Arcadia High School Welcomes Community to Spring Preview Showcase
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15o S. Third Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006
Press Release
-For Immediate Release-
4/2/25
Arcadia High School Welcomes Community to Spring Preview Showcase
Arcadia High students will be on hand to share their experiences about life at Arcadia High with future Apaches.
Arcadia High School is excited to welcome prospective students, parents, and community members to explore its campus during the annual Spring Preview and Open House on Thursday, April 3, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 180 Campus Drive. This free event provides an open invitation to experience what it's like to be a student at Arcadia High, with no RSVP required.
Building on the success of past events, the Spring Preview and Open House gives incoming freshmen, prospective students, and their families an engaging opportunity to experience the dynamic campus life at Arcadia High. Attendees can learn about the wide variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and student organizations that make up the vibrant Arcadia High community.
"Spring Preview offers incoming 9th-grade students and their families a chance to see all that Arcadia High has to offer and how they can get involved to maximize their high school journey," said Arcadia Unified Superintendent Dr. David Vannasdall.
During the event, guided tours will be led by Arcadia High’s Seniors of Merit at Work and Link Crew, offering valuable insights into the campus facilities and departments. These tours will help incoming freshmen and their families become more familiar and at ease with their future high school environment.
Students from the Music Makes Miracles club share their passion for music at Spring Preview
"Parents often tell us how valuable it is for middle school families to get a sense of what it’s like to join the AHS community," said Arcadia High Principal Dr. Angela Dillman. “They have the chance to see all of our A’s in action—academics, activities, athletics, and the arts.”
The Spring Preview will also feature an exciting fair in the Arcadia High Rally Court, highlighting various clubs, academic teams, athletic programs, and student organizations. Attendees will have the chance to interact with both students and staff, explore diverse interests, and discover the many opportunities available at Arcadia High School.
Arcadia High’s Marching Band and Color Guard have a history of excellence
Performing arts groups, including Arcadia High’s renowned band, will wow the audience with live performances, offering a glimpse into the vibrant arts scene at Arcadia High.
Arcadia High School, which offers 22 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and 9 Honors courses, has earned recognition as a U.S. News and World Report Gold Medal School three times and was included in Newsweek’s list of Top Public High Schools in America. Known as the Home of the Apaches, the school provides an impressive variety of over 60 academic teams and clubs, allowing students to explore and pursue their interests. Among these are the Future Business Leaders of America, Academic Decathlon, History Bowl, Math Team, E-Sports, Ocean Science Bowl, Quiz Bowl, Physics Team, Science Bowl, Science Olympiad, Government Team, Robotics Team, and Speech and Debate, just to name a few. Students also have access to numerous Career and Technical Education pathways in areas like Sports Medicine, Television Production, Computer Science, Engineering, Graphic Design, Theatre, Dance, and more.
In addition, Arcadia High School offers robust support with 11 full-time counselors, including a College and Career counselor and a Social and Emotional Wellness counselor, along with a comprehensive Wellness Center.
Arcadia Unified School District has been ranked in the top 1% of school districts nationwide by Niche for the past three years and was recently named the best school district to teach in Los Angeles County.
Arcadia High School invites all interested individuals to attend this exciting event and discover the wide range of opportunities that await at one of the region’s leading educational institutions.
For more information about Arcadia High School and enrollment details, please visit ahs.ausd.net. For inquiries about the Arcadia Unified School District, visit www.ausd.net.