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Washington D.C. Study Trip

Washington DC Study Trip

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Our Vision & Mission

Vision: Nurturing young minds to achieve beyond limits
 
Mission: We empower generations through learning, leadership, and community
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Recent News

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More Nutrition Education Coming to EMCSD Schools

El Monte City School District (EMCSD) expands its Fresh Fruits & Vegetables programs to seven schools, providing additional nutrition education opportunities to more students across the district. This is all possible through a grant EMCSD received as part of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) national Fresh Fruit and Vegetables program. Read full story!
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Clothes Swap at Jeff Seymour Family Center: Thursday, September 18th & Friday, September 19th!

Come out to the Jeff Seymour Family Center for a Clothes Swap on Thursday, September 18th and Friday, September 19th between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to participate in our free clothes swap!

You do not need to bring clothes to participate. IF you do decide to donate, please only donate up to 10 lightly used items. No underwear or socks (unless new). Thank you!

Where?: Jeff Seymour Family Center (10900 Mulhall, El Monte, CA 91731)
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New Year, New Plan at EMCSD

With a bold new vision and mission for the future, El Monte City School District kicked off the 2025-2026 school year by unveiling a five-year strategic plan shaped by students, staff, and community members to ensure every learner thrives beyond limits.
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Community gives input for Cherrylee Beautification Project

Looking to reimagine their campus, Cherrylee School recently brought parents and community members together to share ideas on making the school more welcoming, thanks to a $19 million grant supporting its Community School efforts.
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See your student's teacher for the 2025-2026 school year in ParentVUE!

Want to know who your student's teacher is? Log in or activate your ParentVUE account and find out today! Click the headline, and you will be redirected to an info page on how to log into ParentVUE. If you have not activated your account, there are instructions for that as well.
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Victor Williams, Teacher of the Year

Great teachers are those we remember years from now when we look back and think, I'm here because they believed in me. For El Monte City School District (EMCSD), Victor Williams is that teacher; he has made his mark not only in the hearts of his students but also among his colleagues. Recently named EMCSD’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, Mr. Williams’ contributions to the community are innumerable.
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June 2025 - Cabinet Update

Click the headline to see the latest news about EMCSD! Our cabinet members, which include Superintendent Maribel Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Steve Sallenbach, Assistant Superintendent Teresa Pinedo, and Assistant Superintendent Jose Herrera. Every Board Meeting, they provide an update to our Board about all the happenings across our district.
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Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year is NOW OPEN

We are excited to announce that our Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is officially OPEN! If you have a child who is eligible to start TK or Kindergarten in the fall, enroll them today! Click headline to start the enrolling your child today.
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About Us

Since Southern California’s first school was constructed here in 1852, El Monte has honored the education of its children and has grown into a thriving community of fourteen schools. We are proud to offer our students and families high-quality educational experiences that are designed to inspire curiosity and empower the leaders of tomorrow.
 
 

An EMCSD Learner

Our Vision and Mission are brought to life by our five EMCSD learner dispositions -- crafted hand-in-hand by our educators, families, students, and community. These dispositions reflect who we are and set the foundation for our daily work. An EMCSD Learner is... 
  • Change Agent
    Acts to make a positive impact on our community and world
  • Knowledge Seeker
    Explores new ideas, thinks deeply and is driven to discover and understand
  • Forward Thinker
    Dreams big, plans ahead and creates for the future
  • Empowered Communicator
    Engages, collaborates and uses their voice confidently
  • Thriving Leader
    Adapts and grows with purpose and joy