Citrus Heights 7th grader to receive 2024 ‘Spirit of San Juan Award’
Seventh grade student DeeChole Reed-Herbert from Lichen K-8 in Citrus Heights has been named an honoree in the annual Spirit of San Juan Awards…
Students can now take free Driver’s Ed courses at San Juan, Mesa Verde high schools
An online Driver’s Education course is now available to Mesa Verde High School and San Juan High School students…
San Juan Unified School District seeks feedback on Facilities Master Plan
By Sara Beth Williams– San Juan Unified is updating their Facilities Master Plan and has invited the community to contribute feedback that will help shape the final plan. At each of nine upcoming community forums, the district plans…
Citrus Heights council seeks to review school safety, following Texas shooting
By Mike Hazlip— In the wake of Tuesday’s horrifying mass shooting at a school in Texas, Citrus Heights council members on Thursday expressed condolences and took a preliminary step towards conducting a review of the safety of Citrus…
New video shows off stadium planned for Mesa Verde High School
Sentinel staff report– A new video uploaded Friday shows an overview of what’s planned for a long-awaited stadium at Mesa Verde High School.
Brothers from San Juan High School recognized with award
Brothers Nanik and Zubin Tagore, an energetic duo at San Juan High School, were recognized Thursday in the school district’s annual “Spirit of San Juan” awards.
Citrus Heights middle school basketball team goes undefeated for season
By Nanik Tagore— Following two years without a game due to COVID-19, almost all of the girls of Lichen K-8 were new to middle school sports.
The inspiring story behind how this San Juan High School alumnus found his career
By Larry Fritz– Richard Deatherage, class of ’81, was an Air Force brat and a die-hard entrepreneur. His family took root in Citrus Heights in 1976 after his father retired. Richard had several small revenue producing ventures at…
SJUSD board to consider adding 3 new high school courses
Three newly proposed school courses would give students at San Juan Unified School District more options to explore their interests.
Workshop: Want to run for school board in Citrus Heights?
Residents in Citrus Heights who want to serve on San Juan Unified School District’s newly expanded, seven-member Board of Education will have an opportunity to run for one of several open seats this year.
New Stadium: Neighbors raise concerns over lights, noise
By Mike Hazlip— Plans to finally build a new sports stadium at Mesa Verde High School in Citrus Heights have drawn praise from former and current students and families, but not everyone is happy.
Community meeting unveils plans for Mesa Verde High School stadium
By Mike Hazlip— Staff from Mesa Verde High School on Thursday evening answered questions from residents and outlined plans for a new state-of-the-art stadium at the school.
