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Board briefs
At its 1/22 public meeting, the Board of Education heard presentations on: the Haight Renaming Committee's proposal for a new name; the Measure A parcel tax Annual Report; the Wellness Center at Ruby Bridges Elementary School; the Student Needs Assessment action plan; and the governor's proposed 2019-20 budget. The next Board of Education meeting will be held on February 12 at City Hall and will begin at 6:30 pm.
Kindergarten enrollment starts January 28
Online enrollment for both kindergarten and transitional kindergarten begins January 28 at 8 am. Please see our enrollment page for details on what you need to do to register your child for AUSD schools, as well as the dates of school tours.
meal help available for families of federal workers
Are you a federal worker who is having trouble paying for food for your AUSD student(s) because of the government shutdown? You can apply for Free and Reduced Meals on our Food and Nutrition Services page. Enter "0" in the field that asks for current income. When the government shutdown ends (and you begin receiving income again), please contact us to update your information.
School Smarts Starting soon!
Our School Smarts programs for parents/guardians of elementary school students begin January 22! This program helps families learn to navigate the public school system, support their children, and set high expectations. All sessions include a free dinner and childcare. You can find more information here.
DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
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About AUSD
Serving Alameda children since 1855, the Alameda Unified School District’s mission is to effectively use our limited resources to ensure that every child succeeds. We believe that our diverse community of students, given a rigorous academic program in an inclusive, safe and secure environment, will be prepared to be responsible citizens.
The district, which serves about 9500 students, has a wide range of school offerings, including a preschool, nine elementary schools, four middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, a continuation high school, an Early College High School, and an adult school. Approximately 18% of students are English language learners, reflecting the richness of cultures represented in our island city.
We are very proud of the high quality education our staff provides. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Alameda and Encinal High Schools as two of the top 1500 high schools in the nation. Our schools have also received gold, blue, and green ribbon awards from both the California and U.S. Departments of Education, and our graduates go on to a wide range of colleges and universities, as well as apprenticeships and jobs.
