EMCSD 4th Graders Take Over Sacramento Breaking new ground in the El Monte City School District (EMCSD), 4th graders embarked on a remarkable journey to California’s capital. This year, EMCSD allocated funds to send each 4th grader to Sacramento for a one-day study trip, offering them a rare chance to explore the city of trees and enrich their learning experience.
Board Vacancy - Apply to Be an Appointee by April 12 PUBLIC NOTICE: El Monte City School District Board Vacancy One of our Board Members submitted their resignation due to moving out of our district's service area.This notice is hereby given that there is currently one (1) vacancy on the Board of Education of the El Monte City School District (EMCSD). EMCSD is seeking candidates for a provisional appointment to serve on our board until the regularly scheduled election in November 2024. Deadline to apply is Friday, April 12, 2024 at 12:00pm.
EMCSD Teachers Learn at The Cheech A group of teachers from El Monte City School District (EMCSD) spent a day at The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture to learn how to bring culturally appreciative art practices into their classrooms. This is part of EMCSD’s initiative to provide applicable professional development (PD) that compliments their educational goals. Specific to EMCSD’s art education, teachers are focusing on developing opportunities to cultivate respect, empathy, and solidarity with historically marginalized groups of people.
Local 8th Grader Leaves their Mark on LA County Library On your next trip to an LA County Library, be on the lookout for a bubbly bookmark at checkout. Durfee School 8th grader Jenny Wong from EMCSD is a winner of the 44th annual LA County Library Bookmark Design Contest.
Free Family Math Night - Pizza included! EMCSD is hosting a districtwide math night to celebrate Pi Day (3/14) by providing interactive math activities, and contests for students and families! We will have prizes and LOTS of pizza to celebrate National Pi Day! Click headline to RSVP.
We are officially on Spring Break All EMCSD schools are officially on Spring Break from Friday, March 29 through April 5, 2024. School will resume on Monday, April 8, 2024.
EMCSD Honors Local Emergency Relief Association Legend El Monte City School District (EMCSD) and their Board of Education honored Lillian Rey, the Executive Director of the El Monte & South El Monte Emergency Resource Association (ERA) for her dedication to the families throughout the community. After four decades of service, she is officially retiring.
Rio Hondo Students Flock to Revamped Dance Program A vivid blend of artistic expression and teamwork thrives at EMCSD’s Rio Hondo School through their innovative Dance and Flag program. From its inception as a dance initiative, this program has bloomed into a mesmerizing tapestry of movement, rhythm, and collaboration. Read more here!
Student Free Day on Monday, January 22: No School for TK - 8 students Schools will be closed on Monday, January 22 for Student Free Day. Teachers and school staff will be participating in professional development opportunities with the goal of enhancing our everyday programming. Schools will resume to regular schedules on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Head Start will have their regularly scheduled day on Monday, January 22
NO SCHOOL: Thursday, Dec. 21 - Friday Jan. 5 All schools will be closed Thursday, Dec. 21 - Friday, Jan. 5. District Office will be closed Dec. 22, Dec. 25, Dec. 29, and Jan. 1. School resumes Monday, January 8
