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GGUSD Teachers Honored at OCDE’s Teacher of the Year Dinner at Disney

Three GGUSD teachers were honored at the 2018 Orange County Teacher of the Year awards dinner hosted at the Disneyland Hotel’s Grand Ballroom on October 24.

Three Cavaliers to March in the 2018 Rose Parade

GGUSD students from Santiago High School’s marching band have been selected to perform in the 2018 Tournament of Roses Honor Band.

Heritage Elementary School Celebrates New 21st Century Learning Commons

Heritage Elementary School hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony last week to celebrate the opening of its brand new Learning Commons which features flexible seating to support 21st century learning.

Pacifica High School’s First Graduating Class Returns for 50 Year Reunion

Pacifica High School’s first graduating class, the Class of 1967, reunited October 6 through October 8 to celebrate their 50th high school reunion

GGUSD Board of Education Thanks Orange County United Way for Partnership

During its September 19 meeting, GGUSD's Board of Education thanked the Orange County United Way for its strong partnership and support of numerous programs that prepare students with the academic and personal skills needed for lifelong success.

Bolsa Grande High School Teacher Named Finalist for 2017 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching

GGUSD is pleased to announce that Bolsa Grande High School teacher Kathryn Beck was one of eight teachers from across the state to be named a finalist for the 2017 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).

Cook Elementary School Sends Help to School Destroyed by Hurricane Harvey

Inspired by compassion, a group of GGUSD students from Cook Elementary School spearheaded a school-wide initiative to help students in Houston, Texas whose school had been devastated by Hurricane Harvey.

Garden Grove Unified School District Students Show Growth on State Test

GGUSD students demonstrated significant growth and exceeded state averages at all grade levels in both Math and English on the state’s Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBAC) test.

GGUSD Celebrates the Successful Launch of Vietnamese Dual Language Program

GGUSD held a “Going Global Launch Party” on Thursday, September 21, to celebrate the opening of the district’s first ever Vietnamese Dual Language Program at Murdy Elementary School.

Six GGUSD Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Six students from Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) were named semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program – a prestigious recognition earned by less than one percent of high school seniors nationwide.

GGUSD Welcomes Recently Imprisoned Human Rights Activist

GGUSD Board of Education members and district administrators hosted a special meeting today to welcome to the district Pastor Nguyễn Công Chính, a Vietnamese prisoner of conscience, who was recently released from an 11-year sentence in Vietnam.

Peters Elementary School Launches Monthly Mobile Food Pantry for Community

GGUSD has teamed up with Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County to bring a monthly Mobile School Pantry to Peters K-3 and Peters 4-6 elementary schools.

Thousands Attend Michael A. Monsoor Memorial Stadium Dedication

On Friday, September 8, GGUSD dedicated a brand new athletic stadium to Michael A. Monsoor, a 1999 Garden Grove High School graduate, tight-end on the school’s football team, elite Navy SEAL, and posthumous Congressional Medal of Honor recipient.

GGUSD to Dedicate New Michael A. Monsoor Memorial Stadium to Fallen National Hero

On Friday, September 8 at 6:00 p.m., the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) will hold a special dedication ceremony at the district’s new Michael A. Monsoor Memorial Stadium at Garden Grove High School, 11271 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove.

Santiago High School Receives National Spotlight in Back-to-School Campaign

GGUSD's Santiago High School is receiving positive national attention in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Back-to-School campaign.

GGUSD Unveils Renovated Don Wash Auditorium with Ribbon Cutting

GGUSD's Board of Education held a special ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday for the reopening of the renovated Donald R. Wash Memorial Auditorium located on the campus of Garden Grove High School.

GGUSD Students Gain 21st Century Job Experience in Summer Internship Program

Nearly 40 high school students from Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) spent six weeks of their summer break gaining 21st century job skills through a unique Summer Internship Program.

GGUSD Opens New Family Resource Center

GGUSD hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the opening of the district’s new Family Resource Center which will connect families to important community resources.

Garden Grove High School Graduate Marissa Garcia to Attend Harvard University

Garden Grove High School Class of 2017 graduate Marissa Garcia will move to Cambridge, Massachusetts to attend Harvard University in the fall.

Registration Set to Open for GGUSD’s Adult Career Pathway Program

GGUSD's Career & Technical Education will open registration on August 30 for a number of its adult education classes

Public Hearing - Sufficient Textbooks and Instructional Materials

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on the 15th day of August, 2017, the Board of Education of the Garden Grove Unified School District will hold a public hearing...

GGUSD Student Services Director Receives Leadership Award

GGUSD Director of Student Services Dr. Arthur Cummins was honored last week as a recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Safe School Educator award...

GGUSD Expands School-Based Mental Health Resources

As part of its ongoing efforts to expand school-based mental health services, GGUSD has hired Social Worker Clara D'Agostino to offer on-site support to high-need schools.

GGUSD Selects Valerie Shedd for Asst. Supt. of Special Education & Student Services

The Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) Board of Education approved Valerie Shedd as the new Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Student Services, effective July 1. Shedd replaces Lorraine Rae who retired after 17 years of service to the district.

GGUSD Announces Launch of New Vietnamese Dual Language Program at Murdy

At its June 27 Board of Education meeting, Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) highlighted its plans to launch a Vietnamese dual language immersion program beginning in the fall of the 2017-2018 school year. The program will be offered to all transitional kindergarten (TK) students at Murdy Elementary School, which has the highest percentage of native Vietnamese speakers.