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GGUSD Ramps Up Anti-Bullying Efforts with WeTip Hotline

Ten schools in GGUSD are participating in a pilot program to combat bullying and cyberbullying with the help of WeTip, a national anonymous crime and incident reporting hotline.

Cook Elementary School Named One of the Best in the Nation

Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) is pleased to announce that A.J. Cook Elementary School was named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. this week.

Garden Grove Unified School District Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Five students from Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) were named semifinalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program – a prestigious recognition earned by less than one percent of high school seniors nationwide.

High School Students Gear Up To Build Electric Vehicles

Approximately 750 high school students from Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) are gearing up to assemble a street legal pure drive electric vehicle provided through a grant-funded partnership with The SWITCH Lab.

Garden Grove Unified School District Celebrates Successful Launch of District First-Ever Spanish Dual Language Immersion Academy

On Monday, September 19, Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) welcomed public officials, community leaders, and parents to a “Going Global Launch Party” to celebrate the district’s first-ever Spanish

Back to School Nights

GGUSD invites parents to Back to School Nights to meet their child's teacher, tour the school, learn about classroom expectations and extracurricular opportunities, and more.

Garden Grove Unified School District Students Show Growth on State Test

Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) students demonstrated significant growth and exceeded state averages at all grade levels in both math and English on the state’s Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBAC) test

GGUSD Ready to Welcome Students Back for 2016-2017 School Year

Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) is ready to welcome back more than 45,000 students on September 1, the first day of the 2016-2017 school year.

GGUSD Board of Education Approves November Bond Measure to Improve School Safety and Learning Environments

On August 9, 2016, the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) Board of Education approved a resolution that will ask voters to consider a $311 million general obligation bond measure on the November 8, 2016 ballot.

GGUSD Presents 2016 Showcase of the Bands

Student musicians representing all seven high school marching bands in Garden Grove Unified School District will be displaying their musical skills at the annual “Showcase of Bands” on Wednesday, November 16, at 6:00 p.m.

Monroe Dual Language Academy is Accepting Applications for 2017-18

Garden Grove Unified School District’s Spanish Dual Language Academy at Monroe Elementary School is accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. Transitional kindergarten and kindergarten students are eligible for the program.

Garden Grove Unified School District to Host 70 Colleges and Universities at College Fair

Garden Grove Unified School District will host its annual College Fair on Monday, October 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bolsa Grande High School (9401 Westminster Ave., Garden Grove).

Message about Air Conditioning at GGUSD

Garden Grove Unified School District is one of several districts in the county where the majority of schools are not air-conditioned as the main buildings of most of our schools were built before air-conditioning was available.

GGUSD Invites Applicants for Measure A Bond Oversight Committee

The Garden Grove Unified School District is seeking qualified volunteers to serve on the independent Bond Oversight Committee (BOC) for the implementation of Measure A

GGUSD Workshop – Mental Wellness and How to Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy

On Monday, January 27 Pacifica High School will host “The Power of Parents; Mental Wellness and How to Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy,” a free workshop where parents will learn about mental wellness and what they can do to support their child(ren).

GGUSD to Host Workshop on Securing Financial Assistance for College

On Thursday, January 16, Garden Grove High School will host “Cash for College,” a free workshop for high school seniors on securing financial aid for higher education.

GGUSD December Newsletter

We hope you enjoy the second issue of GGUSD Connection, the newsletter for parents, students, faculty and staff in the Garden Grove Unified School District.

District Intermediate School Spelling Bee Scheduled for February 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Outstanding spellers from the Garden Grove Unified School District’s intermediate schools will participate in the annual spelling bee for seventh and eighth-grade students on Thursday, February 6, at 6:30 p.m.

Congressman Alan Lowenthal to Visit Pacifica High School

On Tuesday, December 17, Congressman Alan Lowenthal, who represents California’s 47th District, will meet with Pacifica High School seniors and student leaders to respond to letters he received from two civics classes.

CIF Football Finals

The Argonaut Football team has reached an amazing 4th trip to the CIF Finals in 5 years. This year, the 2nd seeded Garden Grove faces a rematch with the number 1 seeded Corona Del Mar.

GGUSD Partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of Garden Grove in Grant Application

NOTICE: Garden Grove Unified School District and Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove intend to jointly apply for 21st Century Community Learning Center ASSETS funding for four GGUSD High Schools: Bolsa Grande, Los Amigos, Rancho, and Santiago

GGUSD Report: You'll Never Be Better Than Your Teachers

Attached please find a publication about GGUSD based on a study conducted by the California Collaborative on District Reform and the American Institutes for Research.

Pacifica High School- Softball Signing Day for Seniors

Pacifica High School seniors, Kaylee Carlson, Nicole DeWitt, Rochelle Draper, Sarah Jackson, Selina Tajalle, and Brooke Marquez will be announcing their college of choice and will formally sign their letter of intent on Wednesday, November 13.

October Issue of GGUSD Connection

Attached is the first edition of the quarterly district newsletter, GGUSD Connection.

GGUSD to Host Free Parenting Seminar for Parents of Preschoolers and Kindergarteners

The Garden Grove Unified School District is hosting a Community Outreach Meeting for parents of preschoolers and kindergarteners on Monday, October 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the gymnasium at Los Amigos High School (16566 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley).