Gilroy Unified School District

Congratulations to GECA senior, Manreet Kaur, who was named the 2024 Gilroy Chamber of Commerce Susan Valenta Youth Leadership Award winner! Manreet will be recognized at the annual Spice of Life event in March 2025. She was selected for this honor because she has gone “above and beyond” in the area of volunteerism. Her volunteer contribution will leave a lasting impact on her community and school, and her leadership inspires others to reach farther, strive harder and accomplish more. Congratulations Manreet! We are proud of you! #GUSDProud

Kudos to Anthony D'Angelis, Program Specialist in the GUSD Student Services department, who presented with other SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area) providers to about 200 attendees at the CAPTAIN Summit in Riverside. CAPTAIN (California Autism Professional Training and Information Network) is an organization whose mission is to increase knowledge about autism and Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) through systematic dissemination of information that is culturally relevant and respectful of the varied perspectives of people on the autism spectrum. To learn more about CAPTAIN, visit: https://lnkd.in/gZfuBkr8 #GUSDProud

Congratulations to Ascencion Solorsano Middle School Counselor, Francisca Garcia, for being named the 2024 Gilroy Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year! Mrs. Garcia was recognized at a special meeting today attended by Superintendent Munshi, Gilroy Chamber of Commerce CEO, Danny Mitchell, and her friends, family and colleague where the announcement was made. Mrs. Garcia was honored for her work with ASMS students to address their academic and social-emotional needs; her role with the success of the ASMS Wellness Center, and her commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, through the Youth in Philanthropy program at ASMS, and her role as a professor at San Jose State University that allows her to influence the next generation of school counselors. All of these attributes, and many more, make her so deserving of this honor. Congratulations Francisca! We are proud of you! #GUSDProud

This Veterans Day, we honor those who've served our country. Thank you for your service and dedication

GUSD Board of Education announces new Food Service Supervisor: Jorge Huapaya https://lnkd.in/gd3pN_YY

Mt. Madonna High School was recognized at the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Educator's Day for receiving the California Civic Learning Award. MMHS was one of three schools in Santa Clara County to earn this honor for their commitment to civic education. MMHS Principal, Dianne Padilla (pictured third from the left), received the award on behalf of the Jaguar community. The twelfth annual Educator’s Day, brings together superintendents, principals, teachers, and counselors from across Santa Clara County for a day of meaningful dialogue at the intersection of education and the justice system. Supported by a grant from the California Judges Foundation, Educator’s Day is designed to foster collaboration, provide valuable legal perspectives, and inspire solutions to pressing challenges faced in educational settings today. Congratulations MMHS! We are proud of you! #GUSDProud

Superintendent Munshi visited the Gilroy HS Parent Club today in the kitchen at gilroyhighschool_ as they packaged freshly baked cookies, prepared by the GHS kitchen staff, for the honor roll celebration tomorrow. She can confirm that the cookies taste as good as they look! Congratulations Mustangs! We are proud of you! ?? ?? ??

At the October 17 regular meeting, the GUSD Board of Education celebrated students from Rod Kelley Elementary, Ascencion Solorsano Middle School and South Valley Middle School who achieved top scores on the CAASPP and/ or CAST exams during the 2023-24 school year. 16 students were recognized for their achievements on these exams which require students to explain how they solve problems, think critically and write analytically. The Board of Education also recognized the efforts of Eliot Elementary School for their California PBIS Coalition Platinum Designation for the work that the school community is doing to work within the PBIS framework for students. Congratulations! We are proud of you! #GUSDProud

On Tuesday, October 8, the Gilroy Unified School District hosted the third annual Family Resource Fair. District departments, including Preschool, Adult Education, Transportation, Human Resources, School Linked Services, Child Nutrition, Specialized Programs, Workability and Educational Services were present, as well as 20 partner agencies. Attendees were also able to be fingerprinted as part of the volunteer clearance process. Kids crafted at the Steam Station, presented by AWS, and enjoyed a treat from Kona Ice. And we were joined by mascots from ten of our schools too! It was so much fun to see our mascots interact with the event attendees. They played, stopped for photo opps and made the evening that much more fun! Thanks so much to our School Resource Officers who joined us too, and to all of the staff and volunteers who made the event possible. We can't wait to do it again next year! #GUSDProud

Congratulations Gilroy High School Activities Director, Lindsay Hack, for being named the 2024 Santa Clara County Federal Credit Union Civic Engagement Award winner! Lindsay was nominated for this award because of her commitment to including students from all backgrounds in creating community on the GHS campus. From her nomination: "Her efforts in creating and executing GHS spirit activities has transformed GHS's campus into a place where students feel important and an integral part of GHS's community. During a time of division, Ms. Hack stimulates student discussion and interest about history and current events through the lens of her leadership class. She instills the importance of learning about and respecting the diversity on our campuses across the school district. Under her leadership, she is able to address some challenging topics with students." Lindsay will be recognized at the annual Santa Clara County Office of Education Teacher of the Year celebration on October 21. Congratulations Lindsay! We are proud of you! #GUSDProud