Dear AUSD Community,

As we welcome the start of summer, I want to take a moment to reflect on the joy and pride we’ve experienced these past few weeks. From the promotions of our eighth graders, Moor Field preschoolers, and our LIFT students to our high school graduation ceremonies at East LA College, it has been a true celebration of growth, perseverance, and achievement. Congratulations again to all our students and families for these milestone achievements, and thank you to our amazing school administrators, staff members, and parents for putting together such beautiful and meaningful ceremonies!

While the school year may be over, learning continues across the district through our exciting summer programs. Classrooms are filled with energy and curiosity as students engage in academic enrichment and hands-on exploration. We are so grateful for the dedicated staff who continue to inspire and support our learners during these important summer weeks.

As we begin preparing for the 2025–2026 school year, we encourage families to take a few minutes to log into the AUSD Parent Portal and update contact information, emergency contacts, and any other important details. Keeping your information current helps ensure a smooth start to the new school year and allows us to stay connected with you.

I hope all of you are enjoying a safe, restful, and memorable summer.

Warm Regards,

Denise R. Jaramillo, Ed.D.

Superintendent

AUSD welcomed its newly-elected Student Advisory Council for two days of leadership training and teambuilding on June 3rd and 4th. This year's training was expertly led by Justin Wang (2023-24 Student Board Member & SAC member), Keiko Rakin (2024-25 Student Board Member & three-year SAC member), and Angelina Yip (three-year SAC member). All three of them went through intensive facilitator training and planning through IntoWisdom Group. They did an OUTSTANDING 👏 job and we could not be more proud of them. The new SAC members are currently in the process of electing the 2025-26 Student Board Member and alternate. We will be introducing you to each individual SAC member on our social media platforms and in future issues of AUSD Connection.

Although these slidedecks give you an overview and basic information on this topic, we encourage you to attend our BOARD MEETINGS and listen to the detailed staff reports as they are presented to the Board. Click on the images below to access the PDF of Tuesday's staff report slidedecks.

At the Tuesday, June 10th Board of Education meeting, the Board adopted one resolution declaring June 19th as Juneteenth. You may read the full content of the resolution by downloading the attachment below.

Please join us for our upcoming Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025 from 6:45pm-8:00pm via Zoom. This information will be similar to the information presented to the Board of Education at Tuesday's board meeting.

Click on the image to download a PDF of the flyer with information or click HERE to join the Zoom Meeting.

Please complete the Alternative Income Form and help AUSD receive the maximum amount of federal funds for our schools.

Click HERE or on the flyer for instructions and access to the Family Portal to start completing your form for the 2025-2026 school year.

When you update the parent portal this summer, make sure to sign up for SMS/Text message alerts. The SMS/Text feature of our mass communication system (Blackboard) has significantly improved our communication capabilities, ensuring timely and efficient updates for our staff and families, especially during emergencies. Click HERE to view our SMS/Text Frequently Asked Questions.

To visit our website and access resources, please click on the image or "button" below.

The Board of Education of the Alhambra Unified School District is seeking qualified, interested individuals to fill two (2) vacancies on its independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee (“COC”) for the District’s Measure HS and Measure AE school facilities bond programs.

Vacant Positions:

1) One member active in a bona fide taxpayers association

2) One member active in a business organization located in the district

Interested community members who live within the AUSD boundaries are encouraged to apply. Click HERE to review the committee bylaws and complete the application. Completed applications should be sent to the Alhambra Unified School District Office of the Superintendent.

Committee Responsibilities:

In accordance with Education Code Section 15278(b), the Citizens’ Oversight Committee shall:

• Inform the public concerning the District's expenditure of bond proceeds of Measure HS

and Measure AE.

• Review expenditure reports produced by the District to ensure that Measure HS and

Measure AE bond proceeds were expended only for the purposes set forth in Measure HS

and Measure AE, respectively; and

• Present to the Board in public session, an annual written report outlining their activities and

conclusions regarding the expenditure of bond proceeds of Measure HS and Measure AE.

If you have any questions, please call (626) 943-3330.

A fence screen was installed in front of the kindergarten playground at Ramona School. The screen provides safety and security, and encourages school spirit for our students.

Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) was installed in the cafeteria at Brightwood School. LVT is highly durable and can withstand heavy foot traffic, making it ideal for high-traffic areas like the cafeteria.

LITTLE BITS OF GOOD NEWS & INFORMATION FROM AROUND THE DISTRICT

(Visit our social media platforms to see additional photos of many of these events/activities.)

Garfield School’s production of 101 Dalmatians KIDS was a hit! The talented student performers lit up the stage with energy, heart, and plenty of puppy power. From the colorful costumes to the catchy songs, every moment was filled with creativity and joy. A big round of applause to the cast, crew, and staff who made this magical performance possible. A huge thank you to the families and community for supporting the arts at Garfield! (Photo credit: AUSD Communications Intern Patience Doan)

At the May 20, 2025 Board of Education Meeting, the Board recognized the 12 members of the 2024-2025 Student Advisory Council (SAC). Each member of SAC was presented with certificates of recognition from AUSD and many other elected officials. The SAC members shared what they accomplished this year and what will be continued through next year's SAC.

SAC does a lot of important, serious work, but they also have a lot of fun together. This is a video recap of some of the fun they had this past year (put together by MKHS sophomore and two-time SAC member, Angelina Yip). Thank you to Angelina for this video, and congratulations to all our Student Advisory Council members for an incredible year!

Free meals are being served Monday through Friday (10:30am - 11:00am excluding Mark Keppel High School @ 10:15am - 10:45am & San Gabriel High School @ 10:00am - 10:30am) at select campuses throughout AUSD. Anyone aged 18 and under may pick up a free meal at the locations listed on the graphic. For more information, please click HERE or on the graphic.

(Please Note: AUSD schools are closed on June 19th and July 4th. There will be no meal service at any of the locations on those dates.)

In May, Emiline Proud's 3rd/4th class from Granada and Samantha Hong's 7th grade class from Emery Park were invited to tour AUSD's Central Production Kitchen. The students were given a behind-the-scenes tour, learning about the different steps from deliveries all the way to preparing each meal served to each elementary and high school. They also learned about the different food groups and what goes into the planning of each meal. During their tour, they experienced what it was like to work in the central kitchen by preparing their own school lunch, which consisted of orange chicken, rice & broccoli bowls, and individual salads. Thank you, Food and Nutrition Services, for making this wonderful field trip possible.

Click HERE for a list of non-district sponsored activities from our local cities and community partner organizations.

Thank you to the members of the AUSD community who joined the Alhambra Teachers Association, the City of Monterey Park, and the West San Gabriel Valley Boys and Girls Club at this year's Pride Parade and Festival. Mark your calendars for next year's festivities: June 6, 2026. (Photo Credit: AUSD Communications Intern Brayton Andrade)

In addition to meals through our Food & Nutrition Services department, the cities of Alhambra and Monterey Park are also offering FREE meals for ages 18 and under at select local locations. For more information, please click on each flyer.

AUSD was named San Gabriel Valley's Favorite Work Place by the Southern California News Group!

Be a part of the AUSD Team! Please click HERE for full-and part-time positions. We have competitive salaries and excellent benefits! AUSD posts all job opportunities at EdJoin.com/alhambrausd. Make sure to check back often.

Marlene Miller – Bookroom Clerk at Mark Keppel High School (Classified Employee of the Year)
Christa Van Orden – Director of Elementary Education (Manager of the Year)

Christina Kwon Loose – 7th Grade Teacher at Martha Baldwin School (Teacher of the Year)

https://www.ausd.us/apps/events/

• June16: Parent Advisory Committee 6:45pm-8:00pm (Flyer, Zoom)
• June 19: Juneteenth Holiday (AUSD Schools/Offices will be closed)
• June 24: Board of Education Meeting (Agendas & Minutes)
• June 27: "AUSD Connection" Newsletter emailed to Parents, Students, and Staff Members
• June 30: Extended School Year (ESY) for Special Education Ends
• July 3: High School Summer School Ends
• July 4: Independence Day Holiday (AUSD Schools/Offices will be closed)
• July 11: Elementary Summer School Ends
• July 18: AEF K-8 Summer Academy & Summer High School Ends (Flyer)
• July 22: Board of Education Meeting (Agendas & Minutes)
• July 25: "AUSD Connection" Newsletter emailed to Parents, Students, and Staff Members
• August 5: Board of Education Meeting (Agendas & Minutes)
• August 8: "AUSD Connection" Newsletter emailed to Parents, Students, and Staff Members
• August 12: First Day of School

Please make sure to mark your calendar with the revised dates for the upcoming 2025 -2026 school year, including the first day of school, which will be Tuesday, August 12th.

(NOTE the change of the last day of school year!)

Click on the high school logo to access their current athletic calendars.

Enjoy these highlight photos from our various promotion and graduation ceremonies. Thank you to all the principals and staff members who provided photos of the promotion ceremonies and to our AUSD Communication Interns (Brayton Andrade, Patience Doan, Grant Sapcharoenlert, and Karlie Yonemoto) for providing the photos of our high school graduations. You can see more photos from each school on Facebook (@AlhambraUSD) or Instagram (@AlhambraUSD). Congratulations to all the AUSD students who were promoted or graduated in 2025!

Click on the masthead images below to view digital versions of the current issues. AUSD students, staff members, and programs are heavily featured in both papers. NOTE: Each month, look for AUSD Communications Interns' (ACI) photographs and/or writing featured in both community publications.)

Alhambra Unified School District is often featured in local media (print and television news). Click below to access some of our favorite stories, featuring AUSD students, staff members, schools and programs!

Do you have something newsworthy to share? Click on the Publicity Request button so we can spread the word!

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CONTACT US:

Website: www.ausd.us
Address: 1515 West Mission Road, Alhambra, CA, USA
Email: AlhambraUSD@ausd.us

Phone: (626) 943-3000

Facebook: @AlhambraUSD
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