Brightwood Office Closed for Summer Break
Office reopens August 1st
First Day of School is August 12th
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Brightwood Office Closed for Summer Break
Office reopens August 1st
First Day of School is August 12th
First Day of School is August 12th
Brightwood awarded the CA-SEL: Thriving School Award (Family & Community Engagement) GOLD!
Brightwood is the first school in the state of California to receive this prestigious award. Click the headline to learn more!
1st Day of School is Aug. 12, 2025
Click headline for AUSD 2025-2026 student calendar
Brightwood Wins PBIS PLATINUM!
The CA PBIS Coalition recognized Brightwood School with a Platinum Implementation Award for the 2024 school year. This is the highest level award given!
Brightwood Named as a San Gabriel Valley's 2024 FAVORITE PUBLIC ELEMENTRARY SCHOOL!
We are so excited to have been voted a favorite public Elementary School in San Gabriel Valley's BEST Readers Choice Award AGAIN!
Donations for Alhambra USD Wildfire Victims
Members of the community have asked how they can help students and staff members who have lost their homes in the recent wildfires. The Greater Los Angeles Educational Foundation is collecting funds to support fire relief efforts throughout LA County. Donors may designate funds for a SPECIFIC DISTRICT. To ensure funds are directed specifically to our local community, please make sure to designate your donation for the ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT or ALHAMBRA USD (not just “AUSD”). CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to access the donation page. Thank you!
Alhambra USD's Dr. Denise Jaramillo Named Los Angeles County Superintendent of the Year
Congratulations to our own Dr. Denise Jaramillo, who was named Los Angeles County's 2024 Superintendent of the Year. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to read about this well-deserved recognition for AUSD's Superintendent!
Seeking Game Changer Nominations
AUSD is proud to continue celebrating the exceptional contributions of its staff members through the Game Changers recognition program. Each month, we shine a spotlight on two individuals who go above and beyond to make a positive contribution to the lives of students, colleagues, and the broader community. Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to learn more about the Game Changer program or to nominate a deserving employee.
Change to Permit Application Process
CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to go to the Permits page
March 18th LCAP Meeting - IN PERSON MEETING
Our next Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting will be IN PERSON and held at the District Office on March 18th, 2024, beginning at 6:00pm. (Please note that this is a revised start time to what was shared in the last AUSD Connections Newsletter.) This meeting will be an interactive opportunity for you to provide input and feedback on the 2024-2024 LCAP Plan. Please CLICK ON THE HEADLINE to download a copy of the flyer (including translations in Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese).