Garden Grove Unified School District

GGUSD invites parents and guardians of incoming 7th grade students to a special webinar designed to help families confidently support their child’s transition from elementary to intermediate school.

Topic: Ready for 7th Grade: Supporting Your Child’s Middle School Transition – Parent Webinar
When: Monday, June 8 at 9 a.m. or 6 p.m.
Attend: Join via Zoom at: https://ggusd-us.zoom.us/j/97721131995
RSVP: Please use this link to RSVP to attend the meeting: https://bit.ly/RF7THRSVP

The move to middle school is a major milestone for students and families alike. New classes, new expectations, greater independence, and changing social dynamics can feel both exciting and overwhelming. This informative webinar will provide families with practical guidance, helpful resources, and reassurance as students prepare for a successful start to 7th grade.

Together, we can ensure every student begins middle school feeling confident, supported, and ready to thrive.

🎓 350 Seniors. 500+ Supporters. 1 Unstoppable Class.

Recently, we honored our incredible AVID Class of 2026 at the 15th Annual Senior Celebration! 💙

From their first Focused Notes in 7th grade to receiving their medals at Don Wash Auditorium, these scholars have defined what it means to work hard. The results speak for themselves:

• 87% Acceptance Rate to four-year universities! 🏆
• Students heading to top-tier public and private colleges nationwide. ✈️

The future isn't just bright... it’s being led by these GGUSD graduates. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 💫

SUMMER BRIDGE: ☀️📚 More than 70 students in TK–6th grade participated in Hazard Elementary's Summer Bridge Program this week, strengthening their reading, writing, science, and math skills (Goal 1) while staying engaged through exciting enrichment opportunities (Goal 2) including STEAM, robotics, leadership activities, and even golf! Kudos to these scholars for staying engaged in learning this week!⛳🤖🎨💙💛

Summer learning is off to a strong start in GGUSD! ☀️📚

This week, more than 900 high school students began summer programs designed to support learning, growth and a successful school year ahead. Freshman Seminar is being hosted at Los Amigos and Santiago high schools for select Incoming freshmen to provide targeted support that will prepare students for a successful transition to high school.

At the same time, Bolsa and Santiago high schools welcomed hundreds of students to summer school which provides an accelerated timeline for students to earn credits, receive academic support, and help students stay on track for graduation. GGUSD is proud to see students making the most of their summer as they continue learning, growing and preparing for future success! 🌟

🌟👏 Celebrating GGUSD’s 2026 Classified Employees of the Year! 👏🌟

At its Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, GGUSD proudly recognized nine outstanding classified employees nominated for the Orange County Department of Education’s Classified Employee of the Year program. We’re excited to share the special video that was shown during the meeting in their honor.
Congratulations again to:
⭐ Maria Cervantes – Doig Intermediate School Community Liaison
⭐ Paul Dalmas – Electrician
⭐ Eric Garcia – Electronics & Technology Support Technician
⭐ Deborah Guevara – Parkview Elementary Student Supervision Assistant
⭐ Donna Monnig – Gilbert Elementary Food Services Lead
⭐ Ramon Moreno-Zanabria – Intensive Behavior Intervention Aide
⭐ Brian Sannebeck – Grounds Equipment Mechanic
⭐ Clara Santacruz – Rancho Alamitos High School Senior School Secretary
⭐ Karla Smith – Bus Driver

🎉 Special congratulations to Paul Dalmas and Deborah Guevara, who were selected as Orange County Classified Employee of the Year finalists—an honor awarded to just nine classified employees across all of Orange County!

From supporting students and families to maintaining safe, welcoming learning environments, these dedicated employees make a difference across GGUSD every day. 💙💛

🎥 Watch the video to learn more about these remarkable team members and the important role they play in helping our students and schools thrive.

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Preparing for success! 🎓💼

More than 120 GGUSD Career and Technical Education (CTE) interns are spending this week sharpening their professional skills before heading out to internship sites across Orange County. Students are learning valuable workplace essentials, including how to complete time cards, take professional headshots, communicate effectively in the workplace, and represent themselves with confidence.

We are proud that our 15 Career Pathways provide students with unique real-world internship experiences that allows students to connect classroom learning with future career opportunities. GGUSD is excited to see these future professionals make an impact throughout the community! 🌟

🍎 Meet the incredible educators representing GGUSD as our 2027 Teacher of the Year nominees! These outstanding teachers were recently recognized by the Board of Education, and we're proud to share the special video that was shown during the meeting in their honor.

⭐ Larinda Kotani – Hazard Elementary School
⭐ Donna Page – Crosby Elementary School
⭐ Jeanne Wu – Santiago High School

Their passion, dedication, and commitment to student success make a lasting impact in our classrooms every day. 💙💛

🎥 Watch the video to learn more about these remarkable educators and the difference they make in the lives of students, families, and school communities across GGUSD.

https://youtu.be/A1bT9TJjOaQ?si=ZjFy6RpkAdAopqx7

👏 Join us in celebrating these exceptional teachers!

2027 GGUSD Teachers of the Year Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

👏 At last night's meeting, the GGUSD Board of Education recognized outgoing Student Board Representative Christy Getachew for her outstanding year of service, representing the voices of 36,000+ students across the district.

Throughout her term, Christy brought student voice, insight, and advocacy to board discussions while also serving as a leader on the district's inaugural Student Senate. A graduate of Rancho Alamitos High School, she leaves behind a remarkable legacy of leadership through ASB, the Black Student Union, Girls League, California Scholarship Federation, church leadership, and the Westminster CHP Explorer Program.

This fall, Christy will attend Cal State Fullerton, where she plans to major in Criminal Justice and minor in Child Development. GGUSD thanks her for her dedication, leadership, and commitment to ensuring students felt heard, valued, and represented. Congratulations, Christy, and best wishes on this exciting next chapter! 🎓💚💛

🌟👏 Celebrating GGUSD’s Teachers and Classified Employees of the Year! 👏🌟

At last night's Board of Education meeting, the GGUSD Board of Education proudly recognized 12 outstanding employees nominated for the Orange County Department of Education’s Employee Recognition Programs.

🎉 Special congratulations to Paul Dalmas, GGUSD Electrician, and Deborah Guevara, Student Supervision Assistant at Parkview Elementary, who were selected as Orange County Classified Employee of the Year finalists—an honor awarded to just nine classified employees across all of Orange County!

🏆 GGUSD’s 2026 Classified Employees of the Year:
⭐ Maria Cervantes – Doig Intermediate School Community Liaison
⭐ Paul Dalmas – Electrician
⭐ Eric Garcia – Electronics & Technology Support Technician
⭐ Deborah Guevara – Parkview Elementary Student Supervision Assistant
⭐ Donna Monnig – Gilbert Elementary Food Services Lead
⭐ Ramon Moreno-Zanabria – Intensive Behavior Intervention Aide
⭐ Brian Sannebeck – Grounds Equipment Mechanic
⭐ Clara Santacruz – Rancho Alamitos High School Senior School Secretary
⭐ Karla Smith – Bus Driver

🍎 GGUSD’s 2027 Teacher of the Year Nominees:
⭐ Larinda Kotani – Hazard Elementary School
⭐ Donna Page – Crosby Elementary School
⭐ Jeanne Wu – Santiago High School

These remarkable educators and support professionals go above and beyond every day to serve students, support families, and strengthen our schools. Thank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of GGUSD students and helping our district continue its tradition of educational excellence! 💙💛

SAFE AND WELCOMING: In GGUSD, we are committed to providing ALL students, staff and families with a warm and welcoming culture and climate (Goal 2🟢) where all individuals are respected and valued! Pride Month is an opportunity for us to support our LGBTQ+ community and to reinforce our commitment to treating all individuals with kindness and empathy.