Our Vision & Mission

The vision of the El Monte Union High School District is to cultivate and empower our students to be ethical, productive, successful 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

Announcements

Superintendent's Update - January 2021: It’s the start of a new year, and as we seek new ways to support our students in 2021, our District remains committed to the health and safety of our community, guiding our students as they discover their passions and remaining true to our mission of cultivating a college-going culture. Learn more about what our teachers, staff and students are up to in our January Superintendent's Update! Our e-newsletter archive, including additional languages, is available here.

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Superintendent's Update - December 2020: As we enter the new year, it is impossible not to reflect on all that we have faced and overcome since March. While 2020 presented us with many challenges, it was also full of great triumphs, rallying our education community together like never before. This year asked all of us to show what we are made of, and the El Monte Union High School District responded with adaptability, resiliency and an overwhelming amount of compassion. Learn more about what our teachers, staff and students are up to in our December Superintendent's Update! Our e-newsletter archive, including additional languages, is available here.

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Superintendent's Update - November 2020: As we close in on the Thanksgiving holiday, El Monte Unified School District thanks all of our staff, teachers, students and families for all of their hard work and perseverance throughout this challenging year. Educating our students and preparing them for college and career readiness is our ultimate goal as a District. That responsibility goes hand-in-hand with maintaining their health and safety, along with the health and well-being of our faculty and staff, without whom we cannot accomplish our mission. Learn more about what our teachers, staff and students are up to in our November Superintendent's Update! Our e-newsletter archive, including additional languages, is available here.

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Superintendent's Update - October 2020: It is hard to believe that 10 weeks ago we kicked off the 2020-21 school year and we are already entering the holiday season. Our District thanks you all for your continued support during these times and acknowledges our students for their achievements. Learn more about what our teachers, staff and students are up to in our October Superintendent's Update! Our e-newsletter archive, including additional languages, is available here.

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District News

El Monte Union Expands Dual Enrollment through Partnerships with PCC, LATTC

El Monte Union High School District will expand its dual enrollment program through new partnerships with Pasadena City College (PCC) and Los Angeles Trade Tech College (LATTC), providing students with more opportunities to get a head start on their post-secondary education by earning college credits while concurrently enrolled in high school.

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School Closures for Mountain View School District

The Mountain View School District's Board of Education took action on January 21, 2021 to close Voorhis Elementary School, Cogswell Elementary School, Madrid Middle School/District Office Complex, and Kranz Intermediate School. For more information about this change, click the story title above...

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Virtual Freshman Orientation Events, Don't Miss It

We are so excited for you to begin your high school journey with us. Due to student safety reasons within the pandemic, each one of the 5 schools within the El Monte Union High School District has replaced our normal in-person orientation events by offering live virtual event opportunities for all incoming 9th grade students. Click the story title above in order to get the the live school event links, dates, and times.

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El Monte Union High School District to Continue Distance Learning Through June 3, 2021

With cases of COVID-19 keeping Los Angeles County and the cities of El Monte, South El Monte and Rosemead in Tier 1 (Purple/Widespread), El Monte Union High School District has decided to continue Distance Learning through June 3, 2021. The decision by the El Monte Union Board of Trustees reflects our commitment to the health and safety of our community. With that in mind, we also remain committed to meeting our community’s other needs while distance learning continues.

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