News and Announcements

Please review slides #8 and #9 for updates on the email address receiving the unique access code for graduation tickets.

We will be distributing 9th, 10th and 11th grade student ID’s on 5/13 and 5/14. If you haven’t pick-up your ID through in-person learning or AP testing, you are invited to come to pick up your ID on 5/13 and 5/14 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Please refer to the chart below for the specific date, time and procedural instructions.

We have scheduled 5/20 and 5/21 for Graduation Yard Sign and Cords/Stoles pick-up. Please click on the link above for additional details. It’s important that you come at your assigned appointment to avoid wait time. ONLY SHOW-UP if you did not come to the Senior Decision Day on April 30th.

We are proud to announce our spring show for this year is an original piece called WE’RE STILL HERE. The show was written by the Honors Theatre and Advanced Drama Students. It is a collection of thoughts, scenes, monologues, and images of their life experiences over the last 14 months living during a major pandemic. In addition, sprinkled throughout the show are comments from some of our MKHS faculty. The writing touches on issues of loss, isolation, racism, and renewed hope among other things. Once again, the tech theatre students, led by Tim Gillette, have done all the editing and special effects.

The show is only about 60 minutes and will be streaming May 14-23. We hope you have a chance to view the show. Attached is the flyer with information about tickets.

CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to access the menu for the week of May 17th.

The Board of Education has adopted an official grading resolution for the 2020-21 school year.

Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download a letter from AUSD Superintendent Denise Jaramillo summarizing the resolution, which covers all grade levels but most significantly impacts grades 9-12. The letter includes embedded links to the full resolution and presentation slides embedded in the letter.

(04/28/21: Updated to include translations)

Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download a statement from Superintendent Denise Jaramillo regarding the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. (Note: 04/22/21 Update: Translations Added.)

We know the changes to the Bus Stop distribution has been challenging for some of our families. We have made an adjustment, that we hope will help!

Beginning next WEDNESDAY, April 21st, we will resume SIX bus stop locations once a week. HOWEVER, they will serve a large box (5 breakfasts and 5 lunches), along with a whole pizza for suppers (similar to the box we distribute before a long break).

Current meal service (with the one bus/truck stop) will still occur on Monday, April 19th. Beginning Wednesday, April 21st, our new once/week bus distribution will begin. This will NOT effect regular meal service on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays (12:00pm-1:00pm) at our school sites.

CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download flyers with more detailed information. Please reach out if you have any questions!

CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to see what we'll be serving.

The Los Angeles Times asked Southern California students about their experiences during the pandemic. AUSD students from Mark Keppel High School and San Gabriel High School were part of this important feature. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to read what Raven Ferrer & Kendall Tam (MKHS) and Emily Chen & Ryan Fung (SGHS) had to say about this past year.

(Read the entire LA Times article at: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-04-10/in-their-own-words-high-school-students-describe-their-covid-year-as-they-return-to-campus-for-the-first-time)

We are excited to begin welcoming some of our students back to campus for In-Person Learning. Please remember to complete the Qualtrics Symptoms Screener for your child each day, and be prepared to show a screenshot (or printout) of your "green checkmark" upon arrival. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download a copy of the QR code graphic or go to the URL: https://tinyurl.com/AUSDQualtrics. We are looking forward to seeing students on our campuses!!! (Thank you to #YnezSchool for the use of their graphic!)

CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download thank you cards you can fill out and email to your favorite teacher(s).

CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download the menu for the week.

Parents who opted in for In Person Learning (IPL), please check your emails for detailed information. IPL will run from 1:30 to 3:30 on the designated dates provided in the email. Please click on the link for Bus Information.

We would like to invite you to our next Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) meeting on Monday, May 3, 2021 from 6:45-8:00 P.M. At this meeting we will be presenting the preliminary LCAP for 2021-2022. This meeting will take place through Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92769149278. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download the flyer with embedded links.

Click on the link for information on how to report changes in income to local colleges and universities. More detailed information can be found on our Financial Aid page under the Office of School Counseling.

Attention Seniors! Please be sure to arrive during your designated time slot for Decision Day, happening on Friday, April 30th. We can't wait to see you all there!

Family Engagement Night - Zoom in on Keppel. Come learn about all the departments and the type of experience your student will have here at MKHS.

PART 1 and 2: For each session, click on the links to participate in the meeting to learn about each department.

Families SAVE THE DATE for April 28th and 29th to learn about the different programs at Mark Keppel High School.

Congratulations to our MARCH GAME CHANGERS: Activate Arroyo (VAPA Teacher, Dance Teacher, and Director of the Dance Team and All Male Dance Team at Mark Keppel High School) and Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandez (Custodian at Emery Park School). Both of them will be recognized at the April 27th Board of Education meeting.

We are currently accepting nominations for our April Game Changers. Nominate a deserving AUSD staff member by Friday, April 30th. Click on the headline to access the nomination form. (Click on one of the two badges, Above and Beyond the Call of Duty or Spotlight, that you want to nominate someone for. Game changers are selected from the badge recipients.)