
What is SJUSD doing to increase safety at Citrus Heights schools?
By Sara Beth Williams– Hiring additional staff, updating surveillance systems, purchasing locking blocks for doors and installing new fencing are among plans being implemented to improve safety at Citrus Heights schools, according to a report from the San…

Vice mayor urges funding for officers at Citrus Heights high schools
Citrus Heights Police presented findings earlier this month from a study that reviewed the feasibility and cost of placing a police officer on each of the high school campuses within the city, estimating a cost of more than…

Where have all the school buses gone in Citrus Heights?
By Sara Beth Williams– With Thursday marking the first day of classes back in session at public schools in Citrus Heights, students can once again be seen walking to school or being dropped off by parents — but…

Two MVHS seniors awarded college sports scholarships
By Sara Beth Williams– Mesa Verde High School on Friday celebrated two senior athletes as they signed letters of intent and accepted college level athletic positions in football and softball…

Retiring theatre teacher reflects on 30 years at Mesa Verde High School
By Sara Beth Williams– After three decades of teaching at Mesa Verde High School, Theatre Director Deni Scofield will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year, leaving behind a legacy of impact…

Citrus Heights teacher named among top 5 ‘all-star’ finalists; could win $30k
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights high school teacher Shana Pitts has been named by NBC Sports Bay Area as one of five finalists for the 2023 All-Star Teacher Award, which could result in her winning a $30,000…

‘Budget Cents’ program teaches financial literacy to local high school students
By Sara Beth Williams– Nearly 200 local high school students last month participated in a program at Mesa Verde High School, designed to teach financial literacy and real-world budgeting…

SJHS athletic director earns 2023 Spirit of San Juan Award
By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified school district recently announced Freddie Bryant of San Juan High School as one of six honorees of the 2023 Spirit of San Juan Award…

AB 734: Proposed youth tackle football ban won’t move forward this year
By Sara Beth Williams– A Citrus Heights City Council agenda item to consider opposing a bill that would ban tackle football for youths under age 12 was removed from the agenda following word that the bill will not…

Coach hopes new MVHS stadium will be ready by Citrus Bowl
By Sara Beth Williams– Construction of the new state-of-the-art sports stadium is continuing at Mesa Verde High School…