Dr. Vivian Ekchian, Superintendent of Schools

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

I remain hopeful that, in Glendale Unified, we can continue to transform and build a school community that believes in and models racial justice and inclusion for all. Thank you for actively participating in this important work and for giving me, “an audacious faith in the future.”

Resuming In-Person Activities

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed that, following a strongly recommended brief pause, it is safe for school districts to resume in-person services on February 1. We look forward to resuming on-campus activities, including childcare in our Technology Learning Pods, Facilitated Learning Centers, kindergarten instruction at Mann Elementary, athletic conditioning, and on-site assessments, this Monday, February 1. We remain confident that the systems we have put in place on our campuses are effective at keeping students and employees safe and healthy.

Response to the Devastating Events at our Nation's Capital

As we welcome our students and teachers back to school in a distance learning environment, and following the devastating events at our nation’s capital yesterday, I want to reaffirm Glendale Unified School District’s commitment to providing a safe learning environment for all students. No matter what challenges we are facing as a nation, in Glendale Unified we are resolute in our commitment to protect every child’s mental health and wellbeing and provide students with an education that prepares them for success in college, career, and life.