected]}

_{Ms. Mindy Schofield: Sesma-Z + SEI Students-Mandarin & Cantonese}

_{[email protected]}

_{Ms. Anny Cruz: Mental Health Counselor}

_{[email protected] - Click here to make an appointment}

_{Ms. Elizabeth Lopez-Mondragon: Mental Health Counselor}

_{[email protected] - Click here to make an appointment}

_{Ms. Janice Liu: Career Technical Education (CTE)}

_{[email protected]}

_{Please follow the counselors' messages on alhambrahscounseling on Instagram!}

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AHS PTA CORNER

Welcome to our AHS PTA Corner! Our PTA parents have been working very hard all year to raise money for the school and support our students. Please join us at each meeting!

To join the Alhambra High School PTA, click here.

Welcome to the new PTA Board for the 2023-2024 school year:

President: Veronica Alvarez

Secretary: Veronica Barajas

Treasurer: Karla Cuellar

Next PTA Meeting: TBD

Grad Night is ON!!! May 30 - 31, 2023 at Disneyland!!! Please let us know if you would like to chaperone (full clearance will be needed). PTA has secured 50 more tickets for Grad Night! Please go to the Business Activities Office on April 21st after school from 3:30pm to 4:30pm to purchase the last few remaining.

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC)

Our next School Site Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 16, 2023 @ 4:00pm.

Next Meeting Dates:

August 16 @ 4:00pm (via Zoom)

Last Meeting Date:

May 17 @ 4:00pm (via Zoom)

Meeting Agenda: (click on headline)

Meeting Link: Click here.

CSF (CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION) INFO

The Alhambra High School chapter of CSF remains active! Your semester report card is the basis for CSF membership, so aim for strong grades this semester. Please click on the headline above to access the info sheet.

To access the Google Classroom codes to apply for CSF, click here.

COLLEGE PREP STUFF

Financial Aid Fridays: 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the College and Career Center

Seniors may still speak with a Cal State L.A. Rep on Mondays through May 22nd from 3:00pm tp 4:00pm via Zoom. Please come to the Career Center to sign up.

UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS: (R.S.V.P. in the Career Center)

(none scheduled at the moment)

UPCOMING FIELD TRIPS: (please check with Ms. Liu for RSVP and Permission Slip)

(none schedule at the moment)

Please check your student portals every day!

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT ORDERING

CURRENT STUDENTS

Current students can get the first five (5) official or unofficial for free of charge, beyond that there’ll be a charge and a credit card is required. Use the link below:

https://ausdca.scriborder.com (Click on the first icon on the left of the website.)

ALUMNI

All alumni also need to request a transcript via online and a credit card is required.

https://ausdca.scriborder.com (Click on the 2nd icon on the left of the website.)

The costs will vary depending on the type of transcript.