Citrus Heights student injured in hit-and-run with school bus
A student returned to school after being involved in a vehicle versus school bus accident on…
SJUSD aims to finalize district-wide cell phone policy
In December, the San Juan Unified School District announced that the district would release a newly drafted district-wide cell phone policy in an effort to…
Measure P passed. What will it mean for Citrus Heights schools?
With the passage of Measure P, a $950 million dollar facilities improvement bond, local schools in Citrus Heights can expect significant upgrades, according to the San Juan Unified School District.
SJUSD seeks parents, residents to fill vacant committee seats
By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified School District is seeking to fill vacancies on five committees, including community advisory, curriculum, and bond oversight committees…
News Briefs: Mavericks win Citrus Bowl, WWII veteran, indecent exposure
Latest local news briefs include the outcome of Friday night’s Citrus Bowl game, a 100th birthday celebration for a local World War 2 veteran, and a suspect wanted for allegedly exposing himself in front of Citrus Heights homes…
Citrus Heights police respond to assault reports at Mesa Verde High School
By Sara Beth Williams– Amid the start of the school year, multiple assault reports at Mesa Verde High School have appeared in police logs…
Spartans, Mavericks to face off Friday in ‘Citrus Bowl’ rivalry
By Sara Beth Williams– The annual “Citrus Bowl” is slated to take place Friday evening, Sept. 8, at San Juan High School’s football stadium, with the Mesa Verde Mavericks (2-0) facing off against the San Juan Spartans (0-2)…
Mesa Verde High School looks forward to hosting first game in new stadium
Mesa Verde High School’s new stadium is taking shape and slated to be completed this month, with the first home game planned for…
What is SJUSD doing to increase safety at Citrus Heights schools?
By Sara Beth Williams– Hiring additional staff, updating surveillance systems, purchasing locking blocks for doors and installing new fencing are among plans being implemented to improve safety at Citrus Heights schools, according to a report from the San…
Vice mayor urges funding for officers at Citrus Heights high schools
Citrus Heights Police presented findings earlier this month from a study that reviewed the feasibility and cost of placing a police officer on each of the high school campuses within the city, estimating a cost of more than…
Where have all the school buses gone in Citrus Heights?
By Sara Beth Williams– With Thursday marking the first day of classes back in session at public schools in Citrus Heights, students can once again be seen walking to school or being dropped off by parents — but…
SJUSD to host July 21 workshop for potential school board candidates
Sentinel staff report– The San Juan Unified School District will host an informational session at 6 p.m. this Friday for residents interested in running for the school board seat left by the late Steve Miller, who passed away…
