News & Announcements

Hello Durfee Families,
To provide you information on the reopening plan, we will be hosting parent town hall meetings on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Please click on the headline to access meeting times and links.

In preparation for Parent Meetings next week, EMCSD has provided an overview video of their Spring Reopening Plan. Hosted by Dr. Maribel Garcia, the video covers key aspects of the plan. Details regarding instructional and operational model will be covered by Principals during the week of 3/15 Parent Meetings.

El Monte City School District officially announces it will reopen its schools in the Spring. The reopening will be in phases, starting on April 19, 2021. Click headline for full update from Superintendent Garcia.

March is here and we "march on" with Distance Learning. In a world with so many different opinions it is important for us to practice Habit 5 "Seek first to Understand then be Understood" In March we also remind you to speak up for yourselves and others. Stay safe, Stay Positive and Wash your hands often!

The El Monte City School District is proud to announce that over 350 of its staff members are projected to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Through partnerships with the East Valley Community Health Center, City of Hope Medical Center, and the LA County Office of Education, EMCSD staff has had ample access to vaccines so far.

Hello Families,
In case you missed the TK-K dual language informational meeting and would like to know more about the program, it is available for you to view using the following YouTube link. Click on the headline to view.

Hello Families. If you are planning to enroll a kindergartener at Durfee, and you missed the orientation meeting, it is available for you to view using the following YouTube link. Click on the headline to view.

Let your children be part of a school community that not only values their education, but their individual growth as a person! We have opened our enrollment for all grade levels, TK-8. If you're interested in enrolling your child into one of our 14 wonderful schools, please click the headline or call (626) 453-3741.

Durfee School is hosting weekly yoga sessions for all EMCSD students in all grade levels! Join us for our next yoga session on Monday, March 1st at 7pm. Click headline for more details. Limit to first 250 people.

We have launched a Parent Questionnaire for EMCSD parents to help us better understand your preferences and concerns in regards to sending your child back to campus. Click headline for more information and to access this survey.