Alpine Union School District

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

While the tornado watch issued by the National Weather Service for our region has expired, we continue to exercise caution and keep students inside. Please know that the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. As always, we appreciate your support. We will keep you posted with any necessary updates.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for our region, effective from 12:15 to 12:45 pm. Specifically, Harbison Canyon has been identified as one of the areas potentially affected. As a precautionary measure, all school sites have been notified, and sites have been placed on alert, with students remaining inside until further notice. As always, the safety of our students is our top priority. We will keep you posted as further details emerge.