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.
School News
![Palmdale High School AVID Harvest Festival]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1571351816/avdistrictorg/zv3zwnbsjqhqencq6aul/HarvestThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1571351816/avdistrictorg/zv3zwnbsjqhqencq6aul/HarvestThumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1571351816/avdistrictorg/zv3zwnbsjqhqencq6aul/HarvestThumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1571351816/avdistrictorg/zv3zwnbsjqhqencq6aul/HarvestThumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1571351816/avdistrictorg/zv3zwnbsjqhqencq6aul/HarvestThumbnail.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1571351816/avdistrictorg/zv3zwnbsjqhqencq6aul/HarvestThumbnail.jpg","width":2200}])
5:30-7:30pm
A free event with games and crafts for k-8 kids and their families.
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Got Game? - NASEF is a national esports league that uses STEM learning with competitive video gaming. Don’t just be a another player, learn the business and officially train as a pro gamer.
![Cyberpatriot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570550380/avdistrictorg/idvolwx6mszffikcteld/cyberpatriot.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570550380/avdistrictorg/idvolwx6mszffikcteld/cyberpatriot.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1570550380/avdistrictorg/idvolwx6mszffikcteld/cyberpatriot.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1570550380/avdistrictorg/idvolwx6mszffikcteld/cyberpatriot.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570550380/avdistrictorg/idvolwx6mszffikcteld/cyberpatriot.jpg","width":1518}])
CyberPatriot is a national student competition by the Air Force where you are in charge of managing & securing computer networks. Learn to be a white hacker today.
![College Info Night]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1566334387/avdistrictorg/x1k9kp0go5x7yajovkik/College-Information-Night-Thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1566334387/avdistrictorg/x1k9kp0go5x7yajovkik/College-Information-Night-Thumbnail.jpg","width":385}])
Join us for our annual College Info Night on October 22, 2019, from 4:30 to 7:00PM. We are pleased to host 70+ colleges and universities this year!
This free event is open to the public!
![Group Picture of 57 AVUHSD Medical Explorer Graduates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558390607/avdistrictorg/tguhzcoaxfm9webchmsb/KPMedicalExplorers.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1558390607/avdistrictorg/tguhzcoaxfm9webchmsb/KPMedicalExplorers.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558390607/avdistrictorg/tguhzcoaxfm9webchmsb/KPMedicalExplorers.jpg","width":800}])
Last week, 57 students from the Antelope Valley Union High School District (AVUHSD) graduated from the 3rd Annual Medical Exploring Post in the Antelope Valley hosted by Kaiser Permanente.
![Bridge Award Recipients Group Picture]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558046492/avdistrictorg/yjiy3cddujluajupess2/BridgeAwards.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1558046492/avdistrictorg/yjiy3cddujluajupess2/BridgeAwards.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1558046492/avdistrictorg/yjiy3cddujluajupess2/BridgeAwards.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1558046492/avdistrictorg/yjiy3cddujluajupess2/BridgeAwards.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1558046492/avdistrictorg/yjiy3cddujluajupess2/BridgeAwards.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1558046492/avdistrictorg/yjiy3cddujluajupess2/BridgeAwards.jpg","width":2200}])
Yesterday, AVUHSD recognized 19 individuals and organizations that have volunteered significant contributions to improving student career readiness through their commitment of time, resources and/or donations.Thank you to all those who give time, resources and support to our students in countless ways!
![Group Picture of those presenting at Preparate Conference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557778489/avdistrictorg/ixeo7yreym463ll4gkhr/PreparateConferencePhoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1557778489/avdistrictorg/ixeo7yreym463ll4gkhr/PreparateConferencePhoto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1557778489/avdistrictorg/ixeo7yreym463ll4gkhr/PreparateConferencePhoto.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1557778489/avdistrictorg/ixeo7yreym463ll4gkhr/PreparateConferencePhoto.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1557778489/avdistrictorg/ixeo7yreym463ll4gkhr/PreparateConferencePhoto.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1557778489/avdistrictorg/ixeo7yreym463ll4gkhr/PreparateConferencePhoto.jpg","width":2200}])
A few weeks ago, a group of District educators presented at the Prepárate™: Educating Latinos for the Future of America conference about AVUHSD's successful AP Computer Science Principles course, which is available at all of our high school campuses and offers students the opportunity to learn about technology on a global spectrum.
![Measles FAQs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557253203/avdistrictorg/zbutzlim6eatvhfppoyn/MeaslesGraphic2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1557253203/avdistrictorg/zbutzlim6eatvhfppoyn/MeaslesGraphic2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1557253203/avdistrictorg/zbutzlim6eatvhfppoyn/MeaslesGraphic2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557253203/avdistrictorg/zbutzlim6eatvhfppoyn/MeaslesGraphic2.jpg","width":810}])
With the increase in cases of measles in LA County, we want to provide you with information about how you can protect yourself and your family from the measles. Information can be found here in English and Spanish.
![Kaiser Permanente Mediacal Explorers in optometrist office practicing technique on doctor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555108883/avdistrictorg/raksmybd7fhfksoa4xor/KaiserExplorers.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1555108883/avdistrictorg/raksmybd7fhfksoa4xor/KaiserExplorers.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555108883/avdistrictorg/raksmybd7fhfksoa4xor/KaiserExplorers.jpg","width":800}])
Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley is now accepting Medical Exploring applications from 9th-12th grade AVUHSD students for the 2019-2020 school year!
![Elizabeth McKinstry headshot title awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554921544/avdistrictorg/hjhlu4nbgg6tzccvrz6u/DrelizabethMckinstry1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1554921544/avdistrictorg/hjhlu4nbgg6tzccvrz6u/DrelizabethMckinstry1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1554921544/avdistrictorg/hjhlu4nbgg6tzccvrz6u/DrelizabethMckinstry1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554921544/avdistrictorg/hjhlu4nbgg6tzccvrz6u/DrelizabethMckinstry1.png","width":1024}])
Dr. Elizabeth McKinstry, AVUHSD Director of Career Technical Education (CTE), who oversees the District's career academies and pathways that prepare students for a wide range of future college and career options was recently awarded two state honors for her support and work with staff, students and the community.
School Calendar
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