*NEW* Check out our JJ Junction dedicated to Junior Jet Activities
Our PTSA supports a plethora of activities that benefit both our students and the island community. Here are some of the activities:
- Revitalization of our library and media center
- Alameda Island Hacks
- Class Field Trips
- Class Fundraiser via Ride4AReason
- College and Career Center
- Graduation Events
- Yearbook and Horizon Newspaper
PTSA Contributed $5000 to Upgrade AV Equipment for Our School
Congratulations to the Encinal Drama Club on the absolutely stupendous production of Clue. The production, acting, staging and theatricality were absolutely amazing and we are all lucky to have young talent like this in our community.
YOUR DONATIONS HELPED MAKE THIS TRIUMPH OF THE STAGE POSSIBLE!
Encinal PTSA donations helped improve the mic and sound system (*), and PTSA volunteers helped with set builds, running the concessions and in many other ways. (*) The same mic and sound system will be leveraged by music, sports, general assembly, etc.
Ride for a Reason Fundraiser
On October 4, 2023, our PTSA distributed $7,745 to support our Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen, and the Junior Jets program during Mr. Gorham’s Leadership class. This sum includes funds distributed earlier to the Class of 2023 prior to their graduation in the spring.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our school community for their support. We eagerly anticipate your continued participation in the upcoming Ride for a Reason 2024 event.
Encinal PTSA Supports College Fair
AUSD hosted its 31st Annual College Fair on Wednesday, October 4th, from 6-8 p.m. at the College of Alameda gymnasium. There were over 50 colleges and universities in attendance, providing a great opportunity for students to meet with college representatives in person to discuss post-secondary options after graduation. There were also representatives from the Armed Forces and our local community colleges. Over 500 students, parents and staff came from across the Island for this event. We worked closely with AHS, ASTI, St. Joe’s and the College of Alameda to make this opportunity available for our students. This is a wonderful annual event that is planned months in advance and supported by the Encinal PTSA.
Encinal PTSA Supports IslandHacks
On September 16th, Island-Hacks.org, organized by Encinal and Alameda High School students, hosted a successful Alameda-wide coding hackathon at the Encinal campus, drawing 80 high schoolers. Supported by sponsors like Exelixis, Encinal and Alameda PTSA, the event exceeded expectations. Half of the attendees were first-time website creators. Impressive projects, including a 3D game and simplified operating system, were showcased. Three winners received prizes, including custom keyboards and a computer. All participants got a T-shirt. IslandHacks plans a spring sequel to engage even more beginners.
Images and source courtesy of Encinal Horizon