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El Monte Rosemead Adult School Supports Mental Wellness
El Monte Rosemead Adult School students and staff recently turned teal and purple into a visible message of care and connection. El Monte Rosemead Mental Wellness efforts included wearing the colors in recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The school shared the activity on social media as one way its community can show support for…
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El Monte Union Schools Earn Wellness Recognition
EL MONTE — El Monte Union Schools earned recognition through a national program honoring health and wellness practices on school campuses. Fernando R. Ledesma High School and Mountain View High School were named among the 2026 America’s Healthiest Schools. The two El Monte Union High School District campuses joined 1,376 schools recognized across 35 states…
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District Special Education Programs Celebrate Academic Progress
Students with disabilities across the El Monte Union High School District are celebrating meaningful academic achievements. El Monte Union special education programs reported improvements in graduation rates, academic performance and student discipline, according to California’s 2025 School Dashboard. The results were presented during the Oct. 7 El Monte Union High School District Board of Trustees…
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Chronic Absenteeism Declines Across District
EL MONTE — Chronic Absenteeism Declines Across El Monte Union as the district continues making gains in getting students back into classrooms. The district’s chronic absenteeism rate dropped from 25.2% in 2022-23 to 19.7% in 2024-25, according to data presented to trustees Sept. 2. The 5.5-percentage-point decline represents significant progress over two school years. The…
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El Monte Union Teacher Honored For Excellence
EL MONTE — After two decades of helping students find their voices, English teacher Jorane Barton has earned one of her school district’s highest honors. The longtime El Monte Union educator was named the district’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year, recognizing her creative teaching methods and commitment to helping students build confidence, express themselves and…
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California State Delegates Earn Recognition
EL MONTE — Five California Girls State delegates from El Monte Union High School District were recognized by the Board of Trustees during its Sept. 16 meeting. The students attended American Legion Auxiliary California Girls State, a summer civic leadership program sponsored and operated by the American Legion Auxiliary. The Girls State Alumnae Foundation (GSAF),…
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What It Takes To Become An EMT
EL MONTE — The El Monte Rosemead Adult School EMT Training Program offers adults a local starting point for becoming emergency medical technicians, with three sessions scheduled during the 2026-27 school year. El Monte-Rosemead Adult School will begin its first session Oct. 12 at its Ramona Boulevard campus. Classes will take place at 10807 Ramona…
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Student Voice On Board Expands District Leadership
SOUTH EL MONTE — Student Voice On Board takes a new form this school year as South El Monte High School junior Mia Arteaga joins El Monte Union High School District leadership. Arteaga took the oath as a student board member Sept. 2, with her family present for the occasion. Arteaga joins South El Monte…
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El Monte Union Summer Graduation Honors 24 Students
EL MONTE — El Monte Union High School District graduation ceremonies reached a new milestone this summer as 24 students received diplomas during the district’s first summer commencement. The July 17 ceremony recognized students who completed their remaining graduation requirements through summer school. Graduates represented all six El Monte Union High School District campuses: Arroyo,…
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South El Monte FBLA Champion Makes History
SOUTH EL MONTE — South El Monte FBLA Champion Roy Tong made district history this summer by winning a national technology competition. The South El Monte High School senior took first place in Computer Applications at the 2026 Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference. FBLA held its middle and high school conference June…