Chalk Talk
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El Monte High Named Distinguished School
El Monte High School has been recognized as a 2026 California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education, placing it among top-performing campuses statewide and one of nine honorees across the San Gabriel Valley. The annual recognition, announced by State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, highlights more than 400 middle and high schools for academic excellence,…
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El Monte Union Transcript Requests Available Online
Students and alumni in the El Monte Union High School District can now request official transcripts through an online system, simplifying what was once a paper-based process handled at individual campuses. District officials say the change improves access while maintaining school-level support for records. The El Monte Union transcripts online system allows users to submit…
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Ledesma High School Open House Welcomes Families
Fernando R. Ledesma High School welcomed families on March 11 for its annual open house, inviting the community to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and review student work. The Ledesma High School open house offered parents and guardians a closer look at daily instruction and campus programs while highlighting student progress. The evening drew families from…
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Healthcare Career Training Offered At El Monte Adult School
Adults who want to enter the healthcare field often face a major barrier: the cost and time required for college programs. At El Monte-Rosemead Adult School, several Career Technical Education medical programs provide a shorter path into healthcare jobs through hands-on training and industry certifications. The El Monte-Rosemead Adult School, part of the El Monte…
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El Monte Cheer Champions Earn Board Recognition
The El Monte High School varsity cheer team received recognition from the El Monte Union High School District Board of Trustees during the March 4 meeting after completing a season that included two national championships. The Lions captured the National Cheerleaders Association High School National Championship and also secured a national title at JAMZ Cheer…
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South El Monte Decathlon Team Places Fifth
South El Monte High School’s Academic Decathlon team earned fifth place at the 44th Los Angeles County Academic Decathlon, bringing home 39 individual medals and several top honors. The strong finish advances the South El Monte Decathlon Team to the California Academic Decathlon State Championship later this year. The competition ranks among the nation’s most…