News & Announcements

The El Monte City School District will be closed from Monday, November 22 through Friday, November 26 for Thanksgiving Break. We will resume our regular daily schedule on Monday, November 29.

CA State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond visited Rio Hondo School in El Monte City School District on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. The purpose of the visit was to observe the District's Nutrition Services program as well as the school's day-to-day operations. Mr. Thurmond has been a major advocate for Universal Student Meals and wanted to see firsthand how Districts are tackling meal service, especially during the pandemic.

Click headline to access the latest edition of the EMCSD Bulletin! This month, Dr. Garcia provides an update on schools, discusses our feature in LACOE's virtual series, and provides an update on booster and child vaccines.

Superintendent Dr. Maribel Garcia appeared on KPCC 89.3fm's "Air Talk with Larry Mantle" last week to discuss the District's 2021-22 school year now that schools are fully open. Click headline for more information and to learn how you can listen to the full session.

Get the latest updates on COVID-19, including booster shots, vaccinations for children ages 5-11, holiday safety, and more! Click headline for more details including streaming links.

LACOE Superintendent, Dr. Debra Duardo stopped by Durfee School to get a closer look at EMCSD's COVID-19 Safety protocols in action! Dr. Duardo was also given a tour of Durfee's dual-language program, fragile student facilities, and scratch-cooked meal program. Click headline to view video.

President Joe Biden proclaimed October 11 as Indigenous People's Day. Click headline for more information and the recognition and the history of native tribes in El Monte and Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) has recently updated its policy on student quarantine once identified as a close contact which started on Monday 10/11. Click headline for full details.

Wednesday, October 6 marks the 4th annual California Clean Air Day! Click the headline to learn more and take the pledge to help address pollution here in California.

The El Monte City School District releases updates regarding Governor Gavin Newsom's Student Vaccine mandate and student social media safety for parents. Please click headline for full update.