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Back-to-School Resources

Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!
 
The first day of school is Thursday, August 15, 2024.
What You Need to Know
Click one of the links below to view and download a copy of our 2024-2025 school calendar. They are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese. You can also view our calendar on our website by clicking here. 
 
English 24-25 School Calendar
Spanish 24-25 School Calendar
Chinese 24-25 School Calendar
Vietnamese 24-25 School Calendar
 
To make things easier on our families, you can enroll your new students online at your own convenience. Visit our Enrollment webpage to learn more!
 
If you would like to enroll in-person, our dedicated school office staff will be more than happy to assist you. Please visit one of our school offices -- we recommend calling ahead of time so they can tell you the best time to register to ensure you have a smooth enrollment experience. Get your school office phone number by clicking here.
 
Not sure which school your student belongs to? Use our School Locator tool! Simply enter your home address and our tool will tell you which school you belong to. 
 
If you are a family that lives outside our attendance boundary, but wants to enroll your student in an El Monte City School District School. Check out our Permits webpage to see how you can get your student enrolled in our award-winning district!
We are excited to announce that in the 2024-2025 school year, EMCSD is introducing six (6) Enrichment Fridays. Enrichment Fridays give us the flexibility to rethink how we approach school with our students and families. We believe students learn best if we can provide them with experiences, and these Enrichment Fridays will reshape how we approach the student experience at EMCSD. The six Enrichment Fridays are:
  • November 1, 2024
  • January 31, 2025
  • March 14, 2025
  • March 28, 2025
  • April 11, 2025
  • May 23, 2025
 
Student attendance is optional on the six (6) Enrichment Fridays listed above. If parents choose to send students to school, our schools will be open on these days and programming will be designed to engage students beyond traditional learning. More information about the programming on these days will be shared in the coming weeks.
El Monte City School District is proud to offer comprehensive enrichment experiences to all students, available both before and after school. Before school care starts as early as 6:30am, while after school care goes until 6:00pm. All at no-cost to families.
 
Learn more and how to sign up by visiting our Before & After School Enrichment webpage. 
General Communication
At El Monte City School District, we understand the importance of clear and informative communication. We use ParentSquare to communicate with all parents and guardians. This includes messages from your child's school and teacher, local resources, conference sign-ups, school events, and so much more! Visit our ParentSquare webpage to register and active your account. 
 
Follow us on Social Media!
You can find El Monte City School District on Instagram (@elmontecitysd) and Facebook. You can also follow our school sites on Instagram -- follow us and stay up to date on all the wonderful things happening on our campuses!
Each year, El Monte City School District shares our Annual Notification of Parent & Guardian Rights to families our students. It includes up-to-date information on the rights and responsibilities of students, parents, staff, and school district. You can access it on the handbook webpage.
All EMCSD students will receive a student-Chromebook to be used for school purposes.

Recent News

Enrichment Friday on November 1st - Sign Up Open on Monday, September 16

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.

EMCSD revamps school calendar with Enrichment Fridays

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!

EMCSD Introduces Restorative Practices

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 Brave New Start for TK & Kinder Students

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!

Back-to-School Resources - What You Need to Know

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

EMCSD Launches Newcomer Program

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.

Cortada 2nd Graders Figure Out Life’s Essential Questions

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!

The 2024-2025 District Calendar is HERE

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.

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