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Community, Students Take Part in Census 2020 Chalkathon

The Census count – for which only days remain – helps to determine funding for community services such as schools and hospitals.

Shirpser School students show off teddy bears during a special donation event held at the school on Sept. 21. L.A. nonprofit Baby2Baby provided El Monte City families with backpacks, school supplies, new clothes, and other necessities to help District families meet their back-to-school needs.

550 Shirpser School Students Receive Backpacks, Supplies, New Clothes

The families of some 550 students at Shirpser School received backpacks, school supplies, new clothes, a teddy bear and, for those who needed them, baby wipes and diapers.

Three El Monte City schools – LeGore, Cherrylee and Shirpser schools – have been designated as Lighthouse campuses, a recognition granted to only 300 schools across the country that produce outstanding school and student outcomes by implementing the Leader in Me process with fidelity and excellence.

Grant Supports Student Leadership Program

A grant from the Panda Cares Foundation will fund Leader in Me student materials, including student workbooks and teacher guides, as well as a coach whose focus will be tailored to each school’s needs.

Durfee School students celebrate El Monte City School District’s first day of the 2020-21 school year on Aug. 20 with smiles before joining their new classmates in a virtual classroom. El Monte City welcomed new and returning students at its 14 District campuses.

El Monte City Students, Teachers Share Joy on First Day of School

EMCSD Welcomes New and Returning Students for the First Day of 2020-21 School Year

EMCSD Distance Learning Plan

The El Monte City School District is grateful for our outstanding staff, supportive community, and the Board of Education for the continued support of our students and schools. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the way we work and live and especially how our children learn. (Read More)

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What a wonderful first day of school we had at El Monte City! Smiling faces ready to get to work! Thank you to all of our families who shared their photos. They truly exemplify our spirit and the El Monte community! Here's to an amazing and educational 2020-21 school year!

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