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Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Congrats to MPK Civic Superstar Adan Mai (1st Gr)
Employee Service Recognition!
Thank you for your service!
Greetings from 6th Grade Science Camp in Wrightwood!
Greetings from 6th Grade Science Camp in Wrightwood!
Greetings from 6th Grade Science Camp in Wrightwood!
2025 Science Field Day
Huskies have a fun and successful day at MKHS!
Old Grove Farmers' Market
Student get to pick farm fresh produce!
Dairy Council of America presents Poly the Cow
The Mobile Dairy Classroom rolls into Husky Nation!
Meet Poly the Cow
The Mobile Dairy Classroom rolls into Husky Nation!
Splash Bash!
PTA celebrates our Read-a-Thon Fundraising Success
Splash Bash!
PTA celebrates our Read-a-Thon Fundraising Success
Drama Club & PTA present "Frozen: Kids"
Drama Club & PTA present "Frozen: Kids"
Drama Club & PTA present "Frozen: Kids"
8th Grade Science Olympiad - Mouse Trap Car Winners
Ethan Mai is a Monterey Park Civic SuperStar!!
2025 Page to Stage
MKHS Drama and Orchestra brings 4th Graders' short stories to life on stage!
2025 History Day LA Participants @ SGHS
2025 Math Field Day Participants @ MKHS
Monterey Park PD Town Hall Meeting
Mark Keppel HS Mighty Aztec Band performs for 8th Grade!
Mr. Loren Wong of Hyundai Motors North America presenting at PTA Career Day
PTA Presents Career Day!
Therapicasso Family Art Night
Therapicasso Family Art Night
Therapicasso Family Art Night
Therapicasso Family Art Night
PTA x Mathnasium proudly present Math Night!
Inaugural Spelling Bee was Buzzing!
LEAD Window Decals Installed in D & E Buildings
Privacy Banner Installed in the Valet/Kinder Yard
PTA presents Frosty Fest
PTA presents Frosty Fest!
PTA presents MAD Science Assembly (Gr TK-4th)
PTA presents Prismatic Light Show (Gr 5th-8th)
2024 PTA Reflections Winners
PTA Mock Trial Team competes in Round 1 of the LA County Competition!
2024 Halloween Parade
2024 Halloween Parade
2024 Halloween Parade
2024 Halloween Parade
2024 Halloween Parade
2024 Halloween Parade
2024 Halloween Parade
PTA and ASB present Spooky Bash 2024
Highlands Service Club
students volunteering at the 2024 Alhambra Pumpkin Run!
Thank you to Apollo Staff for volunteering at Spooky Bash!!
Congratulations Dr. Jaramillo!
on being named 2024 LA County Superintendent of the Year!
Aria Jun is the latest Monterey Park Civic Superstar!
Thank you to our Amazing Maintenance Team!
We appreciate you Mr. Ernie, Mr. Romney, Mr. Saul and Mr. Jacob!!
National Walk to School Day! Thank you MPPD!!
National Walk to School Day
Thank you to Monterey Park PD for keeping Husky Nation safe!!
Claudia Vigil is our latest Monterey Park Civic Superstar!
BBQ Lunch: Hot Dogs!!
Presented by AUSD Food & Nutrition Services
BBQ Lunch: Hot Dogs!!
presented by AUSD Food & Nutrition Services
Husky Nation is Cleared for Takeoff!
Pilots present to 1st-3rd Graders about careers in Aviation!
Audrey Wong is our latest Monterey Park Civic Superstar!
Back to School Night 2024 - Ms. Guan (7th Grade)
8th Grade Team presents at BTSN 2024
6th & 8th Grades Raising Funds @ BTSN!
Get ready, Huskies!
School starts Tues 8/13/24 (Minimum Day)
Summer Board Recognition
Congrats to our Inaugural Highlands Service Club (HSC) Platinum Award winners!!
Congratulations to the Promoting Class of 2024
Congratulations to the Promoting Class of 2024
Congratulations to the Promoting Class of 2024
We're so proud of you!
Congratulations, Ms. Sara!
You are an AUSD Game Changer
Greetings from 6th Grade Science Camp!
Greetings from 6th Grade Science Camp
Wrightwood, CA
Employee Service Recognition
Congrats to Mr. Mike, Ms. Miller, Mrs. Yoon and Mrs. Jones on your service to AUSD!!
MPPD presents Smart Moves
Thank you to MPPD for teaching our Primary students traffic safety!
2024 Earth Week Planting
Ms. Cheng and Ms. Gonzalez buddies are making Husky Nation green!
Meet Up with Mayor Thomas Wong
Highlands Service Club students meet the Mayor!
PTA presents Shaving Cream High Five!
Husky Run funds will support Campus Beautification and Library Upgrades!
HSC Spring Services
PTA Earth Week 2024
Volunteers prepare garden areas around campus for planting!
Solar Eclipse - 4.8.24
Husky Nation Students observe unique astronomical phenomenon!
Winter Student Board Recognition
Husky Students are honored!
Read Across America Week
Kim-Hoa Ung reads her childrens' book "A Gift for Nai Nai" to Husky students in Grades TK-3rd!
2024 Science Olympiad
8th Graders test their Mousetrap Cars!
Math Field Day 2024
Congratulations to all our Husky Mathletes! Way to LEAD!
PTA presents Lunar New Year Festival
Year of the Dragon!
PTA presents Lunar New Year Festival
Year of the Dragon!
English Learner Reclassification Breakfast
Mighty Mark Keppel High School Aztec Band
Entertains our 7th/8th Graders and Gives us a Preview of High School Life!
Congratulations to our Alhambra Council PTA Reflections winners!
PTA + Mathnasium Math Night
This collaboration adds up to a great success! What a fun event!
AUSD Game Changer
Congrulations to Campus Supervisor Juan Mendez!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
From all of us at Husky Nation to all of you <3
Monterey Park Civic SuperStars
Highlands Huskies lead City Council Meetings with the Flag Salute!
ASB Husky Helpers!
Thank you for helping run the Winter Program!
Monterey Park Civic SuperStars
Highlands Huskies lead City Council Meetings with the Flag Salute!
2023 PTA Reflections Winners
Theme: I am Hopeful because...
PTA Reflections Team
Thank you for putting together a wonderful event!
Día de Los Muertos Altar (Ofrenda)
proudly presented by PTA
Happy Halloween!
from the Husky Nation Office Staff
Spooky Bash 2023
Monterey Park Town Hall with Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Wong
Thank you to Highlands Service Club students for supporting this event!
Red Ribbon Week 2023 presented by ASB and PTA
Welcome to our newest campus club - HSC! Teaching LEADership through service.
PLUS Friendship Bracelet Trading
Peer Leaders Uniting Students (PLUS) Club kicks off the year!
PBIS Ice Cream Social
ASB Spirit Day!
Dress Like a Staff Member
Cubism Prints
Mrs. Kaur's students study Picasso!
Student of the Month Breakfast
Congratulations to our Husky LEAD-ers!
PTA Association Meeting - 9.13.23
We Won!
Congratulations to Brightwood and Highlands for increasing their PTA Memberships this year!
PTA Popsicles and Play Date
Join PTA Today and support our school!
PBIS/LEAD Kickoff
Mrs. Saldivar, our AP, reviews LEAD expectations in the Office
2023 New Student Orientation
Husky LEAD-ers volunteer as tour guides for our New Huskies!
PBIS Movie Event
Huskies cash in Husky Bucks to enjoy a movie and popcorn!
PTA presents Husky Appreciation Day
Thank you to everyone at Husky Nation for LEADing every day!
PTA presents Shaving Cream High Fives for Staff
Congrats to Husky Nation for exceeding their fundraising goals!
ASB LEAD-ers: Congrats to our newly elected ASB Cabinet!
Class of 2023 hands the baton to the Class of 2024
PTA's Kindness Rock Garden
BMX Assembly
Schoolwide Anti-Bullying Performance
BMX Assembly
Schoolwide Anti-Bullying Performance
BMX Assembly
Schoolwide Anti-Bullying Performance
PTA Staff Appreciation
Who am I? Husky Nation Throwback Photos
Open House 2023
Students of the Month - April 2023
Open House 2023
2023 CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS RECOGNITION & BANQUET
Math Night is Back!
Thank you to Mathnasium and volunteers from Grades 7/8 and MKHS for putting on a wonderful event
Math Night is Back!
Thank you to Mathnasium and volunteers from Grades 7/8 and MKHS for putting on a wonderful event
National Milk Day
Happy, Healthy Huskies Drink Milk!
National Milk Day
Happy, Healthy Huskies Drink Milk!
National Milk Day
Happy, Healthy Huskies Drink Milk!
National Milk Day
Happy, Healthy Huskies Drink Milk!
Seasons Greetings from Husky Nation!
We hope you enjoyed our Winter Program. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Student of the Month Celebration
Rain won't stop us from celebrating our Husky Heroes that demonstrated Responsibility in November!
PTA Reflections Awards Ceremony
Our Husky LEADers shine bright in film, literature, dance and visual arts! Congratulations to all who participated!
PTA presents Dia de Los Muertos
Dr. Soria, Ms. Rodriguez and our Husky Nation Alter
PTA presents Dia de Los Muertos
Our Husky Nation Alter and Celebration of Life Video prepared by Ms. Sara Safa
PTA presents Dia de Los Muertos
Huskies learning how to draw Sugar Skulls!
PTA presents Dia de Los Muertos
Little Huskies listen to Story Time!
Eagle Scouts Rehab the Education Garden
Led by MKHS student and Husky alum, Nicholas Whang
Eagle Scouts Rehab the Education Garden
Troop 361, MKHS GLOBE Club and MKHS Volleyball students lend a hand to help Husky Nation
Eagle Scouts Rehab the Education Garden
Two planters, all new soil, and broken planters removed. 2nd graders are ready to garden!
Pikachu!!!
Most popular costume at our parade!
Halloween Parade (TK-5th)
Husky Nation welcomes back our Parents to the fun!
Dr. Maribel and Mr. B-runo
Encanto-Themed costumes were a hit this year!
Halloween Parade (6-8th)
Middle School celebrating with awesome costumes!
Spooky Bash is Back!
Thank you for supporting our school programs! Fundraising was a success!
Spooky Bash is Back!
We hope you had a ghoulishly good time!
Mrs. Chen LEADs Buddy Yoga
Mrs. Chen's 8th Grade students buddy up with Mrs. Wong's 2nd Grade Students!
Mr. McNeil's Class: Moon Phases
5th Grade Huskies did an amazing job with mixed media crayon-resist paintings!
Playworks Junior Coach Program
Our 4th/5th Graders are ready to LEAD at recess with Coach Evelyn!
Keeping Flowers Fresh Lab
Ms. Kwan's Students go Hands-On with Science!
New Volleyball Net on the Grassy Field
By popular demand, we have volleyball!
Mrs. Fukushima and The Husky
Celebrating our Students of the Month for September!
Student of the Month Drive-Thru Celebration
Students selected for "Living Respectfully"
Little Husky, Big Husky
Wonderful Wednesday Husky sighting!
The Highlands Husky
All smiles when we see the Husky!
PBIS Ice Cream Grab-n-Go
Dr. Soria, Coach Ly and the Husky celebrate our LEADers with tasty sprinkles, gummies and granola toppings!!
PBIS Ice Cream Grab-n-Go
Huskies trade in Husky Bucks for a cool treat!
Jiji, the ST Math Penguin, comes to Highlands!
ST Math is a schoolwide math program for conceptual understanding
Monterey Highlands is Recognized!!
for our Pivotal Practice of Student-Led Wonderful Wednesday Virtual Assemblies
Congratulations to the Promoting Class of 2022
We're so proud of you!
Husky Appreciation Day sponsored by PTA
Husky Nation enjoys a sweet treat from Nomad Ice Pops!
Husky Pop-Up LEAD Store
Huskies spend their well-deserved Husky Bucks on awesome prizes!
Advanced Strings Students Perform "Dragonhunter"
Under the direction of Madame Quan
Highlands Planting Day
3rd and 7th Grade Buddies Beautify Campus (Ms. Yoshida and Ms. Vi's classes)
Highlands Science Olympiad
Hands-On 8th Grade Science Projects (Mousetrap Car, Egg Drop, Rocket Launch)
PTA presents Kindness Rocks!
Husky Nation celebrates Earth Week by decorating rocks for our Literacy Garden
PTA presents Kindness Rocks!
Husky Nation celebrates Earth Week by decorating rocks for our Literacy Garden
Husky Mathletes Dominate!
Highlands students excel at Math Field Day at MKHS
Boosterthon Blue Hair Day sponsored by PTA!
Husky Heroes Go Blue to Celebrate Fundraising Success!
Reading is Fundamental Assembly #2
Thank you to the Alhambra Educational Foundation for donating books to our TK-3rd students!
Let's Get Moving Video Contest Winners
Health and Wellness are Important to Husky Nation!
Monterey Highlands is a Tobacco/Vape-Free Campus!
TUPE Student Advocates standing up for a healthy Highlands campus!
Kindness Murals
Mrs. Yu-Chen's Class Project
Happy Lunar New Year!
The Kinder Team has created a beautiful backdrop to celebrate the Year of the Tiger!
Welcome to Husky Nation:
Where Husky Heroes LEAD!
Monterey Highlands is Vape-Free!
Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Student Work from Mr. McNeil's classes
Huge thanks to our Husky Helpers Ms. Tom and Joshua Tom!
Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Assembly
Storytime with our Librarian, Ms. Tom!!
Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Assembly
Free books for every TK-3rd student, courtesy of the Alhambra Educational Foundation (AEF)
PBIS Ice Cream Social
Featuring The Highlands Husky and Dr. Soria!
Honor Roll Presentation Assembly
Upper Blacktop
Dia de los Muertos
Dr. Soria & Mr. Bourbois
Jack Skellington visits Highlands!
PTA Pumpkin and Door Decorating Prizes presented to Students and Staff
Husky Halloween Parade
Husky Hero Staff Costumes
Boo Thru!
Husky Halloween sponsored by PTA
Boo Thru!
ASB LEADers Booth
"Buddies Not Bullies"
Installation by ASB
Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committee
Staff Professional Development
Generous Donation of Hand Sanitizer
Courtesy of Maggie Kam, thank you!!
Middle School Quad Improvement Project
Courtesy of 8th Grade Homerooms
Husky Helping Hands
Lunch Art Activity for Special Projects Literacy Lab
#MakeKindnessLoud
PBIS Campaign by ASB
Student of the Month
September 2021
Student of the Month
September 2021
Student of the Month
September 2021
#MakeKindnessLoud
PBIS Campaign from ASB
Monterey Highlands Recognition Wall
Casuda Canyon Drive
The Literacy Garden
Built by School Staff, Supported by PTA
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Candidate Application for Provisional Appointment to the Board of Education Trustee Area 2
The Board of Education is seeking qualified, interested individuals to fill the vacancy on the AUSD Board of Education for Trustee Area 2. If you are interested, please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download the application packet. Submit all completed requirements no later than Monday, August 25, 2025 at 3:00pm.
Ken Tang Steps Down from AUSD Board; Creates Trustee Area 2 Vacancy
Following his recent election to the California Teachers Association's Board of Directors (District L), Mr. Kenneth Tang has stepped down from the AUSD Board of Education.
Please join us on August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm as we congratulate him on his new position and thank him for his dedicated service to the AUSD Community.
AUSD is seeking qualified, interested candidates to fill the vacancy for Trustee Area 2. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download the Announcement of the Vacancy.
Please join us on August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm as we congratulate him on his new position and thank him for his dedicated service to the AUSD Community.
AUSD is seeking qualified, interested candidates to fill the vacancy for Trustee Area 2. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download the Announcement of the Vacancy.
Enrollment is Open!
Enroll at our award-winning schools today! School Offices open districtwide on August 1, 2025.
Please complete the Alternative Income Form
Help ensure AUSD receives the maximum amount of federal funds for our schools by completing the Alternative Income Form (AIF). The collection of household income information is a necessary step for AUSD to receive federal funds for the school your child attends. ALL families should complete the Alternative Income Form (AIF), irrespective of their household income. One AIF is needed for each student. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download the flyer (in multiple languages) or visit www.tinyurl.com/AIFdirections.
2025 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Congratulations to our Husky Nation students on your promotion to High School! Best Wishes!!
PTA Read-a-Thon!
Help PTA raise money for programs. Event runs 3/3/ to 3/14.
Monterey Park PD Town Hall
Join us on Th 2.27 at 6pm in the Cafetorium for an important Town Hall meeting including MPPD to address concerns about burglaries in the community.
CA School Parent Survey
Parents/Guardians/Caregivers - Please complete this important school culture survey. Thank you!
AUSD Statement re: Safe Schools
More information forthcoming from Dr. Jaramillo
Donations for Alhambra USD Wildfire Victims
Members of the community have asked how they can help students and staff members who have lost their homes in the recent wildfires. The Greater Los Angeles Educational Foundation is collecting funds to support fire relief efforts throughout LA County. Donors may designate funds for a SPECIFIC DISTRICT. To ensure funds are directed specifically to our local community, please make sure to designate your donation for the ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT or ALHAMBRA USD (not just “AUSD”). CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to access the donation page. Thank you!
SCHOOL CLOSED - FR 1/10/25
DUE TO SEVERE FIRE WEATHER, ALL AUSD SCHOOLS WILL CONTINUE TO BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 10th. EXPECTED REOPENING - MONDAY, JANUARY 13th.
School Site Council Elections - Ballot Open!
Special Meeting - Wed 12/11 @ 1:15pm in Library
Monterey Highlands is Among the Best!
Our school placed among the top 40% of elementary and middle schools in the state of California, making it BOTH a U.S. News Best Elementary School and a Best Middle School.
Alhambra USD's Dr. Denise Jaramillo Named Los Angeles County Superintendent of the Year
Congratulations to our own Dr. Denise Jaramillo, who was named Los Angeles County's 2024 Superintendent of the Year. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to read about this well-deserved recognition for AUSD's Superintendent!
Upcoming Events
Alhambra USD Board of Education Meeting
Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
Location: www.tinyurl.com/AUSDBoardMeetings
Back to School Night
Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
Student of the Month - Kindness
Time: 8 AM – 9 AM