News & Announcements

Click the headline to access resources that may be helpful to you and your family when discussing school, community-based, or world tragedies. Resources include hotlines and resources you can access locally and in LA County. Remember, if your student needs extra mental wellness support, please get in touch with your school office.

Click headline to access our latest Parent Resources Newsletter that features information on free maze and trunk or treat, Dia de los Muertos celebration at Durfee, and Veterans Day celebration at Rio Hondo.

El Monte City School District celebrated Jaime Reyes from New Lexington School as the district’s official Teacher of the Year. He was also recognized by the Los Angeles County Office of Education at their annual Teachers of the Year Luncheon this Fall. Click headline to read more!

Los Angeles County Safe Clean Water Program has awarded $9.8 million in funding for the Norwood Elementary Greening Project in El Monte, California. This project aims to create a multiple-benefit park that will provide recreational opportunities for children and families in the community while demonstrating how you can manage stormwater in an environmentally friendly way. Click headline to read more!

El Monte City School District has decided to start the year by prioritizing relationships and community building in their schools. This approach is called the First 10 Days of School Plan (F10) and comes into place after conversations with staff, students, and families about the emotional & social impact students have experienced since returning from the COVID-19 pandemic. Click headline to read more!

El Monte City School District has invested over $9 million into its Expanded Learning Opportunities program (ELO-P). This initiative revolutionizes elementary education by providing an array of enriching extracurricular experiences, at no cost to families, aimed at fostering student agency and inspiring lifelong interests. Click headline to read more!

Click headline to access our latest Parent Resources Newsletter that features information on the a Pumpkin Patch event, new TK class at Rio Hondo, and Dia De Los Muertos event.

Click headline to access our latest Parent Resources Newsletter that features information on girl scouts, El Monte Children's Parade, and EMCSD's decision to join the nationwide lawsuit against social media companies.

In observance of the Independence Day holiday, ALL Summer Enrichment schools and offices are CLOSED on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Summer Enrichment schools and District offices will reopen on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 for their regular scheduled programming.

Don't wait until the last minute, enroll your NEW student for the 2023-2024 school year! Our Enrollment Center opens on Monday, July 10 and will be open until August 3.

Skip all the lines at school and get a head start on enrolling your student!