Alpine Union School District

Dear Parents/Guardians, We are writing to provide you with an update on the current lockdown at Shadow Hills, Creekside Early Learning Center, and Mountain View Learning Academy. As part of the ongoing investigation, law enforcement has completed a walkthrough of the campus, and school staff are conducting a thorough search of all fifth-grade student backpacks to ensure the safety of everyone on campus. This is a precautionary measure to address the situation with the utmost care and diligence. We kindly ask that parents refrain from coming to campus at this time, as doing so may interfere with the ongoing safety procedures and investigation. Please know that our top priority is the well-being of all students and staff, and we will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves. Thank you for your understanding, patience, and cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

We want to inform you about an incident that occurred today. A student discovered a bullet in a Shadow Hills fifth-grade classroom and immediately brought it to their teacher, who then turned it in to the school office. As a precaution, Shadow Hills, Creekside Early Learning Center, and Mountain View Learning Academy have been placed on lockdown to ensure the safety of all students and staff. Law enforcement is currently on campus and actively investigating the matter. At this time, no weapons have been found, We understand that this news may cause concern, but please be assured that we are taking every necessary measure to prioritize the safety and well-being of our school community. We will keep you updated as the situation develops. For now, we kindly ask parents not to come to the school, as this could disrupt the ongoing investigation and safety protocols.

Dear AUSD Families, Good news to share! While power has not yet been restored to our schools, we are seeing electricity come back on in parts of Alpine. Based on this progress, we are optimistic that power will be restored to our campuses soon, and we expect to reopen schools tomorrow, Thursday, December 12, 2024. We’ll keep you posted with updates, but things are looking bright—literally! Thank you for your patience as we power through this together.

Dear AUSD Families, We want to provide you with the latest update regarding the ongoing power outage. Unfortunately, all AUSD schools will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday, December 11, 2024. During the afternoon briefing with SDG&E, no new information was provided regarding the timeline for restoring electricity in Alpine. However, SDG&E confirmed that they have not yet begun patrolling the power lines in Alpine—a critical step that must be completed before power restoration can begin. We remain in direct communication with SDG&E and will continue to monitor the situation closely. As we receive updates, we will share them with you promptly. You can expect additional updates tomorrow as we learn more. Thank you for your understanding and continued support during this time. Please stay safe, and feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Dear AUSD Families, SDG&E has shut off electricity at all our school campuses due to ongoing high-fire risk conditions. As a result, all AUSD schools will be closed today, Tuesday, December 10, 2024. We understand the challenges and disruptions this may cause for our families, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. We are closely monitoring the situation in partnership with SDG&E and local emergency services. Updates regarding power restoration and school reopening plans will be shared as soon as new information becomes available. We encourage families to take necessary precautions to stay safe during this period of elevated fire risk. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We will keep you informed as the situation evolves.

Dear AUSD Families, SDG&E continues to monitor conditions across San Diego County and has announced the possibility of power shutoffs due to forecasted high fire risk. At this time, no outages have been confirmed. Please note that all AUSD schools will remain open tomorrow as scheduled. Should a power shutoff occur in our community while students are on campus, we will promptly communicate the next steps to ensure their safety and well-being. We encourage families to review their household’s emergency plan and prepare for an extended power outage, including ensuring any backup generators are in good working condition and have enough fuel. Generator safety tips can be found at sdge.com/generator. You can stay informed about public safety power outages by using SDG&E’s mobile app or visiting SDGE.com/Outages for the latest location details and updates on power restoration. Thank you for your patience and support as we navigate these times of elevated fire risk.

Important Update on Potential Power Shutoffs. Schools will be open on Monday, December 9.

Liberty Charter Shadow Day

ATT has completed their repairs, and phone lines at schools have been restored. Thank you for your patience.

The phone lines at each school site are temporarily down due to ongoing repairs being made by AT&T technicians, who are actively working to resolve the issue. We appreciate your patience and expect phones to be up and running within the hour. Thank you for your understanding.

🇺🇸 This Veterans Day, we honor and express our deepest gratitude to all veterans who have served and sacrificed for our country. Your courage, dedication, and selflessness inspire us every day. To our veterans in the community, including staff, parents, and family members of our students—thank you for your service. Today and every day, we celebrate you and the freedoms you have helped secure. Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay #HonoringOurHeroes #ThankYouVeterans

Today, each campus in Alpine Union came together to honor and celebrate our heroes—veterans, first responders, and law enforcement officers—who have selflessly dedicated themselves to protecting our freedom and ensuring our safety. We express our deep appreciation for their courage and sacrifices. 🇺🇸 Thank you to all who serve and protect us daily. Let’s continue to honor and support these incredible individuals who inspire our students, community, and country. #AlpineUnion #VeteransDay #ThankYouHeroes #CommunityUnity #HonorAndRespect

We are aware that SDG&E has activated their Emergency Operations Center and initiated PSPS (Public Safety Power Shutoff) protocols in response to the forecasted increase in fire weather. At this time, our schools have not received any notification from SDG&E regarding planned power shutoffs. We are closely monitoring the situation and are in direct contact with SDG&E. Should there be any updates or changes, we will inform you immediately. Please rest assured that the safety of our students, staff, and community is always our top priority. School will remain open as scheduled tomorrow and we will continue to monitor the situation and will notify families and staff promptly if anything changes that affects school operations or safety. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. We will keep you informed of any new developments.

Join us on Tuesday, October 15, at the Alpine Community Center to learn about Measure U.

Thank you to Alpine's Fire Marshall, Jason McBroom for spending the morning with AUSD leadership reviewing school site Fire Safety protocols. In collaboration with Alpine Fire, we plan to be prepared should a disastrous event come our way.

We honor all those who lost their lives 23 years ago during the 9/11 terror attacks. #NeverForget911 @911Memorial

AUSD Back to School Kick-Off Event - Thursday, August 8, 5:30-7:30

Happy Mother's Day!

Thank You, Alpine Taco Shop and East County Schools Federal Credit Union, for making Staff Appreciation week so special.

Free STEAM Fair @ JMMS