Principal at Santa Monica High School
Joined July 2022
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Marae Cruce retweeted
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Sophomore Gabi Brito wins two CIF titles this past weekend! @SamohiPrincipal @SMMUSD
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Apr 13
Student voice in action at Santa Monica High School.
As part of the Law and Public Policy Academy Advocacy Showcase, students developed and presented policy proposals addressing real issues impacting youth. Abraham Diaz’s proposal focuses on supporting youth affected by parental deportation, highlighting research, problem solving and civic engagement in action.
Read more about the Advocacy Showcase here: bit.ly/SamohiPublicPolicyPR. @Dr_Ashelton @SamohiPrincipal
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Apr 15
Turning ideas into impact.
Students in the Law and Public Policy Academy at Santa Monica High School are tackling real-world challenges through policy and advocacy. Monica Cristobal’s proposal explores increasing accessibility for students with disabilities, demonstrating how students are using their voices to drive meaningful change. @Dr_Ashelton @SamohiPrincipal
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Mar 5
Santa Monica High School AP U.S. History students transformed their classroom into a Progressive Era job fair, creating interactive booths to showcase major reform movements and their lasting impact on American society.
By researching, collaborating and presenting as historical reformers, students strengthened their critical thinking, communication and analytical skills while connecting history to issues that still shape our world today. @Dr_AShelton @SamohiPrincipal
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Mar 9
Students in Santa Monica High School’s Health and Wellness Career Technical Education #CTE Academy explored brain science and athlete safety, studying sports-related head injuries and concussion prevention.
Through research and presentations, they applied their learning to real-world health and safety challenges. @Dr_AShelton @SamohiPrincipal
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Mar 3
Happy School Social Work Week! 💙 Across #SMMUSD, school social workers and mental health providers play a vital role in supporting student well-being, strengthening family partnerships and ensuring every child has the tools needed to thrive. From counseling and crisis response to special education collaboration and community connections, their work reflects the district’s commitment to belonging, equity and student success. @Dr_AShelton
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Feb 28
🎶 #SMMUSD student musicians were selected to perform in the 2026 All-Southern Honor Groups, joining more than 1,000 top musicians from across Southern California.
We are proud of their talent and dedication.
Read more: bit.ly/SCSBOA2026. @Dr_AShelton @SamohiPrincipal @JAMSDragonsSM @LincolnMiddleSM
ALT SCSBOA 2026 JAMS students
ALT SCSBOA 2026 LMS students
ALT SCSBOA 2026 Samohi Students
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Feb 22
Congratulations to our Boys Soccer team who advanced to the CIF Division 1 Finals with tonight’s win! Let’s go Vikings!!
@SMMUSD
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Feb 14
RT @SAMOHIAD: National Signing Day 2026 💙💛💙💛
Santa Monica HS honors 9 athletes who have signed on to play college athletics this upcoming f…
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Feb 6
Samohi Japanese Program students received their pen pal letters for our sister city, #Fujinomiya, in Japan. Yay! @SamohiPrincipal @CAJLTer
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Jan 30
Students from #SantaMonicaHighSchool’s Law and Public Policy Academy showcased youth-centered policy proposals during the Academy’s Advocacy Showcase. Selected through a peer and teacher voting process, students presented policy memos and advocacy ads addressing issues impacting young people, from water conservation and accessibility to immigration services and education in incarcerated settings.
👉 Read more here: bit.ly/SamohiPublicPolicyPR. @Dr_AShelton @SamohiPrincipal
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ALT Samohi student presenters with teachers Bryn Boyd, Alana Rivera and Samantha Eden.
ALT Samohi student presenters with their teachers, Samohi Principal Marae Cruz, Santa Monica City Council Member Lana Negrete, SMMUSD Board Vice President Laurie Lieberman, SMMUSD Board of Education member Maria Leon-Vasquez, SMMUSD Coordinator of Learning and Innovation Dr. Devon Smith and SMMUSD Superintendent Dr. Antonio Shelton
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Jan 12
#Samohi AVID 9th graders on honor roll (GPA 3.0-4.0)! 7 students with a 4.0 Fall semester! Way to go kiddos! @SamohiPrincipal @AVID4College
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Jan 12
#Samohi Japanese Program students celebrating the new year with kakizome calligraphy . 明けましておめでとうございます。@SamohiPrincipal @CAJLTer
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Jan 2
A reminder for #SMMUSD families: Elementary students return on Monday, Jan. 5, 2025, and secondary students on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2025. @Dr_AShelton @MalibuPrincipal @SamohiPrincipal
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5 Dec 2025
Congratulations to the Samohi Esports Valorant team who won their semifinals tournament beating Downey HS 2-0! They now advance to the finals in the NACEF Fall tournament on Wednesday at 4pm. @SMMUSD
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2 Dec 2025
Join #SMMUSD tomorrow, Dec. 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Santa Monica High School for a community celebration of restored New Deal era art and architecture. The open house will highlight Works Progress Administration projects including Barnum Hall, the Viking Statue, the Senior Bench and a gallery installation of Federal Arts Project paintings. The event begins with a presentation in Barnum Hall, followed by student guided tours and a reception in the Art Gallery. @Dr_AShelton @SamohiPrincipal
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2 Dec 2025
This Giving Tuesday please consider supporting our Santa Monica Education Foundation as they strive to reach their one-day goal of raising $100,000 to sustain & grow the programs our students enjoy every day. Donate at smedfoundation.org. Any donation amount helps!@smedfdn
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5 Nov 2025
#Samohi Japanese 4 and 5AP students practicing conversation using the “speed dating” protocol, or as we call it, “Soul Train”, because we have to dance down the line! 🕺🏻@SamohiPrincipal @CAJLTer
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