The Carnival is Coming!
For the 3rd year in a row, El Modena students have improved their CST test scores and, in turn, improved the school's API. As promised, El Modena will have a carnival on Friday, October 28 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Carnival activities will include game booths, prizes, music, Wii contest, movies, obstacle courses, swimming, and more! Students will have the opportunity to enjoy Wiki Wiki Shaved Ice, Chick-fil-A, nachos, tacos and other delicious snacks and sweets during the carnival. Come one, come all to the El Modena Carnival!
Coach Harrington Wins Top Honor
May 2011- Congratulations to softball coach, Steve Harrington, for the prestigious honor of being named the finest coach in Orange County. Few coaches in El Modena High School history have received this distinguished award. Coach Harrington's softball team had an outstanding season this year, making it to CIF Semi-Finals. Way to go El Mo!
EMHS Students Take Top Art Honors
May 2011 - Mr. Beaman, Mr. Loya and Ms. Werner could not be more proud. At the 2011 Exposition of the Arts for the Orange Unified School District, three El Modena students won awards: Top Honors for Ceramics: Spencer Johnson; Top Honors for Graphic Design: Chelsea Thomas; Best in Show: Miguel Gonzalez.
El Modena Swap Meet
The city of Orange now has a swap meet! The El Modena Swap Meet is 8 AM -3 PM, every other Saturday. All proceeds will benefit the programs and students of El Modena High School. Interested vendors should reserve a spot by calling Shannon at 714-335-2880 or by emailing elmodenaswapmeet@yahoo.com.
New Bill Requires Pertussis Booster
February 18, 2011 -On July 1, 2011, California Assembly Bill 354 requires that all 7th through 12 th grade students entering school for the 2011-12 school year will be required to provide proof of a Tdap (Pertussis) booster. This may be met by receiving this booster on or after your child’s 7th birthday. For more information, see the linked PDF flyer.
English Flyer / Spanish Flyer
Mrs. Chertock Receives National Coaching Award!
February 14, 2011-The Orange Unified School District is pleased to announce that El Modena High School teacher and speech and debate coach Molly Chertock has received the National Forensic League’s (NFL) Diamond Coach’s Award. An NFL Diamond Award recognizes a professional career that combines excellence and longevity.
El Modena's Winter Formal
January 28, 2011- Over 400 of El Modena's finest attended Winter Formal at K1 Speedway in Anaheim. Students were able to dance and go-kart in one evening.Girls League, sponsors of the event, raised over $6000 profit on this event which will be donated to local charities at the end of the year.
El Modena Employees of the Year
January 28, 2011- Congratulations to Abel Garcia, Classified Employee of the Year and Sharolyn Jansen, Certificated Employee of the Year. Abel is a member of El Mo's outstanding custodial staff and Frau Jansen is a member of our fabulous Modern Language department.
Tom Weber Inducted into CIF Hall of Fame
January 27, 2011- Former Cross Country and Track coach, Tom Weber, became the 1st El Modena representative to enter the CIF Hall of Fame at a ceremony at The Grand Conference center in Long Beach. Former Cross Country and Track coach, El Modena teacher and long-time friend, John Ahern, was on hand to present the award to Tom.
El Modena Boys Soccer Century League Champions!
February 25, 2011 - El Modena Boys Soccer finished up their season 15-2-2, earning their 3rd consecutive Century League title. In fact, the team, under the leadership of coach Chris Snyder, has taken 4 league titles in the last 5 years. Cam Waymire earned league MVP honors; Tony Marroquin was the Goalkeeper with the lowest goals against average in the league and third lowest in Orange County; Bogie Avalos, Esteban Cruz and Ivan Azpeitia were named First Team All-Century League. Frankie Munoz and Jose Rosas were named Second Team All-Century League.
El Modena Swap Meet
The city of Orange now has a swap meet! The El Modena Swap Meet is 8 AM -3 PM, every other Saturday. All proceeds will benefit the programs and students of El Modena High School. Interested vendors should reserve a spot by calling Shannon at 714-335-2880 or by emailing elmodenaswapmeet@yahoo.com.
Vanguards Unite for a Worthy Cause
September 20, 2010 - Ruddy "Bill" Gory, a long time security officer of El Mo, is partaking in a 60-mile, 3-day walk for Breast Cancer in late November and is tirelessly trying to raise funds to reach his donation goal for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Bill is an active member of the El Modena Community, a part of the footballcoaching staff, and an asset to the school. Beyond being supporters of Bill andhis cause, El Modena has recently received the terrible news that a beloved staff member is fighting an aggressive stage of Breast Cancer. In an attempt for Bill to raise his remaining $1000 to reach his goal and help raise additional funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, El Modena Girls' League is hosting "Train with Bill" at 7:00AM on October 1st. Join the 500+ students and teachers in their 2 mile walk around El Mo’s campus. $5 donation to participate. UPDATE: Girls' League raised over $3000 for Bill's walk in November.
El Mo Scores 806!
September 13, 2010 - The STAR California Standardized Test (CST) scores are in and El Modena High School scored an API of 806. This is the first time El Modena has ever crossed the 800 threshold, an outstanding achievement for students and faculty. Another reason why El Modena is Orange County's best kept secret.
Newsweek Names El Modena One of America's Best Schools
July 19, 2010- Each year, Newsweek picks the best high schools in the country based on how hard school staffs work to challenge students with advanced placement college-level courses and tests. El Modena High School continues to be on this list. Last year, El Modena was ranked 1,269 out of 1,600 schools. Only six percent of all the public schools in the U.S. made the list.
Point of Service Day:
Aug. 10, 2010 - Chapman University students worked at the garden on their
Point of Service day. They created a dry stream bed and added mounds and plants
in the Channel Island area. In the desert area they added many new succulents
and rocks forming patterns through the different colors and textures of
succulents. Both areas are now more interesting and beautiful. Their work was
greatly appreciated and they are welcome to come back to just enjoy the garden.
Cooper's Hawks were Banded:
July 10, 2010 - This summer three baby Cooper's Hawks were banded. Experts
were called in to perform the duties. The hawk's nest is above the man's head in
the tree where the branches form a bowl. The nest has been there many years but
was not used the past few years. This year an immature female produced three
healthy babies which are about three weeks old in the pictures. The banding will
allow the experts to follow them.
Seniors Win Spirit Week:
Mar. 5, 2010 - El Modena is a very spirited place, and that is never better illustrated than during Spirit Week, a tradition started in the mid 1960’s by El Modena’s first student council.
Over a five-day period (Mar. 1-5) the grades competed for the title of “most spirited.” This year the class themes included “Epic Freshman,” “X,” “Juniors and the Chocolate Factory,” and “Seniors at Sea”. The week-long celebration included the wearing of class t-shirts, games, food, and skits in the Main Quad, as well as campus decorating.
The culminating activity took place on Friday, Mar. 5, when a panel of staff judges determined the winning class. This year’s award of most spirited went to the senior class. Great job, Vanguards!
Spencer Breaks School Record:
Mar. 3, 2010 - El Modena senior swimmer Lucas Spencer clocked a school record in the 100-yard freestyle on Mar. 3 with a quick 47.61 in a meet against visiting Vista Murrieta. It was his personal best time. To see Dan Albino’s ocvarsity.com write-up click here.
Mar. 2010 - CAHSEE Testing: CAHSEE Testing for 10th and 12th graders needing to take one or both parts of the test will take place on Mar. 16 and 17, 2010. Speech and Debate: Congratulations to Bobby Konoske and Austin Doan, Southern California NFL District Champions in Public Forum Debate. Konoske and Doan will represent Elmo at the National Tournament of Champions this June in Kansas City.
Mar. 2010 - CIF Hall of Fame Inductee: Coach Tom Weber.
Test Scores Earn Snow Day:
Feb. 23, 2010 - El Modena’s recent CELDT scores are in and our students did a phenomenal job!
Compared to last year’s results, nearly 50% more students gained one or more proficiency levels on this year’s exam.
As a reward for their tremendous efforts, 163 students were given the opportunity to go to Big Bear, Calif., and learn first-hand what a “snow day” is all about.
The fieldtrip included a delicious pancake breakfast provided by our own cafeteria staff and a visit to Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain, where our Vanguards took part in some intense inner tubing. As the pictures attest, a great time was had by all!.
February 2010 - Congratulations to the boy’s soccer team for winning the 2009-10 Century League championship. They finished their league docket with a 4-2 victory over Villa Park on Feb. 10, and edged out Canyon for the league crown with a 6-2-1 record in league play. The El Mo boys finished the season with an 11-3-3 overall record and advanced to the CIF playoffs against La Sierra.
November 2009 - Boys Water Polo advances to CIF Quarter Finals for first time in school history! ElMo secures 12-11 victory over South Pasadena in the 2nd round CIF game.
Royce Visits El Modena Classes:
On Friday, Nov. 13, Congressman Edward Royce (R-40) visited El Modena’s AP American Government and Politics classes to answer questions on the politics, process, and policy of the United States Congress.
Congressman Royce addressed a range of student questions, gave his thoughts on the government bailouts, discussed the necessity of compromise in America government, and described the change in Congress since the democrats gained control.
Students enjoyed the opportunity to interact and connect with their district representative as it gave them a deeper appreciation for what it takes to do the job. It also brought to life what they had been learning in class, and provided some inspiration to become more involved in the political process.
October 2009 - El Modena celebrated students’ outstanding CST scores with a school-wide carnival.
September 2009 - El Mo students raised the school’s API by 27 points, surpassing Villa Park High School! Please check out the official release from the Orange Unified School District in PDF format by clicking here. Students will be rewarded with a carnival next month.
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