The Full Picture: Important Updates from GUHSD
Dear GUHSD Community, Recently, the District's plan to address our long-term challenges and ensure our students’ success has attracted some media attention. Unfortunately, along with the coverage, there’s been a lot of misinformation circulating. On top of that, some disruptive behavior at recent Board meetings has tried to shut down differing views. This doesn’t reflect the values of tolerance, openness, and respect that we want to teach our students, and it gets in the way of the
Mount Miguel and IDEA Center Teachers Named Teachers of the Year
El Cajon, CA – Mount Miguel High School Career Technical Education (CTE) teacher Mick McMurray and IDEA Center High School English teacher Kendra Vandermeer have been named Grossmont Union High School District's Teachers of the Year. Ms. Vandermeer is a 2022 Golden Apple Award recipient – which is given annually to a school’s top teacher as determined by students – has served as an English teacher at IDEA Center High School for six years. In addition to teaching, she is a classroom management and
Grossmont Union High School District’s Patient Care Pipeline Program Wins Prestigious CSBA Golden Bell Award
Grossmont Union High School District’s Patient Care Pipeline Program Wins Prestigious CSBA Golden Bell AwardDesigned to meet San Diego’s healthcare workforce needs, program recognized for transformative impact El Cajon, CA – Grossmont Union High School District’s (GUHSD) Patient Care Pipeline program has been honored with the prestigious Golden Bell Award by the California School Boards Association (CSBA). Established in June 2022, the Patient Care Pipeline is a collaboration between GUHSD's Health
Superintendent Fowler Officially Opposes Parole for 2001 Santana Shooter
Superintendent Fowler Officially Opposes Parole for 2001 Santana Shooter EL CAJON – Grossmont Union High School District Superintendent Mike Fowler has sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Board of Parole Hearings urging the denial of parole for Charles “Andy” Williams, the 2001 Santana High School shooter.Mr. Fowler’s letter can be foundhere.###
Grossmont Math Teacher Earns County's Top Honor
Media ContactCollin McGlashen 619-248-7193 (cell)cmcglashen@guhsd.net May 31, 2024 Grossmont Math Teacher Earns County's Top HonorKristen LoPrell named San Diego County Teacher of the YearEL CAJON - Grossmont High School Math teacher Kristen LoPrell has been named one of five San Diego County Teachers of the Year by the San Diego County Office of Education.Ms. LoPrell has served as a Grossmont High School (GHS) Math teacher since 2015 and currently serves as Math Department Chair. She has served as an
GUHSD: Governing Board Names Mike Fowler Superintendent Finalist
Media Contact Collin McGlashen 619-248-7193 (cell)cmcglashen@guhsd.net April 26, 2024 Governing Board Names Mike Fowler Superintendent FinalistOfficial approval of 28-year GUHSD educator's appointment expected at May 9 Board Meeting EL CAJON – The Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) Governing Board (Board) has named Mike Fowler as their finalist to replace retiring GUHSD Superintendent Mary Beth Kastan. The Board is expected to approve an offer of employment to Mr. Fowler at its
