‘Sit-in’ protest planned for Feb. 23 to push for reopening schools
Sentinel staff report– Parents and students in Citrus Heights and other areas of the San Juan Unified School District are planning a “sit-in” protest to advocate for a return to in-person learning.
Rally to reopen school sports draws crowd at Sunrise Mall
More than 100 people gathered at Sunrise Mall on Friday in support of the “Let Them Play” movement, a grassroots effort to reopen California youth sports.
COVID-19: San Juan school district postpones plans for Jan. 5th reopening
The San Juan Unified School District has announced plans to further postpone its return to in-person learning, as the region faces rising cases of COVID-19.
New site plan shows layout of proposed charter school campus in Citrus Heights
Draft plans for a new charter school in Citrus Heights were formally submitted to the city last month, showing a two-story, 25,000-square-foot classroom building, along with a multi-purpose building, on-site parking and a wrap-around drop-off lane adjacent to…
Citrus Heights school reopenings could be delayed further
Students in Citrus Heights may have to wait until further into next year to return to school, after Sacramento County last week reentered the most restrictive “purple tier” for COVID-19.
New charter school plans to build Citrus Heights campus on vacant 3-acre lot
A new charter school approved earlier this year has purchased a vacant parcel on Antelope Road near Old Auburn Boulevard, where a new school will be constructed.
Three incumbents lead in San Juan school board race
With all precincts reporting but more mail-in ballots still left to be counted, the top three candidates for San Juan Unified school board are Pam Costa, Paula Villescaz, and Saul Hernandez.
Election 2020: Who’s running for school board in San Juan School District?
Seven candidates are running for three seats on the San Juan Unified School District Board of Education this year, each with unique educational backgrounds and varying views on topics of reopening schools, budget cuts and equity.
Citrus Heights high schools plan for return of sports
In any other year, school would have been in session with the students returning to their respective campuses and practice in session for fall athletics preparing for the first game of the school year.
Citrus Heights homeschool mom shares tips for parents adapting to new normal
For 7-year-old Ben, and 4-year-old Ollie, school looks like reading a book while cuddling on the couch with mom, as LEGO’s and pink fuzzy slippers lie on the floor of their living room.
Virtual graduations for Mesa Verde, San Juan to be streamed online this week
High schools in Citrus Heights will be holding virtual graduations for seniors on Monday and Tuesday, as traditional, in-person ceremonies were ruled out by administrators last month amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
District: Citrus Heights high schools will have ‘virtual graduation’ due to COVID-19
The San Juan Unified School District last week announced a decision to celebrate graduation through a live-streamed ceremony on YouTube.
