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Gidley students preview Wizard of Oz, describe medical‑career field trip

El Monte City School District Board of Education · March 12, 2026
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Summary

Students from Gidley School described a recent Hippocrates Circle medical program visit and presented a short musical preview; the school's full performances are scheduled March 26 and March 27.

Three students from Gidley School presented to the board on March 9 about recent enrichment opportunities and gave a brief musical preview.

Manuel Marquez, a seventh grader and ASB vice president, said about 14 students from Gidley attended a Hippocrates Circle program at Keck/USC on March 7 that included a two‑hour lecture, a panel Q&A with medical students and a pig heart dissection. He described the program as inclusive and useful for students interested in medical careers.

Mackenzie Lopena and Genesis Martinez delivered a short performance of the Jitterbug from Wizard of Oz as a preview of the school production; the board was invited to attend performances March 26 at 6 p.m. and March 27 at 9 a.m.

Board members thanked the students and encouraged community attendance at district arts events.