El Segundo Unified School District proudly celebrates its school lunch heroes who make the Child Nutrition Program a daily success. 🎉
Their work keeps students nourished, focused, and ready to learn every day. Thank you for supporting student wellbeing in such an important way! 🍎
Their work keeps students nourished, focused, and ready to learn every day. Thank you for supporting student wellbeing in such an important way! 🍎

We are proud to celebrate National Principals Day and the leaders who make a difference in every building. Join us in thanking the following principals for being an integral part of Team Gundo! 💙
⭐ Jack Plotkin, Arena Virtual High School
⭐ Steven Gebhart, El Segundo High School
⭐ Sarah Davlantis, El Segundo Middle School
⭐ Rose Ahrens, Center Street School
⭐ Carie Oulashian, Richmond Street School
⭐ Hannah Ford, Eagles’ Nest Preschool
⭐ Jack Plotkin, Arena Virtual High School
⭐ Steven Gebhart, El Segundo High School
⭐ Sarah Davlantis, El Segundo Middle School
⭐ Rose Ahrens, Center Street School
⭐ Carie Oulashian, Richmond Street School
⭐ Hannah Ford, Eagles’ Nest Preschool

Staff Appreciation Week is right around the corner, and we are excited to celebrate our incredible team from May 4-8! 🎉
Join us in recognizing the individuals who make a difference in our schools each day.
Join us in recognizing the individuals who make a difference in our schools each day.

El Segundo High School students and staff made a strong showing at the annual Run for Education, hosted by Kiwanis and the El Segundo PTA! 🏃
The event included a National Anthem performance by the El Segundo High School Choir, physical education students running the 5k or 10k for final exam credit, and staff members representing Rainy’s Run Club.
Way to go, Eagles! 🦅
The event included a National Anthem performance by the El Segundo High School Choir, physical education students running the 5k or 10k for final exam credit, and staff members representing Rainy’s Run Club.
Way to go, Eagles! 🦅





This week’s Gundo of the Week is Lily Gooden, an instructional aide from Richmond Street School! 💙
Here’s what her nominator had to say:
“Lily is one of our outstanding special education instructional aides, whose dedication and heart make a lasting difference every day. She has an incredible rapport with students, building trust and meaningful connections that help each child feel seen, heard, supported, and loved at RSS. With a remarkable ability to meet every student where they are, she provides personalized support that empowers growth and confidence. Her patience, compassion, and commitment truly embody the spirit of our school community.”
Thank you for being a part of Team Gundo, Lily! 👏
Here’s what her nominator had to say:
“Lily is one of our outstanding special education instructional aides, whose dedication and heart make a lasting difference every day. She has an incredible rapport with students, building trust and meaningful connections that help each child feel seen, heard, supported, and loved at RSS. With a remarkable ability to meet every student where they are, she provides personalized support that empowers growth and confidence. Her patience, compassion, and commitment truly embody the spirit of our school community.”
Thank you for being a part of Team Gundo, Lily! 👏

Richmond Street School’s Speech and Language Pathologist Karyn Pochter was recently recognized at the Community Advisory Committee through the Southwest Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)! 🌟
This honor highlights the important impact of supporting student learning in our schools. Join us in congratulating Ms. Pochter! 👏


Our next Board of Education meeting is Tuesday, April 28, starting at 5:00pm in the El Segundo District Office (641 Sheldon Street).
Find board agendas, minutes and other information here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/esusd/Board.nsf/Public

El Segundo High School engineering students recently won first place at the California Invention Convention, standing out among 60 high school teams! 🏆
Brianna, Connor, Owen, and Vincent beat 60 other teams in the 11th-12th grade category with an innovative drone prototype designed to safely collect data from within hurricanes. Their work addresses real-world challenges by offering a safer, more efficient alternative to traditional hurricane research methods.
Join us in congratulating these outstanding students! 👏
Brianna, Connor, Owen, and Vincent beat 60 other teams in the 11th-12th grade category with an innovative drone prototype designed to safely collect data from within hurricanes. Their work addresses real-world challenges by offering a safer, more efficient alternative to traditional hurricane research methods.
Join us in congratulating these outstanding students! 👏




Richmond Street School recently partnered with El Segundo High School pottery students to bring their ideas to life! 🎨
Through this hands-on experience, younger students shared their designs while high school artists helped transform them into finished ceramic pieces. It’s great to see students of all ages working together! 💙
Through this hands-on experience, younger students shared their designs while high school artists helped transform them into finished ceramic pieces. It’s great to see students of all ages working together! 💙



Students at the recent El Segundo Middle School Wellness Fair got hands-on with healthy choices thanks to ESUSD’s Child Nutrition Services! 🍎
A farmers market-style booth gave every student the chance to select fresh fruits and vegetables to enjoy at school and at home. The students loved this fun, engaging, and memorable experience!
A farmers market-style booth gave every student the chance to select fresh fruits and vegetables to enjoy at school and at home. The students loved this fun, engaging, and memorable experience!




Happy Earth Day! 🌍
Our planet is an incredible place, and today is a wonderful reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and preserve it. We're proud to be part of a community that values the world we'll pass on to future generations.
Our planet is an incredible place, and today is a wonderful reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and preserve it. We're proud to be part of a community that values the world we'll pass on to future generations.

Lace up your shoes and join the community for the Kiwanis ESUSD PTA Run for Education on Saturday, April 25! This annual event brings our community together to support local schools. 🎉
To learn more about the Kiwanis ESUSD PTA Run for Education and how to register, visit https://www.esrun4education.com/.
To learn more about the Kiwanis ESUSD PTA Run for Education and how to register, visit https://www.esrun4education.com/.

April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month! We are proud to recognize the people who play such an important role in our school community.
Your time, energy, and dedication enrich the experience of our students in countless ways. We are truly grateful for our volunteers’ commitment to our schools! 🙌
Your time, energy, and dedication enrich the experience of our students in countless ways. We are truly grateful for our volunteers’ commitment to our schools! 🙌

Students at Richmond Street School recently enjoyed Anything but a Backpack Day! 🎒
As a reward for reaching 200 registrants for the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge, students carried their books and school supplies in creative containers instead of traditional backpacks.
As a reward for reaching 200 registrants for the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge, students carried their books and school supplies in creative containers instead of traditional backpacks.






During National School Library Month, we want to express our appreciation for the school librarians who support our students' academic and personal growth each day.
They foster a love of reading, teach critical thinking skills, and ensure students have access to the resources they need to succeed. Thank you for all you do! 📚
They foster a love of reading, teach critical thinking skills, and ensure students have access to the resources they need to succeed. Thank you for all you do! 📚

We hope you enjoyed spring break! As a reminder, all students and staff return Monday, April 13. See you soon! 👋

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Students on the autism spectrum bring unique strengths, perspectives, and talents to our schools.
We also want to thank the educators and staff who work tirelessly to create inclusive, nurturing environments for all students!
We also want to thank the educators and staff who work tirelessly to create inclusive, nurturing environments for all students!

We are proud to recognize National Robotics Week! 🤖
Robotics education helps students develop a range of valuable skills—from innovative thinking and technical knowledge to collaboration and perseverance.
A big thank you to the educators who are inspiring the next generation of problem solvers and innovators in our schools!
Robotics education helps students develop a range of valuable skills—from innovative thinking and technical knowledge to collaboration and perseverance.
A big thank you to the educators who are inspiring the next generation of problem solvers and innovators in our schools!

During National Assistant Principals Week, we are proud to recognize the outstanding APs serving our students:
🌟 Randy Boykins, El Segundo High School
🌟 Sean Brandlin, Richmond Street School
🌟 Andrea Burke, El Segundo Middle School
🌟 Megan McCann, El Segundo High School
🌟 Emily Moran, Center Street School
Thank you all for the leadership and dedication you bring to your roles every single day!
🌟 Randy Boykins, El Segundo High School
🌟 Sean Brandlin, Richmond Street School
🌟 Andrea Burke, El Segundo Middle School
🌟 Megan McCann, El Segundo High School
🌟 Emily Moran, Center Street School
Thank you all for the leadership and dedication you bring to your roles every single day!

Spring Break starts after today! There will be no school for students April 6-10.
Have a great break, everyone! ☀️
Have a great break, everyone! ☀️

