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Enrichment Friday on November 1st - Sign Up Open on Monday, September 16

Our first Enrichment Friday is scheduled for Friday, November 1st. The theme is Robots & You. Registration opens on Monday, September 16. Click headline for more details.

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Our Mission

Gidley’s mission is to empower student leaders through Academics, Respect, Teamwork, and Service to others (ARTS).
 
 

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EMCSD revamps school calendar with Enrichment Fridays

El Monte City School District announced the addition of Enrichment Fridays to their 2024-2025 academic calendar. This initiative aims to give teachers and students a new school experience. There will be six Enrichment Fridays in the calendar starting this school year; attendance is optional for students. Click headline to read more!
TK & Kinder Readiness students hold up artwork for program

A Brave New Start for TK & Kinder Students

A new school year means new experiences for El Monte City School District’s TK & Kinder Readiness Academy students. The academy has prepared students for the 2024-2025 school year. Learn what their parents thought of our award-winning summer program!
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Our Vision

Gidley School, as a professional learning community, prepares students for academic, social, and personal success by providing a safe, supportive, standards-aligned and challenging learning environment that ensures learning at high levels for all our students. Gidley staff partner with families and community partners to bridge resources to further strengthen learning and growth for students and families.
 
 

About Us

Since Southern California’s first school was constructed here in 1852, El Monte has honored the education of its children and has grown into a thriving community of fourteen schools, which incudes five California Distinguished Schools and six ERP Honor Roll Schools, all dedicated to preparing our students for the challenge of a 21st century education. 
  • Free Meals for ALL Students
  • Spanish & Mandarin Dual Language Immersion
  • Districtwide Music Programs
  • Free After-School Childcare
  • 1:1
    Student to Device
  • Year-Round Enrichment & Engagement