Garden Grove Unified School District

Summer learning is bringing fun and excitement to GGUSD's youngest learners! ☀️📚 Through hands-on activities, creative play, early literacy lessons and engaging classroom experiences, students are building skills, making new friends and discovering new interests each day.

These enriching summer programs help keep young minds active and curious while preparing them for a successful school year ahead. GGUSD loves seeing our little learners learn, grow and shine all summer long! 🌟🍎

As a reminder, GGUSD schools and district offices are closed today, June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Summer School classes and Extended Learning Programs will resume on Monday, June 22.

From hands-on science experiments to engaging lessons and enrichment activities, our summer scholars are making the most of their time beyond the traditional school year. By staying active in learning, students are building skills, exploring new interests and preparing for future success.

GGUSD celebrates the dedication and hard work of students who continue to show up, stay engaged and give their best effort all summer long! ☀️📚✨

BUS ROADEO CHAMPIONS!🚌🏆

The Roadeo season for 2026 recently concluded, with numerous GGUSD Transportation team members earning top spots in both local and statewide competitions!🌟 The focus of the School Bus Roadeo is safety and provides fun opportunities for school bus drivers to gain extra practice and training in preparation of transporting your young learners!💙🚌

San Diego:
🥇1st Place - Eduardo Gonzalez Franco
🥉3rd Place - Jose Navarro Yepez
🏅5th Place - Zoser Farag
🥉3rd Place Novice - Louis Kevin Caballero

Kern County:
🥉3rd Place Team
-Jose Navarro
-David Torres
-Louis Kevin Caballero

Orange County:
🥇1st Place - Eduardo Gonzalez Franco
🥉3rd Place - Efren Verduzo
🏅5th Place - Gabriella D'Angelo

State Championship in Sacramento:
🏅5th Place - Jose Navarro Yepez
🏅8th Place - Gabriella D'Angelo

Congratulations to our Transportation Team members who competed and spent countless hours preparing for these competitions!❤️🎊

EXCITING NEWS: Last night, GGUSD's Board of Education unanimously approved the renaming of Rosita Elementary School to Frank & Irene Palomino Elementary School, honoring a local family whose courage helped end school segregation in California.

The Palomino family was one of five plaintiff families in the landmark Mendez et al. v. Westminster case that challenged the segregation of Mexican American students and helped pave the way for Brown v. Board of Education.

The renaming effort was spearheaded by Board Trustee Walter Muneton, who connected district leaders with Andrew Palomino, grandson of Frank and Irene Palomino. As the district learned more about the family's history, it became clear that Rosita Elementary School—located directly across the street from the neighborhood the Palomino family called home for generations—was the ideal place to tell their story.

Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, the school will proudly bear the Palomino name, connecting the campus to an important piece of local and national history and ensuring generations of students learn about the family's role in advancing educational equality.

☀️🎓 Summer school is in session for GGUSD! Throughout the summer, students are taking advantage of opportunities to strengthen academic skills, earn credits, stay on track for graduation, and prepare for future success.

With dedicated teachers and supportive learning environments, GGUSD’s summer programs are helping students make the most of their break while continuing to work toward their educational goals. Keep up the great work, Goal Getters! 🌟

BOARD LIVESTREAM❗Tune into our Board of Education meeting tonight at 7 p.m. via our livestream.
https://www.youtube.com//streams

GGUSD values transparency and is pleased to provide one more avenue to keep our GGUSD communities informed and engaged.

Looking for the perfect start to your child’s educational journey? 🌟 GGUSD Preschool programs provide young learners with a strong foundation for success through engaging, play-based learning, caring credentialed teachers, and a focus on academic, social, and emotional growth.

From early literacy and TK readiness skills to hands-on enrichment activities like music, movement, sensory exploration, and STEAM, GGUSD Preschool helps children build confidence while preparing for kindergarten.

Families have options from free State Preschool, Spanish Dual Immersion Preschool, and affordable fee-based preschool options. Learn more and enroll today at ggusd.us/preschool ! 🍎📚

🎓 As the excitement of graduation season begins to settle, we're taking a moment to reflect on the incredible accomplishments of GGUSD's Class of 2026.

Behind every diploma was a story of perseverance, hard work, and achievement. This year's 3,000+ graduates completed more than 11,100 Advanced Placement courses, earned nearly 7,500 college credits through dual enrollment, completed more than 1,200 Career Pathways, and included more than 930 students headed to UC and CSU campuses. 🌟

From earning the State Seal of Biliteracy and Golden State Seal Merit Diploma to preparing for college, careers, military service, and beyond, the Class of 2026 leaves a remarkable legacy of success.

📚✨ In case you missed it, our Spring 2026 School News publication is now available! Each year, GGUSD publishes School News in the fall and spring to celebrate the incredible accomplishments, programs, and success stories happening across our district. 🌟

Take a few moments to explore the May 2026 edition and see how our schools continue to inspire lifelong success for every student.https://www.ggusd.us/media/12852/garden-grove-unified-sd_may_26.pdf