Welcome to Palmdale High School
Our vision is to promote students who contribute to society in a positive, creative and productive manner and to foster the development of productive, creative, critical thinkers who have the ability to adapt and positively contribute to society.
Palmdale High School Recognized for PBIS
From the California PBIS organization (pbisca.org):
"On behalf of California PBIS, we are pleased to recognize Palmdale High School of the Antelope Valley Union High School District for successful PBIS implementation at the PLATINUM level. Your school is a recipient within the California PBIS Recognition System, reflecting excellence in the implementation of the core features of PBIS. To acknowledge this honor, your school’s name will be displayed on the California PBIS webpage and posted at the Ninth-Annual California PBIS Conference in Sacramento October 9-11, 2024"
" We sincerely appreciate your hard work and commitment to implementing PBIS with fidelity and creating the conditions to maximize social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes for ALL students. Congratulations again on this outstanding recognition!"
Announcements and Activities
PHS Health Career Academy Is Asking For Your Support
Visit DonateBloodCedars.org and use the Doner Group Code PDHS.
Tuesday, April 29th 2025
Palmdale High School | Health Careers Academy
2137 E. Avenue R, Palmdale, 93550
Beds/Cots arranged inside the Cafeteria
Blood Donations 12:00PM–5:00PM non-stop continuously all-day
Bring picture I.D. [driver license/or/passport works best or a photo of the I.D. on a smartphone will work]
✓ Welcome Back blood donors: specific guidelines have recently changed & many can now give blood again!
[FDA updated new guidance regarding eligibility criteria may allow one to participate with blood donation if previously not able to]
[i.e. Great Britain/Ireland/U.K. residents-travelers · Covid-19 illness · Same-sex partners · Inclusive gender-neutral questions]
Everything completely free for those who successfully donate blood, no charge at all for any of the following:
✓ Free for everyone: no fees or cost whatsoever to give blood
✓ All are invited: ages *16, 17, 18, & up
*Only 16 year olds specifically are required to bring a signed Parent Consent: download form here
[all older ages do not need a Parent Consent]
✓ Even first-timers are definitely welcome: donors able to find out their own individual blood type within about a week
✓ Most common medications no problem (aspirin, cholesterol, blood pressure, birth control, pain pills, antidepressants/anxiety, thyroid, even diabetics taking insulin)
✓ Ink-work tattoos & ear/body piercings are allowed (as long as it was a professional licensed shop & no amateur settings, i.e. home/garage or incarceration)
✓ The actual blood donation process itself only takes about 10 mins & is fairly simple
✓ All donors be sure to have photo I.D. or a picture of it on their smartphone is okay (driver license, Calif I.D., or a passport will work best)
✓ Adios to finger-sticks! The non-invasive finger sensor device is the newest innovation for easy iron readings & makes it a cinch
The following helpful link is from our Nutrition Dept of Registered Dieticians: good for anyone who’s ever had decreased iron, which can fluctuate monthly/throughout the year and yes they most definitely can try again (most people don’t have actual diagnosed anemia). And I’ve met vegetarians/full-vegans who don’t eat even any meat yet still have sufficient iron to give blood just fine. Iron detailed inform and Benefitcal food list.
Congratulations Matthew Adeleke
Palmdale High School congratulates Matthew Adeleke for being named a 2025 Edison Scholor and receiving a scholarship for $50,000. “My goal is to create more efficient ways of harnessing electrical energy and be at the forefront of advancements in renewable energy technologies.” Matthew plans to study electrial engineering to develop sustainable energy technologies and renewable energy sources.
School News
Palmdale High School FFA student achived 20 awards including a full sweep of the Novice Shormanship. Also, two students were publicly recongized for their efforts in the Kids Feeding Kids program. Read more for details.
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