What happened to plans for a new charter school in Citrus Heights
Questions remain after a charter school once planning to relocate to Citrus Heights dropped those plans…
MVHS math teacher retiring after storied career spanning 38 years
For nearly four decades, Michael Peoples has taught math at Mesa Verde High School, a career he describes as a calling. Now, he says, it’s time to “pass the torch.”…
Community celebrates $21M San Juan High School stadium project completion
San Juan High School marked the completion of its newly modernized football stadium with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning…
School District issues statement regarding student protests against ICE
High school students were observed participating in protests at prominent Citrus Heights intersections on Friday, Jan. 30, amid other demonstrations reported at various locations throughout the region…
San Juan High School football stadium remodel moving along
Construction crews are making steady progress on the San Juan High School stadium modernization project…
Lichen K-8 to participate in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day for second year
Lichen K-8 in Citrus Heights will be participating in the national civil rights movement Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day to honor civil rights icon Ruby Bridges.
‘Ghost Tours’ event returns to Mesa Verde High School
The Mesa Verde Theater department is hosting its fourth annual ‘Ghost Tours’ this Halloween season. Ghost Tours are scheduled for Oct. 24, 25, and 26 with an alumni preview night on Oct. 22.
San Juan Unified Superintendent announces temporary leave of absence
The San Juan Unified School District announced this week that Superintendent Melissa Bassanelli will be taking a medical leave of absence following a recent diagnosis.
Citrus Heights K-8 leads district with Gold recognition in positive behavior supports award
Lichen K-8 in Citrus Heights was recently recognized with top honors from the California Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, (or PBIS), 2024–25 Recognition Program,
San Juan High School Alum to host all-class reunion at Rusch Park
The San Juan Alumni Association is hosting an all-class picnic at Rusch Park this October. The event is open to all San Juan High School alumni, students, and past and present faculty…
‘It takes a village.’ Citrus Heights Neighborhood Area 11 delivers school supplies to elementary, K-8
For at least a decade, Neighborhood Area 11 has been donating school supplies to schools within the neighborhood, including Skycrest Elementary and Kingswood K-8.
Citrus Heights organizations help students, schools prepare for new school year
As the new school year begins in Citrus Heights, several local organizations have stepped up to help local schools and students with tools they need to succeed by providing backpacks and essential school supplies…
