This website will soon be your resource for information about the transformative Living Schoolyards project coming to El Monte City School District (EMCSD). Funded by a CalFire Green Schoolyards grant, this project will revitalize Shirpser, Gidley, and Cortada campuses. The aim is to create vibrant, shaded, and engaging learning spaces for over 13,000 students!
The project will transform 10.35 acres by adding 187 new trees, building outdoor classrooms, nature play areas, and walking paths. Students will actively participate in the design process, shaping their schoolyards through environmental education. Each school will receive enhancements, including new shade trees, outdoor classrooms, and play yard improvements.
El Monte City School District, Active San Gabriel Valley, and Trust for Public Land (TPL) are collaborating on this initiative. Goals include increasing awareness, encouraging community participation, and aligning with district plans. Updates will be provided as the project progresses.
