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El Monte Union High School District

  • Five El Monte Union Seniors Earn Full-Ride Scholarships through QuestBridge Program

    Five El Monte Union High School District seniors will see their dreams of attending top-tier universities come true after being named QuestBridge 2025 National College Match scholars, an honor that comes with early admission to their new schools and full-ride, four-year scholarships worth more than $325,000. Arroyo High School seniors Daniel Vu, Audrey Tang, and Noe Magana will join Rosemead High School seniors Aura Gallardo Muñoz and Carmen Ung as 2025 QuestBridge scholars, with their tickets stamped to attend premier universities across the country, including Pomona College, Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Princeton, and Yale.

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  • El Monte Union Staff Member Honored with Bobby Salcedo Esperanza Award for Student Advocacy

    Vanessa Salazar has become a cornerstone of Rosemead High School’s (RHS) community, known for her steadfast commitment to ensuring every student has access to essential resources and support while leveraging her skills as a mentor to foster a supportive environment where students are encouraged to be their true selves. In recognition of her dedication and impact on student success, Salazar was honored with the prestigious Bobby Salcedo Esperanza Award by the El Monte Promise Foundation. She received the award during the organization’s annual Tamalada Gala on Dec. 12, highlighting her exceptional contributions to the school community and the well-being of her students. Each year, the award is given to a staff member from neighboring districts who best exemplifies Salcedo’s commitment to education.

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  • El Monte Union Multi-Purpose Building Renamed to Honor Legacy of Brothers, Former Board President

    The El Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD) will honor the legacies of two brothers and a former EMUHSD Board of Trustees President after voting to rename the newly renovated Fernando R. Ledesma High School (FRLHS) multi-purpose building and gymnasium to the Freddy and Bernie Arteaga and Frank Ogaz Center. The Freddy and Bernie Arteaga and Frank Ogaz Center is the culmination of a shared vision that began decades ago. The Arteaga brothers, who immigrated from Mexico in the 1970s, met with Ogaz, a former EMUHSD Board President, and longtime administrator Fernando R. Ledesma to lay the groundwork for FRLHS, a high school that would go on to help at-promise youths overcome educational obstacles and put them on the path to becoming lifelong learners. Freddy and Bernie Arteaga have dedicated more than 30 years to Fernando R. Ledesma High School, starting when it was known as Valle Lindo Continuation School. Freddy, who spent 13 years as a teacher and counselor, has served as principal since 2006, while Bernie has been a counselor at the school for three decades. Valle Lindo was renamed in 2005 to honor Fernando R. Ledesma, who served the District for nearly 40 years.

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El Monte Union Students Triumph at Streets, Art, SAFE Film Competition

Mountain View High School VISTA Academy students wowed the judges at the Streets, Art, SAFE Film Competition, earning five trophies for their safe driving public service announcements (PSA) – including the Best PSA Gold Award for “Missing My Butterfly,” which also won awards for Best Script and Best Texting and Driving PSA. Additionally, VISTA Academy videos were honored with Best Acting and Best Safe Driving PSA awards. Created by the non-profit organization Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE), the competition, held in May, challenges teams to create PSAs about the importance of safe driving.

El Monte Union Celebrates Class of 2022, Hosts Commencement Ceremonies

In front of adoring crowds of parents, families, teachers, staff and community members, El Monte Union High School District celebrated more than 1,850 Class of 2022 graduates from Arroyo, El Monte, Mountain View, South El Monte, Rosemead and Fernando R. Ledesma high schools, who proudly accepted their diplomas during commencement ceremonies held on June 2. The ceremonies featured choir, orchestra and band performances, profound speeches and streamer cannons. El Monte Union graduates will go on to four-year universities such as Cornell, Georgetown, Stanford and UCLA in the fall.

El Monte Union to Celebrate Graduates with Commencement Ceremonies

El Monte Union High School District will host commencement ceremonies for the District’s five comprehensive high schools, alternative high school, adult school and transition center. The ceremony schedules are as follows: Granada Adult Transition Center at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 2 at the Adult Transition Center; Fernando R. Ledesma High School at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at Fernando R. Ledesma High School; Arroyo High School at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at Bergstrom Stadium; Mountain View High School at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at Viking Stadium; El Monte High School at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at Lion Stadium; South El Monte High School at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at Eagle Stadium; and Rosemead High School at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at Panther Field.

El Monte Union Celebrates First Cohort of Early College Academy Graduates

South El Monte High School honored its first cohort of Early College Academy Graduates with a lively dinner/social hour, awards and presentations and remarks from District administrators during a special Gala and Awards Night on May 17. The evening celebrated the successful participation of 82 members of the Early College Academy Class of 2022 in the dual enrollment program with Río Hondo Community College. A number of students completed more than 18 units, taking courses such as American Sign Language, Chicano Studies and Sociology.

El Monte Union Seniors Recognized for Culinary Excellence

Students from Mountain View and Arroyo High School were awarded top prizes in the annual Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) Los Angeles – College Scholarship Cooking Competition at Mission Tech College in Long Beach, concluding their studies in El Monte Union’s career technical education program on a high note. Arroyo High School senior Carolina Bon was awarded a $34,775 scholarship to the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), which has campuses in both Los Angeles and New York City. Mountain View High School senior Denise Heredia won a $33,389 scholarship to the Baking and Pastry program at ICE. In addition, Arroyo High School junior Galilea Orozco won top Junior in her group and was awarded a $400 scholarship to attend the summer boot camp at the Culinary Institute of New York at Monroe College.

El Monte Union to Celebrate Graduates with Commencement Ceremonies

El Monte Union High School District will host commencement ceremonies for the District’s five comprehensive high schools, alternative high school, adult school and transition center. The ceremony schedules are as follows: Granada Adult Transition Center at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 2 at the Adult Transition Center; Fernando R. Ledesma High School at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at Fernando R. Ledesma High School; Arroyo High School at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at Bergstrom Stadium; Mountain View High School at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at Viking Stadium; El Monte High School at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at Lion Stadium; South El Monte High School at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at Eagle Stadium; and Rosemead High School at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at Panther Field.

El Monte Union Senior Receives Full Ride to UC Berkeley

Rosemead High School Senior Kaila Wong has wanted to pursue medicine since she was in middle school, and with the help of $34,000 in support through the University of California’s Blue and Gold Opportunity program, she will begin making this dream a reality when she steps onto the campus of the University of California, Berkeley, this fall. The Blue and Gold Opportunity program fills in any gaps in funding between the grants and scholarships a student receives and their calculated financial need, ensuring that college is affordable for California residents.

El Monte Union Celebrates Track and Field Renovation with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

El Monte Union High School District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the completion of Rosemead High School’s track and field renovation, which includes a synthetic football field, resurfaced track and newly designed concession stands. Local dignitaries, school officials, students and community members gathered for the May 12 ceremony and were welcomed with performances by the school’s band and spirit squad, honorary speeches, refreshments and tours of the new area.

Rosemead High School to Host Track and Field Renovation Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

In October 2021 the District’s Board of Trustees approved a new round of funding, from the Measure D & HS Bonds, as part of a Districtwide modernization project to support a number of facilities improvements on every EMUHSD campus. Local dignitaries, school officials, students and community members will celebrate the completion of this project with marching band and spirit squad performances, honorary speeches, tours of the renovations and refreshments.

El Monte Union High School District Honors First Clean Energy Fellow

The El Monte Union Board of Trustees honored El Monte High School alum Wendy Sanchez with a certificate of recognition for her contributions as the District’s first Clean Energy Fellow under the Clean Mobility in Schools Pilot Project. The fellowship is part of El Monte Union’s educational commitment to the community. Sanchez was recognized by the Board during an April 6 meeting, during which she highlighted her hands-on experience in the program, including working with project partners to assist with the deployment of the District’s clean energy fleet. The Clean Mobility in Schools Pilot Project is made possible by the California Air Resources Board. To learn more, watch the Clean Energy Fellowship video.