Hello Huskies!

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Staff,

Greetings! My name is Abel Bourbois, and I am both deeply humbled and honored to return as the principal of Monterey Highlands School, where Husky Heroes L.E.A.D!

In the 2025-2026 school year, I will be starting my 23rd year in education, all of which have been spent in the Alhambra Unified School District.  I started my career on an emergency credential as a high school math teacher at Alhambra HS in 2003. Since then, I have been a department chair, teacher specialist, administrative intern, and tobacco prevention specialist.  I also taught math in an alternative education setting during Distance Learning before becoming the Assistant Principal at Monterey Highlands in 2021. 

At Monterey Highlands School, I am committed to upholding our school's tradition of excellence while embracing innovation and adaptability. I believe that every child is unique, possessing distinct talents and abilities that deserve to be nurtured and developed. As a collaborative and student-centered leader, my primary goal is to create a safe, clean, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

In partnership with our exceptional team of educators and staff, I am committed to delivering a comprehensive education that not only emphasizes academic excellence but also fosters a love of learning, develops critical thinking skills, and instills strong values.

This is a special year as our school celebrates 60 years of LEADing the way in Alhambra Unified. Everyone is welcome at our school and we will continue to work together to foster an inclusive, safe and engaging learning environment for students, employees and families.

My door is always open, and I eagerly look forward to meeting each one of you. Your perspectives, insights, and feedback are crucial to me as we collaborate to achieve the best educational outcomes for our students. I look forward to our collaboration and partnership at Monterey Highlands School.

I wish everyone at Husky Nation an amazing 25-26 school year!!

Sincerely,

Mr. Abel Bourbois (aka Mr. B)