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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.

GGUSD Students Graduate with a Bright Future

At Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) schools, students receive a high quality education which equips them with the academic and personal skills needed for lifelong success. On June 19-20, the district graduated the Class of 2017 with more than 3,300 seniors who leave GGUSD’s eight high schools with plans for a bright future.

GGUSD Expands Free Summer Lunch Program

GGUSD is expanding its free Summer Meal program to better serve families in need and help ensure that children do not go hungry when school is not in session.

GGUSD Initiates Plan to Develop Vietnamese Dual Language Program

GGUSD is developing a dual language program in Vietnamese. The school district is in the process of hiring a K-6 Vietnamese Dual Language Development Preparation TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment) and a K-6 Vietnamese Language Teacher.

GGUSD Special Needs Students Performed Olympic Feats at Special Games

Approximately 600 GGUSD students with special needs competed in Olympic-style events at the 48th annual Special Games on June 9 at Bolsa Grande High School.

Garden Grove Unified Board of Education Recognizes Simon Scholars

GGUSD's Board of Education recognized 26 students from Garden Grove, Los Amigos, and Rancho Alamitos high schools who were named Class of 2019 Simon Scholars for their commitment to academic success and community service.

GGUSD Employees Receive Grand Slam Recognition at Angel Stadium

GGUSD's six Classified Employees of the Year and three Teachers of the Year were honored at Angel Stadium for the 2017 School Employee Appreciation Night hosted by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union last month

Garden Grove Unified School District had a Strong Showing at the 2017 Pentathlon

GGUSD students competed in the 2017 Academic Pentathlon, held at the Orange County Department of Education earlier this year, with five teams taking first place overall in their division.

GGUSD Students Spearhead Project to Offer Hope to Foster Youth

GGUSD students from Alamitos Intermediate School wanted to offer hope to children in the foster system.

Public Hearing for an Easement at Santiago High School

Please take notice that pursuant to Education Code section 17558, the Garden Grove Unified School District ("District") will hold a public hearing to determine if it is in the best interest of the District to convey an easement to Southern California Edison Company at the Santiago High School, located at 12342 Trask Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92843, Assessor Parcel Number 101-080-77.

La Quinta High School Students Announce Worldwide Release of Third Book

GGUSD creative writing students from La Quinta High School announced the worldwide release of the young authors’ third book.

GGUSD Announces High School Graduation Schedule and Tips for Parking

GGUSD is pleased to announce the graduation schedule for the Class of 2017.

Murdy Elementary School Honors Heroes with “The Gratitude Project”

Sixth grade students from Murdy Elementary School concluded a yearlong study about the power of gratitude with a special celebration last week that honored a group of heroes who have overcome life’s greatest challenges.

Public Hearing on Special Education Annual Service Plan and Special Education Budget Plan

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intention of the Board of Education of the Garden Grove Unified School District to hold a public hearing on the subject of the district’s Special Education Annual Service Plan and Special Education Budget Plan.

Angels Baseball Pro Pitches Message of Hard Work to GGUSD Students

GGUSD's Peters K-3 and Peters 4-6 elementary schools received a special visit this week from Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Pitcher Andrew Heaney and Angels pre-game Radio Host Roger Lodge.

Freshmen Take Top Spot in Statewide Robotics Competition

A team of GGUSD freshman students from Pacifica High School took home first place in their division at a statewide competition where students program robots to solve a series of problems.

GGUSD Celebrates College-Bound Students

GGUSD celebrated its college-bound students this week with a new website that highlights photos of graduating seniors along with their college and career plans.

GGUSD Students Earn Highest Honors in Countywide Innovation Contest

GGUSD student teams from La Quinta High School took home first and second place in their division, which included 94 total teams, at the 2017 ocMaker Challenge.

Public Hearing for Proposed Annual Budget Report

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intention of the Board of Education of the Garden Grove Unified School District to hold a public hearing on the subject of the district's proposed Annual Budget Report.

Public Hearing for Proposed LCAP

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intention of the Board of Education of the Garden Grove Unified School District to hold a public hearing on the subject of the district's proposed Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

Three GGUSD Students Recognized for Life-Saving Actions

Three freshman students from Santiago High School were honored by the Garden Grove Fire Department today during a special student recognition assembly for their heroic acts of saving a classmate from drowning.

Congressman Visits GGUSD High Schools to Lend a Hand with Bill Writing

Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) visited Garden Grove High School and Pacifica High School this week to provide students with insight about bill-writing, the legislative process, and public service.