Monterey Highlands Elementary School's PTA launched its annual Read-a-Thon for 2026 during the early part of March. The goal of this event is to help students read more and give financial support to student learning programs and resources at the school.

By funding activities that enrich the students' learning experiences and provide academic support, the Read-a-Thon will help raise funds while also establishing greater literacy skills through increased time spent reading.

Q1. Is there a before and after school supervision program at Monterey Highlands Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, the Alhambra Unified School District schools do provide supervised programming both before and after school This programming consists of assistance with homework, enrichment activities and recreation

Q2. Does Monterey Highlands Elementary School provide meals to students?

Ans. Yes, breakfast and lunch are generally served to students in the Nutrition Services Department

Q3. What types of technology are available at Monterey Highlands Elementary School?

Ans. Like other schools in the district classrooms at Monterey Highlands Elementary use Digital Learning tools; computers, tablets, etc.

Q4. How do parents get involved at Monterey Highlands Elementary School?

Ans. Parents typically get involved through volunteering at the school, attending school events and/or assisting their child in the classroom with parent clubs/organizations or any other way that involves the parents' home/school interaction

Q5. What kind of support services do students have access to who need additional academic support?

Ans. Students will have access to intervention programs, small group instruction and additional support services that are designed to improve their reading or mathematics ability during the school year.