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About Us

Carthay School of Environmental Studies & STEM Magnet is the only UTK-5th-grade magnet elementary school in the LAUSD that combines the sciences and the humanities in an educational program centered on society and the environment. Environmental Studies is a broad, comprehensive field of study that engages students in real-life explorations and gives them the skills and abilities they need to be active participants in improving the quality of life for themselves and future generations.

News & Announcements

spooktacular 2026

Spooktacular 2026

Carthay’s biggest, spookiest, and most thrilling event of the year!

Calendar

Oct 29

Caught Being Good Store

Time: 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM

Oct 30

PTA Spooktacular

Time: 3 PM – 6:30 PM

Nov 3

Early Dismissal

Time: 1:40 PM

Nov 6

Student of the Month

Time: 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Oct 31

Nov 4

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region East

Time: 4 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Hybrid (Zoom link in description) Maywood Center for Enriched Studies 5800 King Ave Maywood, CA 90270
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Our Mission

The mission of Carthay School Environmental Studies STEM Magnet is to empower all students with a sense of environmental awareness and leadership with an appreciation for the natural world.