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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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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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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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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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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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, …
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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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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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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A group of AVUHSD students had the opportunity to make connections with law enforcement and the justice department on April 10 during the annual Teen Talk Summit. This event encourages understanding and meaningful conversations between kids and their local law …
That’s a wrap on this year’s CREATE! A huge thank you to all those who came out to support our students and show them some love as they shared their creativity during this three-day event from April 17 to 19. …
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Earlier this month, AVUHSD proudly presented the 2026 Award Recipients for our annual Employee Recognition Ceremony. These individuals were nominated by their peers and selected for their unwavering dedication to our students, our schools, and the Antelope Valley community. The …
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Our all-stars showed out in a huge way on April 7 during the final Prime Time Flag Football game at Lancaster Municipal Stadium! Prevocational students from our AVUHSD sites played an intense game alongside their student mentors, giving it their …
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What an incredible evening of art appreciation! On April 2, we celebrated the talent and skills emerging from our district during the 41st annual AVUHSD Student Art Exhibition at MOAH:CEDAR. The gallery of student artwork spans multiple mediums and features …
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On March 31, the Districtwide Black Student Union hosted Art-iculate– an exploration of personal connection to the arts and expression! Throughout the morning, students participated in workshops on poetry, dance, music, and visual arts where they learned how to channel …
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Students brought all the drama to the stage on March 20 with stunning performances during Ghostlight, an inter-district conference that unites AVUHSD theater programs. Throughout the day, students from each school performed scenes and monologues, ran theater workshops with help …
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On Saturday, March 14, the Antelope Valley Migrant Education Program (MEP) participated in the Los Angeles County of Education (LACOE) Speech and Debate Regional Tournament. Students Itzel Carlos, Tania Rodriguez, Valerie Rodriguez (Palmdale High School), Brenda Davalos, Jefte Pulgarin (Eastside …
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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Black Knowledge Bowl on Friday, February 20! We celebrated Black culture, history, and excellence and watched as our community came out to support our amazing teams from across the …
On February 10, some of our AVUHSD parents took time to unwind and center themselves through a fun art activity at the district office thanks to a Creative Wellbeing get-together. Creative Wellbeing aims to foster communities of wellness for impacted …
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The California School Boards Association’s Golden Bell Award is one of the state’s highest recognitions for exemplary programs that demonstrate innovation, excellence, and lasting impact in public education. Golden Bell honorees serve as models for districts across California, showcasing effective …
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In the midst of the holiday cheer and prep for semester finals, winter student athletes are kicking off their seasons with lots of excitement. Soccer, Basketball, and Wrestling teams across the district are going into their first matches with an …
Four magical nights of comedy, friendship, and purpose wrapped up last week as Knight’s production of “Puffs” concluded its run. Shout out to the talented students both on and off stage who brought this story and its characters to life. …
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Students from across the district spent two days receiving an introduction to the justice system in multiple aspects of the legal field during the Youth 4 Justice event. AVUHSD and Future Leaders of America hosted law enforcement and legal professionals …
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Lancaster, CA — The AV Alta Soccer Stadium came alive on November 13 as students with disabilities from across the Antelope Valley took center stage for the Primetime Soccer Finals, culminating a season dedicated to inclusion, friendship, and athletic achievement. Primetime …
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Connection, support, and a sense of belonging rang through the district office last week as the Multilingual department hosted a student conference for newcomer students on October 29. AVUHSD students who have been in the United States for three years …
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Spooky season has come and gone, but AVUHSD celebrated the month strong! Exciting festivities filled our calendar this month as our students, teachers, and staff showed out in the spirit of the fall season. We are so glad to have …
Knowledge, history, creativity, and culture came together to form the exciting Mente y Cultura Hispanic Heritage Celebration hosted by AVUHSD’s Multilingual Department on October 3. The community gathered to watch students share their poetry and art creations and compete in …
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