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World of Music Invites Students to Enjoy Learning and Performing
Opening its doors in August, World of Music pays homage to Pedrini Music, a beloved music school in Alhambra that founder Ernesto Molina frequented in his youth. Today, the new…
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Emmaus Lutheran School and Preschool Begins the New School Year with Exciting Additions
As the new school year kicks off, Emmaus Lutheran School and Preschool in Alhambra is thrilled to announce several new additions that are sure to enhance the educational experience for…
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Ramona Convent Celebrates 135 Years of Excellence in Educating Young Leaders
Principal Alberto Chavarria and President Sr. Kathleen Callaway met with Associated Student Body Leaders for a strategy session at the start of the school year Ramona Convent, a rigorous college-prep…
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AUSD’s Induction Welcomes our Newest Educators
On August 5, the Alhambra Unified School District and the Alhambra Teachers Association warmly welcomed the newest group of AUSD teachers to our district. Throughout the 2024-25 school year, the…
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AHS Senior Among Students Selected for Summer Leadership Program
Congratulations to Alhambra High School junior Keiko Rakin (pictured far left, front row), who was one of 18 juniors and seniors selected to be part of Assemblymember Mike Fong’s Young…
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Alhambra Unified Spotlights Employees of the Year at Opening Day Meeting
One of the highlights of the Alhambra Unified School District’s annual All-Staff Opening Meeting is the celebration of the Employees of the Year. This year, the district honored three exceptional…
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Transitional Kindergarten Program Expands to ALL Alhambra Unified Elementary Campuses
This year is the first year AUSD is offering TK classes at all our elementary campuses. The entire group of TK teachers and assistants met together on August 9 for…
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Game Changer Recognition Seeks Nominations of Outstanding AUSD Staff Members
AUSD continues the tradition of honoring its employees through the Game Changer recognition program. Alhambra Unified School District is proud to continue celebrating the exceptional contributions of its staff members…
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High School Drama Departments Gear Up for Fall Productions
This fall, mark your calendars, grab your tickets, and support our talented young performers as they bring the magic of live theatre to life. The fall season is about to…
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AUSD’s Board of Education expands as Keiko Rakin Officially Assumes Role as the New Student Board Member
Alhambra High School junior Keiko Rakin took her Oath of Office on August 27 and now officially serves as Alhambra Unified School District’s Student Board Member for the 2024-2025 school…
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Stronger Together: The Power of Parent Involvement through AUSD’s PTAs
All PTAs are currently accepting memberships for the 2024-2025 school year. Each member of your household can become a member and give back to these worthwhile organizations. One of the…
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AHS Thespians Annual Haunted House Returns with “Nightshade Manor”
“Nightshade Manor” is open to all members of the public and is a perfect kick-off to the Halloween season. However it will feature special effects makeup and scary themes. It…
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AUSD Student Support Services Prioritizes Community Outreach; Joins APD at National Night Out
Alhambra Unified School District’s Student Support Services (SSS) division is always busy at the beginning of each school year. One of their traditions is to join the Alhambra Police Department…
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A Year of Service and Growth: Reflections from AUSD’s First-Ever Student Board Member
Justin Wang, AHS Class of 2024 graduate and AUSD’s former student board member, is now a student at UC Berkeley where he continues to seek leadership opportunities and find ways…
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AUSD and ATA Launch New Community Food Pantry
These are just a few of the volunteers and staff members who worked behind the scenes to successfully launch the new AUSD/ATA Community Food Pantry on August 7, 2024. In…
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Celebrating the First Day of School in AUSD
Thank you to the many AUSD staff members and families who submitted photos as part of the #AUSDFirstDay campaign. We received well over 200 submissions this year! This collage features…
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Local Sports News from AUSD High Schools
2024 Varsity Football If you don’t have anything to do on a Friday evening, go out and support your favorite local high school football team. Games began on August 23…
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Inaugural AUSD Delegation Launches South Korean Educators Exchange Adventure
Provided by the Alhambra Unified School District Summer usually marks a time for teachers to slow down their pace and decompress after a year of hard work and dedication. But…
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Assemblymember Mike Fong Honors Five Outstanding Alhambra Unified Educators
Provided by the Alhambra Unified School District Assemblymember Mike Fong recently honored 16 outstanding educators from the San Gabriel Valley, including five of AUSD’s very own. The honored educators from…
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AUSD and Every School in our District Voted as a San Gabriel Valley Readers Choice Award Recipient
Provided by the Alhambra Unified School District In an affirmation of AUSD’s connection with its community, the readers of the Southern California News Group have voted AUSD as San Gabriel…
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AUSD Seniors Celebrate at Rose Bowl Stadium
Provided by the Alhambra Unified School District For the fourth time, Pasadena’s iconic Rose Bowl served as the location for the graduation ceremonies of Alhambra High School, Mark Keppel High…
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AUSD will Host Safety Town Hall Ahead of New School Year
Provided by the Alhambra Unified School District The community is invited to AUSD’s virtual School Safety Town Hall on Thursday, August 8. Families, students and staff members are encouraged to…
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Brightwood School’s Generosity Shines for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Provided by the Alhambra Unified School District Prior to the pandemic, Brightwood teacher Tina Young launched a project with her seventh-grade students in which they folded origami cranes in the…
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Summer Student Training Focuses of Leadership and Team Building Skills
Provided by the Alhambra Unified School District Thirty-eight AUSD high school students started their summer with an intensive two-day leadership and team-building program. On May 30 and 31, they made…
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Game Changer Recognition Program Continues in 2024-25
Provided by the Alhambra Unified School District AUSD is excited to announce the continuation of our Game Changer employee recognition program for the upcoming school year. As in previous years,…
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Plan Ahead for the 2024-25 School Year
Provided by the Alhambra Unified School District Stay ahead this school year! Mark your calendar with these important dates and subscribe to our online calendar at ausd.us for automatic updates…
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Spanish Dual Immersion Program Celebrates Students’ Biliteracy Milestones
Provided by the Alhambra Unified School District Fremont’s auditorium was filled with excitement on May 13 as students in the Spanish Dual Immersion program, their families, and teachers gathered together…
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AUSD Announces Members of the 2024-25 Student Advisory Council
Provided by the Alhambra Unified School District AUSD is proud to unveil the members of its 2024-2025 Student Advisory Council (SAC), composed of twelve outstanding students – one from each…
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Induction Participants Celebrate Completion of Year 1 or 2 of their Program
Provided by the Alhambra Unified School District On May 16th, AUSD congratulated teachers who completed Year 1 or Year 2 of their Induction program. A travel-themed celebration marked this culmination…
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Share Your First Day of School Photos with AUSD!
Provided by the Alhambra Unified School District The first day of the 2024-25 school year will be here before you know it, and AUSD is once again inviting our students,…
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AUSD Celebrates Excellence in Automotive Technology
Provided by the Alhambra Unified School District The district’s annual Automotive Technicians’ Awards Night was held on Thursday, May 9th. It was the 55th annual awards night to celebrate students…
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Local Sports News from AUSD High Schools: July/August
By Mike Koski, President, Alhambra High School Sports Hall of Fame Committee 2024 Varsity Baseball I wrote an article here in December about Jacob Rodriguez, the deaf player on the…
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Exciting Summer Adventures Await Preschoolers at Emmaus
By Emmaus Lutheran Preschool Nestled next to the serene Almansor Park, Emmaus Lutheran Preschool offered an exceptional summer program for children ages three to five. The preschool boasts large, beautiful…
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Alhambra, City of Immigrants, Ratifies June 2024 as Immigrant Heritage Month Together With Dream Resource Center at Alhambra High
As of 2022, 46.2% of Alhambra residents were born outside of the country — over three times the national average of 13.6%. Even within California, the state with the highest…
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Ramona Convent Commencement Honoring the Class of 2024
By Veronica Fernandez, Ramona Convent Ramona Convent Seniors were celebrated with a beautiful traditional ceremony. The sun shone brightly as did the spirit of our graduates, families, and friends. Ramona…
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Reducing Stress for First Time College Students
By Herman Whitaker, Platt College – Alhambra Congratulations! You made it and yes it happened. You are a new high school graduate. As a dad of twins who are new…
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Soroptimist Veronica Thee Service Awards Recognizes SGV Students for Outstanding Community Service
Soroptimist of Alhambra, San Gabriel, and San Marino had their 2024 Veronica Thee Service Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, June 5, at the San Gabriel Hilton. Five high school senior girls…