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May 31, 2026 - June 6, 2026
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Principal's Update
Principal's Update
As we close out another incredible week at El Modena, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing PTSA and all of the families who donated gift cards, food, treats, decorations, and their time to make Staff Appreciation Week so special. Our teachers and staff felt truly valued and supported by this community, and it meant more than you know.
A very special thank you goes out to Agnes Tu, who coordinated the entire week and made sure every detail looked and tasted fabulous. We are also incredibly grateful to Orna Lang and Nat Hansuvadha for helping make the luncheon in the Nature Center such a wonderful success. Huge thanks as well to Chef and our talented culinary students for preparing an outstanding lunch featuring delicious Chicken Penne and, of course, the pièce de résistance, tiramisu. The care and generosity shown throughout the week were deeply appreciated by every member of our staff.
Our Visual Arts program hosted an outstanding gallery exhibition where art and ceramics students displayed their incredible work. The creativity and talent on display were very inspiring.
Congratulations also go out to all of our scholarship recipients who were celebrated this week at our Scholarship Banquet. We are so thankful for the many community organizations and donors who continue to invest in the futures of our seniors. The evening was filled with inspiring stories, excitement, and optimism for the bright futures ahead.
We ended the week with our annual Goodbye Assembly, where we wished our seniors the very best as they prepare for their next adventure beyond El Modena. The assembly featured spirit-filled performances by ASB, cheer, pom, and VDC that energized the crowd and celebrated the incredible spirit of our campus. Students and staff also enjoyed several spirited games, including a hula-hoop contest and an unforgettable Michael Jackson moonwalk contest. During the assembly, we also introduced next year’s ASB members and leadership team. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the close of the 2025–2026 school year while giving a heartfelt sendoff to the Class of 2026.
Go Vanguards!
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL UPDATES
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL UPDATES
Summer School Information
Summer School Information
Summer School Recommendations went home this week. If your student is behind on graduation credits or would benefit from grade improvement in certain classes, they were provided the attached flyer(s). Summer school information and registration can be found by scanning the embedded QR code.
Summer school will be held from June 16 – July 23, 2026, Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. at El Modena high school. All classes will be offered in person, although time commitments may vary depending on the student’s course(s) format and grade level.
2026 English EMHS Summer School Letter 10-11th grade 25-26 final.docx2026 Spanish EMHS Summer School Letter 10-11th grade 25-26 final.docxFor Future 10th Graders
2026 English EMHS Freshman SS Letter 25-26 FINAL.docx2026 Spanish EMHS Freshman Summer School Letter 25-26 final.docx
DO YOUR KIDS HAVE PAST DUE BOOKS, TECHNOLOGY OR FEES?
Last school year, a video showing how to look up what textbooks, library books, technology, and fees were connected to your student’s account was created. Although the voiceover mentions last year’s seniors and graduation, the step-by-step guide to see what books, technology, and fees are owed is still current. Please take a look at the video and have your child return the text or library books that are overdue, pay for any lost material, or go to the library to make arrangements for the missing books or technology. We will assign Saturday detentions for students that do not take care of this soon.
PROM
PROM
Email Coach Franco for more questions
dfranco@orangeusd.org
We did it! We had a long-short week with fun events. Here are the results and pictures of the winning teams of our Mini-Soccer World Cup per period.
Thank you to Mr. Luna and Mr. Cahill for helping with the field layout, cones, goal nets, and soccer balls. Thank you to Mr. Edwards, Student teacher Mr. Fogel, Mrs. Franco, Mr. Favarato, and Mr. Giles.
Period 1 = England
Mrs. Franco/AVID
Period 3 = México
Sra. Spanner/Spanish 2
Period 5 = Australia
Mr. Giles/Core Support
Period 2 = México
Sra. Spanner/Spanish Speakers 2
Period 4 = México
Sra. Spanner/Spanish Speakers 2
Join our Video Production classes and take it to the next level! You will have the opportunity to attend a FREE FilmEd Film Camp!
Families, ASB is holding a fundraiser to support our general fund. This funds goes to cover on campus events and dances. If you are in a position to help fund our campus activities, please use the qr code below to donate. Thank you for your consideration.
Spring Elementary Choir Camp
Spring Elementary Choir Camp
Save the Date
Save the Date
Senior Activity tickets are on sale now!
The senior Cap & Gown Panoramic Photo will be rescheduled to this week so that all seniors can participate. Notification will be sent out as soon as we know the new date.
Monday, June 8th is our Universal Studios Hollywood trip. Students attending must be on campus by 8am for an 8:30am departure. Buses will leave Universal Studios at 7:30pm. Arrival time at El Modena will depend on traffic.
Tuesday, June 9th is our traditional senior brunch at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course. The cost is $40 and includes transportation to and from the event as well as brunch. Students are required to ride the bus and CANNOT drive themselves to brunch.
Permission slips for Grad Walk will be available starting Monday in Mrs. Cosman’s office. Grad Walk is Wednesday, June 10th after graduation practice. We will be visiting the following locations: Linda Vista Elementary, Jordan Elementary, La Veta Elementary, McPherson K-8, Chapman Hills Elementary, Panorama Elementary, Esplanade Elementary and Prospect Elementary.
Yearbooks are scheduled to be delivered May 29th. If they arrive early enough, they will be distributed then. If there is not enough time, distribution will start on Monday, June 1 at lunch in room A4. It is not too late to purchase your yearbook. Prices are $75 with ASB and $100 without. We will sell out; don’t wait until the last minute.
**Good luck to all students who are taking finals this week and next. You’ve got this!**
Grad Night is Back!
Grad Night is Back!
SEASON 20, EPISODE 26…
THE ONE WITH THE GRAD NIGHT BASH!
Seniors, this is your night! Join us at Camelot Golfland on June 11th from 10pm–4am for an epic celebration packed with unlimited activities, food, prizes, and all the memories you can make before the finale of your high school journey.
Grad Night tickets: $85
Scan the QR code on the flyer for all the details + ticket info. Don’t wait—this episode will sell out!
Let’s celebrate one last time, Vanguards!
Click Here for Amazon Wish List for Grad Night
Please click the link above to donate items to Grad Night
CTE Corner
"When will I use this?"
"When will I use this?"
Our Career Technical Education Pathways answer the question, “When will I use this?” Contact vmull@orangeusd.org if you have any questions about our pathways. El Modena High School enjoys the most robust CTE Program in the Orange Unified School District.
Check out the photos from our Simon Builders Internship class at El Modena as part of our Commercial and Residential Construction Program!
Our Spill the Tea Podcast is here! Follow us at @elmodenafrontline for episodes starting next week!
Frontline News
Congrats to our Frontline Scholarship Recipients: Deanna Gines-Medorio, Areli Sanchez, Preston Vu, Emily Aufdemberg, and Isaac Rivera.
Our last Frontline Thrift of the year is Tuesday, 6/2!
Drop by our front office to grab a copy
Drop by our front office to grab a copy
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Counseling Corner
Counseling Corner
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Please click on the link below to review our 3rd Quarter Counseling Newsletter.
9th -11th Grade Newsletter in English & Spanish
12th Grade Newsletter in English & Spanish
Síganos en INSTAGRAM
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
A - Cortez: Mr. Adan Garcia agarcia@orangeusd.org
Cos - Herb: Mrs. Rachelle Tan rtan@orangeusd.org
Hern - Mej: Mrs. Dede Calvillo acalvillo@orangeusd.org
Mel - Rome: Mrs. Rocio Gomez rgomezpompa@orangeusd.org
Romo - Zu: Mrs. Hanna Singleton hsingleton@orangeusd.org
Summer School Information
Summer School Information
Students who have been referred to summer school have been notified and provided with a summer school information letter that includes registration instructions and a QR code for enrollment. If you did not receive a notice and believe your student may need to attend summer school, please contact your student’s counselor as soon as possible.
Please also note that as final semester grades are posted, any student who earns a second semester D or F will need to be enrolled in summer school. In this case, parents/guardians should contact the school front office promptly for enrollment assistance.
Summer school is an important opportunity for students to stay on track for:
High school graduation
Athletic eligibility
A–G / 4-year college admission requirements
We strongly encourage students to attend if credit recovery or grade improvement is needed.
Your, El Modena Counseling Team
PTSA NEWS
We are soon going to be ordering ELMO merchandise for next year, which will be available at Registration in August. Hoodies, shirts, caps, and PJ pants (new!). All with a great new design.
Registration will be fun and we want you to come by our booth and meet some amazing members.
Staff Appreciation week was a success. Thanks to Agnes Tu for taking on as the organizer. Below are some pictures from the events.
Have a great summer! Adam
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