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Meet Steven Trujillo, a professional choreographer whose journey has led him back to his roots, igniting a passion for dance within El Monte City School District’s (EMCSD) youngest learners. Mr. Steven, as his students refer to him, is a former Gidley School alum, attending from kindergarten through eighth grade and now he has introduced an exciting Breakdancing 101 program to EMCSD students. Read more by clicking headline.

Early enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is NOW OPEN! Click headline to access our enrollment page. Any child that turns age 4 by September 1, 2024 is eligible for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in the 2024-2025 school year.

Breaking new ground in the El Monte City School District (EMCSD), 4th graders embarked on a remarkable journey to California’s capital. This year, EMCSD allocated funds to send each 4th grader to Sacramento for a one-day study trip, offering them a rare chance to explore the city of trees and enrich their learning experience.

PUBLIC NOTICE: El Monte City School District Board Vacancy

One of our Board Members submitted their resignation due to moving out of our district's service area.

This notice is hereby given that there is currently one (1) vacancy on the Board of Education of the El Monte City School District (EMCSD). EMCSD is seeking candidates for a provisional appointment to serve on our board until the regularly scheduled election in November 2024. Deadline to apply is Friday, April 12, 2024 at 12:00pm.

A group of teachers from El Monte City School District (EMCSD) spent a day at The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture to learn how to bring culturally appreciative art practices into their classrooms. This is part of EMCSD’s initiative to provide applicable professional development (PD) that compliments their educational goals. Specific to EMCSD’s art education, teachers are focusing on developing opportunities to cultivate respect, empathy, and solidarity with historically marginalized groups of people.