El Segundo Middle School

Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, September 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We’ll see you again on Tuesday! 🗓️

Earlier this year, the South Bay Readers’ Choice Awards named ESUSD the South Bay’s Favorite School District! 🎉🏆

The district’s focus on college and career readiness played a key role in earning the community’s support for this award. With an 83% A-G completion rate, ESUSD is one of the best districts in the state when it comes to college readiness.

Read more: https://www.elsegundousd.net/article/2358410

We're just ONE WEEK away from the first day of school! 🤩

We’re so excited and ready to welcome students back on Monday, August 25, for another exciting year of learning. See you soon, everyone!

El Segundo Middle School math teacher Garrett Troche recently brought his quick thinking and positive energy to the national stage as a contestant on the trivia game show Press Your Luck! 🎉

Mr. Troche described the experience as a roller coaster and a dream come true. We are so proud of him and the enthusiasm he brings both in and out of the classroom.

Way to go, Mr. Troche!

We’re less than a month away from the first day of school on Monday, August 25! 🎉

Now’s a great time to familiarize yourself with the 2025-26 calendar: https://www.elsegundousd.net/page/calendars

Can you believe it? Today is the LAST DAY of the 2024-25 school year! 🎊 Congratulations to our students and staff for finishing strong—and for all you’ve achieved along the way. Have a fantastic summer break! 😎

El Segundo Middle School students Owen Anderson, Braeden Corcoran, and Mason Koussa are making headlines! 📰🐟 For their 8th grade International Baccalaureate project, these students decided to focus on the critical issue of marine pollution and debris. With mentorship from USC Dornsife, the group collected trash from local beaches, analyzed their findings, and transformed the debris into a fish sculpture that illustrates the impact of plastic waste on ocean life. Read the full story: https://dornsife.usc.edu/uscseagrant/2025/04/23/talkingtrashforacause/

Today, our community pauses to recognize Memorial Day. Let us honor the fallen by remembering their strength, their sacrifice, and their service. 🇺🇸

REMINDER: There is no school on Monday, May 26, in recognition of Memorial Day. 🇺🇲

Classified employees are the heart of our schools. From the front office to the cafeteria, from tech support to transportation, these dedicated professionals keep everything running smoothly and support the success and wellbeing of every student. This week, we proudly celebrate California Classified School Employee Week and recognize the incredible contributions of our classified staff. Thank you for all that you do! 🤩

ESMS Employee of the Year Susi Flores has done incredible work in the front office and supported the school with great attendance recovery. Thank you for your dedication to Team El Segundo! 👏

What an incredible night at last week’s ESMS Open House! 🌟 The campus came alive with families, students, and staff celebrating the hard work and growth of the school’s scholars. The Student-Led Conferences were a special highlight! ESMS students took center stage to reflect on their learning journey and proudly share how they’re living out the Graduate Profile traits, from creative and critical thinking to confident communication. Thank you to everyone who showed up to support the students—your partnership means everything!

Congratulations to ESMS student, Katarina Glisovic, for being selected as a finalist in the West Basin Municipal Water District’s “Being Water Wise Is…” Student Art Contest! 🚰🎉 Katarina was one of fifteen finalists out of 700 incredible submissions from throughout the West Basin service area. As a finalist, she received an Apple iPad, a certificate signed by a West Basin Director, and a special gift package. We are so proud of Katarina’s creativity and dedication to promoting water conservation!

Our next Board of Education meeting is Tuesday, May 13, 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

El Segundo Middle School students put their brains to the test at lunch during the Scholar Quiz Championship—battling it out to see who holds the most random knowledge! 🧠🏆

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!

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.

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!