At Empire Union School District, we believe that learning opportunities extend beyond the classroom and that supporting our families is an important part of helping our school communities thrive!
Through our partnership with LearningQuest, we're excited to connect parents and caregivers with English as a Second Language (ESL) classes offered at Empire Elementary School! Whether you're just beginning to learn English or looking to continue building your language skills, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with others in our community.
Spring 2027 Program Information
Location: Empire Elementary School, 5201 1st St, Empire, CA 95319
Registration Dates: January 7 & 12, 2027
First Day of Classes: January 14, 2027
Interested in participating?: Families are encouraged to contact LearningQuest at (209) 281-6929 for more information about registration and class offerings. Please see the attached flyer and program calendar for additional details. We're grateful for community partners like LearningQuest who help us expand learning opportunities and support families throughout our district.
Through our partnership with LearningQuest, we're excited to connect parents and caregivers with English as a Second Language (ESL) classes offered at Empire Elementary School! Whether you're just beginning to learn English or looking to continue building your language skills, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with others in our community.
Spring 2027 Program Information
Location: Empire Elementary School, 5201 1st St, Empire, CA 95319
Registration Dates: January 7 & 12, 2027
First Day of Classes: January 14, 2027
Interested in participating?: Families are encouraged to contact LearningQuest at (209) 281-6929 for more information about registration and class offerings. Please see the attached flyer and program calendar for additional details. We're grateful for community partners like LearningQuest who help us expand learning opportunities and support families throughout our district.
Congratulations to our 2026 Cougars soccer team for such hard work and great practices!
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¡Felicitaciones a nuestro equipo de fútbol Cougars de la generación 2026 por su gran esfuerzo y sus excelentes entrenamientos!
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¡Felicitaciones a nuestro equipo de fútbol Cougars de la generación 2026 por su gran esfuerzo y sus excelentes entrenamientos!
Thriving Together with Gina Smith: Working Together for Student Success
We're excited to share our second Thriving Together feature! Through this series, EUSD staff and Board members share helpful tips, resources, and encouragement to support families and strengthen the connection between home and school.
This time, we're featuring Gina Smith, EUSD Board of Trustees Member! As a former EUSD student, educator, and parent, Gina shares a heartfelt message about the importance of family involvement and how working together can make a difference in our children's education.
Head to our News Feed below to watch Gina's video and hear her message to our EUSD families!
We're excited to share our second Thriving Together feature! Through this series, EUSD staff and Board members share helpful tips, resources, and encouragement to support families and strengthen the connection between home and school.
This time, we're featuring Gina Smith, EUSD Board of Trustees Member! As a former EUSD student, educator, and parent, Gina shares a heartfelt message about the importance of family involvement and how working together can make a difference in our children's education.
Head to our News Feed below to watch Gina's video and hear her message to our EUSD families!
Celebrating National School Lunch Week
October 12 - 18, 2026
October 12 - 18, 2026
Celebrating National School Administrators Week
October 12 - 18, 2026
October 12 - 18, 2026
Thriving Together is back, EUSD families! 💙
Every family’s day-to-day life looks different, and we want to share support that works for you. Through this series, EUSD staff and Board members will share practical tips, tools, resources, and messages for our families.
Our goal is to give you helpful ideas you can use during everyday moments with your child and resources you can turn to when you need support. You know your child in ways we don’t, and that knowledge matters. By sharing what we know and staying connected, we can work together to help your child learn and thrive, at school and at home.
For this feature, Lindsay Nguyen, Reading Supplemental Teacher, shares three reading strategies families can try at home.
Watch Mrs. Nguyen's video in our News Feed and choose one strategy to try the next time you read with your child!
Every family’s day-to-day life looks different, and we want to share support that works for you. Through this series, EUSD staff and Board members will share practical tips, tools, resources, and messages for our families.
Our goal is to give you helpful ideas you can use during everyday moments with your child and resources you can turn to when you need support. You know your child in ways we don’t, and that knowledge matters. By sharing what we know and staying connected, we can work together to help your child learn and thrive, at school and at home.
For this feature, Lindsay Nguyen, Reading Supplemental Teacher, shares three reading strategies families can try at home.
Watch Mrs. Nguyen's video in our News Feed and choose one strategy to try the next time you read with your child!
Explore Stanislaus State with Your Family!
It's never too early to introduce your child to the possibilities of higher education! Bring the whole family for a FREE day of exploring the university campus, discovering community resources, and enjoying fun activities for all ages. Whether your child is in kindergarten or eighth grade, this is a wonderful opportunity to explore a college campus together and discover the possibilities ahead!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Stanislaus State, Turlock
It's never too early to introduce your child to the possibilities of higher education! Bring the whole family for a FREE day of exploring the university campus, discovering community resources, and enjoying fun activities for all ages. Whether your child is in kindergarten or eighth grade, this is a wonderful opportunity to explore a college campus together and discover the possibilities ahead!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Stanislaus State, Turlock
We’re proud to introduce Keenan Edwards from Capistrano Elementary as our first Student Spotlight honoree of the 2026–2027 school year!
As families prepare for the upcoming school year, summer break is a great opportunity to take care of routine dental appointments.
Golden Valley Health Centers' Empire Clinic, conveniently located just behind Empire Elementary School, offers dental services for children and families close to home.
Whether your child is due for a routine cleaning or your family is looking for a dental provider, this is a great local resource to keep in mind.
Call today to schedule an appointment!
(209) 722- 4842
Golden Valley Health Centers' Empire Clinic, conveniently located just behind Empire Elementary School, offers dental services for children and families close to home.
Whether your child is due for a routine cleaning or your family is looking for a dental provider, this is a great local resource to keep in mind.
Call today to schedule an appointment!
(209) 722- 4842
Need a break from the summer heat? As temperatures continue to rise, Stanislaus County Cooling Zones are available throughout the summer to help residents stay safe and cool. Cooling Zones are FREE , air conditioned public spaces where anyone can go to cool off, relax, and escape the heat during the hottest parts of the day.
Please see the flyers below for locations and hours, and help spread the word so everyone in our community knows where to find relief from the heat!🌡️☀️
Please see the flyers below for locations and hours, and help spread the word so everyone in our community knows where to find relief from the heat!🌡️☀️
Looking for free meals for your child this summer? EUSD Food Services is offering FREE breakfast and lunch for all children and teens 18 years old and younger, regardless of where they attend school. Meals are served fresh and ready to eat each day at the locations listed below, helping ensure every child has access to nutritious meals throughout the summer.
June's Family Bulletin Board! Here’s what’s happening in our community this month.