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Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year is NOW OPEN

We are excited to announce that our Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is officially OPEN! If you have a child who is eligible to start TK or Kindergarten in the fall, enroll them today! Click headline to start the enrolling your child today.

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Our Mission

The El Monte City School District, in partnership with the students, families and the community, cultivates leadership, creativity and educational excellence. By creating multiple opportunities for learning, we develop students’ unique abilities to succeed and contribute positively in our diverse society.

 
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Recent News

Enrollment Graphic for the 2025-2026 school year.

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year is NOW OPEN

We are excited to announce that our Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is officially OPEN! If you have a child who is eligible to start TK or Kindergarten in the fall, enroll them today! Click headline to start the enrolling your child today.
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We are opening a new Spanish Dual Language School!

We are excited to announce that we are expanding our Spanish Dual Language program to Columbia School in the 2025-2026 school year, beginning with TK & Kindergarten. Click headline for more details and enroll today!
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Returning to School on Monday, January 13

School will resume on Monday, January 13. Our schools will move forward with early-release days as previously planned. Click headline to read full message from Dr. Garcia.
School Closure January 10

No School- January 10

With the fire spreading and the shift in wind patterns expected to bring more smoke to our local area, all schools, including Head Start, will be CLOSED on Friday, January 10th, 2025. School will resume Monday, January 13.

NO SCHOOL - January 8th due to Severe Winds

Due to severe winds and uncertainty of power in our local area, all schools and offices will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Click headline for more information. School will resume on Thursday, January 9th.
Enrichment Friday #2: Music & Art in the World is scheduled for Friday, January 31, 2025! There is no school UNLESS you register your student for our Enrichment Friday. Learn more by clicking the headline.

Sign Up for Enrichment Friday #2 on January 31st

Enrichment Friday #2: Music & Art in the World is scheduled for Friday, January 31, 2025! There is no school UNLESS you register your student for our Enrichment Friday. Learn more by clicking the headline.
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Our Vision

We will be an innovative school district in which students achieve at their highest potential, surrounded by an engaged community that is proud and supportive of its educational system.

 

About Us

Since Southern California’s first school was constructed here in 1852, El Monte has honored the education of its children and has grown into a thriving community of fourteen schools, which incudes five California Distinguished Schools and six ERP Honor Roll Schools, all dedicated to preparing our students for the challenge of a 21st century education. 
  • Free Meals for ALL Students
  • Spanish & Mandarin Dual Language Immersion
  • Districtwide Music Programs
  • Free After-School Childcare
  • 1:1
    Student to Device
  • Year-Round Enrichment & Engagement