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César Chávez Elementary is transitioning to Monarca Elementary

DJUSD says the school is transitioning to the Monarca Elementary name for the 2026–27 school year, and older CCE references may remain during the summer update.

Last checked2026-08-16
SourceDJUSD — Monarca Elementary transition
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