News & Announcements

Great teachers are those we remember years from now when we look back and think, I'm here because they believed in me. For El Monte City School District (EMCSD), Victor Williams is that teacher; he has made his mark not only in the hearts of his students but also among his colleagues. Recently named EMCSD’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, Mr. Williams’ contributions to the community are innumerable.

Click the headline to see the latest news about EMCSD! Our cabinet members, which include Superintendent Maribel Garcia, Deputy Superintendent Steve Sallenbach, Assistant Superintendent Teresa Pinedo, and Assistant Superintendent Jose Herrera. Every Board Meeting, they provide an update to our Board about all the happenings across our district.

We are excited to announce that our Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is officially OPEN! If you have a child who is eligible to start TK or Kindergarten in the fall, enroll them today! Click headline to start the enrolling your child today.

The 2025-2026 District Calendar is HERE! The first day of school is Thursday, August 14th. Our Enrichment Days are back with three (3) dates. Check out all of our holiday by viewing our EMCSD Calendar!

Every great education starts with a good book. El Monte City School District recognizes the importance of books in aiding intellectual and emotional growth and strives to encourage students to read every day. Recently, Durfee held a Literacy Night event where students and families came together to travel the world and read stories about various cultures.

El Monte City School District (EMCSD) students take the stage in the upcoming months, they will have the opportunity to showcase their talent, hard work, and passion for the performing arts.

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, we held a "Know Your Rights: Immigration Rights" workshop with CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles). They provided valuable information about the rights of undocumented people here in California. Click headline to watch the video!

The Superintendent Student Advisory Council met with Admin and Staff to share feedback, discuss concerns and collaborate on improvements. Click headline to read the full story.

Please read the latest message from Dr. Maribel Garcia regarding immigration resources for families.