News and Announcements

AUSD will be hosting the 2026 Cash for College Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Mark Keppel High School. This event is an important opportunity for families to learn about financial aid and support in completing their student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Translation services will be available in ASL, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, and Vietnamese to ensure all families can participate fully.

While this workshop is designed for 12th grade families, the presentation is open to all grade levels who would like to learn more about financial aid and the college funding process.

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It was a pleasure meeting everyone today. Thank you for coming. We look forward to seeing you again on November 11th, 2025. You may access the information presented by clicking on the header.

Mark Keppel High School has launched the YouthTruth Survey! It is important that one parent from each student's household completes the survey as soon as possible. The data collection will be utilized to identify areas for growth. Please go to ytsurvey.org/ausdfamily25 and complete the survey.
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This is an exciting milestone for our Class of 2026 students, their parents, families, and our entire community as our seniors enjoy their final year at Mark Keppel High School and prepare to embark on the next chapter of their lives. Earning a diploma is a right, but participating in senior activities and the graduation ceremony is a privilege.

Please take a moment to carefully review and complete the 2026 Senior Agreement. Click on the title to access the Senior Agreement Google Survey.

Please support & advertise Alliance's upcoming Halloween Bake Sale. Scan the QR code to access the preorder form.

SSS Community Groups meet at MKHS once a month during lunch! It's a chance to hang out, meet new people, and talk about things that are important to you. Be part of a group that is all about helping each other succeed, both in and out of school. Anyone is welcome. Bring your lunch. Snacks provided. Come check it out—we would love to have you!

MKHS will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Please click on the title to register today!

Please click on the headline for the 11th and 12th grade Parent Night Presentation

It’s hard to believe that the first quarter is already coming to an end in just two weeks! This time of year always reminds us how quickly the school year moves and how important it is for our students to stay focused, seek support when needed, and finish the quarter strong. Take a moment and read all of the great things happening at MKHS for the month of October!

Please see the presentation slide deck from Coffee with the Principal. It was held on Tuesday, September 26.

Please click on the headline for the 9th and 10th grade parent meeting presentation.

Attention all MKHS Students taking AP classes. MK Alliance's 2025 AP Scholarship is here! In order to apply, you must be taking 2 or more AP classes (unless taking AP Art History). Each winner will receive ONLY 1 scholarship for ONE AP test for any subject/department. Recipients must attend our meeting on February 25th, 2026, at 6 PM in the cafeteria.

*Recipients who have already paid for their tests will be reimbursed for only ONE of the tests that they applied for.

Join us for our next School Site Council Meeting being held on Tuesday, October 28 at 2:30pm. Click on the headline for details

The October 10th issue of AUSD Connection is here. Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to read the latest AUSD news, events, and celebrations.

Join us for our ELAC meeting on Monday, October 20,205 at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be held in person at MKHS as well as on Zoom. Click on the headline for more information.

Attention ALL MKHS Artists! PTSA is holding the "I Belong! Explore the arts and Express Yourself! competition. If you are interested in applying, click on the title for more information. The deadline to submit is October 15th.

Help ensure our school receives the maximum amount of federal funds by completing the Alternative Income Form (AIF). The collection of household income information is a necessary step for our school to receive federal funds. One AIF is needed for each student. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to fill out the form.

The City of Monterey Park invites you and your families to join us for upcoming Public Outreach Sessions on the Garvey Avenue Improvement Project. Garvey Avenue is a vital east-west corridor that provides the connectivity to Monterey Park’s downtown area and community facilities to the heart of the City’s residential areas.



The project will improve capacity and operations, and add bicycle and pedestrian mobility enhancements along Garvey Avenue between Atlantic Boulevard and New Avenue. This project also includes new bikeways and mobility improvements along Newmark Avenue and Emerson Avenue parallel to Garvey Avenue.

All 9th grade students will participate in an evidence-informed classroom presentation on depression education and suicide prevention. Please click on the link to access opt out forms. For more information on Erika’s Lighthouse visit
www.erikaslighthouse.org. Please click on the title above if you would like your child to opt-out of this opportunity.

MKHS will be offering the PSAT / NMSQT to interested 11th & 10th grade students on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. If you're interested in taking the PSAT / NMSQT at MKHS, please submit the Student Interest Form no later than 4:00 pm Friday, September 19, 2025. Click on the title to access the Interest form.

The first 204 students to submit the interest form will be assigned a space for the PSAT. Priority will be given to 11th grade students. If you miss this deadline, you will be put on a waitlist. If you have any questions regarding the PSAT please contact the Office of Student Support Services at (626) 943-6750.