Latest News Archive (2022-2023)
An End of School Year Message from Superintendent Jorge A. Aguilar
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
As we close out the 2022-2023 school year and congratulate the graduates of all our high schools, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on all the wonderful achievements of our students and staff. Here are just a few of the many highlights from this year.
Our Facilities department completed numerous campus improvement projects, including the recent groundbreaking ceremonies for the campus rebuilds at Edward Kemble/Cesar Chavez and Nicholas.
Some of these projects include:
The Last 2022-2023 Sac City Scroll of the Year!
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
The last day of school is almost here! Your school will communicate any planned shortened days as we lead up to the last day of the 2022-2023 school year, which is Thursday, June 15.
Graduation Ceremony Dress Code
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
Graduation is a major milestone in the lives of our students, and this celebration not only encompasses their academic achievements but also the preservation and appreciation of the tapestry of our heritage. This is a time when our families joyously embrace the richness of diversity of our students. Many of our students will express their cultural pride and honor their heritage by wearing native or traditional clothing.
Your Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Sac City Scroll
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
It’s Classified School Employee Week so be sure to say thank you to office staff, bus drivers, custodians, nutrition services staff and all the non-certificated employees in our district who keep our schools running smoothly! Watch this video to see our Classified Champions of the Year.
Take action to keep your Medi-Cal coverage!
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
Local Medi-Cal offices are starting to renew Medi-Cal member’s eligibility. Everyone’s renewal date is different.
Take Action!
The most important action step you can take right now is to update your address, phone number and email.
Follow these steps:
Community Fair with Wide Open Walls this weekend at Rosa Parks!
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
Join us this Saturday, May 20 from 12-4pm at Rosa Parks K-8 to see 45 Wide Open Walls artists transform the campus! While you walk around and discover all the new murals in progres, families can also enjoy:
It’s Sac City Scroll time!
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
There is so much to celebrate this month as the end of the school year approaches!
May is…
SCUSD Proposes New Strategic Priority Investments
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
At the May 4th Board of Education Meeting, SCUSD staff presented a series of budget proposals focused on improving the school experience and academic achievement of every student in Sac City Unified
Know Your Rights
Improving Student Safety When Engaging with Law Enforcement
1 HOUR DISCUSSION
Intended for high school students and their parents/guardians.
Los servicios de traducción al español estarán disponibles.
HOSTED BY:
Trustee Jasjit Singh
SCUSD Board of Education
2nd Vice President
DATE:
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
TIME:
6:15 p.m.
LOCATION:
Hiram Johnson High School Auditorium, 6879 14th Avenue, Sacramento
It’s Sac City Scroll time!
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
We have many appreciation days and weeks coming up for school staff! Yesterday, we celebrated School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Our dedicated bus drivers were treated to a feast and games between their morning and afternoon routes. Today is School Administrative Professionals Day, honoring all of the hardworking office staff who keep our schools running smoothly. Next week, May 1-5, is both School Lunch Hero Week and Teacher Appreciation Week! Plus, it’s School Principal’s Day on May 1 and School Nurse Day on May 10.
Apply by May 21 for FREE summer programs!
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
Give your child the opportunity to participate in a meaningful and engaging summer learning experience. Students in our summer programs will learn skills to transition and succeed in the 2023-2024 school year through collaboration, relationship building and social emotional learning. They will also enjoy enrichment activities that include music, dance, visual arts, theater arts, field trips, physical play and exercise.
Cash For College
Black & African American Focused
Cash For College
Black & African American Focused
Thurs, April 27 @ 5:00PM
Join our free, online Cash for College webinar to meet financial aid experts who can answer your questions about the FAFSA, CA Dream Act Application (CADAA), or Chafee Grant for Foster Youth!
Register today! bit.ly/C4C_427
CALIFORNIA STUDENT AID COMMISSION
California Community Colleges
Update on Email Spamming Issue
We are following up with you regarding an email spamming issue affecting student and family accounts.
This morning a student discovered a misconfigured setting within a Google Distribution Group containing all district students. This flaw allowed anyone in the group to send an email to everyone else in the group.
The student sent an innocuous “hi” email to the group, which quickly led to more than 400 additional emails. Some of the student emails contained inappropriate responses and other subjects and will be investigated
Extended application deadline for the State Seal of Civic Engagement — to April 24th
As some of you may know, the initial State Seal of Civic Engagement application (please see the State Seal of Civic Engagement Project and Application Section) deadline is this coming Monday, April 17th. To receive the Seal, students will have to complete their
District Resolving Email Spamming Issue
We are aware of a district-wide email spamming issue impacting students and families, we have taken immediate steps to stop these communications.
Our district technology services team is working to identify the source of the problem. We will provide more detailed information as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
It’s Sac City Scroll time!
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
We hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break and is recharged for the rest of the school year! April is Autism Awareness Month, Arab American Heritage Month, School Library Month, Poetry Month and Volunteer Month. We also celebrate Earth Day on April 22 and Arbor Day on April 28. Be sure to check our Facebook and Instagram throughout the month to learn more!
SCUSD Board Message to SCUSD Community on Negotiations with SCTA on Three Articles of Current Contract
At the direction of the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) Board the Sacramento City Unified School District (District) has entered into limited negotiations with our labor partner, the Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA), related to the 2022-2023 school year. This is because when the District and SCTA reached an agreement last spring, the District and SCTA agreed to negotiate again for the 2022-2023 school year on three articles to discuss for “contract reopeners.”
Expanded Dual Enrollment Policy
Dear Sac City Unified Family,
The purpose of this message is to provide greater clarity around the District’s policy regarding shortened days for high school seniors who are enrolled in part-time college coursework.
The Sacramento City Unified School District is guided by the principle that all students are given an equal opportunity to graduate with the greatest number of postsecondary choices from the widest array of options.
It’s Sac City Scroll time!
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
It’s almost Spring Break! There will be no school from Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7. We hope our students and school staff enjoy a restful week off. Check your student’s backpack for another round of at-home COVID test kits which are being distributed in advance of Spring Break, and test your student over break if they become sick or were exposed to COVID.