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08/06/2026

As we prepare for the 2026–27 school year, Governing Board Trustee Scott Eckert shares a message reflecting on the resilience of the Class of 2026 and the wellness resources available to support every student's success. Learn more about the District's commitment to student wellbeing through its recently adopted Mental Health Policy.

07/29/2026

Superintendent Dr. Kirsten Vital Brulte recently had the opportunity to speak with .rotary about how the Grossmont Union High School District is building on its strengths while preparing students for the future.

Dr. Vital Brulte highlighted the District's safe, modern learning environments, 47 career pathways, and the strong connection between our schools and the East County community. She also discussed the District's Portrait of a Graduate process – our community-developed roadmap for aligning schools around the knowledge, skills, and mindsets every student needs to thrive.

She reflected on the District's accomplishments over the past year, including the success of our instructional leadership teams and beginning the work of bringing the Portraits to life through strategic planning.

Thank you to .rotary for the opportunity to share our story and for your continued partnership in supporting public education and the students of East County.

07/28/2026

Back-to-school season is here, and we're excited to share a great community resource for East County families!

The Buddy's Backpacks Giveaway will take place Saturday, August 1, beginning at 8 a.m. at Rio Seco School (9545 Cuyamaca Street, Santee).

Families can receive FREE backpacks filled with school supplies for K–12 students while supplies last.

📍 Drive-thru event

🎒 Students must be present to receive a backpack.

A heartfelt thank you to the Santee Mobilehome Owners Action Committee (SMOAC) and the many volunteers and community partners who make this wonderful annual event possible.

We hope this helps our students head back to school feeling prepared and ready for a successful year!

07/25/2026

Record-breaking turnout for Vaquero Basketball Camp!

El Capitan High School's Vaquero Basketball Camp, hosted by , welcomed 101 campers this summer—the highest attendance in program history!

Campers spent the week developing their basketball skills, building confidence, making new friends, and getting great coaching from El Cap student-athletes who served as outstanding mentors both on and off the court.

The future is bright for Vaquero basketball!

Way to go, Vaqueros!

Thank you to for hosting an incredible camp and for sharing these awesome photos with us!

07/25/2026

Student voices are taking their seats at the table!

At last night's Governing Board meeting, Board President Rob Shield officially introduced Ariel MacPherson of Santana High School and welcomed Ashlyn Moulton of Granite Hills High School as she took her seat on the dais for her very first meeting.

As the 2026-2027 GUHSD Co-Student Board Members, Ariel and Ashlyn will participate in Governing Board discussions and cast advisory votes, ensuring student perspectives help shape decisions that impact students across the Grossmont Union High School District.

Throughout the school year, they will serve as a bridge between students and District leadership—sharing ideas, elevating student voices, and representing more than 15,000 GUHSD students.

We are excited to welcome these outstanding student leaders and look forward to the insight, ideas, and passion they will bring to the Board.

Congratulations, Ariel and Ashlyn—we can't wait to see the impact you'll make this year!

07/23/2026

Upcoming Governing Board Meeting

The next Regular Governing Board Meeting will be this Thursday, July 23, 2026 at the Grossmont High School Event Theatre.

Closed Session: 3:30 PM
Open Session: 6:00 PM

Videos of the Open Session portion of the meeting will be available on our District Webpage 2-3 business days after the meeting.

🔗 Click here for the meeting agenda: https://tinyurl.com/5nhr6hyf

07/18/2026

Way to represent, !
Our Sultan JV Cheer team brought the spirit to this week, earning:
🥇 1st Place – Sideline
🥇 1st Place – Camp Routine
🥉 3rd Place – Cheer
🥉 3rd Overall
We couldn't be prouder of these athletes for their hard work, dedication, and incredible school spirit. Congratulations on an amazing week—we can't wait to see you energize the Sultan community this season!

07/14/2026

Twice the recognition. One outstanding program.

Santana High School's Auto Body has once again been featured in Autobody News—its second feature highlighting the incredible work happening and the impact our students are making in the collision repair industry.

Under the leadership of Ben Sikora, Santana students are gaining real-world, hands-on experience, competing at SkillsUSA, earning scholarships to Universal Technical Institute (UTI), and building successful career pathways in the skilled trades.

This national recognition shines a spotlight on what makes our program special:
🔧 Passionate students
🏆 Award-winning SkillsUSA competitors
🤝 Strong partnerships with local collision repair businesses
🎓 Life-changing scholarship and career opportunities
🚗 A commitment to developing the next generation of skilled technicians

We're incredibly proud of our students, Mr. Sikora, and our industry partners who continue to invest their time, mentorship, and support. Together, they're proving that Career Technical Education changes lives and strengthens our future workforce.

Congratulations to everyone who makes the Santana High School Auto Body program one of the best in the nation!

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With veteran technicians retiring, students say shop partnerships are critical to recruiting and training their replacements.

07/02/2026

Happy Independence Day!

As our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Superintendent Dr. Kirsten Vital Brulte shares a special Fourth of July message reflecting on the enduring principles of our nation’s founding and inviting students to deepen their understanding of the ideas, people, and events that have shaped the United States.

Read her full letter here: https://tinyurl.com/mssnx6sp

Reminder: All schools and district offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

We wish our students, families, staff, and community a safe, meaningful, and joyful Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

06/22/2026

Final Grades Are Here!

🚨 Report cards are available today, Monday, June 22! 🚨

As we wrap up another successful school year, take a moment to celebrate accomplishments, reflect on student growth, and recognize the hard work they've put in throughout the year.

Check grades & attendance anytime in the Parent Portal:https://www.guhsd.net/Parents/Campus-Portal-Help/

Thank you for partnering with us throughout the school year to support student learning, growth, and success. We wish all of our students and families a wonderful summer!