Congratulations to Alameda High School on receiving a Distinguished School designation from the California Department of Education! AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis also invites the community to the spring musicals at AHS and Encinal. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ausd-news-musicals-distinguished-school-honors-teens-tackle-tobacco-workshops/

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Encinal Jr. & Sr. Drama is bringing your favorite characters and songs to the stage with 'Shrek the Musical' through March 28. The show boasts a whopping 39 cast members, and Kelly Rogers Flynt calls the scenery "the most ambitious set I've seen from EHS." Photos by Miguel Angel Alvarez. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/shrek-big-bright-beautiful-play-encinal-junior-senior-high-school-drama/

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On January 13, the AUSD Board of Education learned about strategies underway to build supportive communities at two schools and announced the process to name the new Encinal athletic field. "Community members can submit names using the online suggestion form through February 16," reports Ken Der. https://alamedapost.com/news/ausd-board-explores-community-naming-process-ehs-field/

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Playwright Naomi Iizuka reimagines Homer's "Odyssey" through her play "Anon(ymous)." Onstage through November 22, Encinal shares the story of Anon, a refugee immigrant in the United States who goes on a journey searching for his mother. Gene Kahane reviews the play with photos by Michael Ruggiero. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/anonymous-examines-modern-heros-journey/

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After an exciting match against the Encinal High School Jets, the Alameda High School Hornets have officially been crowned Queens of the Island. Gabriel Caraballo talks with the Hornets coaches about the win. https://alamedapost.com/features/sports/alameda-high-hornets-win-queens-island-volleyball-tournament/

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"Alameda’s Queens of the Island tournament continued Friday, October 17, as the St. Joseph Notre Dame Pilots (22-5) hosted the Encinal Jets (9-12)," reports Gabriel Caraballo. "... The Pilots soared to victory, beating the Jets in three-straight sets with scores of 25-17, 25-23, and 25-9." https://alamedapost.com/features/sports/st-joseph-pilots-defeat-encinal-jets-second-match-queens-island-volleyball-tournament/

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AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis announces that four facilities projects are expected to finish soon, thanks to Measure B funds. Students will enjoy Encinal's new athletic field, Wood Middle School's upgrades, and AHS's Swim Center and auditorium upgrades by next school year. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/ausd-looks-forward-completion-four-major-facilities-projects/

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The Alameda Hornets, Saint Joseph Notre Dame Pilots, and Encinal Jets are bringing fierce competition to the volleyball court this year for the coveted Queens of the Island title. Gabriel Caraballo attends the first match of the competition, a "thrilling five-set affair" between AHS and SJND. https://alamedapost.com/features/sports/alameda-high-queens-island-tournament/

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Alameda students ran for elected positions and passed legislation in state government this summer—mock state government, that is. Sindhu Ananthavel hears from our young local representatives as they reflect on their experiences at California Boys and Girls State. https://alamedapost.com/news/local-students-represent-alameda-california-boys-girls-state/

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"School zones are the best places to practice your very best driving," writes AUSD Senior Manager of Community Affairs Susan Davis. School starts on Monday, August 11, so be sure to watch out for our young people and families while they commute. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/drivers-slow-school-starts/

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