The Weekly Update #4

June 3rd, 2025

Principal's Message

Wishing You a Safe and Relaxing Summer

As my first year as principal comes to a close, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude. This year was full of firsts—new experiences, challenges, and countless moments of learning and growth. Many great things happened on our campus, and none of it would have been possible without your unwavering support.

To the dedicated staff (both certificated and classified): thank you for your commitment to our students and your openness to collaboration. To our families and community partners: thank you for your trust, encouragement, and continued involvement in our school.

I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and I look forward to building on this foundation in the years ahead. Thank you for making my first year as principal such a meaningful and memorable one.

With appreciation,

Ms. Alejandra Perez

Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Finalists Announced

The Ninth Circuit received 885 essays and 126 video entries from students addressing the theme,
“When Duty Calls: Why Exercising the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship is Important
to Me.”

A total of $11,400 in cash prizes will be awarded to the top three essay and video winners. First place cash prize in each category is $3,000, second place is $1,700, and third place is $1,000. In the Central District of California the team of Nina Branicio, Natalie Chan and Drexel Ngo, Mark Keppel High School, took 1st place with a cash award of $1000 to be split amongst the team members.

Their award winning video is linked to the image below, Click on it to see:

When Duty Calls: Serving on a Jury

Front Row: Nina Branicio, Natalie Chan and Drexel Ngo

Back Row: MKHS administration and parents sitting in support.

Students receiving their award from Hon. Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong, US District Judge (left) and Hon. Sunshine S. Sykes, US District Judge (right)

From left to right:

Ms. Alejandra Perez - MKHS Principal, Nina Branicio, Natalie Chan, Drexel Ngo and Mr. Nicolas Nguyen - A.P. of Instruction

Nina Branicio, Natalie Chan and Drexel Ngo

Congratulations for a job well done!

Click image above to access the awards ceremony program.

24 - 25 Semster 2 Grades

Semester 2 grades will be accessible tomorrow, June 6th on the parent version of PowerSchool. Please click the image above to access the site.

Mark Keppel High School - Stay Updated

Please continue to look at our website for updates throughout the summer. Click on the image below to access mkhs.org

Mark Keppel High Schjool Athletics

Please click the image above to access the athletics website and click HERE to access the results of this year's athletics competitions.

AUSD 2025 Summer Feeding Program

AUSD/ATA Food Distribution

Unified Sports News

Students, teachers and administrators joined in and had a Corn Hole tournament to end the year. The Sophomore team was the runner up and the team of Alex, Javier, Nery and Andy were first place.