Recent News

Our first Enrichment Friday is scheduled for Friday, November 1st. The theme is Robots & You. Registration opens on Monday, September 16. Click headline for more details.

El Monte City School District announced the addition of Enrichment Fridays to their 2024-2025 academic calendar. This initiative aims to give teachers and students a new school experience. There will be six Enrichment Fridays in the calendar starting this school year; attendance is optional for students. Click headline to read more!

El Monte City School District (EMCSD) is excited to announce its new partnership with The Western Justice Center (WJC) to continue fostering community and relationships in their schools. The collaboration introduces restorative practices designed to restore relationships among students, giving them tools to build bonds and conflict resolution. Click the headline to learn more.

A new school year means new experiences for El Monte City School District’s TK & Kinder Readiness Academy students. The academy has prepared students for the 2024-2025 school year. Learn what their parents thought of our award-winning summer program!

Click the headline to learn about some of the essentials and be ready to start school on Thursday, August 145, 2024!

In an effort to support the diverse needs of its students, El Monte City School District has introduced a “newcomer” program. EMCSD's K-8 newcomer program is designed to support students who have been in the country for two years or less and may have limited English proficiency. It provides essential resources and support to help students thrive academically and socially. Click headline to read the full story.

Curiosity ignited the classroom when the second-grade students at Cortada, 'Figure it out Friday' immersed the students in subjects that piqued their interest. This was not just another assignment; it was an opportunity for each student to delve into, investigate, and share their knowledge on topics that truly fascinated them. Click headline to read more!

We are excited to announce our 2024-2025 District Calendar. The first day of school is Thursday, August 15, 2024. We are also introducing six (6) Enrichment Fridays! Learn more about these days and access your copy of the calendar by clicking the headline.

You can view our Superintendent's responses to questions about our drafted 2023-2024 LCAP Annual Update and the 2024-2025 LCAP Draft

Join us in shaping the future of education funding for our students! We invite you to review the latest drafts of our 2023-24 LCAP Annual Update and 2024-25 LCAP's goals, actions, and expenditures, which are now open for public comment. Click headline to view the update and plan.