El Monte City School District
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Students Get Prime Facetime with Local Doctors
El Monte City School District’s (EMCSD) Hippocrates Circle Program (HCP) is in full swing, with middle schoolers from Columbia, Gidley, and Potrero getting insight into the medical field from current doctors and experts. Roughly 50 students from the three schools have participated in two study trips: one to USC Keck Medical Center in Los Angeles…
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EMCSD Strategic Plan Shows Growth and Gains
The 2025-2026 school year marks the start of El Monte City School District’s (EMCSD) Strategic Plan with measurable goals to track EMCSD’s progress to ensure students achieve beyond limits. Superintendent Dr. Maribel Garcia presented a mid-year update to the board of education, showcasing the initiatives that have already been implemented so far. “We are five…
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Big Sing Opens EMCSD Performance Season
Choir students from all 14 El Monte City School District (EMCSD) schools performed an array of songs in front of a packed Durfee Gymnasium, signalling the start of EMCSD’s award-winning musical performance season. This was the district’s 3rd annual Big Sing! Choir Festival, which features performances from both elementary and middle school students. EMCSD has…
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EMCSD Opens New Early Learning Center
El Monte City School District (EMCSD) celebrated the opening of their new Early Childhood Learning Center at Cortada School. As part of a series of renovations and upgrades across the district, EMCSD held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and invited the community to tour the new Head Start space before students officially entered their classrooms. The project…
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EMCSD and Schools Receive Honor Roll Status
El Monte City School District, along with five of its schools, were named Honor Roll recipients by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP). This non-profit organization applies data science to help improve student outcomes within the educational system. Using analytical data and scores, the ERP awarded 2025 Honor Roll status to Cleminson, Durfee, Gidley, LeGore, and…
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EMCSD Doubles Down on Student-Centered Experiences
El Monte City School District’s (EMCSD) Cheer program is officially off and running for the 2025-2026 school year! Last year was EMCSD’s inaugural year for their cheer program, which featured hundreds of student participants across the district. This year, cheer has over 300 students in grades 2-8 registered and practicing weekly. The program is run…
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More Nutrition Education Coming to 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. The USDA awards…
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Victor Williams, Teacher of the Year
By: Mina Gonzalez and Jocelyn Vazquez 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…
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The Magic of Musical Theater
By Mina Gonzalez Music is more than just an extracurricular activity, it is a vital part of a well-rounded education. It ignites creativity, builds confidence, and provides students with an outlet for self-expression. As El Monte City School District (EMCSD) students take the stage in the upcoming months, they will have the opportunity to showcase…
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Educator of the Year Spotlights Custodial Contributions
El Monte City School District (EMCSD) celebrated one of their own at the El Monte Promise Foundation’s 21st Annual Tamalada. EMCSD alum Gerardo “Jerry” Torres was named a Bobby Salcedo Esperanza Educator of the Year. Mr. Torres has dedicated 28 years of his professional career to serving EMCSD students, staff, and school communities. From his…