California Student Mental Health Week is a reminder that student wellbeing matters every day. 💚
We are proud to support students as they build healthy relationships, develop coping skills, and learn the importance of asking for help when they need it.
This week, we encourage our school community to check in, show kindness, and help create spaces where every student feels seen, supported, and valued. 🤝
We are proud to support students as they build healthy relationships, develop coping skills, and learn the importance of asking for help when they need it.
This week, we encourage our school community to check in, show kindness, and help create spaces where every student feels seen, supported, and valued. 🤝
This week’s Gundo of the Week is Foti Davlantis, athletic director at El Segundo High School! 💙
Here’s what his nominator had to say:
“Foti has been at the helm of El Segundo Athletics for two years and continues to take our competition to new heights. Mr. Davlantis had big shoes to fill and has done so with grace, patience, and A LOT of coordination! We have had huge success for El Segundo in recent years, from our CIF-winning Golf Team, new and highly successful Girls Flag Football, and the classic El Segundo Baseball team. Foti has done a tremendous job bringing budget clarity, recruiting talented coaches, and maintaining treasured traditions. Recently, he attended a Student Advisory Council and discussed creative ideas and their realities with student leadership. Mr. Davlantis spends every day and evening ensuring that the quality and competition of El Segundo Athletics is synonymous with excellence.”
Thank you for being a part of Team Gundo!
Here’s what his nominator had to say:
“Foti has been at the helm of El Segundo Athletics for two years and continues to take our competition to new heights. Mr. Davlantis had big shoes to fill and has done so with grace, patience, and A LOT of coordination! We have had huge success for El Segundo in recent years, from our CIF-winning Golf Team, new and highly successful Girls Flag Football, and the classic El Segundo Baseball team. Foti has done a tremendous job bringing budget clarity, recruiting talented coaches, and maintaining treasured traditions. Recently, he attended a Student Advisory Council and discussed creative ideas and their realities with student leadership. Mr. Davlantis spends every day and evening ensuring that the quality and competition of El Segundo Athletics is synonymous with excellence.”
Thank you for being a part of Team Gundo!
California Day of the Teacher is a special opportunity to celebrate the incredible educators who make a difference across ESUSD every day. 🤗
Our teachers inspire curiosity, encourage growth, and help students feel supported, challenged, and ready for success. Thank you for the care, creativity, and commitment you bring to our classrooms and school community!
Our teachers inspire curiosity, encourage growth, and help students feel supported, challenged, and ready for success. Thank you for the care, creativity, and commitment you bring to our classrooms and school community!
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week at Richmond Street School was filled with gratitude and delicious treats, thanks to the amazing PTA. 💙
Thank you for making staff members feel so valued and celebrated all week long!
Thank you for making staff members feel so valued and celebrated all week long!
Three schools in El Segundo Unified have been named 2025-26 Project Lead the Way Distinguished Schools, a national honor recognizing excellence in STEM education. 🏆
Congratulations to Center Street School, Richmond Street School, and El Segundo High School for expanding student access, engagement, and achievement through their PLTW programs.
To read the full story about this recognition, visit https://www.elsegundousd.net/article/2874893.
Congratulations to Center Street School, Richmond Street School, and El Segundo High School for expanding student access, engagement, and achievement through their PLTW programs.
To read the full story about this recognition, visit https://www.elsegundousd.net/article/2874893.
This Week’s Gundo of the Week is Leilani Talanoa, cafeteria manager at El Segundo High School! 💙
Here’s what her nominator had to say:
“Being fed and ready to learn is a critical part of a student's day, and Leilani always ensures that students are taken care of. She goes out of her way to get to know them and what they want, so that their food options are specific to the students she supports. Leilani makes sure that student choices are varied and delicious, and that her staff does the same thing. Whether it's taking the food out to students on campus or at the gates as they arrive, or handing out food from the cafeteria, Leilani is always looking for ways to make sure students get what they need, all while delivering it with a smile.”
Thank you for being a part of Team Gundo! 👏
Here’s what her nominator had to say:
“Being fed and ready to learn is a critical part of a student's day, and Leilani always ensures that students are taken care of. She goes out of her way to get to know them and what they want, so that their food options are specific to the students she supports. Leilani makes sure that student choices are varied and delicious, and that her staff does the same thing. Whether it's taking the food out to students on campus or at the gates as they arrive, or handing out food from the cafeteria, Leilani is always looking for ways to make sure students get what they need, all while delivering it with a smile.”
Thank you for being a part of Team Gundo! 👏
Make plans to attend the annual Ed! Foundation gala, which supports our schools and students.
The event will take place on Friday, May 8, from 6:00 to 11:00pm at Chevron Park. It will be an evening of celebration, community, and giving back. 🎉
Learn more at https://www.esedf.org/gala.
The event will take place on Friday, May 8, from 6:00 to 11:00pm at Chevron Park. It will be an evening of celebration, community, and giving back. 🎉
Learn more at https://www.esedf.org/gala.
El Segundo Unified School District celebrated Earth Week with spirit days and hands-on efforts to care for the planet! 🌎
Students and families came together to collect more than six large bags of recyclable materials and raise nearly $60. It was a week full of learning, action, and fun. 💙
Students and families came together to collect more than six large bags of recyclable materials and raise nearly $60. It was a week full of learning, action, and fun. 💙
This week, we are celebrating Staff Appreciation Week and the incredible teachers and staff who make a difference for our students every day.
Join us in saying thank you to the educators, support staff, and team members who help our schools shine. We appreciate all they do for us! 🤩
Join us in saying thank you to the educators, support staff, and team members who help our schools shine. We appreciate all they do for us! 🤩
El Segundo Unified School District proudly celebrates its school lunch heroes who make the Child Nutrition Program a daily success. 🎉
Their work keeps students nourished, focused, and ready to learn every day. Thank you for supporting student wellbeing in such an important way! 🍎
Their work keeps students nourished, focused, and ready to learn every day. Thank you for supporting student wellbeing in such an important way! 🍎
We are proud to celebrate National Principals Day and the leaders who make a difference in every building. Join us in thanking the following principals for being an integral part of Team Gundo! 💙
⭐ Jack Plotkin, Arena Virtual High School
⭐ Steven Gebhart, El Segundo High School
⭐ Sarah Davlantis, El Segundo Middle School
⭐ Rose Ahrens, Center Street School
⭐ Carie Oulashian, Richmond Street School
⭐ Hannah Ford, Eagles’ Nest Preschool
⭐ Jack Plotkin, Arena Virtual High School
⭐ Steven Gebhart, El Segundo High School
⭐ Sarah Davlantis, El Segundo Middle School
⭐ Rose Ahrens, Center Street School
⭐ Carie Oulashian, Richmond Street School
⭐ Hannah Ford, Eagles’ Nest Preschool
Staff Appreciation Week is right around the corner, and we are excited to celebrate our incredible team from May 4-8! 🎉
Join us in recognizing the individuals who make a difference in our schools each day.
Join us in recognizing the individuals who make a difference in our schools each day.
This week’s Gundo of the Week is Lily Gooden, an instructional aide from Richmond Street School! 💙
Here’s what her nominator had to say:
“Lily is one of our outstanding special education instructional aides, whose dedication and heart make a lasting difference every day. She has an incredible rapport with students, building trust and meaningful connections that help each child feel seen, heard, supported, and loved at RSS. With a remarkable ability to meet every student where they are, she provides personalized support that empowers growth and confidence. Her patience, compassion, and commitment truly embody the spirit of our school community.”
Thank you for being a part of Team Gundo, Lily! 👏
Here’s what her nominator had to say:
“Lily is one of our outstanding special education instructional aides, whose dedication and heart make a lasting difference every day. She has an incredible rapport with students, building trust and meaningful connections that help each child feel seen, heard, supported, and loved at RSS. With a remarkable ability to meet every student where they are, she provides personalized support that empowers growth and confidence. Her patience, compassion, and commitment truly embody the spirit of our school community.”
Thank you for being a part of Team Gundo, Lily! 👏
Richmond Street School’s Speech and Language Pathologist Karyn Pochter was recently recognized at the Community Advisory Committee through the Southwest Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)! 🌟
This honor highlights the important impact of supporting student learning in our schools. Join us in congratulating Ms. Pochter! 👏
Richmond Street School recently partnered with El Segundo High School pottery students to bring their ideas to life! 🎨
Through this hands-on experience, younger students shared their designs while high school artists helped transform them into finished ceramic pieces. It’s great to see students of all ages working together! 💙
Through this hands-on experience, younger students shared their designs while high school artists helped transform them into finished ceramic pieces. It’s great to see students of all ages working together! 💙
Students at the recent El Segundo Middle School Wellness Fair got hands-on with healthy choices thanks to ESUSD’s Child Nutrition Services! 🍎
A farmers market-style booth gave every student the chance to select fresh fruits and vegetables to enjoy at school and at home. The students loved this fun, engaging, and memorable experience!
A farmers market-style booth gave every student the chance to select fresh fruits and vegetables to enjoy at school and at home. The students loved this fun, engaging, and memorable experience!
Happy Earth Day! 🌍
Our planet is an incredible place, and today is a wonderful reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and preserve it. We're proud to be part of a community that values the world we'll pass on to future generations.
Our planet is an incredible place, and today is a wonderful reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and preserve it. We're proud to be part of a community that values the world we'll pass on to future generations.
Lace up your shoes and join the community for the Kiwanis ESUSD PTA Run for Education on Saturday, April 25! This annual event brings our community together to support local schools. 🎉
To learn more about the Kiwanis ESUSD PTA Run for Education and how to register, visit https://www.esrun4education.com/.
To learn more about the Kiwanis ESUSD PTA Run for Education and how to register, visit https://www.esrun4education.com/.
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month! We are proud to recognize the people who play such an important role in our school community.
Your time, energy, and dedication enrich the experience of our students in countless ways. We are truly grateful for our volunteers’ commitment to our schools! 🙌
Your time, energy, and dedication enrich the experience of our students in countless ways. We are truly grateful for our volunteers’ commitment to our schools! 🙌
Students at Richmond Street School recently enjoyed Anything but a Backpack Day! 🎒
As a reward for reaching 200 registrants for the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge, students carried their books and school supplies in creative containers instead of traditional backpacks.
As a reward for reaching 200 registrants for the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge, students carried their books and school supplies in creative containers instead of traditional backpacks.
