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![Two GGUSD member hold up 2017 School Employee Appreciation Night Banner at Angels Stadium.](https://ggusd.us/media/1117/ac6398b8-1536-4797-b503-86c89286c624.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866690000000)
GGUSD Employees Receive Grand Slam Recognition at Angel Stadium
Monday, June 12, 2017
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
![GGUSD pentathlon team.](https://ggusd.us/media/1116/c6a11269-8572-40a2-9337-3a691b6bca97.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866690000000)
Garden Grove Unified School District had a Strong Showing at the 2017 Pentathlon
Monday, June 12, 2017
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.
![Several high school students with duffel bags full up supplies ready to donate to foster kids.](https://ggusd.us/media/1115/f9de2f0a-e1a7-4827-baea-b4452c169477.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866690000000)
GGUSD Students Spearhead Project to Offer Hope to Foster Youth
Friday, June 9, 2017
GGUSD students from Alamitos Intermediate School wanted to offer hope to children in the foster system.
![Notice of Public Hearing](https://ggusd.us/media/1114/20a986f8-a0e8-4d43-ba51-3f835e86b68e.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866690000000)
Public Hearing for an Easement at Santiago High School
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
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 students displaying their newly released book.](https://ggusd.us/media/1112/9096e846-7712-48a3-9644-f302391fb7a9.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866690000000)
La Quinta High School Students Announce Worldwide Release of Third Book
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
GGUSD creative writing students from La Quinta High School announced the worldwide release of the young authors’ third book.
![Graduation caps in the air.](https://ggusd.us/media/1111/05fbaf74-8a9c-4942-bcb0-849882a87f04.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866690000000)
GGUSD Announces High School Graduation Schedule and Tips for Parking
Monday, June 5, 2017
GGUSD is pleased to announce the graduation schedule for the Class of 2017.
![Murdy student giving a speech.](https://ggusd.us/media/1110/836717f4-a2fc-4726-8fc5-b8fe34a29137.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866690000000)
Murdy Elementary School Honors Heroes with “The Gratitude Project”
Monday, June 5, 2017
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.
![Notice of Public Hearing](https://ggusd.us/media/1109/notice-of-public-hearing.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866690000000)
Public Hearing on Special Education Annual Service Plan and Special Education Budget Plan
Friday, June 2, 2017
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.
![Several students and teachers with Anaheim Angels gear and Adopt a School banner.](https://ggusd.us/media/1108/34cb172b-dbd2-4b90-b530-d4bcc801face.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866690000000)
Angels Baseball Pro Pitches Message of Hard Work to GGUSD Students
Friday, June 2, 2017
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.
![Winners of the Robotics Competition](https://ggusd.us/media/1107/b01a4e5b-7fd7-48f5-9773-10fe4ce5f820.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866690000000)
Freshmen Take Top Spot in Statewide Robotics Competition
Thursday, June 1, 2017
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.
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GGUSD Celebrates College-Bound Students
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
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.
![Two La Quinta students displaying their innovation.](https://ggusd.us/media/1105/b8092041-fc6c-49ec-ace2-b0babf4d1721.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866690000000)
GGUSD Students Earn Highest Honors in Countywide Innovation Contest
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
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.
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Public Hearing for Proposed Annual Budget Report
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
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.
![Notice of Public Hearing](https://ggusd.us/media/1102/notice-of-public-hearing.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866680000000)
Public Hearing for Proposed LCAP
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
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 Santiago students being recognized by a local community fire fighter.](https://ggusd.us/media/1100/43b3ff5d-bf0d-4a6e-abfd-1f10562407cc.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866680000000)
Three GGUSD Students Recognized for Life-Saving Actions
Monday, May 22, 2017
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 Alan Lownthal sitting in a classroom along with students.](https://ggusd.us/media/1099/d60a0794-e8fb-42bb-908a-443e45e54306.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866680000000)
Congressman Visits GGUSD High Schools to Lend a Hand with Bill Writing
Friday, May 12, 2017
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.
![Scholarship recipient honored at the Anaheim Angels Stadium](https://ggusd.us/media/1098/13198c5c-b824-4db9-b91d-c6a1ca11f01c.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866680000000)
GGUSD Students Receive College Scholarships through AVID and Angels Scholars Program
Friday, May 12, 2017
Ten GGUSD students were recognized during the Orange County Department of Education’s AVID 8th Grade Standout Ceremony held May 10 at Angel Stadium.
![Avid students on stage being recognized with certificates and medals.](https://ggusd.us/media/1097/59ca1931-4481-4f71-9a1f-d7631f75e4eb.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866680000000)
GGUSD AVID Students Earn Top Recognition and Scholarships
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Thirty AVID seniors from GGUSD were awarded more than $630,000 in college scholarships during the 2017 AVID Senior Standout Recognition & Scholarship Presentation hosted on April 25 by the Orange County Department of Education.
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GGUSD High Schools Named Among Best in Nation
Monday, May 8, 2017
U.S. News and World Report named four high schools from Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) among the best schools in the nation.
![Two students receiving recognition by local masons.](https://ggusd.us/media/1095/aaad670d-c412-4fbb-a900-e741d090b0ac.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866680000000)
GGUSD Students Receive Special Recognition from Area Masons
Friday, May 5, 2017
Twenty students from GGUSD were honored by the local masons during a special awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 26.
![2016 Honor Roll School](https://ggusd.us/media/1094/44730806-c968-49de-bb54-a68f36b153e0.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866680000000)
Twenty-Nine GGUSD Schools Named to Honor Roll for High Achievement in Student Success
Thursday, May 4, 2017
GGUSD this week announced that 29 of its schools were named 2016 California Honor Rolls Schools, earning recognition for high achievement in student success, reduction in achievement gaps, and high college readiness in students.
![Gold Ribbon Schools Seal](https://ggusd.us/media/1093/gold-ribbon-schools-small.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866680000000)
Three GGUSD Intermediate Schools Named 2017 Gold Ribbon Schools
Friday, April 21, 2017
Garden Grove Unified School District (GUUSD) is proud to announce that three of its intermediate schools have been named 2017 California Gold Ribbon Schools. Alamitos, Bell, and Ralston intermediate schools were among the 275 middle and high schools
![Display of newly-designed district website.](https://ggusd.us/media/1092/e1c6a0f2-5ea4-40e8-ba1e-4621d3c5ed69.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866680000000)
GGUSD Launches Newly-Designed District Website
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
GGUSD has launched a newly-designed website to improve communication with parents, staff, students, and the community.
![Three GGUSD members presenting at Instructional Technology Conference.](https://ggusd.us/media/1091/720c579d-2ffd-4891-9ae2-66583cca4465.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866680000000)
GGUSD Provides Leadership at National Conference on Instructional Technology
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
GGUSD's strong showing at the 2017 National Conference for Computer-Using Educators (CUE) last month reflects the district’s commitment to equipping its nearly 45,000 students with the computer technology skills critical for success in the 21st century.
![Pacifica dance team proudly sharing their win with metals, trophies and banners.](https://ggusd.us/media/1090/pacifica-dance-team-nationals-day.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&height=186&widthratio=1.6129032258064516129032258065&rnd=132666866680000000)
Pacifica High School Dances Its Way to another National Title
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Garden Grove Unified School District’s (GGUSD) Pacifica High School Dance program competed at the 2017 USA Nationals Competition held at the Long Beach Convention Center on March 31 and April 1.