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• 2:59 Early Childhood Education Center - Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening! Featured

  We celebrated the opening of our new space at Cortada School, as part of a series of renovations and upgrades across our district. We held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and invited the community to tour the new Head Start space before students officially entered their classrooms. The project broke ground in 2023 and is now complete, with students officially in classroom this week!<br><br>The ceremony kicked off with two current 6th graders who began their educational journey as Head Start students at Cortada School. Azul Gutierrez and Katherine Nguyen both credit Head Start for their budding friendship. “Azul and I actually met right here in Head Start, and we’ve been friends ever since,” shared Katherine. “It’s amazing to look back and see how much our school has grown and changed since then.”<br><br>The new buildings feature bright open spaces through the use of natural lighting to aid in student engagement. The classrooms have ample room to accommodate different learning styles, including hands-on resources and supplies to teach students fine motor skills. The new outdoor play space incorporates natural elements for sensory stimulation. The Center is also right next to Cortada’s TK and Kindergarten classrooms, allowing students and parents to see and engage with their next grade level.

  Uploaded Nov 05, 2025
• EMCSD - Mandarin Dual Language Program Featured

  Give your student the gift of bilingualism and enroll them in our Mandarin Dual Language program here at El Monte City School District! The program is held at New Lexington School and currently offers a 50/50 Mandarin Dual Language model starting in TK!<br><br>Watch our video and hear directly from our students and staff about the importance of bilingualism!<br><br>Want to enroll? Visit www.emcsd.org/enroll/ or call New Lexington at (626) 575-2320

  Uploaded Apr 17, 2025
• Unforgettable Experiences in Washington DC Featured

  Over 600 eighth-grade students from El Monte City School District (EMCSD) traveled to Washington, D.C. for a five-day study trip at no cost to students or families. This experience was both instructive and transformational, with the goal of enhancing their comprehension of American History and giving students real-world experiences to complement their learning. The trip provided a new perspective on their education as they created memories with their peers.<br><br>Read full story here: https://www.emcsd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2012891&type=d&pREC_ID=2582996&tota11y=true

  Uploaded May 20, 2024
• EMCSD Takes Over Sacramento Featured

  This video captures the sights and sounds of El Monte City School District 4th graders as they spent a 1-day study trip in Sacramento.<br><br>EMCSD sent over 500 4th graders on a no-cost study to Sacramento.

  Uploaded May 13, 2024
• El Monte City School District Kinder Readiness | Inside California Education Featured

  Visit El Monte City School District, where “kinder readiness” is reaping the rewards for these youngsters.<br><br><br><br>ABOUT INSIDE CALIFORNIA EDUCATION<br>--------------------------------------------------------- <br>Inside California Education is a television series produced by PBS KVIE that shares compelling stories about California’s public education system. The series focuses on the challenges, opportunities, and successes of public schools. Stories range from early education to K-12 to community colleges and include topics such as special education, school funding, arts, STEM, educator training, student health, and much more. It also profiles teachers, school staff, education leaders, and others who are making a difference in the lives of California’s six million public school students.

  Uploaded Dec 14, 2023
• Durfee Dia De Los Muertos 2023 Featured

  Durfee School held their 2nd Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration. Durfee invited the entire EMCSD community to their campus to celebrate the culture festivities and participate in different Day of the Dead traditions.

  Uploaded Nov 20, 2023

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