Today is National School Nurses Day. We’re taking a moment to spotlight Livia Nystrom, our district nurse! 🎉
Please also join us in recognizing our school health clerks:
⭐ Kim Corrales, ESMS
⭐ Joseph Morones, ESHS
⭐ Jana Pandula, RSS
⭐ Mae Schobel, CSS
Thank you for your commitment to treating, supporting, and educating students!
Congrats to RSS' Classified Employee of the Year, Ms. Julia Dunlap, our fabulous Occupational Therapist! We are so lucky to benefit from her expertise, thoughtfulness, collaboration, and kind spirit.
Award Winning Author, Pam Munoz Ryan, came to visit our 4th & 5th graders today, courtesy of Pages Bookstore in MB. She talked about her new book, El Niño, and her writing process. So many good things! #pammunozryan #pagesbookstore #elnino #rsslovestoread
Happy Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! Thanks to PTA, Sam Hedding, and so many of our wonderful RSS Families, our staff enjoyed coffee, muffins, and a Taco Truck today! We feel so loved! Thank you!
This week, we join schools across California in observing Student Mental Health Week. 💚
Schools play a critical role in supporting student wellbeing. We’re committed to fostering a supportive environment where every student feels seen, heard, and valued.
Explore our mental health and wellness resources: https://www.elsegundousd.net/page/student-health-wellbeing
We’re excited to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎🎊
Every day, our teachers ignite curiosity, foster growth, and help students reach their full potential. Their dedication and heart are felt throughout our entire school district community.
Congratulations to RSS student Violent Hutchinson for being selected as a finalist for the West Basin Municipal Water District's Student Art Contest! 🎨🎉
Over 700 entries were submitted by talented student artists across the region—what an achievement!
Each meal served sets the stage for student learning and growth. 🍎🚀
On School Lunch Hero Day, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our food services team. Thank you for all you do, every single day. 🙏
Today is National School Principals Day! Please join us in recognizing:
⭐ Rose Ahrens, Center Street School
⭐ Sarah Davlantis, El Segundo Middle School
⭐ Steve Gebhart, El Segundo High School
⭐ Carie Oulashian, Richmond Street School
These leaders do an outstanding job supporting the needs of students, staff, and families. Thank you for all you do!
Did you miss our most recent Board of Education meeting?
Find a recap here: https://www.elsegundousd.net/page/meeting-summaries
RSS families recently participated in Family CPR Night to learn Hands-Only CPR, thanks to the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge. 🫀❤️
This incredible event allowed our families to connect and learn potentially life-saving skills!
Hello Blue Butterfly Families from RSS PTA -
With just 12 days until teacher appreciation week we are in a mad dash to get these slots filled!
Please see the sign up link below - we have added some drink donation slots for our teacher hydration station, and we are in need of some more giftcards to fill our teachers swag bags with! If you are interested in sponsoring a lunch for the entire staff please reach out to Sam Hedding!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4DA8A72AA64-55694055-teacher
PTA's Run for Education is Saturday! Sign up for the Fun Run, 5K, or 10K at the link below. Look for Mrs. Oulashian out there in her butterfly wings & blue tutu! Can't wait to see you there!
https://www.esrun4education.com/
Our next Board of Education meeting is Tuesday, April 22, starting at 6:00pm in the El Segundo City Hall Council Chamber (350 Main Street).
Find board agendas, minutes and other information here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/esusd/Board.nsf/Public
RSS is celebrating Administrative Professionals Day a bit early. We are SO grateful for these two. They greet each student, staff, and parent with a smile and make sure our school thrives on the daily. 🦋
Congratulations to our 2025 Employees of the Year! 🎉
These outstanding school employees were chosen for their dedication to students and passion for education. They each represent the very best of ESUSD!
Please join us in congratulating our 2025 Building Employees of the Year:
🏆Joy Pamphile - Center Street School
🏆Caroline Dawes - Richmond Street School
🏆Insa Kasai - El Segundo Middle School
🏆Teresa McDorman - El Segundo High School
In addition to being recognized by her site, Teresa McDorman, ESHS English teacher, is also being honored as the ESUSD Educator of the Year.
Missed the board meeting on March 25? Don’t worry, we just posted a summary of it!
Read summaries from past meetings at https://www.elsegundousd.net/page/meeting-summaries.
ESUSD is seeking qualified, interested individuals to serve on the Measure ES Citizens’ Oversight Committee!
There are four open positions:
✅ Representative of a taxpayer organization
✅ Parent active in a parent/teacher organization
✅ 2 community-at-large members
Applications must be submitted by 4pm on Friday, April 25.
Learn more and apply: https://www.elsegundousd.net/page/citizens-bond-oversight-committee
Richmond Street School had a great time at its 3rd Annual Family STEAM Literacy Night. It was an exciting evening with hands-on activities for all ages! ⭐
The Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, April 15, starting at 5:00pm at El Segundo High School in the Watkins Library (640 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245). The meeting is open to the public.
Find board agendas, minutes and other information here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/esusd/Board.nsf/Public
