GGUSD Celebrates Employees of the Month

At this week's meeting, the Board of Education honored our November Employees of the Month including Christine Ditzler-Martin, an Instructional Assistant II who supports Special Education students at Allen Elementary and Phuong Thao Dinh, an Algebra and Vietnamese Teacher at McGarvin Intermediate. Christine was nominated by staff and is known for her calm, compassionate approach and her ability to anticipate student needs while moving seamlessly between classrooms. Thao was nominated by students who praised her clear instruction, extra support, and positivity.

Carver Early Childhood Education Center Welcomes Families to Campus

Carver Early Childhood Education Center hosted families this week for a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration where families enjoyed connecting through food and hands-on fall crafts! The event was filled with smiles, creativity, and precious memories that highlight the strong family partnerships at Carver.

GGUSD Hosts Parent Info Sessions for Dual Immersion Programs

GGUSD’s Dual Language Immersion programs — Spanish at Monroe, Russell, and Simmons and Vietnamese at Murdy — help students grow as confident, bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural learners.

Join us at an upcoming Parent Information Session this December or January to learn more about enrolling your TK/K student for the 2026–27 school year. Reserve your spot today and discover why our dual language programs are the best — preparing students for lifelong success in a global society.

Santiago High School MESA Students Shine

Santiago High School students Yahir Martinez, Elena Ocampo, Chandler Kim, David Le, and Fabian Hernandez earned first place at the STEM on the Sidelines Competition out of 20 high schools! With advisors Vicky Lieu and Hadas Dvir, they’ll receive $5,000 and enjoy a suite on the field at the next LA Chargers game. Santiago’s second place team—Thanh Dat Vo, Dawson Nguyen, Vivian Dang, Kennedy Nguyen, and Cody Chu—also rocked it, winning over $300 in prizes!

Wakeham Elementary Highlights Importance of Kindness

This week, Wakeham Elementary students embraced Kindness Week with creativity, positivity, and lots of heart. One of the special activities included painting kindness rocks — each one decorated with uplifting messages and colorful designs meant to spread joy across the campus. Wakeham scholars are proving that even small acts of kindness can make a big impact!

Walton Intermediate Celebrates GGUSD’s 60th Anniversary

Students and staff came together to share what they love about GGUSD by filling a vibrant wall of sticky notes with heartfelt messages. The celebration also featured a fun and energetic hula hoop contest, where participants showed off their best moves for prizes! We love seeing the creativity, and unity that fills our campuses during these special milestone celebrations.

Alamitos Intermediate Hosts Festive Fall Family Banquet

This week, Alamitos Intermediate hosted a wonderful Fall Family Banquet, an event inspired by ideas shared during the school’s Community Schools collaboration meetings. A parent recommendation to provide students with an opportunity to learn basic dining etiquette sparked the creation of this special evening. The banquet was a true community effort, brought to life through collaboration between staff including Alamitos' Community Schools coach, the ASPIRE team, and local partner Harry’s Restaurant.

Guests enjoyed elegant dinner music performed by the Alamitos orchestra along with a live pianist. Teachers served as hosts throughout the evening, guiding students through the fundamentals of fine dining. Kudos to the Alamitos school community for creating a meaningful, enriching experience for students and families.

TK Students at Riverdale Elementary Enjoy Meeting Furry Friends

On Friday, Riverdale Elementary’s TK students enjoyed a wildly exciting visit from some very special animal guests! Students met a kinkajou, chinchilla, possum, and more — sparking curiosity, big smiles, and unforgettable learning moments. Hands-on experiences like these help bring learning to life, and Riverdale scholars had an amazing morning exploring the wonders of the animal world!

Warren Elementary Celebrates Perfect Attendance

Last week, students at Warren Elementary who achieved perfect attendance were rewarded with a fun and festive popsicle party! Students enjoyed a sweet treat while staff cheered on their commitment to showing up each day ready to learn. Kudos to our amazing scholars who demonstrate responsibility, perseverance, and a strong dedication to their education.

Important Dates for the 2025-26 School Year

Looking for important dates and holidays during the school year? View our GGUSD 2025-26 school year calendar and bookmark this page to keep track of the important dates this upcoming school year!

Free Live-Chat Tutoring for All GGUSD Students

GGUSD has partnered with Varsity Tutors to offer FREE 24/7 live chat tutoring and one-hour tutoring sessions to support students in their academic success (Goal 1). The program is accessible from home through ClassLink using a district-provided device.