GGUSD Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Three students from Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) were named semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program – a prestigious recognition earned by less than one percent of high school seniors nationwide. National Merit Semifinalists from GGUSD include Garden Grove High School’s Tri T. Nguyen and Taylor Pham, as well as Breanna B. Nguyen of La Quinta High School.

GGUSD Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

GGUSD is proud that nearly 55% of our student population and a large number of our employees are of Latino/a descent. Throughout the year, we frequently host cultural events that celebrate our district’s diversity. We are proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and want to spotlight some of our students and staff who share what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them beginning with students from Peters 4-6 Elementary School.

Santiago Students Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Folklorico

Peters 4-6 Elementary School kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month today with a school assembly featuring a Folklorico dance performance from Santiago High School students. Peters' students clapped along and cheered for the performers following the beautiful cultural celebration.

GGUSD Teacher Earns 2023 CMA Music Teacher of Excellence Award

GUSD teacher Nora Hernández will be recognized in Nashville next week as a 2023 CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence. This prestigious recognition is only awarded to 30 teachers from across the nation! Nora inspires a love of music in her students and this ABC New segment is a must-watch!

Rancho Alamitos Student Advocates for Mental Health Awareness

Rancho Alamitos senior Emily is part of the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) California's Youth Leadership Council which is composed of only six high school and college students from across California. Since January, they've been organizing the Youth Summit portion of NAMI California's annual conference. During the Youth Summit, they met with legislators to discuss what changes and reforms teens would like to see in future legislation regarding mental health care and rights.

Emily also spoke on a panel in front of an audience of over 150+ teens and adults, talking about how teens can advocate for mental health in their schools and communities. The panel was invited to an exclusive VIP dinner where they networked and spoke with mental health professionals and met the board of directors of NAMI California and shared future plans for NAMI California and mental health advocacy on school campuses! This is some next level leadership right here! #GGUSDPride

Students Learn about Patriot Day

Heritage Computer Science Academy students create American flags and other artwork as part of a Patriot Day lesson and to honor the heroes and first responders who demonstrated extraordinary courage in the face of tragedy.

GGUSD Superintendent Kicks Off College and Career Mentoring Program

Superintendent Dr. Gabriela Mafi has been visiting with sixth graders this week to kick off the district's College and Career Mentoring Program which pairs sixth grade students with GGUSD graduates who are attending college for a unique mentorship experience! The College and Career Mentoring Program has made an important difference at our elementary schools and has inspired students to work hard to achieve their college and career goals!