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Glendale Unified Public Information Office - Room 402
Phone: (818) 241-3111 ext. 1218 | Fax: (818) 548-9041
Kristine Nam, Communications DirectorChristine Giannamore, Administrative Secretary
Lauren Cienfuegos, Communications Specialist
Latest News
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Glendale Unified Board of Education Adopts Resolution Standing in Solidarity with People of Artsakh and Condemning Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Campaign
On September 19, Azerbaijan launched an unprovoked, large-scale, and genocidal military attack on the people of Artsakh following a months-long blockade. Reports indicate that Azerbaijan used deadly force, including heavy shelling of residential areas, which has resulted in significant destruction and the deaths of hundreds of innocent civilians, including children.
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Horace Mann Elementary Named 2023 National Blue Ribbon School
The 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognized 353 schools, including 28 schools in California. Mann Elementary has been recognized in the “Exemplary High Performing Schools” category. This is the first time the school has received this honor. Ten Glendale Unified Schools have earned the National Blue Ribbon distinction since the program began in 1982.
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Glendale Unified High Schools Rank Among Nation’s Best by U.S. News & World Report
According to U.S. News & World Report rankings methodology, the highest ranked schools, “are those whose students demonstrated outstanding outcomes above expectations in math and reading state assessments, earned qualifying scores in an array of college-level exams, and graduated in high proportions.”
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Glendale Unified Engages Local Religious Leaders to Foster Trust, Understanding, and Inclusion in the Community
The Board of Education plans to continue conversations with religious and community leaders to address disinformation, build trust, and find ways to work together to ensure all students and families feel welcome in the community.
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Jennifer Freemon Assumes Role as Glendale Unified Board of Education President
On July 11, the Glendale Unified Board of Education completed its annual rotation of officers, and Jennifer Freemon assumed her new role as Board President for 2023-24. Mrs. Freemon takes over the position from outgoing Board President Nayiri Nahabedian.
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2022-23
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Glendale Unified Superintendent Dr. Vivian Ekchian Announces Retirement
At the June 20 Glendale Unified Board of Education meeting, Dr. Vivian Ekchian announced she will be retiring from her role as superintendent of GUSD, effective June 30, bringing to a close her 38-year career in public education.
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Kathleen Cross Elected to California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly
She will join her fellow GUSD Board Member and current Delegate Assembly Member Shant Sahakian as one of 11 Delegates representing the San Gabriel Valley and East Los Angeles regions.
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Glendale Unified Reaches Tentative Agreement with Glendale Teachers Association
The tentative agreement includes three separate compensation increases for GTA members: a 4.5% one-time compensation increase for the 2020-21 school year, a 3.5% ongoing raise retroactive to the 2021-22 school year, and a 5% ongoing raise in the current 2022-23 school year.
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Glendale Unified Commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day with Holocaust Survivor Speakers, Including Two Auschwitz Survivors
Glendale Unified middle and high school students will once again have an opportunity to hear directly from survivors of the Holocaust from January 24-27.
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Five GUSD Schools Recognized as California Distinguished Schools
The California Distinguished Schools Program recognizes California elementary schools that have made exceptional gains in implementing academic content and performance standards adopted by the State Board of Education. Elementary and secondary schools are recognized in alternate years.
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California Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Expand Mental Health Services at Glenoaks Elementary
This will be the first wellness room designed specifically for elementary school students in Glendale Unified. The district has previously opened wellness rooms at the high school and middle school levels.
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Glendale Unified Superintendent Dr. Vivian Ekchian Selected as Los Angeles County Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Ekchian is a lifelong educator, visionary leader, and champion for equity with a relentless focus on accelerating student outcomes.
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Glendale Unified Students Celebrate International Walk to School Day
GLENDALE, CA -- On Wednesday, October 12, Glendale Unified elementary students will join students from around the world in celebrating Walk to School Day.
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Crescenta Valley High School Instrumental Music Director Mathew Schick Selected as Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year
GLENDALE, CA – Crescenta Valley High School Instrumental Music Director Mathew Schick has been selected as a 2022-23 Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year.
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Glendale Unified School District Ranks in Top 10% of School Districts for Commitment to Whole-Child Education
GLENDALE, CA – The Glendale Unified School District’s dedication to providing an evidence-informed education that prepares students for success in the real world has led it to earn the annual EVERFI Empowered Seal.
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Board of Education Renews Contract for Superintendent Dr. Vivian Ekchian
The Glendale Unified Board of Education unanimously voted to extend the contract for Superintendent Dr. Vivian Ekchian for another four years at their meeting on Tuesday evening.
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Glendale Unified Welcomes Students Back to School
On Wednesday, August 17, Glendale Unified will welcome more than 24,000 students back to school for the 2022-23 school year!
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Glendale Unified Provides Free Meals for All Students
All students will be served a healthy breakfast and lunch at no charge under the California Universal Meals Program.
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- 2021-22
2021-22
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GTA Negotiations Update June 15, 2022
On June 15, GUSD presented GTA with a wage proposal that comes as close to the wage increase proposed by GTA as possible while maintaining district fiscal solvency and not adding to the current budget deficit.
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Response to Texas Elementary School Shooting
We are devastated to hear of yet another school shooting, this time at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. As these tragic shootings seem to be taking place with alarming frequency, it is important for us to work together as a community to ensure our schools are safe. I want to assure parents and families that we are doing everything in our power to protect your children and our employees on our campuses.
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GUSD Reaches Tentative Agreement on Wages with Classified Employee Union
The tentative agreement amounts to a total compensation increase of 7.97% and includes a $1.00 per hour wage increase, retroactive to July 1, 2021 and an additional $1.00 per hour wage increase, effective July 1, 2022.
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Glendale Unified Earns 27 California Pivotal Practice Awards
The Glendale Unified School District and 25 GUSD schools have been honored with 2022 Pivotal Practice Awards from the California Department of Education for implementing innovative practices during the pandemic.
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Glendale Unified High Schools Rank Among Nation’s Best by U.S. News & World Report
All four GUSD high schools improved their rakings from the prior year and ranked in the top 16% of high schools nationwide.
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Nayiri Nahabedian Assumes Role as Glendale Unified Board of Education President
On Tuesday, April 19, the Glendale Unified Board of Education completed their annual rotation of officers and Nayiri Nahabedian assumed her new role as Board President for 2022-23. Ms. Nahabedian takes over the position from outgoing Board President Shant Sahakian.
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Glendale Unified Recognizes April as Armenian American Heritage Month
The Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution officially recognizing April as Armenian American Heritage Month in Glendale Unified School District.
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Glendale Unified Reaches Agreement with Glendale Teachers Association on MOU for Professional Development, Open House, and Use of Student/Parent Portal
Glendale Unified is committed to maximizing student achievement and fostering a positive culture of learning for all students while ensuring the health and safety, and supporting the professional development of all teachers, administrators, and support staff.
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Glendale Unified Receives Golden Bell Award for Student Engagement
Glendale Unified Student Voice Panels have been recognized with a Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association (CSBA) for outstanding family, student, and community engagement.
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Glendale Unified Reaches Agreement with Glendale Teachers Association on MOU for COVID-19 Safety Measures
Safety measures include masks, physical distaning, weekly COVID-19 testing, and vaccinations for employees and volunteers. Once approved, the MOU will remain in effect until June 14, 2022.
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Glendale Unified Reaches Agreement with California School Employees Association on MOU for COVID-19 Safety Measures
The MOU includes a commitment that Glendale Unified will continue to uphold all health and safety guidelines from the California and Los Angeles County Departments of Public Health. Once approved, the MOU will remain in effect until June 30, 2022.
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Glendale Unified Requires COVID-19 Vaccinations for All Employees
The Glendale Unified Board of Education adopted a resolution Tuesday requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 1.
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- 2020-21
2020-21
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Negotiations Update: June 15, 2021
Glendale Unified school and district leaders met with members of the GTA bargaining team. The two sides agreed to a side letter of agreement for child care employees and continued discussions about compensation for summer school programs and summer professional development.
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Glendale Unified Board of Education Commits to Full Return to In-Person Learning for the 2021-22 School Year
The District will resume full on-campus instruction beginning with the first day of school on August 18.
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Glendale Unified Launches New Online College & Career Academy
The OCCA will enable students to earn early college credits, for free, through dual enrollment with Glendale Community College while studying business, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, sales, and service.
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Clark Magnet High School Earns California Distinguished Schools Title
The Distinguished Schools program recognizes schools based on performance and progress on state indicators as specified on the California School Dashboard, including test scores, suspension rates, and conditions and climate.
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Glendale Unified High Schools Rank Among Nation’s Best by U.S. News & World Report
All four ranked in the top 21% of the 25,553 schools considered with Clark Magnet High in the top 2%, Crescenta Valley High in the top 5%, Hoover High in the top 17%, and Glendale High in the top 21%.
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Students Receive Opportunity to Learn from Two Holocaust Survivors’ Eyewitness Accounts
On May 5, Holocaust Survivors Joseph Alexander, 98, and David Lenga, 93, will share their experiences during a special Zoom webinar event open to Glendale Unified students, families, employees, and community members.
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Shant Sahakian Assumes Role as Glendale Unified Board of Education President
On April 20, the Glendale Unified Board of Education completed their annual rotation of officers and Shant Sahakian assumed his new role as Board President for the 2021-22 year.
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Glendale Unified Facilitates COVID-19 Vaccines for Graduating Seniors
Glendale Unified School District is partnering with local healthcare providers to facilitate COVID-19 vaccination appointments for every high school senior and two eligible household members who want to be vaccinated beginning on Friday, April 16.
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Details of Tentative Agreement with Glendale Teachers Association
On Wednesday, April 7, Glendale Unified reached a tentative agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Glendale Teachers Association (GTA) for return to in-person instruction in a hybrid model for elementary and secondary students for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year.
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Glendale Unified School District Tentative Agreement with Glendale Teachers Association
Glendale Unified School District has reached a tentative agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding with Glendale Teachers Association for return to in-person instruction in a hybrid model for elementary and secondary students for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year.
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Negotiations Update: April 5, 2021
On Monday, April 5, Glendale Unified presented a counter proposal to the Glendale Teachers Association (GTA) bargaining team for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year, which brings the two sides closer to agreement.
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Negotiations Update: March 31, 2021
On Wednesday, March 31, Glendale Unified school and district leaders met with members of the Glendale Teachers Association (GTA) bargaining team to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year.
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Glendale Unified Partners with Walgreens to Host Johnson & Johnson Vaccination Clinic
Glendale Unified School District is partnering with Walgreens to host a vaccination clinic for employees and eligible household members on Saturday, March 13, at Glendale High School.
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Glendale Unified Board of Education Adopts a Resolution Standing in Solidarity with Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities
At their meeting on Tuesday, March 9, the Glendale Unified Board of Education adopted a resolution, “Affirming the Glendale Unified Board of Education’s Commitment to the Safety and Wellbeing of our Asian American and Pacific Islander Students, Employees, Families, and Community Members and Denouncing Xenophobia Due to Fears of the Covid-19 Pandemic.
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Glendale Unified Will Return Elementary Students for On-Campus Instruction Beginning March 29
On Tuesday, the Glendale Unified Board of Education gave direction for District leaders to move forward with their proposed plan for a phased return of elementary students for on-campus instruction in late March. Elementary teachers will return to campus on Tuesday, March 23, following the District’s spring break holiday. Students in transitional kindergarten through second grade will resume in-person learning on Monday, March 29, and elementary students in grades three through six will resume in-person learning on Monday, April 5.
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Glendale Unified Facilitates COVID-19 Vaccines for All Teachers and Staff
As of Friday, March 5, Glendale Unified has facilitated vaccine appointments for all 2,600 of the District’s employees who want to be vaccinated, including teachers, classified staff, school and district administrators, athletic coaches, and classroom assistants.
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Negotiations Update: March 3, 2021
On Wednesday, March 3, Glendale Unified school and district leaders met with members of the Glendale Teachers Association (GTA) bargaining team to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the careful and deliberate return of elementary students, based on current Public Health guidelines. At the March 3 meeting, GTA presented a counter-proposal to the District’s initial MOU from February 19. The District prepared and provided an immediate response.
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Glendale Unified Reaches Agreement on School Reopening Plans with Classified Employee Union
On February 16, the Glendale Unified Board of Education approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) for Coronavirus Response: Distance/Hybrid Learning. The agreement details protocols the District has put in place to ensure the health and safety of all Glendale Unified employees. Read more...
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Glendale Unified Facilitating Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccines for Teachers and Staff Prior to Reopening Schools
The District has already facilitated vaccine appointments for approximately 850 employees and is on track to have vaccination appointments scheduled for all employees who are currently reporting to a work location or are scheduled to return when elementary schools reopen, including elementary teachers and all classified employees, by the first week in March. Read more...
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Negotiations Update: February 19, 2021
On Friday, February 19, Glendale Unified school and district leaders met with members of the Glendale Teachers Association to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the careful and deliberate return of elementary students for on-campus instruction by the end of March and extending through the 2020-21 school year, based on current Public Health guidelines.
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Glendale Unified Prepares to Reopen Elementary Schools for On-Campus Instruction in March
The decision follows an announcement from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Monday that the County has reached the threshold to reopen elementary schools. Read more...
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Glendale Unified Named to Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll
The Honor Roll program is part of a national effort to identify high performing schools and districts that are improving student outcomes. Read More...
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Glendale Unified Awarded $1.75 Million K12 Strong Workforce Program Grant
The grant will fund a district initiative to develop Online College and Career Academies to provide students the opportunity to gain skills and certifications in high-demand industries. Read more...
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Glendale Unified Wins CSBA Golden Bell Award for One Glendale After School Youth Sports Program
One Glendale is a collaboration between Glendale Unified and the City of Glendale to bring free, after school recreational sports to students at eight elementary schools. Read more...
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Glendale Unified Offers Free COVID-19 Testing for Employees Following Thanksgiving Holiday
The District organized a temporary drive-thru rapid testing site in partnership with Vital Medical Services, LLC.
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- 2019-20
2019-20
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Glendale Unified High Schools Rank Among Nation’s Best by U.S. News & World Report
All four comprehensive high schools rank in the top 16% of high schools natinowide according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best High Schools ranking.
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Two Glendale Unified Schools Earn Federal and State Green Ribbon Awards for Sustainability
Clark Magnet HS named a U.S. Dept. of Ed. Green Ribbon School. Both Clark Magnet HS and Franklin Magnet ES named CA Green Ribbon Schools.
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Glendale Unified Joins Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Program
Roosevelt, Toll, and Wilson Middle Schools have been selected to join Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, Verizon's education initiative targeting under-resourced middle schools across the country. Read more...
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Glendale Unified Reaches Tentative Agreement on Wages with Classified Employee Union
The Glendale Unified School District and California School Employees Association (CSEA) bargaining unit reached a tentative agreement on wages for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years. Read more...
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Six GUSD Schools Earn California Distinguished Schools Title
Balboa, Mark Keppel, Horace Mann, Monte Vista, Valley View, and R.D. White Elementaries have been named California Distinguished Schools by the California Department of Education. Read more...
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FLAG Dual Immersion Program Wins CSBA Golden Bell Award for Excellence in Education and Governance
December 6 - The Glendale Unified FLAG dual immersion program has been awarded a 2019 “Golden Bell” award from the California School Boards Association. Read more...
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Glendale Unified School District Files Lawsuit against JUUL for Targeting Youth, Creating Public Nuisance
November 26 - Glendale Unified filed a lawsuit against JUUL Labs, Inc. for creating an epidemic of youth vaping that impedes learning and puts student health and safety risk. Read more...
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Glendale Unified High Schools Named Top in STEM by Newsweek
November 8 - All four Glendale Unified comprehensive high schools rank among the top 5,000 STEM high schools in the nation according to Newsweek. Read more...
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Glendale Unified Dual Language Immersion and Magnet Programs Now Enrolling for the 2020-21 School Year
November 1 - The lottery application period for Foreign Language Academies of Glendale (FLAG) dual immersion programs and magnet schools will be open from November 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020.
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Clark Magnet High School Teacher Dominique Evans-Bye Earns Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring
October 16 - Clark Magnet High School Teacher Dominique Evans-Bye is one of only 15 educators nationwide honored with the PAESMEM this year.
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Glendale Unified Receives $200,000 Grant to Provide College Savings Accounts for Students
October 11 - Every Kid Counts grant funds programs that incentivize families with children to open and maintain college savings accounts.
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Monte Vista Elementary Recognized as 2019 National Blue Ribbon School
September 26 - Monte Vista Elementary has been recognized as a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education.
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Crescenta Valley High School Students Participate in “Ally Week” in Support of Safe Schools for LGBTQ Students
September 25 - Students at Crescenta Valley HS are launching a week of activities from Sept. 30 - Oct. 4 in recognition of “Ally Week.” Read more...
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Roosevelt Teacher Randy Kamiya Honored with UCLA “Extra Yard for Teachers” Award
September 25 - Roosevelt Teacher Randy Kamiya has been selected as the winner of UCLA’s “Extra Yard for Teachers” award for effectively utilizing STEAM education to inspire, motivate, and engage students. Read more...
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Glendale Unified Celebrates Walk to School Day
September 24 - On October 2, Glendale Unified students will participate in International Walk to School Day. Read more...
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K-Pop and Traditional Korean Performers Visiting FLAG Korean Schools
September 20 - On September 27, students in the FLAG Korean program will enjoy K-Pop and traditional Korean music performances sponsored by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles. Read more...
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Nine Glendale Unified Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
September 13 - Nine Glendale Unified seniors have been selected as semifinalists for the 2020 National Merit Scholarship. Read more...
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Annual College & Career Fair September 11
September 4 - Students, families, and community members are encouraged to attend the annual Glendale Unified College and Career Fair on Wednesday, September 11, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Read more...
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Franklin Elementary Sustainability Celebration
August 26 - Franklin Elementary hosted a sustainability celebration to highlight green initiatives happening across their campus. This year, Glendale Unified is piloting a program at Franklin to replace disposable plates with reusable lunchroom trays and utensils. Read more...
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Jennifer DeLadurantey Selected as Next Toll Middle School Principal
August 15 - Glendale Unified leadership has selected Jennifer DeLadurantey as the next principal at Toll Middle School, pending Board of Education approval. Read more...
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Glendale Unified Back-to-School Red Carpet Welcome
August 14 - We are literally rolling out the red carpet to create an unforgettable first day experience for students. Every school in Glendale Unified will have a red carpet at their main entrance to welcome students and families back for the 2019-20 school year. Read more...
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FLAG Teacher Specialist Unis Choi Honored by Korean Ministry of Education
July 12 - Unis Choi, Teacher Specialist for the Glendale Unified Foreign Language Academies of Glendale (FLAG) Korean Program, was honored by the Korean Ministry of Education this month for her contributions to the promotion of Korean language and culture education in the United States. Read more...
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Career & Technical Education Students Win Gold at SkillsUSA National Competition
June 27 - Four Glendale Unified students received gold medals at the 55th Annual National SkillsUSA competition in Louisville, Kentucky this June. Read more...
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Superintendent Vivian Ekchian School Tour
June 21 - On July 1, Superintendent Vivian Ekchian officially joins the Glendale Unified School District. Dr. Ekchian and district leadership will visit the following campuses, observe special programs, and meet with principals, staff, students and families. Read more...
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- 2018-19
2018-19
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GUSD Named to Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 - Glendale Unified School District and 15 GUSD schools have been named to the 2018-19 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll for high achievement and student success. The Honor Roll program, sponsored by the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence, is part of a national effort to identify high performing schools and districts that are improving student outcomes. Read more...
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GUSD Board Names Dr. Vivian Ekchian Next Superintendent of Schools
The Board of Education unanimously approved a contract to affirm Dr. Vivian Ekchian as the next GUSD Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2019, at their meeting Tuesday evening. Read more...
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GUSD Board Schedules Vote for a New Superintendent
The Board of Education has scheduled a vote on a contract for the next GUSD Superintendent of Schools. The Board is expected to take action on affirming Dr. Vivian Ekchian as the District’s next Superintendent at their upcoming meeting on Tuesday, May 21. Read more...
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Suzanne McDonnell Selected GUSD Teacher of the Year
Jefferson Elementary kindergarten teacher Suzanne McDonnell has been selected as GUSD’s Teacher of the Year. Ms. McDonnell will represent the District at this year’s LA County Teacher of the Year competition. Read More...
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HHS Strengthens Football Program with New Coach
Hoover High School has selected Coach Azad Herabidian to lead the school's football program. Coach Herabidian has been a member of the Hoover track and field coaching staff and will join the Hoover teaching staff this fall. Read more..
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Two GUSD Seniors Named National Merit Scholars
Two GUSD seniors have been selected as 2019 National Merit Scholars. Davit Antonyan from Hoover and Justin S. Nakama from Crescenta Valley High School. Read more...
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Roosevelt Middle Becomes GUSD's Next Magnet School
Tuesday, May 7, the GUSD Board of Education unanimously voted to transform Roosevelt Middle School into a STEAM Magnet beginning with the 2020-21 school year. Read more...
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GUSD High Schools Rank Among Nation's Best by U.S. News & World Report
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 - All four GUSD comprehensive high schools rank among the nation's best once again according to the U.S. News & World Report's 2019 Best High Schools ranking. All four schools - Clark Magnet, Crescenta Valley, Hoover, and Glendale High - rank in the top 25% of high schools nationally, with Clark Magnet and Crescenta Valley High ranking in the top 3%. Read more...
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GUSD Seeks Community Members for Open Seats on Superintendent's Facility Advisory Committee
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - Glendale Unified School District is currently soliciting applications to fill five open seats on the Superintendent’s Facility Advisory Committee (SFAC). All members of the GUSD community are encouraged to apply. Expertise in areas such as architecture, engineering, construction, law, educational administration, financial management, real estate/development, construction management, and/or public administration is highly valued but is not required.
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GUSD Attendance Program Recognized as Model School Attendance Review Board
Thursday, April 11, 2019 - The California Department of Education recognized GUSD's attendance program as a 2019 Model School Attendance Review Board (SARB) for outstanding strategies to reduce chronic absenteeism and increase student attendance.
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GUSD Commemorates the Armenian Genocide
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - GUSD has multiple events and activities planned throughout the month of April to commemorate the Armenian Genocide. Read more...
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GUSD High Schools Receive Exemplary Program Awards for Arts, CTE, and Physical Activity & Nutrition
Thursday, March 14, 2019 - Two GUSD high schools named California Distinguished Schools last month are among 22 schools to receive an additional “Exemplary Program Award” from the California Department of Education. Clark Magnet High School received an Exemplary Program Award for Career and Technical Education. Crescenta Valley High School received two Exemplary Program Awards for Arts and Physical Activity and Nutrition. GUSD is the only school district to be recognized in all three categories and Crescenta Valley High is the only school to receive awards in two categories.
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Three GUSD Schools Recognized as California Distinguished Schools
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 - Three GUSD schools have been recognized as 2019 California Distinguished Schools: Rosemont Middle School, Clark Magnet High School and Crescenta Valley High School.
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GUSD Board of Education Seeks Proposals for Superintendent Search
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 - The Glendale Unified School District Board of Education will employ an outside search professional to manage the search process for a new GUSD superintendent. A request for proposal is posted in the "Announcements" feed on the GUSD website homepage at www.gusd.net and is open to all executive search professionals who wish to submit.
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GUSD Board of Education Releases Superintendent Dr. Winfred B. Roberson, Jr.
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 - At the January 29 Special Board Meeting, the Glendale Unified School District Board of Education took action by a vote of 3-2 to release Superintendent Dr. Winfred B. Roberson, Jr. from his existing contract without cause, effective immediately, pursuant to contract paragraph 11(c).
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GUSD Launches "Communication, Not Confrontation" Awareness Campaign
Thursday, November 1, 2018 - GUSD leaders ask the community to come together to bring unity and open, two-way communication to combat the threat of lingering disruptions, rumors and misinformation that have been swirling around GUSD schools for the past few weeks. The campaign will take place over the next three months. Learn more.
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GUSD FLAG and Magnet Programs Now Enrolling for the 2019-2020 School Year
Monday, October 29, 2018 - The application period for GUSD elementary magnet schools and Foreign Language Academies of Glendale (FLAG) dual immersion programs opens this Thursday, November 1. All students living in and outside GUSD boundaries are invited to complete an application by visiting www.gusdmagnetandflag.com. Students are selected for elementary magnet and FLAG programs each year by a random lottery. Lottery applications must be submitted by January 31, 2019. Learn more.
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GHS' Elizabeth Astor Among 16 LACOE Teacher of the Year
Friday, September 21, 2018 - Glendale High School Teacher Elizabeth Astor has been named one of 16 Teachers of the Year by the Los Angeles County Office of Education. The County's top 16 public school teachers were presented by County Superintendent of Schools Debra Duardo during the annual Teachers of the Year banquet held September 21.
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- 2017-18
2017-18
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GUSD Seeks Community Members for Open Seats on CBOC and SFAC
Glendale Unified School District is currently soliciting applications to fill one open seat on the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) and two open seats on the Superintendent's Facility Advisory Committee (SFAC).
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GUSD Named to Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll
Glendale Unified School District and 18 GUSD schools have been named to the 2017-18 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll for high achievement and student success. This is the third consecutive year GUSD has been recognized as an Honor Roll District.
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GUSD High Schools Rank Among Nation’s Best by U.S. News & World Report
All four GUSD comprehensive high schools rank among the nation’s best according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best High Schools ranking.
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Three GUSD Schools Recognized as California Distinguished Schools
Three GUSD elementary schools have been recognized as 2018 California Distinguished Schools: Horace Mann Elementary, Monte Vista Elementary, and R.D. White Elementary.
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Glendale High School Hires New Varsity Head Football Coach
Glendale High School has hired former NFL and USC football player Cary Grant Harris to be their new varsity head football coach.
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Cerritos Elementary Hosts First "Epic Build" Coding Showcase
More than 100 families and community members attended Cerritos Elementary School’s first “Epic Build” Coding Showcase on Thursday, January 25. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade demonstrated computer coding and robotics projects that they have been working on since the fall.
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Cerritos Elementary to Become GUSD's Next Magnet School
The GUSD Board of Education voted to make Cerritos Elementary the next GUSD magnet school, Cerritos Computer Science Magnet, beginning with the 2018-2019 school year. Cerritos partnered this year with Code to the Future, a leading Computer Science program for magnet and theme-based schools. Through this partnership, Cerritos students learn fundamentals of computer coding as part of their daily curriculum.
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Franklin Elementary Urban Greening Grant Dedication Ceremony
On Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at 1 p.m., Franklin Elementary students, families, and community leaders will gather to celebrate the completion of their Urban Greening project. Senator Anthony Portantino, Glendale Mayor Vartan Gharpetian, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency Julie Alvis, GUSD Board Members, and Superintendent Winfred Roberson will be in attendance to cut the ribbon with Franklin Elementary administrators and members of the Benjamin Franklin Elementary Foundation.
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- 2016-17
2016-17
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R.D. White Opens New Building Built Using Measure S Funds
On April 20, 2017, the GUSD community celebrated the grand opening of the latest classroom building built using Measure S funds with a ribbon cutting ceremony at R.D. White Elementary School.
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Balboa Elementary Opens New Building Built Using Measure S Funds
On March 16, 2017, the GUSD community celebrated the grand opening of the latest classroom building built using Measure S funds with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Balboa Elementary School campus.
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Principal for A Day 2016
The 25th annual Principal for A Day in the Glendale Unified School District will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 and has attracted 30 business and community leaders. The Glendale Educational Foundation is sponsoring the event.
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Public Hearing on Sagebrush Petition
On September 7, 2016, the Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization officially accepted a petition requesting transfer of the Sagebrush territory from Glendale USD to La Cañada USD. The petition was submitted by UniteLCF.
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Hoover High School New Classroom Arts Building Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
A ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the new classroom arts building at Hoover High School will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016, at 5 P.M., at Hoover High School, 651 Glenwood Road, Glendale, CA 91202.
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GUSD Sells Measure S Series "C" Bonds
On August 4, 2016, Glendale Unified School District successfully sold its $70 million General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2011, Series C. The Bonds were issued as part of the $270 million Measure S bond measure approved by voters in 2011.
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GUSD Seeking Community Members for CBOC
Glendale Unified School District is currently soliciting applications to fill five (5) open seats on the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC). The Committee must have a minimum of seven (7) members appointed by the Board of Education of the Glendale Unified School District. It is a two-year commitment. The Committee meets quarterly.
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- 2015-16
2015-16
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GUSD Seeking Community Members for SFAC
Glendale Unified School District is currently soliciting applications to fill five (5) open seats on the Superintendent's Facility Advisory Committee (SFAC). A maximum of nine (9) community members may be appointed by the Superintendent or designee to serve on the committee. It is a two-year commitment, with the possiblity of a renewal at the end of the two years. The committee meets twice a month on Mondays.
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Glendale District and Schools Recognized for High Achievement in Student Success
Glendale Unified School District has been selected by Educational Results Partnership (ERP) and the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence (CBEE) as one of 13 public school districts in California to receive the title of 2015 Honor Roll School District. In addition, 19 GUSD schools have been selected by ERP and CBEE to receive the title 2015 Honor Roll School.
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Franklin Elementary School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
A ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the new 2-story classroom building at Franklin Elementary School will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at 4 p.m. at Franklin Elementary School located at 1610 Lake Street, Glendale, CA 91201.
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Dr. Armina Gharpetian Named Board President
Dr. Armina Gharpetian was selected President of the Board of Education succeeding Christine Walters at the April 5, 2016 Board Meeting.
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GUSD & CSEA Reach Tentative Agreement
On Thursday, January 21, 2016, the Glendale Unified School District and the California School Employees Association reached a tentative agreement for the 2015-2016 school year.
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GUSD Superintendent Search Update
After an extensive search and interview process, the Board unanimously approved extending an offer of employment to Winfred Roberson, Jr. to serve as the next superintendent of Glendale Unified School District.
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Community Calendar Meetings
GUSD will be conducting three community meetings in February to gain input on the proposed students instructional calendar for the 2017-2018 school year and beyond.
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Glendale Unified Prepares for El Niño
GUSD has been hard at work in anticipation of an El Niño winter storm season. Action plans have been developed and implemented to properly protect the district's students, staff and facilities.
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CSBA Awards GUSD with 2015 Golden Bell
The California School Boards Association (CSBA) honors the Glendale Unified School District with two Golden Bell Awards. The awards are given to promote excellence in education and school board governance by recognizing outstanding programs that address the changing needs of students. The Golden Bell Awards, now in its 36th year, highlight best practices in education in the areas of operations, instruction and support services.
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GUSD Refinances Measure K, Measure S, Other Bonds
Glendale Unified School District refinances Measure K and Measure S bonds, including 2011 Series A bonds and 2009 General Obligation refunding bonds saving Glendale District taxpayers over $23.4 million.
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- 2014-15
2014-15
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Students Win Top National Scholarships
Mark Ansell, senior at Clark Magnet High School, took top honors in the Elks National Scholarship Program. Mark won $50,000. There were over 500 finalists nationwide. Additionally, student board member Mary Agajanian from Clark Magnet ranked #4 in the contest and won $23,100.PressRelease.2015-05-18.StudentsWinTopNationalScholarships.pdf 43.49 KB (Last Modified on May 18, 2015) -
Groundbreaking for Two New Buildings in the GUSD
Groundbreaking for two new buildings in the GUSD will be taking place at Balboa and R.D. White Elementary Schools. The buildings are part of the District's Overcrowding Relief Grant (ORG) Program Funding and Measure S. -
Clark Magnet High School Students Take Positive Action to Improve Environment
The Kelp Huggers, a team of nine students from Clark Magnet High School, have advanced and will now compete in the final challenge segment of the eighth annual Lexus Eco Challenge.PressRelease.2015-01-30.ClarkKelpHuggersEcoChallenge2015.pdf 45.50 KB (Last Modified on January 30, 2015) -
Cerritos Elementary Selected as Finalist for the 2015 NCUST Award
The National Center for Urban School Transformation (NCUST) announced on December 9, 2014 that 22 schools from across the country were chosen as finalists for the National Excellence in Urban Education Award. Among the finalists was Cerritos Elementary School. -
Ferraro v. GUSD Ruling
On December 5, 2014, the judge presiding over the Ferraro v. Glendale Unified School District court case ruled in favor of the District, dismissing the entire lawsuit. However, it is not lost on the District to continue to sympathize with the Ferraro family. -
Middle School Essay Contest
The winners of the middle school essay contest were recognized for their outstanding essays on the topic of "The Importance of Education for Immigrant Children" on December 8, at 3 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Glendale, California. -
GUSD Council PTA Reflections Contest Winners
Over 500 GUSD students turned out to participate in the National PTA Reflection Program. Students were asked by tye PTA to reflect on the theme "The World Would Be A Better Place If..." Students had the opportunity to participate in the categories of film production, visual arts, literature, music composition, dance choreography and photography. -
Principal for a Day 2014
The 23rd annual Principal for A Day in the Glendale Unified School District was held on Wednesday, December 3, and has attracted 30 business and community leaders. The Glendale Educational Foundation sponsored this event. -
Wilson Middle School Celebrity Basketball Game
Wilson Middle School's STOP Bullying Celebrity Basketball game tool place on December 5 in the Glendale High School gymnasium. Celebrities will challenge Wilson teachers and staff as well as Glendale Police officers and GUSD alumni players from throughout the City of Glendale. -
GUSD Board of Education Fills Vacancy
On October 8, 2014, the Glendale Unified School District Board of Education appointed Sandra Russell to fill the vacancy on the Board of Education created by the resignation of Mary Boger. -
Sixteen Applications Received for GUSD Board of Education Vacancy
The Glendale Unified School District invited applicants to apply to fill the vacancy on the Board created by the resignation of Mary Boger and fulfill the remaining term of her office, which ends on April 7, 2015. At that time, the seat will be up for election. -
Filling the Vacancy on the Board of Education
On September 2, 2014, the Glendale Unified School District voted to proceed with the steps necessary to make a provisional appointment to fill the vacancy on the Board created by the resignation of Mary Boger.
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