Walton Intermediate Student Wins Big

Arlo, one of Walton Intermediate's many outstanding students, took 1st place at the California State Competition of the National Civics Bee last Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Library! Arlo will now proudly represent the state of California at the National Competition hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. on November 9-10!

Congratulations, Arlo! Your civic knowledge and leadership continue to inspire us all!

Summer Learning in Full-Swing Across GGUSD

Summer learning is in full swing across Garden Grove Unified School District! From hands-on STEM projects to creative writing, art, enrichment, and academic support, GGUSD students are staying engaged and inspired all summer long. Classrooms are buzzing with energy and curiosity as students explore new concepts, build confidence, and prepare for a strong start to the new school year. Many GGUSD schools also offer full-day Boys & Girls Club programs to support student learning and growth.

NEW Kindergarten Class at Simmons Elementary

Due to popular demand, we have added another Kindergarten class at Simmons Elementary, our newest Spanish Dual Language Immersion School. If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity for the 2025-26 school year, scan the QR code on the flyer for the application. Start your child on the path to becoming bilingual, biliterate and bicultural!

GGUSD Launches Family Helpline to Support School Communities

GGUSD has launched a new Family Helpline designed to support our school community during the summer months.

We have heard from many families that recent immigration enforcement actions are creating extreme hardship and raising fear in the community. We want our families to know: GGUSD is here for you.

All year, we have distributed information, hosted valuable workshops at our Family Resource Centers, and provided resources to help families safeguard their loved ones. During the summer while our Family Resource Centers are closed, the Family Helpline (714-663-6257) will be staffed with bilingual (Spanish and Vietnamese) school community liaisons who can offer information, guidance and access to trusted organizations, social services, legal and food resources and emotional support for you and your families.

Families can contact the Helpline from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for holidays for support in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Support in Arabic and Korean is available upon request.

GGUSD Provides Online Resources to Support Summer Learning

As summer kicks off, we encourage families to help students stay engaged and ready for the 2025–26 school year!

Visit our Online Summer Resources webpage for a variety of free online learning resources for students in grades K–12 — including access to digital textbooks, learning platforms, and parent support tools.

Featured Resource: Varsity Tutors (TK–12)

Available through Classlink, Varsity Tutors offers FREE 24/7 chat-based tutoring in all subjects! A great tool for homework help or summer study sessions.

GGUSD Offers Free Summer Meals

GGUSD is offering its annual free Summer Meal program to help ensure that children continue to have access to nutritional meals when school is not in session. The program provides free summer meals to GGUSD students who are participating in Summer School and Summer Extended Learning Programs.

The program also provides free meals to all community members age 18 and younger during designated community-based Summer Meal times offered at 13 school campuses and one public library. Individuals over the age of 18 with disabilities as defined by the CA Department of Education are also eligible for free meals.

Calling all future full-time college students! Are you passionate about education and want to make a difference while gaining valuable experience? GGUSD is looking for AVID Tutors for the 2025-2026 school year! If you’re enrolled full-time in college next year and love helping others succeed, this is your chance to support GGUSD students on their academic journeys. The opportunity offers a competitive salary, is a great resume builder and allows students to make an impact on their school community.

Apply Today and help students reach their college dreams!

GGUSD Supports Safe and Welcoming Schools

GGUSD remains committed to providing safe and welcoming schools to ALL students and families (Goal 2). Visit our webpage by clicking the button below for a variety of resources to support immigrant students and loved ones.

Free Live-Chat Tutoring for All GGUSD Students

We are thrilled to announce that all TK–12 students will continue to have FREE 24/7 access to live chat tutoring and essay support (no video required) through Varsity Tutors—even during the summer!

To help you take full advantage of this powerful resource, we invite all parents and students to attend a 30-minute Varsity Tutors Demonstration Session, offered on June 25.

TK-6 Parents and Students: Click here for the zoom link to join us on June 25 at 5 p.m. for a quick 30-minute demonstration of Varsity Tutors and learn how it can support your academic growth.

7–12 Parents and Students: Click here for the zoom link to join us on June 25 at 6 p.m. for a quick 30-minute demonstration of Varsity Tutors and learn how it can support your academic growth.

Why attend?

You'll learn:

• How students can easily access Varsity Tutors through ClassLink
• How to connect with expert tutors for instant homework help
• How to submit essays for detailed writing feedback—anytime, anywhere

Whether your child needs help with summer assignments, is preparing for the upcoming school year, or just wants to stay sharp, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.