Good evening, AUSD families, students, and staff!
As we begin this week, Veterans Day holds a special place in my heart.
Having had the honor of serving in both the United States Air Force and the California Army National Guard, I understand firsthand that service is more than wearing a uniform. It is about sacrifice, commitment, responsibility, and being part of something greater than ourselves.
Those same values are essential to building strong schools and communities.
This Wednesday, as we honor our veterans, I encourage everyone to remember not only those who served, but also the families who stood beside them.
And as the holidays approach, let's remember that while this season brings joy to many, others may be navigating difficult times.
🌟 This Week's Challenge: Show Gratitude Through Action.
Thank a veteran, recognize someone's sacrifice, or simply check in on someone who needs encouragement.
💭 Reflection Question: How can we demonstrate the spirit of service through kindness and compassion toward others?
From one veteran to another, thank you for your service. And to our entire AUSD family, may we continue serving one another with gratitude, kindness, and respect.
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful week! 🇺🇸💙
With Gratitude,
KR
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
Proud U.S. Air Force & California Army National Guard Veteran
As we begin this week, Veterans Day holds a special place in my heart.
Having had the honor of serving in both the United States Air Force and the California Army National Guard, I understand firsthand that service is more than wearing a uniform. It is about sacrifice, commitment, responsibility, and being part of something greater than ourselves.
Those same values are essential to building strong schools and communities.
This Wednesday, as we honor our veterans, I encourage everyone to remember not only those who served, but also the families who stood beside them.
And as the holidays approach, let's remember that while this season brings joy to many, others may be navigating difficult times.
🌟 This Week's Challenge: Show Gratitude Through Action.
Thank a veteran, recognize someone's sacrifice, or simply check in on someone who needs encouragement.
💭 Reflection Question: How can we demonstrate the spirit of service through kindness and compassion toward others?
From one veteran to another, thank you for your service. And to our entire AUSD family, may we continue serving one another with gratitude, kindness, and respect.
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful week! 🇺🇸💙
With Gratitude,
KR
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
Proud U.S. Air Force & California Army National Guard Veteran
Happy Friday, AUSD families and staff!
As we enter the holiday season, remember that while this time brings joy to many, it can also bring stress, sadness, and loneliness to others.
Be mindful of changing moods, lead with kindness, and take time to listen. Remember, every voice matters.
Celebrate your blessings, appreciate your journey, and never compare your life to someone else's. We all have different stories.
Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and restful weekend! 💙
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
Building Safer Schools. Strengthening Our Culture. Connecting Our Community.
As we enter the holiday season, remember that while this time brings joy to many, it can also bring stress, sadness, and loneliness to others.
Be mindful of changing moods, lead with kindness, and take time to listen. Remember, every voice matters.
Celebrate your blessings, appreciate your journey, and never compare your life to someone else's. We all have different stories.
Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and restful weekend! 💙
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
Building Safer Schools. Strengthening Our Culture. Connecting Our Community.
Dear AUSD Families and Staff,
As we put away the Halloween costumes and turn our clocks back, we welcome a new week with an opportunity to reset, reconnect, and look out for one another.
With daylight saving time ending and darkness arriving earlier, please take a moment to review your family’s travel and pickup plans. Encourage students to use crosswalks, stay alert, and make themselves visible when walking or biking. Drivers, please slow down near our schools and watch carefully for students and families.
The time change can also affect sleep, energy, and patience. Returning to consistent bedtime routines and preparing for school the night before can help everyone start the day feeling ready.
Most of all, let’s begin this week with kindness. Greet someone warmly, check in with a student or colleague, and remind our children that they belong and have trusted adults ready to help.
Our clocks may fall back, but together, we keep moving forward.
Have a safe, connected, and strong week!
KR
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
As we put away the Halloween costumes and turn our clocks back, we welcome a new week with an opportunity to reset, reconnect, and look out for one another.
With daylight saving time ending and darkness arriving earlier, please take a moment to review your family’s travel and pickup plans. Encourage students to use crosswalks, stay alert, and make themselves visible when walking or biking. Drivers, please slow down near our schools and watch carefully for students and families.
The time change can also affect sleep, energy, and patience. Returning to consistent bedtime routines and preparing for school the night before can help everyone start the day feeling ready.
Most of all, let’s begin this week with kindness. Greet someone warmly, check in with a student or colleague, and remind our children that they belong and have trusted adults ready to help.
Our clocks may fall back, but together, we keep moving forward.
Have a safe, connected, and strong week!
KR
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
Antioch Unified School District is hosting a winter clothing drive. We are looking for new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, blankets, umbrellas, scarves, and socks. The Donation dates will be from November 2nd through November 20th. Drop off locations are the Mission Elementary School, Carmen Dragon Elementary School, Belshaw Elementary School, and Deer Valley High School Front Offices. You can also drop them off at Prospects High School with the counselor, Wanema Cornell. Finally, you are more than welcome to drop them off at the District Office with Barbara Aguilar located in Portable D in the back. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Barbar directly at 925-779-7500 ext. 53402 or email her at barbaraaguilar@antiochschools.net.
*Picture Day is 9/30
*10/2 PTO Dine Out Fundraiser at Straw Hat and John's Ice Cream (by Winco)
*10/3 Minimum Day for all students. Dismissal times are: AM TK 10:30, PM TK 1:00, Kindergarten 11:00, 1st-3rd 11:20, 4th-5th 11:30, 6th-8th 12:20. Younger students cannot wait around for middle school students to be dismissed. All students must be picked up at their dismissal times.
*10/6-10/13 Fall Break-no school
*10/2 PTO Dine Out Fundraiser at Straw Hat and John's Ice Cream (by Winco)
*10/3 Minimum Day for all students. Dismissal times are: AM TK 10:30, PM TK 1:00, Kindergarten 11:00, 1st-3rd 11:20, 4th-5th 11:30, 6th-8th 12:20. Younger students cannot wait around for middle school students to be dismissed. All students must be picked up at their dismissal times.
*10/6-10/13 Fall Break-no school
Reminder that Friday, Aug. 22nd and Friday, Aug. 29th are minimum days for TK-8th grades.
Please view the August flyers from our Lincoln Center Community Coordinator
Please view the OPS calendar of modified days and release times that was emailed to you
Back to School Night is this Thursday. See the attached flyers for more information
Next week, we will be on our regular dismissal schedule for M-Th. Friday will be a minimum day for TK-8th. Back to School Night is Thursday, 8/14. A flyer will be sent home with more detailed information on that night. It was a great first week back!! Have a wonderful weekend.
Reminders:
Due to many students with peanut allergies, OPS is a peanut-free campus. Please do not send your student to school with food items that contain peanuts.
The curb areas along the drop-off/pick-up zones are not parking spaces. Those are loading and unloading zones only. You cannot park there and leave your car unattended. If you wish to park, use a parking space. Thank you for your cooperation.
Due to many students with peanut allergies, OPS is a peanut-free campus. Please do not send your student to school with food items that contain peanuts.
The curb areas along the drop-off/pick-up zones are not parking spaces. Those are loading and unloading zones only. You cannot park there and leave your car unattended. If you wish to park, use a parking space. Thank you for your cooperation.
Happy 1st day of school! This week, we are on a minimum day schedule for TK-5 and an early release day for 6-8. Dismissal times are: AMTK-10:30, PMTK-1:00, K-11:00, 1st-3rd-11:20, 4th-5th-11:30, 6th-8th-1:00. On these days, elementary students must be picked up at their dismissal times and cannot wait for middle school students.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone on the first day of school tomorrow. This week we are on a minimum day schedule for TK-5 and an early release day for 6-8. Dismissal times are: AMTK-10:30, PMTK-1:00, K-11:00, 1st-3rd-11:20, 4th-5th-11:30, 6th-8th-1:00.
Registration is today 7/29 from 10-2 and tomorrow 7/30 from 3-7. You MUST complete the registration forms online in Aeries BEFORE coming to registration. Those that do not complete the registration forms online will be sent home and asked to return once the forms have been completed through Aeries. Straw Hat and Aloha Ice will be at registration.
Please check your email for the 2025/2026 Enrollment/Registration Informational letter
🌞Free Summer Meals for Children starting this Wednesday! The AUSD Nutrition Services Department is proud to offer all children 18 and under free breakfast and lunch when school is out for the summer. Sites will be open from 6/11-7/17, Monday-Friday. We will be closed on 6/19 and 7/4. Children may receive 1 breakfast and 1 lunch per day. All meals must be consumed on site. Visit our website at www.antiochschools.net/page/summermeals for meal service times, locations, and menus. We look forward to serving your children this summer! Sites and dates are subject to change. Please note there will be no meal service for Turner Elementary School on Friday, June 13th. Please refer to schedule for alternate sites.
K-8th graders are on a minimum day schedule today and tomorrow, 6/9 & 6/10. Dismissal times are K-11:40, 1st-3rd 11:50, 4th-5th 12:10 and 6th-8th 12:40. Elementary students must be picked up at their dismissal times. They cannot wait for middle school students. Office closes today at 1:00 so staff can attend the 8th-grade promotion.
Reminder that 6th-8th grades are on a minimum day schedule this week, June 2-6. Their dismissal time is 12:40. Middle school students must leave at their dismissal times. They cannot wait around for elementary students to get out. Elementary students have their normal dismissal times.
8th grade promotion tickets are now available for pick-up in the office. Each student will receive 8 tickets. Parents/guardians must come in to sign for the tickets. We still have a few 8th-grade yard signs that haven't been picked up too.
Open House is Thursday, May 29th from 5-7. The schedule for the event is: classroom visits 5-6:30, OPS Band/Orchestra performance in the quad 6:30-7:00, and community/craft vendors in the MPR and Straw Hat Pizza truck 5-7. Friday, May 30th, is a minimum day for K-8th grades. Dismissal times are: K 11:40, 1st-3rd 11:50, 4th-5th 12:10, 6th-8th 12:40. Elementary students must be picked up at their dismissal times. They cannot wait for middle school students to be dismissed.