About

Welcome to El Morro Elementary School (EMS), home of the Sea Lions!

El Morro Elementary School is dedicated to providing a nurturing and dynamic learning environment where students excel academically, socially, and emotionally. Alongside core subject instruction, students benefit from enrichment opportunities in Visual and Performing Arts, Physical Education, and hands-on Science Lab experiences, equipping them with real-world skills and problem-solving abilities.

El Morro is dedicated to providing individualized support that empowers every student to succeed. Central to this commitment are school-based mental health services, which include access to a school counselor, psychologist, and student support specialist. These professionals work closely with students to address emotional well-being, develop social skills, and support academic achievement. 

Beyond the school day, El Morro families can take advantage of SchoolPower's After School Program, which offers 27 weeks of enrichment classes in three 9-week sessions. Students can choose from free music and foreign language classes provided by LBUSD, as well as fee-based options in sports, arts, and STEM curated by SchoolPower. The program is available to students in grades 1-5 for the fall session, and K-5 for winter and spring sessions, allowing kindergarteners time to adjust to their full-day schedules. After-school classes run Monday through Thursday immediately following dismissal, with late bus transportation available for students with district bus passes. As an additional option for after-school care, LBUSD partners with the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach and offers district transportation to the Canyon and Bluebird branches.

To enroll your child at El Morro Elementary, contact Mary Stinnett at enrollEMS@lbusd.org or 949-497-7780 ext. 3101, or visit lbusd.org/enrollment for more information.