Gilroy Unified School District

Congratulations to the GUSD Adult Education Class of 2026 on your June 3 graduation! 96 students completed the requirements necessary to earn their high school diplomas and 56 of those graduates participated in the ceremony. Congratulations to all of the new graduates. You're on your way! 🎓⭐🎓⭐

Today we celebrate the Mt. Madonna High School Class of 2026! Congratulations to all of our MMHS graduates on your high school graduation!

You're on your way Jaguars! We are proud of you. 🎓🎓🎓

Learn more about the MMHS Class of 2026: https://mtmadonna.gilroyunified.org/class-of-2026

Today we celebrate the Adult Education Class of 2026! Congratulations to all of our graduates crossing the stage tonight!

You're on your way graduates! We are proud of you. 🎓🎓🎓

At the May 28 regular meeting, the Board of Education recognized students, parent volunteers, and community partners for their contributions to the Gilroy Unified School District.

The top 5% for community service hours of graduating seniors from Christopher High, Gilroy High, and Mt. Madonna High Schools were recognized, and the top community service earner from each high school was presented with a perpetual plaque with their name on it to be displayed at their high school campus:

🤝Chioma Okeke, Christopher High School, 566 hours
🤝Anna Nguyen, Gilroy High School, 1,040 hours
🤝Sophia Daoud, Mt. Madonna High School, 715 hours

The 2026 Future Chefs finalists were also recognized by the Board of Education for their culinary skills and knowledge. In attendance were Charlotte Bankston, Shelly Bui, Delilah Khan and Matilda McQuaid. 👩‍🍳

Senior, Sophia Daoud, was recognized for her contributions to the Board as the Mt. Madonna High School Student Board Representative. ✨

Las Animas parents, Melissa Vasquez and Grace Hernandez, were recognized for their contribution to the GUSD Student Services Community Advisory Committee. 💙💙

And finally, the Student Services team recognized local business partners that provide employment and learning opportunities for students. We are grateful to Grocery Outlet, Los Cuates Restaurant, Gilroy Library, Applebee's and Goodwill for all that they do to help students succeed. ⭐⭐

At the May 28, 2026 regular meeting, the Board of Education appointed two new administrators: Christine Alvarado, Coordinator, Data and Assessment Programs and Dr. Anthony Oskar Alvarado, Principal, Rod Kelley Elementary School.

https://www.gilroyunified.org/announcements-events/newsroom

Congratulations to the three members of the GUSD Class of 2026 who have been named Valedictorians at their high schools!

✨GECA: Jana Wahba
✨Christopher High School: Joey Jang
✨Gilroy High School: Kamryn Krejdovsky

We are proud of you!

Congratulations to the three members of the GUSD Class of 2026 who have been named Salutatorians at their high schools!

✨GECA: Valeria Maita
✨Christopher High School: Elijah ThushMurillo
✨Gilroy High School: Anna Nguyen

We are proud of you!

Take a look at some incredible student artwork at the Garlic City High School Spring Art Show, which took place in Downtown Gilroy on May 15. This student art show was part of the broader Third Friday Art Walk event which happens monthly in Downtown.

The theme for the show was Youth Night. Downtown businesses hosted different high school art classes and student work was showcased for the public to see.

Many thanks to the students from Gilroy High School and Christopher High School who participated. Many thanks to their teachers for helping organize the showcase.

Participating classes from GHS included Ms. Smith (drawing and painting), Mr. Saldana (ceramics), Mrs. Mingus (mixed media), and Mrs. Oswald (digital design). Participating classes from CHS included Ms. Tillotson (photography), Ms. Willie (ceramics), Mr. Rodriguez (drawing and painting), and Mr. Balajadia (photography).

Amazing job by all of our participating student-artists!

The Gilroy Unified School District Board of Education will hold the May 28, 2026 regular board meeting at 7:00 pm at the District Office (7810 Arroyo Circle).

The meeting will also be livestreamed on the GUSD YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/

Members of the public wishing to provide comment to the Board may do so in person, at the District Office, during the regular meeting.

Spanish interpretation is available for those who attend in-person.

Access GUSD Board Meeting agendas here: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/SB_MeetingListing.aspx?S=36030249