El Segundo Unified School District -

In honor of National School Breakfast Week, El Segundo High School will have special breakfast options available for purchase every day next week! 🧇

➡️ Monday: Waffles and berries
➡️ Tuesday: El Segundo McGriddles
➡️ Wednesday: Yogurt parfait splits
➡️ Thursday: Manager’s choice

In addition to the daily options, milk and lemon syrups will be included for free with every purchase. Each day’s breakfast will cost $10.

Join the celebration and pick up one of these delicious breakfast options at ESHS next week!

This week’s Gundo of the Week is Danny Williams, plumber/maintenance worker with Maintenance & Operations! 🔧

Here’s what Danny’s nominator had to say:
“Danny has demonstrated a strong work ethic and has ensured our sites have been flowing properly across the board. Danny has taken initiative to be proactive about problem areas and jumps right in to make fixes and suggestions. He is reliable and isn’t afraid to ask for help from the team if needed. We appreciate Danny's dedication, foresight, and pride he takes in his work. He is truly a breath of fresh air.”

Thanks for being a part of Team Gundo, Danny! 💙

Learning came to life in Mrs. DeLong’s Human Body Systems class this week! 🔬

Students gained real-world experience by dissecting lungs, practicing safe tool use, collaborating with teammates, and identifying key anatomical features. Hands-on lessons like these help build critical thinking skills and lifelong learners! 🌟

The El Segundo High School Birthday Wishes Club is hosting an ice skating fundraiser from 7:30 to 9:30pm on Friday, February 27, at the Toyota Sports Performance Center! ⛸️

Admission is $26, and 100% of proceeds support birthday celebrations for children experiencing homelessness. This inspiring student-led club has already celebrated 50 birthdays in the past three years.

Lace up for a great cause and a fun evening on the ice! 💙

Spring sports season is officially underway at El Segundo High School! 🦅

Student athletes are competing in:
➡️ Baseball
➡️ Beach Volleyball
➡️ Cheer
➡️ Softball
➡️ Boys Tennis
➡️ Boys Volleyball
➡️ Boys and Girls Lacrosse
➡️ Boys and Girls Track and Field
➡️ Boys and Girls Swim.

Full schedules and weekly competition details are available on the El Segundo High School website: https://www.elsegundohigh.org/o/eshs

It’s always a great day to learn at Richmond Street School! The 4th grade team recently attended a conference to continue refining their craft and strengthening their instructional practices. 📚

Their dedication to growth ensures students benefit from engaging, high-quality learning experiences every day. 🌟

community spirit at the El Segundo Hometown Stars Talent Show! 🤩

Join us this Friday as our incredible performers shine bright and showcase their amazing skills for family and friends. Food is served at 5:00pm, with the show starting at 6:00pm.

Learn more and get your tickets: https://elsegundoptacouncil.my.canva.site/eshometownstars

Our next Board of Education meeting is Tuesday, February 24, starting at 5:00pm in the El Segundo City Hall Council Chamber (350 Main Street).

Find board agendas, minutes and other information here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/esusd/Board.nsf/Public

We're celebrating National Engineers Week! ⚙️

Engineering is one of the fastest-growing career fields, with strong demand for biomedical, industrial, environmental, and civil engineers. El Segundo High School students can explore this exciting field through our engineering pathway!

Learn more about the opportunities available: https://www.elsegundohigh.org/o/eshs/page/pathways-engineering-biomedical-science-business-and-visual-performing-arts

This week’s Gundo of the Week is Chamille McKay, administrative assistant! 💙

Here’s what her nominator had to say:
“Chamille serves in a unique and vital role as the administrative assistant for Human Resources while also providing support to all school sites across the district. Her work touches nearly every corner of our district. From assisting schools with their hiring needs, to overseeing the substitute pool and supporting daily staffing needs, Chamille is often the steady force helping everything run smoothly. She’s also the welcoming face of the district office, greeting visitors with a warm smile. We appreciate the dependable, hard-working, and unwaveringly positive presence Chamille brings to our district, and the countless ways she supports our schools behind the scenes!”

Thank you for being an important part of Team Gundo, Chamille! 👏

Richmond Street School students and staff marked a major milestone as they celebrated the 100th day of school. 🎉

Classrooms honored the day with creative projects and fun activities as students reflected on all they have learned so far this school year. Here’s to 100 days of growth, learning, and achievement! 📚

Last week, El Segundo High School celebrated Kindness Week with the help of ASB, which organized memorable lunchtime activities for students to enjoy. 💛

The week featured sweet treats like donuts, a visit from a unicorn, relaxing goat yoga, and even a dunk tank that brought lots of laughter to campus. Thank you to ASB for creating opportunities to spread kindness and joy across ESHS!

The District Spelling Bee recently took place at Watkins Library at El Segundo High School, bringing together some of our district’s top student spellers. 📚

Winners from Richmond Street School and Center Street School proudly represented their campuses in this exciting competition. Congratulations to all of the outstanding participants! 🐝

The El Segundo High School basketball programs recently celebrated Senior Night, honoring seniors and their families for their dedication, teamwork, and hard work. The evening was a special tribute to their commitment both on and off the court. 🏀

We would like to extend our best wishes to all those in our community beginning their observation of Ramadan this evening. May this month of reflection and devotion bring you peace and joy. 🌙

Today marks the start of Chinese New Year! As we say goodbye to the Year of the Snake and hello to the Year of the Horse, we wish all those celebrating a joyful and prosperous new year. 🎉

REMINDER: No school for students today in observance of Presidents Day. ESUSD will resume classes on Tuesday. 🇺🇸

Today is National School Resource Officers Appreciation Day. We want to thank our SROs for everything they do to support a safe and welcoming learning environment in our schools!

We invite you to share your appreciation in the comments! Drop a note of thanks or share how an SRO has made a positive impact on you.👇

Today, we honor the legacy of Frederick Douglass, an influential writer, speaker, and advocate for justice. His unwavering commitment to education and equality continues to inspire students, educators, and communities across the country.

Let his story remind us of the power of learning, perseverance, and the courage to stand for what is right. ✨