AHS DAILY BULLETIN            

       
Friday, May 08, 2026

Friday  B  Schedule 

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 General

• Looking to reward yourself after a week of AP tests? Stop by the Venture business class Spring Marketplace this Friday after 6th period in front of A and B building and purchase a selection of handcrafted  packaged baked goods and gifts just in time for Mother's Day.  

• Calling all dancers! Albany Dance Company is holding auditions for new members next Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4:10 pm to 6 pm in the MPR. See Mrs. Baker for more info! 

• Congratulations to Skylar O. and Isaac G. for winning second and third place, respectively, in the 2026 El Cerrito Trail Trekkers' Haiku Contest. Both students received certificates, gift cards, and publication of their poems. Yay! 

• Shoutouts to Elsa N-S and Skylar O for winning first place awards in the Dolores Huerta Essay Contest! Both students received $550 and certificates for their fine work. Isaac G also received a certificate for his strong essay. Please congratulate them when you see them on campus. 

• Thirteen terrific Spanish won medals and certificates in the 2026 National Spanish Exam Contest. Awards went to Jocelyn C, Megan K, Leonie B, Murilo P, Maya M-F,, Victor T, Isaac G, Serena S-G, Manuel H, Nate U, Matthew T, and Andrew L. Kudos to all these amazing scholars! 

• Students and staff: Did you enjoy hearing Mona Hajjar Halaby's presentation on Monday? Come to the library to check out a copy of her memoir, In My Mother's Footsteps: A Palestinian Refugee Returns Home. We have many copies available! 

• Congratulations to Aashi G (Gold Key) and Carina T (Honorable Mention) for winning a Scholastic Art & Writing prize!

• Congratulations to Tenzin Y, Sophia A, Carina T, Solmaz E, Gwenyth E, Avery N, Misheel D, Tiegan N, Aashi G, Kajsa D, Iola G, Iris Y, Maxwell P, for having their work accepted and honored by the Bay Area Creative Youth Awards.

• Spring Break "Adventure in Belize" virtual meeting next Thursday, May 14, 7-8pm for parents and students. Spend your next spring break exploring magical Belize! RSVP for the meeting by clicking on QR code on flier or go to https://bit.ly/4vUAFup 

Clubs

• Film club will be meeting today during lunch in room 306, we will continue watching Slay, bring your friends and enjoy the movie!