News & Announcements

In alignment with the guidance from the State of California and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health masking strongly recommended, but not required as of March 23. For more information about COVID-19 protocols, please visit achieve.lausd.net.

Our school is ensuring that all positive cases or individuals showing symptoms are isolating at home. Until further notice, families will not receive individual contact notifications. Masking at all times. Test weekly. Monitor for symptoms.

LAUSD now requires COVID-19 testing for all students and employees, regardless of vaccination status. All students and employees will be required to have proof of a negative COVID-19 test in order to come onto campus.

COVID Testing offered at Gardena High School and other District sites Monday-Friday between 7:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. See attached flyer for more information.

In addition, Los Angeles Unified is committed to providing access to vaccinations for our students ages 12+ and families. Visit https://achieve.lausd.net/covidvaccine or schedule your free COVID-19 vaccination appointment at https://dailypass.lausd.net or walk up with Parent Consent.

COVID Vaccination offered at Gardena High School Tuesday-Thursday from 12:00-7:00 p.m. and at other District sites. See attached flyer for more information.

Click the news headline for more information regarding Updated COVID-19 Policies for Spring 2022 Semester and the District's Isolation Protocols for Students and Employees or visit https://achieve.lausd.net/covid

The first day of instruction begins Monday, August 16 at 8:30 a.m. Click here to schedule a COVID test now. A negative test result is required before the first day. All staff and students are required to wear a mask and follow Safe Steps to Safe Schools. In addition, please pick up a computer (freshmen only), textbooks, course schedule, and other important information during Panther Gear Up August 9-12 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. (Last Name A-L) or 12:00-2:30 p.m. (Last Name M-Z). August 9-Freshmen only, August 10-Sophomores, August 11-Juniors, and August 12-Seniors. Please visit the school website gardenashs.org for upcoming events, recent news, acknowledgements, and information including the 2021-2022 bell schedule, school calendar, and LAUSD Welcome Back to School Family Guide. New to Gardena? Click here. Lastly, COVID vaccinations are available for students and families.

The Los Angeles Charges match up with Xenith and donate helmets to the Gardena Football Program lead by Coach Monty Gilbreath. Special thanks to the Chase Hartman, Los Angeles Chargers Community Relations Manager, Kip Lewis, Xenith Director of Athlete and Team Engagement, Khary Wilder, and the Los Angeles Chargers and Xenith for their dedication to the community and youth football. BOLT UP at chargers.com and visit xenith.com "a team of designers and engineers, players and parents, dreamers and doers."

Gardena High School Girls Soccer wins the CIF 2021 City Championship. This is the second consecutive win. Special thanks to Coach Mira. Please click the news headline to link to the Daily Breeze sports article by Damian Calhoun.

Gardena High School Softball wins the CIF 2021 City Championship. Congratulations ladies! Special thanks to Coach Shar and Panther Parents, Ms. Bayliss, Mr. Wilder, Ms. Wallace, and Gardena Community of Schools Administrator Rosie Martinez for their continued support of our athletes.

Click the news headline for the full Daily Breeze article and pictures of the Panthers remarkable postseason run by defeating Palisades.

Please click the news headline for the Principal's Message and the full recording of the Gardena High School 'Elites' Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony with a message from Principal Frank Davies, Local District South Superintendent Michael Romero, LAUSD Board Member Tanya Ortiz Franklin, and Gardena Community of Schools Administrator Rosie Martinez. Special thanks to Mr. Pierre & Student Leadership, Director Suyama & GHS Band, 1st SGT Williams and SGT Pitts & JROTC Cadets, Ms. Vu & Panther Publishing, Mr. Leverett & Panther Productions, and YOU for supporting our graduates on Thursday, June 10, 2021.

Congratulations to all seniors who earned and attended to receive their award. Special thanks Mr. Pierre, Ms. B. Kim, Mr. Leverett, Ms. Vu, Ms. Davis, Ms. Vega, Ms. Alexander, Mr. Romo, Ms. Schweitzer, Ms. Bubenicek, Ms. Isaak, Ms. Williams, Mr. Membreno, Ms. Guzzino, Ms. Flores, Mr. Wilder, Ms. Enriquez, Ms. Muniz, and parents for supporting the event.