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Bursch, Emerson, and Kelly Elementary Schools Join Verizon Innovative Learning Schools
Verizon Innovative Learning Expands to 15 Schools in Compton Unified for the 2025-26 School Year in Partnership with Digital Promise
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Holiday Cheer Celebrated Across Compton Unified
Schools Hold Amazing Musical Performances and More
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"USC Students For a Day"
Folklorico
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Mariachi7
Mariachi
Volleyball Team
Cycling1
A nice bike ride through Downtown LA
Kershaw Visit
Visit Sofi Stadium
End Of Year Activities
Who We Are
Our mission is to provide a happy, caring and stimulating environment where children recognize and achieve their fullest potential so they can make their best contribution to an ever-changing world and society.
Principal: Sherry Osborne-Scott
ACADEMICS
Our district has undergone incredible academic transformation marked by a 90+ percent graduation rate.
TECHNOLOGY
CUSD provides award-winning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs at all school sites.
ESPORTS
CUSD’s award-winning Esports program prepares students for 21st century jobs.
COLLEGE AND CAREER
CUSD ensures students are prepared academically and financially for college and have completed the required A-G courses.
STEAMFEST
CUSD's annual STEAM festival where students from all schools present their STEAM projects, drawing 8,000+ community members.
ARTS
Arts education is key to developing critical thinking, fostering creativity, and improving academic achievement.
Latest News & Events
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Dominguez High School senior David Espejel has been awarded a $50,000 Edison Scholarship from Edison International, recognizing his outstanding academic achievements and passion for innovation in clean energy.
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In a bold move to elevate high school athletics in the region, Compton Unified School District’s Hub City League and the Long Beach Unified School District’s Moore League announced the formation of a new partnership. We are excited to introduce a new association, the SoCal Legacy Association, that includes the newly formed Hub City League and the Moore League.
#ELEVATE- We Believe In Our Scholars
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More than 80 CUSD scholars from Emerson, Kelly, King, McNair, Tibby, Washington, and Whaley took part in the “USC Student for a Day” program, thanks to CUSD’s Black Student Achievement Department and University of Southern California (USC).
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Dickison, Emerson, and Kennedy 5th Grade Dual Immersion Scholars Tour UCLA (opens in new window/tab)
Recently, 95 5th grade Dual Immersion scholars from Dickinson, Emerson, and Kennedy Elementary Schools toured the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
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Los Angeles Dodgers longtime great pitcher Clayton Kershaw and his family met with 70 enthusiastic Emerson Elementary School second grade students and read a story to them. As part of the seventh annual LA Reads Storytime program, hosted by the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles
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Emerson Elementary held a National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that featured a wonderful mariachi band performance and more. Students and teachers enjoyed the event with festive costumes and dancing, as a way to celebrate the American Hispanic and Latino community.
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Sometimes students just need someone to talk at their school to for a little extra help and guidance. Emerson Elementary School has initiated a Mentoring program that connects Newcomer scholars with dedicated staff members who will be their mentors throughout the school year.