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Mission Valley League Finals Showcase El Monte Athletes
Student-athletes from the El Monte Union High School District delivered strong performances during the Mission Valley League Finals last week at Arroyo High School, with several competitors advancing deeper into CIF-Southern Section postseason competition. District officials praised athletes from across the league after standout finishes in multiple track and field events. The annual championships brought…
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Rosemead Decision Day Celebrates Senior Futures
Rosemead Decision Day brought celebration and encouragement to graduating seniors at Rosemead High School on April 29 as students marked their college and career plans ahead of graduation. Seniors from across the campus gathered for the event, which featured college-themed tote bags, school shirts, lunch, and photo opportunities with flags representing future colleges and universities.…
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El Monte Transcript Requests Avialable Online
El Monte Transcript Requests are now available through a new online platform that allows students, parents, and alumni to securely order academic records with just a few clicks. The El Monte Union High School District recently expanded access to digital transcript services through Parchment, a national electronic transcript exchange provider used by schools and colleges…
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EMRAS Wellness Wednesday Fair Supports Adult Learners
El Monte-Rosemead Adult School highlighted the growing link between education and emotional well-being during its annual EMRAS Wellness Wednesday Fair. The event took place Wednesday as part of Mental Health Awareness Month and brought students, staff, and community agencies together on campus. Students visited more than 10 activity stations during the fair while local mental…
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El Monte Parent Volunteers Celebrated Districtwide
El Monte Parent Volunteers received districtwide recognition during a luncheon hosted by the El Monte Union High School District on April 30. The event honored families who support campuses through volunteer service, student activities, and parent engagement programs across the district. District officials welcomed volunteers from multiple campuses for an afternoon celebration that featured live…
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El Monte TORCH Program Tours EMRAS
The El Monte TORCH program adult school visit introduced local students to new education and career pathways during a recent campus tour at El Monte-Rosemead Adult School. Participants in the El Monte Police Department’s T.O.R.C.H. program toured classrooms, met instructors, and spoke with counselors about training options. The program, which stands for Teaching Obedience, Respect,…
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Davon Booth Signs With Cleveland Browns
Davon Booth Cleveland Browns signing gives the former El Monte High School standout a path to the NFL after the 2026 draft. Booth, a member of El Monte High School’s 2019 CIF State Championship team, signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent. The Class of 2020 graduate will report to training camp…
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Edison Scholarship Surprises Arroyo Senior
Arroyo High School senior Gary Chen has been named a 2026 Edison Scholar, earning a $50,000 scholarship to support his pursuit of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in higher education. He plans to attend the University of California, Berkeley, where he will study electrical and computer engineering. The recognition came as a surprise during…
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El Monte Parent Academy Builds Family Engagement
Families from across the El Monte Union High School District gathered March 13 for the district’s annual Parent Involvement Academy, a day designed to strengthen family engagement and support student success. The event brought together parents from El Monte Union and neighboring districts for a series of workshops, resource sessions, and networking opportunities. Attendees explored…
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Rosemead High Math Bee Victory Celebrated Locally
Students from across the El Monte Union High School District gathered March 13 at Mountain View High School for a fast-paced Math Bee competition that highlighted academic skill and school pride. The event brought together participants from multiple campuses, each competing in timed rounds that tested mental math, logic and problem-solving. Rosemead High School earned…