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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: AUHSD students attend the annual College and Career Fair and learn about community and career resource organizations in the Anaheim Convention Center

AUHSD College and Career Fair opens students’ horizons

Aarya Halankar, Staff Writer October 21, 2024

Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) hosted its annual College and Career Fair in the Anaheim Convention Center on Oct. 14, 2024. Students and parents from across the district, including junior high schools, had the opportunity to talk with representatives from two-year and four-year colleges,...

LEGACY ADMISSIONS BANNED: California Assembly Bill 1780 bans private universities in the state, such as USC, from factoring familial alumni status, commonly known as legacy, in the admissions process

California bans legacy admissions in AB 1780

Justin Le and Nandita Bussa October 10, 2024

Effective Sept. 2025, California will ban legacy admissions at private and nonprofit universities with Assembly Bill 1780. Legacy admissions are the practice of giving special consideration to college applicants who have familial alumni and donors. For years, top colleges such as Stanford and University...

The 2015 bond measure funded construction of Oxford’s engineering building.

Measure K aims to upgrade AUHSD campuses

Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief September 26, 2024

The upcoming Nov. 5 general election ballots will see the addition of Measure K, a $496 million bond measure reserved for improving AUHSD school facilities and resources. In the OC Gov. layout for Measure K, the bond intends to “repair and upgrade older schools and improve quality education; [...]...

Welcoming France: Oxford Academy ASB seniors Kyle Phan, Charlena Tran, Samantha Reyes, and Yarely Martinez integrate their French exchange students into American school life.

Oxford hosts French, Chinese students in immersive program

Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief September 26, 2024

Oxford Academy students hosted Chinese and French students from Shanghai Wenlai Middle school and across various French high schools from Aug. 19 to Aug. 29 as part of an Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) sponsored global exchange program.  For two weeks, exchange students shadowed their...

Aeries to eKadence: AUHSD is transitioning  the grading system from Aeries to eKadence, necessitating  teachers, students, and families to adapt to the change.

AUHSD transitions to the eKadence grading system

Athena Xing, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

The Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) announced a change to its grading platform, moving from the widely-used Aeries Software system to the eKadence Learning Foundation, the current assignment tool that the teachers use. This transition officially started with the opening of the 2024-2025 school...

Merging entrepreneurship and kindness: Staff members of Kindset, an AUHSD student-run company, assemble for a group portrait

Kindset fuses entrepreneurship, kindness for AUHSD students.

Aarya Halankar, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

Kindset, an Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) student-run company that aims to “spread the message of kindness each and every day through entrepreneurship,” has recently concluded its summer term after hiring fresh faces and developing new products.  Over the summer, Kindset employed...

Engaging Parents: Oxford’s FACES Karen Ortega presents about the Parent
Ambassador Program.

Parent Ambassador Program premieres at Oxford Academy

Millie Kwon, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

On Sept. 23rd, Oxford Academy held an informational meeting about its new Parent Ambassador Program. The new program is designed to address the evolving needs of Oxford’s community by fostering a collaborative environment between parents and school staff. The initiative aims to enhance family involvement,...

Striving for Success: Congressman Lou Correa shares words of wisdom with Oxford students during a promotional visit for the Young Congressional Leaders Program.

U.S. Rep. Lou Correa visits Oxford, promotes Young Congressional Leaders Program

Jimena Beltran and Celine Park September 19, 2024

United States Representative Jose Luis “Lou” Correa (D - CA46) conducted a meet and greet at Oxford Academy on Aug. 30, to promote his Young Congressional Leaders program and share his insights and advice with students. He spoke to an intimate audience of about 30 students in the MPR. Rep. Correa’s...

Maps reveal Oxford’s plan to accommodate parking at the Cypress Civic Center. (Image courtesy of Principal Amber Houston)

Oxford parking lot closed through November for solar panel installation

Nathan Perera, Arts & Entertainment Editor August 1, 2024

The Oxford Academy parking lot will temporarily close Aug. 5 ahead of a new solar panel installation project, anticipated for completion by Nov. 29. Principal Amber Houston detailed the school’s plan to maintain student drop off/pick up and utilize local facilities for further accommodation in a July...

AUHSD parent Germaine Newmann-Chau was one of many community members to speak at the June 6 AUHSD Board meeting about various changes.

Trustees vote to extend Superintendent’s contract, approve other changes

Justin Le, Op-Ed Editor June 8, 2024

On June 6, the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) Board of Trustees examined a provisional appointment for the late Trustee Anna Piercy’s seat, reviewed upcoming budgets and the LCAP, and voted on raises and contract extensions, extending Superintendent Michael Matsuda's contract to 2028.  Following...

Leading Changes: AUHSD Coordinator of Learning and Development Dr. Roxanna Hernandez presents information about the LCAP and its action items at the final meeting on May 9.

AUHSD LCAP’s final meeting comes to consensus, unveils upcoming changes

Justin Le, Op-Ed Editor June 5, 2024

With input from 146 student, parent, educator, and community participants, the Anaheim Union High School District Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) solidified the district's goals for the upcoming year on May 9.  After the four focus groups drafted their top three recommendations at the LCAP’s...

ALL RIFS RESCINDED

ALL RIFS RESCINDED

Nathan Perera and Celine Park May 10, 2024

The Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustees has rescinded all Reduction in Force notifications. This was announced via a joint statement from Superintendent Michael Matsuda and Anaheim Secondary Teachers Association President Geoff Morgenstern at the end of the school day on Friday, May...

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