HHS Updates 9/4/2026

Hi Bulldogs, Happy Weekend!

I believe we can say that we are settled in and really ready to take on the new school year! There will be many things happening academically as well as things we will be doing to continue building great, positive school culture!

We have our Senior Future Ready coming up as well as our Freshman Focus and Sophomore Focus coming up over the next month or two!

We cannot wait for all of our opportunities for our students to grow and BARK along the way!!

(BARK- Be Brilliant, Accountable, Respectful and Kind!)

Don't forget to check out our HHS Athletics Newsletter that is sent out weekly with upcoming schedules, results and photos!

Great showing again this week Bulldogs!!!!

GREAT NEWS !! Mark your calendars !! We are thrilled to invite you to the 2nd Annual Mente & Cultura: Celebrating Latin Heritage Knowledge Competition! All activities are designed to honor and celebrate the richness of Latin Heritage.

• An Art & Poetry Competition

• An engaging Jeopardy! style game

• Inspiring student performances

Preliminary Rounds:

Sept. 28 - District Boardroom

School Schedule

Finalist Reveal:

Oct. 1 - Virtual Link

Final Round

Oct. 2 - District Boardroom

5:00 pm

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and Antelope Valley Union High School District is committed to breaking the stigma around talking about suicide. Now in its ninth year, our district-wide “Take 2 to Prevent Suicide” campaign continues to raise awareness and share the steps we can all take to connect those in need with support.

Throughout the month, we will provide information, videos, and resources on suicide prevention through School Counseling Google Classrooms and school activities. We encourage you to review these resources with your child, keep the conversation going at home, and help end the silence surrounding mental health.

Please visit the sites below for guidance on talking with teens and recognizing warning signs. Remember—suicide is preventable, and each of us has a role in prevention.

• AFSP: Teens and Suicide—What Parents Should Know

• Suicide Prevention Resources

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741-741 for free, confidential support from a trained counselor

• LA County Dept. of Mental Health Help Line (24/7): (800) 854-7771

• Lancaster Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center: 415 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535 Call- 661-522-6770

Dear Antelope Valley Union High School District Families,

As families begin shopping for the 2026–2027 school year, we want to share a reminder regarding the District’s Dress Code Policy.

Our goal is to maintain a safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environment while allowing students to dress comfortably and appropriately for school. Students must wear a top, bottom, and footwear each day. Clothing must cover undergarments and areas normally covered by undergarments, may not be see-through, and must cover the abdomen/midriff/stomach area.

Students may not wear clothing or accessories that promote alcohol, drugs, tobacco, illegal activity, violence, profanity, pornography, hate speech, or images/language that are intimidating or explicit. Undergarments or swimwear-style items may not be worn as outerwear, and clothing or accessories may not pose a health or safety concern or obscure the face, except for religious, health, or safety reasons.

We encourage families to keep these guidelines in mind when purchasing clothing for the upcoming school year. Thank you for partnering with us to support a positive school environment where all students can feel comfortable, safe, and ready to learn.

Sincerely,

Antelope Valley Union High School District