AVHS PRINCIPAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

There is so much to celebrate across our campus, and I want to start by giving a huge shout-out to our incredible students, staff, and community members who make Antelope Valley High School shine! From our faculty embracing the Halloween spirit to our AVID students exploring post-secondary paths at College & Career Info Night and the College EXPO at CSUSB, our Lopes are constantly aiming high. A big salute goes to our NJROTC cadets for passing their formal inspection with flying colors and giving back through community service, our Prime Time soccer team for a victorious season against Eastside and Quartz Hill, and our Guitar Club for earning 12 free acoustic guitars and 3 electric basses from Free Guitars 4 Kids! We also want to cheer on our ASB, Cheer, Band, Drumline, and Color Guard for keeping our school spirit electric at our pep rallies, and extend a massive congratulations to Varsity Football Head Coach James Vondra and the team for their thrilling comeback victory to secure the Golden Desert League title! As we look ahead, please mark your calendars for Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 10th and our Thanksgiving Break, and remember that our comprehensive student support team is always here to help every student thrive. Thank you for your continued partnership. Let’s Go Lopes!

AVHS FACULTY GOT INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT THIS YEAR! IT WAS SO FUN TO SEE EVERYONE DRESSED UP FROM MINIONS AND MONSTERS TO AVATARS AND POKEMON.

AVID chaperoned a quick field trip to the AV Fairgrounds for the AVUHSD College & Career Info Night on October 20, 2026. A group of 25 students ventured to different college and career booths and got information for post-secondary options. We put the AV in AVID proudly!

Our Cheer and BAND students regularly bring pride and school spirit to our campus. Shout out to them for everything that they do for our school and community!

AVHS students took a trip to a College EXPO and CSUSB. They represented our school with pride and gained a lot of information about college life and career options. Let's Go Lopes!

Our NJROTC students passed their formal inspection with flying colors. These students represent our school with immense pride - they even show up when school is not in session! Our students support the community by helping out at Grace Resource Center and volunteering at our neighboring Lancaster Cemetery. Thank you for all that you do cadets!

SHOUT OUT to our Prime Time students, peer mentors, and coaches! Our students had an amazing season beating Eastside High School and Quartz Hill High School in soccer. Our school takes pride in making everyone feel seen and heard - our students worked together to promote inclusion and provide a memorable experience for all involved.

Check out our AMAZING Lopes in ACTION! Our band, drumline, color guard, NJROTC, and cheer students help boost our positive school culture and school spirit! Check out our most recent Pep Rally that was put on by our fabulous ASB students - Lopes Have HEART!

Huge congratulations to our AVHS Varsity Football Team for their impressive win against the Eastside Lions and for securing the Golden Desert League title!

After falling behind 19-0 in the first half, our players showed incredible grit and perseverance to come back and win the game 30-26. They played hard and represented AV with immense pride.

A special shout-out to Head Coach James Vondra - we are so proud of you and the entire team! Give it up for our entire coaching staff and everyone who has supported the team along the journey!

Our focus remains steadfast on maintaining a supportive and uplifting environment for every student at Antelope Valley High School. A positive campus culture is a collective effort, and we are excited about the work that lies ahead. Thanks to the dedication of our students and families, we successfully keep our campus incidents below the average. This consistency is a testament to the strength of our school community.

We want to remind you of the extensive support network available to every child. Whether your student needs assistance with academic challenges, social-emotional well-being, or behavioral guidance, we have a comprehensive team ready to step in. Our campus is home to psychologists, counselors, social workers, therapists, community specialists, and behavioral mentors, alongside our dedicated security team, administration, attendance mentors, teachers, and coaches. We are here to support the "whole student," but we also rely on our partnership with you. We encourage everyone to remain vigilant and proactive: if you see something, please say something. By working together and utilizing the resources available, we can ensure that the 26-27 school year is defined by safety, growth, and achievement.

• NOVEMBER 10TH - PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES 3PM-4PM AVHS
• NOVEMBER 11TH - VETERANS DAY - NO SCHOOL
• NOVEMBER 23-27 - THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
• TUTORING - BEFORE SCHOOL ON TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS
• TUTORING - AFTER SCHOOL ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, & THURSDAYS
• DRESS CODE at AVHS - please remind your student to dress for success
• CELL PHONES SHOULD BE OFF & AWAY DURING INSTRUCTIONAL TIME