
SJUSD aims to finalize district-wide cell phone policy
In December, the San Juan Unified School District announced that the district would release a newly drafted district-wide cell phone policy in an effort to…

Measure P passed. What will it mean for Citrus Heights schools?
With the passage of Measure P, a $950 million dollar facilities improvement bond, local schools in Citrus Heights can expect significant upgrades, according to the San Juan Unified School District.

Citrus Heights strengthens its voice on school board
In a significant development for Citrus Heights, several members of the San Juan Unified School District Board of Education who represent portions of Citrus Heights were selected to take on positions of higher leadership on the board during…

Citrus Heights native elected to Sac County school board
By Sara Beth Williams– With the vote count now certified, Citrus Heights resident and charter school advocate Vanessa Caigoy has been declared the winner in the race for Sacramento County Office of Education School Board Area 4 with…

Report: Majority of Citrus Heights students attend schools outside city
By Sara Beth Williams– During a presentation on March 14 by the Citrus Heights Education Committee to the City Council, the committee presented multiple sources of data regarding Citrus Heights schools, including enrollment, socioeconomic, and academic data…

Citrus Heights council questions report from education committee
By Sara Beth Williams– During a long-awaited presentation on Thursday by the Citrus Heights Education Committee to the City Council, the committee outlined their analysis and recommendations on improving the quality of education in Citrus Heights and the…

More details emerge following fight, shelter-in-place at SJHS
By Sara Beth Williams– A school district spokesperson on Friday confirmed more details regarding a fight that broke out at San Juan High School two weeks ago and prompted an “active threat on campus alert,” according to an…

Spring musical performances underway at Mesa Verde High School
Following the closure of Theatre in the Heights last year, community theatrical performances have been a hard find in Citrus Heights — but this week, residents will performances of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown on display at…

Election 2024: Who’s running for Sac County Board of Education?
Sentinel staff report– Candidates for Sacramento County Board of Education, District 4, are each vying for a seat on the county school board in the March 5 Primary Election…

On the Issues: Moe Sarama, Candidate for Board of Education
What are your top 2-3 priorities for improving education in Sacramento County, and…

On the Issues: Linda Christopher-DeWilde, Candidate for Board of Education
What are your top 2-3 priorities for improving education in Sacramento County, and…

On the Issues: Jay Martinez, Candidate for Board of Education
What are your top 2-3 priorities for improving education in Sacramento County, and…




