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Today is International Women’s Day! We join our community in honoring the mission of building a more equitable world by empowering women in all areas of life. Let’s all work together to create positive change and a better world for all!

March is Youth Art Month, an annual celebration of student artists and a call to action on behalf of art education. We’re proud to support art programs in our schools, as they teach students so much about problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity. We encourage everyone to nurture the interests and talents of any young artists in their lives! 🎨

Public Schools Week was the best week to recognize the ESUSD Teachers of the Year (TOY)! Congratulations goes to CSS TOY Stacy Sweeney 🎊 RSS TOYS Sheryl Croddy and Lisa Kang 🎉 ESMS TOY Jim Walter ⭐️ and ESHS TOY Tiffany Maisonet 🎈#MakingADifference. #EducatorPride

Good luck to our ESHS P.O.T.A.T.O.E.S. at the 2023 California Region 4 VRC Championship tomorrow! This crew is also preparing for the FRC LA Regionals later this month, too! 🦾

We would like to wish a very happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day to ESUSD’s outstanding maintenance team! We’re thankful for your hard work and dedication to keeping our school facilities safe, clean, and in good working order. Have a fantastic day!

REMINDER: No school for students today for inservice. See you all back on Monday!

El Segundo High School students used ultrasound technology to view the heart of anesthesiologist Dr. Saksa of UCLA Health in their most recent classroom visit. These visits are paired with in-class lessons as part of the curriculum formed by Project Lead the Way. (Photo courtesy of Joshua Suddock/UCLA Health) ESHS is proud to participate in the Project Lead the Way to offer a rigorous four-year biomedical science curriculum pathway for students interested in pursuing a medical career. Read more: https://www.elsegundousd.net/article/1018223

March is Women’s History Month! From trailblazing scientists and inventors to inspiring writers and artists, women have made a significant impact in every field imaginable. In ESUSD, we're committed to ensuring that our students are inspired and motivated by these incredible achievements. We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate!

The ESUSD Board of Education will hold its regular meeting tonight, starting at 6:00pm in the District Office Board Room (641 Sheldon Street). Find board agendas and other information here: https://www.elsegundousd.net/page/board-members

Check out the report from the February 14 Board of Education meeting! https://5il.co/1plsg

REMINDER: There’s no school today for ESUSD students in honor of Presidents Day. We’ll see you back in school on Tuesday!

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! Simple acts of kindness can go a long way toward making someone’s day & help build a stronger community. We encourage everyone to challenge themselves to treat others with kindness today & every day!

Congratulations RSS! For earning the phenomenal California Distinguished School Recognition for 2023 who were honored at the special California Department of Education recognition event on February 16, 2023 at the Disneyland Hotel. #exemplaryeducation

Today, the Richmond Street School officially receives the 2023 California Distinguished School Award! The school has been recognized for its positive 2022 California School Dashboard data, which reflects significant progress in closing achievement gaps and increasing student performance in the areas of CAASPP assessments, chronic absenteeism, suspension rates, and socioeconomic data. Only 356 out of the 5,872 elementary schools in California—or about 6 percent—received the award this year. The award is based on the growth of the whole child, including students being present, making good behavioral choices, and thriving academically. A huge congratulations goes out to the teachers, staff, students, and families of Richmond Street! Read more: https://www.elsegundousd.net/article/969388

Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! We want to thank our SROs for everything they do to protect our students and ensure our schools remain safe places for learning. We hope you know how much you’re appreciated!

The ESUSD Board of Education meeting is scheduled for tonight at 6:00 pm in the District Office Board Room (641 Sheldon Street). Find board agendas and other information here: https://www.elsegundousd.net/page/board-members

On February 3, we hosted a topping ceremony for the new classroom building at Richmond Street School! The ceremony signified the safe completion of the structure’s framing, while providing another opportunity to showcase the amazing opportunities the building will offer students. Read more: https://www.elsegundousd.net/article/996801

REMINDER: There is no school on Monday, February 13, in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. We’ll see students back in class on Tuesday!

Congratulations to the outstanding team of educators who successfully completed @smventura #AchievementTeams Certification this week! Go Cougars, Blue Butterflies, Bulldogs and Eagles! #schoolimprovement

National School Counseling Week is an annual celebration of the hard work & dedication of our school counselors. We’re so fortunate to have such skilled professionals working with our students & helping them achieve their goals! #NSCW23