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About EMCSD

WELCOME TO EL MONTE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT!
We are excited to have you join our school community and be part of the rich history and culture that EMCSD has to offer! 
 
Our Vision: Nurturing young minds to achieve beyond limits
 
Our Mission: We empower generations through learning, leadership, and community
 
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
EMCSD AT A GLANCE
  • 14 schools
  • Early Head Start and Head Start programs (preschool)
  • 4 consecutive Best Community for Music Education Awards
  • Award-winning Music and Arts Program
  • Award-winning Early Childhood Education Program
  • Award-winning Film Academy Program
  • Enrichment Days (Optional Attendance)
  • Community Schools District with 14 active community school committees
  • Spring Break and Summer Break programming for students