
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…

Ever heard of futsal? A new court just opened at Sylvan Middle School
By Sara Beth Williams– Several prominent community partners attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for a brand new futsal court on Monday at Sylvan Middle School…

Seven appointed to Citrus Heights Education Committee. Here’s what’s next.
By Sara Beth Williams– The City Council last month appointed seven individuals to a limited-term Citrus Heights Education Committee (CHEC), tasked with assessing the feasibility of the city forming its own school district…

Charter school to relocate campus to Citrus Heights office building
By Sara Beth Williams– American River Collegiate Academy, which initially planned to build a new campus on Antelope Road, has announced plans to relocate to a long-term campus in Citrus Heights for the 2024-25 school year…

SJHS student wins $500 first place prize for artwork contest
By Sara Beth Williams– San Juan High School graduating senior Brooklyn Wagner won first place in a sticker design contest held by SAFE Credit Union…

Jr. Mavericks football, cheer program make comeback for 2023-24 season
By Sara Beth Williams– After a six-year hiatus, the Mesa Verde Jr. Mavericks youth football and cheer program is returning for the 2023-24 season…

Application period opens for Citrus Heights Education Committee
Sentinel staff report– Applications are now being accepted for residents interested in serving on a new committee tasked with evaluating the potential establishment of a local school district…

Are Citrus Heights schools safe?
Sentinel staff investigation– Amid national reports of school shootings, school safety has been a heightened topic of concern at multiple meetings over the past year in Citrus Heights…