Citrus Heights school lifts ‘shelter in place’ after parolee located, arrested
Sentinel staff report– Police said students and staff at a K-8 school in Citrus Heights were asked to “shelter in place” for about an hour Tuesday morning while officers searched a nearby neighborhood for a wanted parolee. Lt.…
Sylvan Middle School staff member wins ‘Spirit of San Juan’ award
By Hayden LePore– Christopher Green is called the biggest cheerleader for the kids at Sylvan Middle School in Citrus Heights, helping students navigate through their days as the school’s community intervention specialist. His character and work earned him the…
San Juan High School alumni to host Sports Hall of Fame dinner, ceremony
Sentinel staff report– Organizers say tickets are going fast for the first-ever San Juan High School Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and awards ceremony on April 14, featuring food prepared by the school’s culinary arts program, raffles, a…
SJUSD invites parents, public to join curriculum review committees
By Hazel Ford– This Friday at 5 p.m. marks the deadline for parents and community members to apply for seats on several committees overseeing the curriculum selection process for science and social science classes in the San Juan…
Middle school in Citrus Heights locked down after report of shots fired
Updated 4:17 p.m.– Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police said Sylvan Middle School was locked down Wednesday morning after reports were made of gunshots heard near the school, although the reports were later determined to be “unfounded.” In…
SJUSD seeks community input on proposed sex ed, economics textbooks
Sentinel staff report– The San Juan Unified School District is inviting community input and review of a variety of proposed instructional materials that are being considered for adoption in courses in the district. Courses include comprehensive sexual health,…
These 19 new laws affect public schools in California
Sentinel staff report– New laws affecting public schools in California for 2018 include an expanded ban on firearms, several immigration-related protections, additional required topics for sex ed courses, the formal elimination of the high school exit exam, and…
Update: SJUSD moves forward with plan to sell old Sylvan school site
Sentinel staff report– Another step has been made in the long-anticipated sale of the 13-acre now-vacant property at Sylvan Corners in Citrus Heights, once home to Sylvan Middle School. Following a committee recommendation and an uneventful Sept. 26…
Police arrest student for bringing loaded gun, drugs to San Juan High School
Citrus Heights police said a 16-year-old student was arrested at San Juan High School on Wednesday after officers found a loaded handgun and marijuana in his backpack. In a news release issued Thursday morning, police said an anonymous…
Demolition of old Sylvan Middle School underway; what’s next?
Demolition of all buildings at the old Sylvan Middle School in Citrus Heights is now underway, with the first building leveled to the ground on Monday. The $713,000 demolition contract was awarded by the San Juan Unified School…
Sylvan Middle School upgrades to finish by August
After beginning construction last year, things are starting to visibly take shape at the new Sylvan Middle School, with those passing by on Auburn Boulevard now able to see frames in place for several new buildings. The construction…
Board decides final fate of Sylvan Middle School
Updated Nov. 19, 7:29 a.m.– In a 4-0 vote Tuesday night, San Juan Unified School District board members made the controversial decision to move students from Sylvan Middle School over to the adjacent Citrus Heights Elementary campus in…
