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October Heatwave - Local Cooling Centers

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for parts of Los Angeles County, which includes El Monte. Click the headline to access tips to prevent heat-related illnesses and find local cooling centers.

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A student celebrates promoting from the 8th grade
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A student speaks at Potrero's promotion
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Students performing Finding Nemo Jr, the Musical!
Students performing in Alice Jr the musical
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Students celebrating graduation with balloons and leis in front of a school building.
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Our Vision & Mission

Vision: Nurturing young minds to achieve beyond limits
 
Mission: We empower generations through learning, leadership, and community
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Graphic in english, spanish, chinese, and vietnamese announcing local cooling center locations.

October Heatwave - Local Cooling Centers

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for parts of Los Angeles County, which includes El Monte. Click the headline to access tips to prevent heat-related illnesses and find local cooling centers.
EMCSD's 2026-2027 official enrollment flyer that adertises multiple programs the district has won and highlights programs offered. It also features pictures of students in various activities across the district.

2026-2027 Enrollment NOW OPEN!

Are you ready for your child to achieve beyond limits? Then enroll them in our district and set them up for an educational experience designed to broaden your child's interest, enhance their understanding of the world, and succeed in academics! Click headline for more information.
Dr. Kevin Tran and Dr. Evangelina Gonzalez speak to students about their time in school and the potential of the Hippocrates Circle program.

EMCSD partners with Kaiser Baldwin Park for new medical mentorship program

We have added a new partner to continue elevating our educational offerings to students. Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center is bringing its Hipporcrates Circles Program (HCP) to three EMCSD schools this Spring, connecting 7th and 8th graders directly with medical professionals to provide meaningful mentorship to students. Click headline to read full story!
Slide from EMCSD's Mid-Year Strategic Plan Update 2026 that shows where the district currently is on their timeline for their 5-year.

Mid-Year Strategic Plan Update 2026

Superintendent Dr. Maribel Garcia shared our Mid-Year Strategic Plan Update with our school board, highlighting the work we have done so far, five months into our five-year strategic plan. Click headline to see plan and watch the presentaiton.
Wilkerson students singing their song and using American Sign Language.

Big Sing kicks off performance season for EMCSD

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. Click headline to read more!
Students sitting down with EMCSD administrators and staff to discuss their experience at schools.

Students Get Valuable Face Time with EMCSD Leaders & Staff

A rainy day proved no barrier for El Monte City School District’s Superintendent Student Advisory group from voicing their concerns and appraisals about the student experience at EMCSD schools. This is the second year that district leaders and staff sat down with these students one-on-one to discuss all aspects of student life. Click headline to read the full story.
Photo from inside of one of Cortada's new Head Start/Preschool classroom.

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. Click headline to see full story!
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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. We are proud to offer our students and families high-quality educational experiences that are designed to inspire curiosity and empower the leaders of tomorrow.
 
 

An EMCSD Learner

Our Vision and Mission are brought to life by our five EMCSD learner dispositions -- crafted hand-in-hand by our educators, families, students, and community. These dispositions reflect who we are and set the foundation for our daily work. An EMCSD Learner is... 
  • Change Agent
    Acts to make a positive impact on our community and world
  • Knowledge Seeker
    Explores new ideas, thinks deeply and is driven to discover and understand
  • Forward Thinker
    Dreams big, plans ahead and creates for the future
  • Empowered Communicator
    Engages, collaborates and uses their voice confidently
  • Thriving Leader
    Adapts and grows with purpose and joy