Chamber’s annual school supply drive underway to help Citrus Heights students
School is beginning soon and the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Education Committee’s seventh annual school supply drive is well underway in its effort to help local students…
City continues multi-million dollar roadway upgrades near Citrus Heights schools
Construction is on schedule and underway along a 1.2-mile busy portion of Mariposa Avenue, as part of the Mariposa Avenue Safe Routes to School Phase 3 project. The city is also pursuing another similar project on Carriage Drive…
Citrus Heights declares ‘Hogan Weaver Day’ to recognize SJHS student
In honor of San Juan High School graduate Hogan Weaver’s athletic and academic achievements, the Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday night officially proclaimed Feb. 25, 2020, as “Hogan Weaver Day.”
San Juan High School alumni award over $42k in student scholarships
Members of the San Juan High School Alumni Association (SJAA) recognized 17 graduating senior students on Thursday night with individual scholarship awards totaling $42,500…
San Juan High School Spring Concert set for May 16
Sentinel staff report–A spring concert will be held at San Juan High School on May 16 in the school’s auditorium. According to an event flier, the concert will feature the school’s concert band and choir, and will also…
May 9: Student tech fair, open house at Sylvan Middle School
Parents, students and family members are invited to an open house of STEAM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Arts-Math) student work at Sylvan Middle School on May 9, from 5:30-7 p.m…
This new nonprofit is helping in-need students get shoes in Citrus Heights
Students at Mariposa Elementary School in Citrus Heights are now benefiting from a special “Soles for Young Souls” shoe closet, thanks to the work of Linda (Schram) Fischer and the generosity of several book club members of San…
San Juan school board candidates address problems with Citrus Heights schools
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights has long been criticized for having under-performing schools operated by the San Juan Unified School District, which has City leaders concerned that young families won’t be attracted to move to the area and…
Slain deputy’s little sister welcomed back to Sylvan Middle School with escort
Sentinel staff report– Sylvan Middle School was the scene of a heavy law enforcement presence on Friday, as Citrus Heights police officers and other agency personnel in the region escorted slain Sacramento Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Stasyuk’s 11-year-old sister…
Citrus Heights nonprofit has a plan to help local homeless students
Sentinel staff report– On Sept. 29, the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) will help host a free event aimed at helping the estimated 800 K-12 students in Citrus Heights who lack permanent stable housing.
Mesa Verde offers new course for students seeking criminal justice careers
Sentinel staff report– In partnership with the Citrus Heights Police Department, Mesa Verde High School is offering a new “Public Safety Pathway” program and internship for students interested in the criminal justice field. City and school officials will…
Citrus Heights commissioner drops plan to run for school board
Sentinel staff report– Tim Schaefer, who currently sits on the Citrus Heights Planning Commission, announced in a news release Wednesday that he is no longer seeking to run for a seat on the San Juan Unified School District…
