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Our Mission

The El Monte City School District, in partnership with the students, families and the community, cultivates leadership, creativity and educational excellence. By creating multiple opportunities for learning, we develop students’ unique abilities to succeed and contribute positively in our diverse society.

 

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Group of staff and admin posing for a photo with Teacher of the Year

Victor Williams, Teacher of the Year

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.
Blue graphic with EMCSD logo that represents our Cabinet Update. The Cabinet Update is our monthly update from EMCSD leadership to the board of education about all the new information and happenings in our district.

June 2025 - Cabinet Update

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.
Enrollment Graphic for the 2025-2026 school year.

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year is NOW OPEN

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.
This image contains the 2025-2026 EMCSD district calendar. If you click the headline, you will be taken to our EMCSD 2025-2026 Calendar page and can access the entire calendar directly on our website.

2025-2026 District Calendar

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!

2025 Summer STEAM Registration NOW OPEN

You can sign up your TK-7th grader to participate and keep the learning happening during summer break! Our 2025 Summer STEAM Program will be available at six (6) school sites and will run from 8:00am - 12:30pm. After school programming will be available until 5:00pm. Click headline for more details!
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Our Vision

We will be an innovative school district in which students achieve at their highest potential, surrounded by an engaged community that is proud and supportive of its educational system.

 

About Us

Since Southern California’s first school was constructed here in 1852, El Monte has honored the education of its children and has grown into a thriving community of fourteen schools, which incudes five California Distinguished Schools and six ERP Honor Roll Schools, all dedicated to preparing our students for the challenge of a 21st century education. 
  • Free Meals for ALL Students
  • Spanish & Mandarin Dual Language Immersion
  • Districtwide Music Programs
  • Free After-School Childcare
  • 1:1
    Student to Device
  • Year-Round Enrichment & Engagement