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 approves ‘liaison’ program to boost police presence at high schools
The Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to create a school liaison program, which would allow for an existing officer from the Citrus Heights Police Department’s traffic enforcement unit to be formally assigned to each local…
More transitional kindergarten classes to be added to Citrus Heights schools
Two more elementary schools in Citrus Heights will be implementing transitional kindergarten classes in the 2024–25 school year, according to the San Juan Unified School District…
Citrus Heights council revives discussion of placing officers at local high schools
The Citrus Heights City Council is slated to discuss “School Safety Options” in the next City Council meeting, including the option to fund two full-time school resource officers at Mesa Verde and San Juan High School…
What’s going on with the new ‘Innovative School’ at Woodside K-8?
After being selected as the San Juan Unified School District’s new innovative school site in the spring of 2023, Woodside K-8 staff and the Innovative School design team have spent the last year reviewing community feedback and collaborating…
Citrus Heights 7th grader to receive 2024 ‘Spirit of San Juan Award’
Seventh grade student DeeChole Reed-Herbert from Lichen K-8 in Citrus Heights has been named an honoree in the annual Spirit of San Juan Awards…
Students can now take free Driver’s Ed courses at San Juan, Mesa Verde high schools
An online Driver’s Education course is now available to Mesa Verde High School and San Juan High School students…
San Juan Unified School District seeks feedback on Facilities Master Plan
By Sara Beth Williams– San Juan Unified is updating their Facilities Master Plan and has invited the community to contribute feedback that will help shape the final plan. At each of nine upcoming community forums, the district plans…
SJUSD drafts new dress code policy, seeks public input
San Juan Unified School District has drafted a proposal for a revised dress code policy for all its schools, including 12 public schools located in Citrus Heights…
Citrus Heights educators honored with ‘You Light the Way’ awards
By Sara Beth Williams– San Juan Unified School District honored several Citrus Heights educators at their annual You Light the Way awards ceremony on Wednesday evening, April 10 at San Juan High School…
