GGUSD Launches Anonymous Reporting Platform

GGUSD has launched an anonymous reporting platform powered by StOPit Solutions, a leading technology for improving student safety and mental wellness on school campuses. The new platform was announced to parents during a Parenting in the Digital World Workshop held at Santiago High School on Monday and all families received a district message with information about how to use the new platform.

October is National Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention Month. STOPit will be a tool for GGUSD students and families to report bullying, cyberbullying, or any inappropriate or unsafe behaviors including discrimination, threats of violence, alcohol or drug use, and mental health struggles.

Santa Ana Assistant Police Chief Delivers Inspiring Message at Fitz

Today Santa Ana Assistant Police Chief Robert Rodriguez visited Fitz Intermediate Language Academy to share his story with students. Assistant Police Chief Rodriguez attended Fitz as a child and inspired students with his personal journey. He also discussed the importance of being an upstander and reporting bullying and other inappropriate or unsafe behavior through the district's new STOPit app. Fitz is a No Place for Hate School and Assistant Chief Rodriguez applauded students on their efforts to create a warm and welcoming campus! He was also joined by Board of Education President Bob Harden and Superintendent Gabriela Mafi.

Paine Pumpkin Contest Inspires Creativity

Paine Elementary School's pumpkin decorating contest was a huge success! Students worked hard to pumpkin-spice up the competition. The masterpieces were created at home and students could receive help from their family. Fostering creativity and families spending meaningful time together proved to be a successful combination

Event Showcases Students' Skills

The Pacifica Life Skills Program and Mark Twain/ Jordan ATP Works came together last weekend for a Fall Pop Up showcasing their coffee cart, juice bar, ATP Works handmade crafts, and more! This was a lovely event to celebrate the skills and work of our students.

On Tuesday, the Garden Grove City Council recognized GGUSD and our schools for many recent accomplishments including 3 schools receiving 2022 Civic Learning Awards, 12 schools earning the 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award, all comprehensive high schools being ranked to U.S. News & World Report's list of America's Best High Schools, receiving the 2022 Best Communities for Music Education award, and Hare High School being named a 2022 California Model Continuation School. GGUSD Board of Education President Bob Harden, Vice President Lan Nguyen, Trustee Teri Rocco, Superintendent Dr. Gabriela Mafi, along with staff and students attended the council meeting for this exciting recognition.

We are very proud of our schools, staff and students for their many accomplishments. This week, the state test scores were released and GGUSD outperformed both the state and Orange County! This would not be possible without close partnerships with parents and our community.

The Garden Grove girls' tennis teaare Golden West League Champions! The Argos clinched the title with a perfect 10-0 league season. This is their 11th consecutive league title and 26th overall! 

GGUSD Job Fair Attracts Hundreds

This week, hundreds attended GGUSD's Job Fair to speak one-on-one with hiring managers and complete job applications for exciting positions in our award-winning district. Watch our job-specific videos to learn more about our open positions and fill out an interest card or application! https://ggusd.us/jobfair

GGUSD Connects Families to Important Resources

DID YOU KNOW? New in 2022-23, GGUSD has five Family Resource Centers (one in each trustee area) to connect families to important assistance in areas like food, health care, housing, mental health counseling and more. Learn more about our Family Resource Centers and get a list of locations at https://ggusd.us/frc