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GGUSD’s 47th First Impressions Art Exhibit Highlights Students’ Artistic Skills

Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) hosted its 47th annual First Impressions Art Exhibit to celebrate the artistic skills of hundreds of students from all grade levels from preschool to high school.

GGUSD Hosts CA Collaborative Meeting to Share Best Practices and Elevate Student & Parent Voices

Garden Grove Unified School District welcomed educational leaders, community partners, and administrators from other districts on February 19-20 for a two-day California Collaborative on District Reform meeting, a dynamic gathering aimed at sharing best practices and fostering meaningful discussions about student success.

Allen Elementary Student Named Spelling Bee Champion

GGUSD proudly hosted its 37th annual Elementary School Spelling Bee on February 26, bringing together the district’s top elementary student spellers for a thrilling competition at Edgar District Meeting Center.

Hare High School and School Principal Earn Top Awards

Hare High School has been named a 2025 Model Continuation High School by the state of California, recognizing its exceptional programs and commitment to student success.

GGUSD  Principal Receives Top Award from California Association for Bilingual Education

Monroe Elementary Language Academy Principal Cesar Loya has been named Site Administrator of the Year by the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE).

GGUSD Launches New Platform to Improve Customer Service

Garden Grove Unified School District announced today it has implemented Let’s Talk, an all-in-one, customer service and intelligence platform built for education.

McGarvin Intermediate School Recognized on California Schools to Watch List

McGarvin Intermediate School was recognized among “California Schools to Watch” for 2025, the California Department of Education’s (CDE) top honor for high-performing middle schools.

GGUSD Partners with Varsity Tutors to Offer Free 24/7 Live Chat Tutoring

Garden Grove Unified School District has partnered with Varsity Tutors to offer free 24/7 live chat tutoring and one-hour tutoring sessions to support students in their academic success.

GGUSD Honors Athletes and Coaches of Character for 2024-2025

The Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) Board of Education recognized Athletes and Coaches of Character from each of the district’s seven comprehensive high schools, and for the first time, recognized a coach and athlete of character from Hare High School, at the January 21 Board of Education meeting.

Jordan Intermediate School Student Earns First Place in GGUSD Spelling Bee

Jordan Intermediate School eighth grader Catherine Sweeney took home the championship trophy at GGUSD’s 37th Annual Intermediate School Spelling Bee on January 15 after correctly spelling the word aioli.

GGUSD Celebrates Employees for Longstanding Service

Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) honored more than 560 employees for their years of service at the Annual Employee Recognition Program on December 11 at the district’s Don Wash Auditorium.

Christmas Comes Early for Nearly 400 GGUSD Kindergarten Students

On Wednesday, December 11, Pacifica High School hosted nearly 400 kindergarten students at the school’s annual Adopt-A-Child event where Pacifica High School seniors are paired up with kindergartners who they “adopt” for a morning of gift-giving, cookie decorating, games, train rides, photos with Santa Claus, student performances and other holiday fun.

GGUSD Shows High Rankings and Continued Growth on CA Dashboard

Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) earned high-rankings on the 2024 California School Dashboard, the state’s school performance and accountability system.

GGUSD and 37 Schools Named to CA Honor Roll

Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) was recognized as a 2024 California Honor Roll District and 37 of the district’s schools were named 2024 Honor Roll Schools, more than any other school district in Orange County.

GGUSD Elementary and Intermediate Schools Ranked as America’s Best

Garden Grove Unified School District elementary and intermediate schools earned high rankings among America’s Best K-8 Schools in 2025 issued by U.S. News & World Report this week.

GGUSD Celebrates Class of 2026 Simon Scholars

At its November 12th meeting, the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) Board of Education recognized 56 high school juniors who were named Class of 2026 Simon Scholars.

GGUSD Approves SRO Dedicated to Fountain Valley Schools

At its meeting on October 15, Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) Board of Education approved a cooperative agreement with the City of Fountain Valley to employ a School Resource Officer dedicated to GGUSD schools located in the City of Fountain Valley.

GGUSD Hosts Drug Prevention and Cyber Safety Workshop for Parents

Garden Grove Unified School District families are invited to attend a presentation on Drug Prevention and Cyber Safety and a Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 23 at Bolsa Grande High School.

GGUSD Board of Education Announces Plans to Livestream Meetings

Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Education made a unanimous decision during its Study Session on October 15 to move forward with plans to livestream its meetings.

GGUSD Soars as Leader in State Test Results

This week, the California Department of Education released statewide results of the 2023-2024 California Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) assessments, which show that Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) students continue to outperform the county and state in both English Language Arts and mathematics for the fifth consecutive year.

GGUSD Teacher Named Finalist for California Teacher of the Year

Garden Grove Unified School District teacher Jordanna Jahn was named a 2025 California Teacher of the Year Finalist, news announced by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond on October 8.

GGUSD to Host Job Fair on October 11

Garden Grove Unified School District is hosting a Job Fair on October 11th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. to promote in-demand job opportunities at our award-winning school district.

GGUSD Announces New Skilled Trades Career Pathway

Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) leaders unveiled a brand-new four-year Skilled Trades Career Pathway during a special Building Bright Futures event on September 25 at Rancho Alamitos High School.

Five GGUSD Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists

Five students from Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD) were named semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program – a prestigious recognition earned by less than one percent of high school seniors nationwide.

Twenty-one GGUSD Schools Awarded for PBIS Excellence

Twenty-one schools in the Garden Grove Unified School District received awards for excellence in implementing PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports).