Our Mission & Vision

A community where everyone thinks independently,
works collaboratively, & lives responsibly.

EVERY Student a Success Story

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Making SEMHS Proud

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Access for All, Student Laptops for Every SEMHS Eagle!

We are incredibly excited to expand our Access for All student learning initiative, which provides all South El Monte students with dedicated laptops, optional wireless internet Mifi hotspots, and headphones. Through this amazing program, every student is provided a laptop for school and take-home purposes. Students are expected to bring their laptop with them to school daily. Those students who do not have internet access at home will also have the opportunity to receive free wireless internet access as well, due to a generous grant from the Project 10 Million Program. New students are provided their devices during registration week or as they enroll throughout the school year, as long as the requirements have been met beforehand. We strongly encourage students to fill out the required online form and watch the orientation video as soon as possible in order to speed up the registration week process. For complete details about the program, requirements, and other related information, go to our Access for All dedicated website: www.emuhsd.org/accessforall which can be also found under the "Student" section of the website.

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GIRLS SOCCER WIN CIF & STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Congratulations to Coach Alex Rosales and the SEMHS Girls Soccer team on their CIF Championship and STATE Championship wins! This is the first in the history of our school! We are so proud of them. LET'S GO, EAGLES!

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SEMHS Academic Decathlon Team Scores BIG!
Congratulations to our Academic Decathlon team under the direction of Coach Oscar Castillo. Our Eagles won the "Rookie of the Year" award for the highest points earned by any new team in Los Angeles County. They took second place in the Super Quiz and scored 17 medals for individual achievement! See more photos from their celebration on our Instagram or Facebook pages (SElMonteEagles).

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Eagles Teacher Named District Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to Cesar Castellanos who was named the El Monte Union High School District Teacher of the Year! Learn more about Mr. C and what he means to our students by clicking here.

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Effective First-Time Educators

South El Monte High School teacher and AVID Coordinator Cesar Castellanos was honored with the 2017 Bobby Salcedo Esperanza Award at the El Monte Promise Foundation’s 14th annual Tamalada fundraiser on.December 14. Mr. Castellanos, a Rosemead High School graduate, has been an English teacher at El Monte Union since 2011 and was recognized for his tireless efforts to ensure students believe in themselves and succeed.

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Free Tutoring & Support

The Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) awarded a SIX YEAR ACCREDITATION TERM to South El Monte High School. Our dedicated staff continues to monitor our six-year plan and to meet our annual goals. GOALS: Provide effective first time instruction, promote a college-going culture, enhance collaboration to support English Learners and students with special needs, increase authentic opportunities for parent involvement, and foster reciprocal communication between the school and the district.

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SEMHS Earns A 6-Year Accreditation!

The Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) awarded a SIX YEAR ACCREDITATION TERM to South El Monte High School. Our dedicated staff continues to monitor our six-year plan and to meet our annual goals. GOALS: Provide effective first time instruction, promote a college-going culture, enhance collaboration to support English Learners and students with special needs, increase authentic opportunities for parent involvement, and foster reciprocal communication between the school and the district.

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District News

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.

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