Some of our favorite memories of the year are being made right now under the bright stadium lights! We’re so proud to cheer on our student athletes as they play to bring victory to their schools. Make sure to fill …
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In the 2026-2027 school year, Eastside Senior Arturo Ramirez is creating connections and amplifying student voices as AVUHSD’s Student Board Member. When the district’s Interschool Communications Council (ICC) began looking for the next student representative for the AVUHSD Board of …
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Fall nights at the football stadium are a must for our AVUHSD community! Our student-athletes are hustling under the bright lights every week for our schools, and we love to see the stands rally around them to support. Make sure …
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What an electric night of sportsmanship and school pride! Our student athletes are giving it their all on the field, representing AVUHSD during games through hard work and dedication. Whether you’re supporting at home or away, make sure to be …
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Friday Night Lights are back at our AVUHSD schools! Shout out to all of our incredible athletes who represented their schools both at home and away this past Friday, August 21 with powerful plays and intense determination. With the Golden …
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Our AVUHSD students aimed for the stars this summer as they participated in Space Camp with support from the Paul George Foundation! The PG 8 Space Crew spent a week this June at the Advanced Space Academy learning about space …
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Another Solar Car Challenge is in the books for Palmdale’s incredible solar car team! Earlier this month, the group went to Texas to put their handiwork skills to the test in this exciting competition. Through scrutineering, daily challenges, and creating …
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AVUHSD is proud to empower our students to reach new heights as they move onto their next steps after graduation! In this spirit, we are celebrating recent Eastside graduate Brenda Florencio Davalos, who was awarded a scholarship from the Migrant …
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Exciting news! On June 30, AVUHSD received the 2026 Distinguished District Award from the International Society for Transforming Education (ISTE)! The ISTE+ASCD organization helps educators align instructional strategy, technology, and teaching practice to improve learning for every student. This award …
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Roll out the red carpet for these star movie-makers! On May 31, the SoCal Student Cinema Awards honored the student filmmakers in our district as they premiered their short films. These works are fully written, produced, scored, acted, and edited …
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Our future professionals in the medical industry are a lot closer than you think! Eastside High School’s Biomedical Science students were in for a busy day with Kaiser Permanente and Antelope Valley College earlier this month as they participated in …
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These young explorers had a blast learning all about the world of STEAM during our Career Tech Education STEAM Summer Camp from June 15 to 18! Our campers spent their week building and designing their own wooden model cars, creating …
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Check out some snapshots from last month when students played a friendly game of softball against staff at Antelope Valley High School! Moments like these where we can make connections and fun memories as a community are a huge part …
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AVUHSD is proud to celebrate and uplift student artistry and success in the arts! This May, recent Eastside High School graduate Pierre Pigues Jr. was selected as a finalist for the SoCal Beat Battle Young Artist Competition! Out of 1,400 …
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Before the semester ended, our talented District Chorale students showcased their beautiful vocal abilities and incredible melodies during their Spring Concert! This special end-of-year performance was held in memory of Paul Yale, Palmdale High School’s former choral director, with special …
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Last month, our Urban Scholars from across our campuses presented their Youth Participatory Action Research to their peers at the district office. These insightful projects required students to first identify an issue or problem in their schools or community and …
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Congratulations to the Class of 2026 from Antelope Valley High School! This incredible class celebrated their graduation together on June 4. While it feels bittersweet to say goodbye, we are confident that our students will go on to accomplish and …
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A royal exit was in store for our Quartz Hill seniors as they said goodbye to their high school journey and celebrated their graduation on June 4! We are so grateful for all of the happy moments and memories made …
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Our AVUHSD graduations continued this week across all of our campuses, including at Palmdale High School on June 3! Congratulations to our bright young Class of 2026 graduates for accomplishing their goals and completing their educational journey. We are proud …
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The graduation festivities continued on June 2 with our Virtual Academy seniors! Through online classes and independent work, these students dedicated themselves to their education and made it to the finish line. AVUHSD is fortunate to have been a small …
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R. Rex Parris High School Class of 2026, signing off! On May 28, our amazing seniors officially ended their high school journey as they walked across the stage during their graduation ceremony. We’re sending our best wishes to our incredible …
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Congratulations to the SOAR Palmdale Class of 2026! On May 27, these seniors officially said goodbye to their high school careers as we kicked off our AVUHSD graduation ceremonies. This also marks a new milestone for SOAR Palmdale and AVUHSD …
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On May 29, our AVUHSD Multilingual Department held a ceremony to recognize the incredible achievements of our seniors! With a keynote address from Desert Pathways Principal Alex Santoyo and a beautiful mariachi performance from two AVUHSD alumni, our participating seniors …
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Our end-of-year festivities continue across the district, including at AV Adult Education as our English as a second language (ESL) students celebrated their achievements! With four classes ranging from beginning to advanced, this marked a transition for many students who …
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The countdown to the end of the semester is getting closer and closer, but we couldn’t help but celebrate with the Class of 2026 just one more time! Our students across the district had a wonderful send-off during their schools’ …
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SOAR Palmdale seniors presented their Senior Capstones on Friday, May 22 to their fellow students, families, and industry professionals! These projects were a culmination of their research into potential career fields that students were interested in pursuing after high school. …
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We had an amazing time celebrating different cultures and traditions during the district’s inaugural AANHPI Heritage Celebration on May 22! As part of AANHPI Heritage Month, this event showcased many of the incredible flavors, dance styles, and artistry that comes …
Seniors and their families from across the Antelope Valley filled the AV Fairgrounds’ Van Dam Pavilion on May 21 as we recognized student excellence at the 4.0 Student Recognition Ceremony! Over 800 students from our local schools in the district, …
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Old MacDonald had a farm, but it doesn’t compare to Palmdale High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) Farm Day on May 14! In addition to commemorating the 25th anniversary of this interactive learning experience, this year’s event was special …
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Our end-of-year celebrations continue throughout all of our AVUHSD schools, including at Highland High School with the annual AFJROTC National Awards and Change of Command Ceremony on May 15! This marks the passing of leadership from the graduating senior class …
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Student leaders from two of our AVUHSD sites were celebrated for their completion of the HELPER Foundation program during the I-CAN Ceremony this morning at Lancaster High School! These students were recognized for their ability to overcome challenges with resiliency, …
Music and movement were the main attraction yesterday evening during Lancaster High School’s Shake the Nest showcase! The LnHS Dance Team hosted an incredible night to share the culmination of their hard work and practice throughout the year. The lineup …
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The agriculture students of Palmdale High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) are proud to present the 25th Annual FFA Farm Day taking place this week on Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15 from 9 AM to 2 PM. …
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As we wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to recognize the amazing instructors who were honored during the 11th annual Antelope Valley Teacher Induction (AVTI) Colloquium on Tuesday, May 5. AVTI, accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, …
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As the school year winds down, our students are letting loose and celebrating their hard work all over the district, including at AVHS. In that spirit, the Inclusive Prom on Wednesday allowed students with and without disabilities a chance to …
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Over the weekend, students gathered at Lancaster High School for another year of Independent City! This special event brings together our foster youth and youth experiencing homelessness to navigate a mock city as they learn how to prepare for living …
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This year’s Overcoming Obstacles on April 30 was a success! This annual event is an opportunity for our district’s students with special needs to engage in a friendly athletic competition, demonstrate their sportsmanship, and show off their school spirit with …
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One of our AVUHSD community schools has been recognized for their work in serving their community’s needs! Littlerock High School is one of three community schools highlighted in a new case study conducted by the WestEd research organization in partnership …
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Our Districtwide Black Student Union (BSU) Seniors celebrated their accomplishments during a special ceremony on April 28 with their friends and family! These students participated in a number of BSU events throughout their time in high school, creating opportunities to …
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Exciting news! Lancaster High School Student Andrea Jimenez is representing AVUHSD in the Student Visual Arts Exhibition at the Autry Museum of the American West! To be chosen for this show, Andrea submitted her artwork for review and wrote about …
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