Our Vision & Mission
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The vision of the El Monte Union High School District is to empower and motivate our students to be resilient, college and career-ready, lifelong learners and contributing members of our global society. The mission of the El Monte Union High School District is to:
- Advocate, nurture, and sustain a positive school culture through a challenging and rigorous, standards-based curriculum that promotes achievement for all students;
- Ensure management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment that is conducive to student learning and staff professional growth;
- Collaborate with families and community members, respond to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilize community resources;
- Model a personal and institutional code of ethics and develop professional leadership capacity
- Promote college and career readiness skills for all students
Announcements
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Superintendent's Update - July/August 2023; It was an absolute pleasure to welcome you all to the 2023-24 school year earlier this month as students and staff made their way to campuses, connecting on their summer adventures and excitement for the new year. El Monte Union would like to first congratulate our students who dedicated their summer to furthering their education and personal growth through our summer school programs. Your hard work and commitment have not gone unnoticed, and we commend your efforts. In August, our high schools hosted Link Crew leadership days, freshmen orientations, spirit assemblies and athletic competitions, showcasing school pride and vibrant student engagement. Our teachers and staff also had the opportunity to learn and connect during Teacher Professional Development days and were welcomed back with a fun and exciting Opening of School Celebration. Learn more about what our teachers, staff and students are up to in our July/August Superintendent's Update! Our e-newsletter archive, including additional languages, is available here.
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Superintendent's Update - June 2023; As we say farewell to the 2022-23 school year, El Monte Union wants to take a moment to reflect on the incredible achievements we have seen from our students, teachers, staff and entire District community. It has been an eventful and rewarding month filled with graduations and end-of-the-year celebrations at each of our campuses. During heartfelt commencement ceremonies, El Monte Union honored and celebrated the Class of 2023, recognizing their remarkable academic progress throughout their high school years. Our graduates have achieved numerous scholarships and accolades, securing admissions to esteemed colleges and universities, while others have chosen to serve in the armed forces or embark on their professional careers. Learn more about what our teachers, staff and students are up to in our June Superintendent's Update! Our e-newsletter archive, including additional languages, is available here.
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Superintendent's Update - May 2023; As the 2022-23 school year comes to a close, El Monte Union wants to express its immense pride in our students and their outstanding academic and athletic achievements. Congratulations to all our seniors for their dedication and hard work throughout their academic journeys. You have truly made us all proud. This month, our seniors have been announcing their college acceptances and celebrating their remarkable accomplishments through college signing days, commitment luncheons, awards nights and banquets. During these events, our seniors have received prestigious awards, local scholarships, graduation stoles, and honor cords, symbolizing their devotion and perseverance. Learn more about what our teachers, staff and students are up to in our May Superintendent's Update! Our e-newsletter archive, including additional languages, is available here.
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Superintendent's Update - April 2023; In this video, Superintendent Dr. Edward Zuniga shares news about South El Monte High School’s Modernization groundbreaking ceremony, Fernando R. Ledesma’s Open House, prom celebrations, activities for Autism Awareness Month, and the District’s resolution declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Learn more about what our teachers, staff and students are up to in our April Superintendent's Update! Our e-newsletter archive, including additional languages, is available here.
District News
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EMUHSD Senior Earns Honorable Eagle Scout Ranking from Boy Scouts of America
Arroyo High School (AHS) senior Degas Peters’ unwavering love for his community, passion for leadership and dedication to improving the feral cat community have earned him recognition as an Eagle Scout, the highest ranking awarded by the Boy Scouts of America ®.
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A Message from the Superintendent Regarding Student Attendance and Punctuality
The El Monte Union High School District Board of Trustees designated September as National School Attendance Awareness Month during the Board meeting on September 6, 2023. School attendance rates have been severely impacted across the country since the reopening of schools during the pandemic.
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El Monte Union Students Celebrate Enhanced, Innovative Learning Environments
Mountain View High School (MVHS) students and staff celebrated the school’s innovative learning environments that integrate cutting-edge technology and sustainable design during an event on Sept. 7, which featured a groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the school's Modernization Project and the completion of the Zoo Crew Engineering Classroom Project.
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A Message from the Superintendent on the Passing of Fernando R. Ledesma
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a beloved member of our community and a dedicated educator, Fernando Robert Ledesma. Mr. Ledesma peacefully left us the morning of Sept.11, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
District Newsletters
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View www.emuhsd.org/news for our El Monte Union High School District Newsletters and subscribe here to receive new updates via email as they are published.
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EMUHSD Board Meetings
You can access our Board of Trustee meeting agendas and minutes on our BoardDocs website: www.emuhsd.org/boardagendas . If you would like to watch our live board meetings virtually, please visit: www.emuhsd.org/boardlive and subscribe to our district YouTube channel.
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