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El Monte Schools Begin 125th Anniversary Year
EL MONTE — Imagine the first day of high school in El Monte in 1901. There were no crowded hallways, marching bands or balloon arches. There was no sprawling campus filled with hundreds of teenagers. There was one upstairs classroom at Lexington Avenue Grammar School. Inside were perhaps 12 to 15 students. Residential air conditioning…
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Adult Education Strengthens Communities
EL MONTE — When we talk about going back to school, we usually picture kids with new backpacks, parents taking first-day photos and teenagers returning to familiar hallways. But across the communities served by El Monte Union High School District, another back-to-school story is unfolding, and most of the students in it haven’t been kids…
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EMUHSD Mental Health Coordinator Expands Student Support
EL MONTE — For a teenager struggling with anxiety, grief, problems at home or feeling overwhelmed, asking for help can be difficult. The new EMUHSD Mental Health Coordinator helps connect those students with support as El Monte Union High School District expands access to mental health services. The district named Ritchie Meza to the position,…
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Adult Education Week Celebrates Lifelong Learning
El Monte-Rosemead Adult School concluded its Adult Education Week celebration Friday after a series of campus events that highlighted student achievement and lifelong learning. The weeklong observance featured a student appreciation barbecue, multicultural fashion and talent show, book fair, guided campus tours and a schoolwide writing activity. This year’s theme, “Bridging Cultures Through Lifelong Learning,”…
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El Monte High Schools Highlight Strong Accountability Results
The El Monte Union High School District is highlighting strong outcomes in its latest School Accountability Report Card, reflecting gains in student achievement, graduation rates and campus conditions. The report, which covers the 2024–25 school year, offers a comprehensive look at how local schools are performing across key measures. District leaders said the findings demonstrate…
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El Monte Union Graduates Celebrate Major Milestone
More than 1,850 students across the El Monte Union High School District celebrated a major milestone this spring as they received diplomas and prepared for the next chapter of their lives. The El Monte Union Graduates of the Class of 2026 crossed commencement stages during ceremonies held throughout the district, marking the end of their…
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Adult Education Celebration Honors EMRAS Staff
El Monte Rosemead Adult School celebrated its employees on May 19 with a baseball-themed staff appreciation event that recognized the educators, counselors and support personnel who help thousands of adults pursue educational and career opportunities each year. The Adult Education Celebration included commemorative gifts, an all-staff luncheon and dinner, and special recognition for retiring employees…
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El Monte Union Seniors Forge Bright Futures
Whether pioneering student-led aerospace research or conducting scientific lab work as first-generation scholars, six El Monte Union High School District standout seniors are charting bold futures as they prepare for graduation. Through Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment opportunities, career technical education pathways, and leadership programs, El Monte Union students have the opportunity to participate in…
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Housing For All Scholarship Honors Local Students
The Housing For All Scholarship recognized 10 students and adult learners from across the San Gabriel Valley during a May 20 awards ceremony hosted by Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation. The nonprofit awarded $10,000 in scholarships, providing ten recipients with $1,000 each to support their educational goals. The ceremony took place at the Courtyard by…
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Student Advisory Council Honors Graduates, Elects Leaders
The Student Advisory Council honored graduating seniors and selected new leaders during its final meeting of the 2025-26 school year on May 18. The Student Advisory Council recognized student leaders for their service to the El Monte Union High School District and celebrated a new generation of representatives who will serve during the coming school…