Fast Track
guide to the 2020-21 school year
AUSD meals during distance Learning
Starting September 1, AUSD will be serving free grab and go meals from 11 am to 1 pm at eight sites: Earhart, Lincoln, Love, Paden, Academy of Alameda, Ruby Bridges, Wood, and Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School. All youth can receive these free meals; no ID needed. Children do not need to be present for adults to pick up food. This program will continue through December 31, 2020.
COVID-19 information
School Schedules for 2020-21: Color-coded, weekly schedules by grade level
AUSD Coronavirus Hub: up-to-date information about AUSD's response to COVID-19, plus links to credible outside resources.
Distance Learning Support for Parents/Guardians: links to guides and tutorials on using distance learning platforms, plus helpful articles about supporting and talking to your children during this time.
COVID-19 Resources for Special Education Families: communications to Special Education Families, FAQs, and links to more information about special education services during coronavirus
Planning for 2020-21: comprehensive resources on the options and considerations for next year, including FAQs, Board of Education presentations, and links to background information.
board briefs: september 22 public meeting
At its September 22 public meeting, the Board of Education voted against submitting a waiver to the county to allow in-person instruction for elementary school students. The Board also directed staff to provide more community engagement on both the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan and the possibility of setting up small learning hubs to provide supports and services to students with disabilities. The agenda for the meeting is available here. Video should be uploaded to the agenda within a few days.
District Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 ~ 5:00
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.
