Latest News Archive (2022-2023)
School Safety Forum
Community Conversation Around School Safety
Hosted by SCUSD Board President Chinua Rhodes and Area 6 Trustee Taylor Kayatta
Meet and talk with SCUSD Board Members, School Safety Officers, law enforcement and city officials.
DATE: Saturday, April 1, 2023
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: John F. Kennedy High School Cafeteria, 6715 Gloria Dr.
SCUSD Statement on Response to Shooting at Sikh Temple
The Sacramento City Unified School District issued the following statement about the District’s support for students, staff and families after the shooting that took place at the Gurdwara Sacramento Sikh Society on Sunday.
“We stand in solidarity with our Sikh community and condemn the violence that disrupted an event taking place at a house of worship,” said SCUSD Board President Chinua Rhodes. “We are very concerned for our students who may be experiencing trauma as a result of this violence.”
Beyond FAFSA/CADAA: Scholarship Displacement and Veterans Benefits
Families of middle and high school students:
Are you interested in learning about how Veterans Benefits can be used for your or your student’s college education? Is your student applying for scholarships and you would like to know about a law that protects their scholarship funds? As a section of SCUSD’S BEYOND FAFSA/CADAA Series, Financial Experts will share with our community about Veterans Benefits and AB288, Scholarship Displacement Legislation.
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Dear Sac City Unified Families,
Community Fair at John Cabrillo Elementary This Saturday
Enroll in 2023-2024 Parent Participation Preschool Program
Your participation in preschool is a wonderful way to begin what will be many years of involvement in your child’s education.
About the Program
Parents work in the classroom at least one day a week in collaboration and guidance of the preschool teacher to help children develop a variety of skills including social and emotional development, collaborative play, and self-directed learning.
Parents also attend separate parent education classes (usually held in the evening) to learn parenting techniques to use in the classroom and at home.
Food Support For Families Webinar
On Tuesday, March 14, join us for a FREE webinar from 6-7pm aimed at addressing food insecurity in our community.
We’ve partnered with River City Food Bank to inform our community about upcoming benefits changes, locations to access programs and services, and other ways of getting access to food and resources. Hear from our Student Support and Health Services team about upcoming programs that will be launching in partnership with SCUSD, No Kid Hungry and The Alchemist.
Translations will be provided in the following languages:
Sacramento City Unified Leadership Program
The Sacramento City Unified Leadership Program (SCULP) prepares teachers, counselors, and other educational professionals to take on administrative and leadership positions at a school site level. SCULP will focus on identifying, hiring, and supporting certificated employees to serve in SCUSD leadership positions while they earn their California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential.
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Dear Sac City Unified Families,
Today is March 1, and that means it’s the first day of Women’s History Month! We acknowledge and celebrate the often overlooked sacrifices and contributions of women throughout American history and within our communities each day.
FAFSA/CADAA Deadline is Tomorrow!
Take Our School Climate Survey
In Sacramento City Unified School District, your input on how our schools are doing is important to us. We hope you will take a couple of minutes to give us feedback by completing our school climate survey. The survey will be open from February 27 to March 24.
Positive school climate is important to us as we work towards equitable outcomes for all of our students. The social and emotional health of our students is a priority. Hearing from all members of our community on these issues is critical.
Transitional Kindergarten is Expanding to 33 School Locations for the 2023-2024 School Year
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is a stepping stone between preschool and kindergarten. The optional program provides students with an additional year of preparation, so they enter kindergarten with stronger academic, social, and emotional skills needed for future success in school.
Sacramento City Unified has expanded its transitional kindergarten to 33 locations for the 2023-2024 school year.
Beyond FAFSA/CADAA: Maximizing Your Money
Families of middle and high school students:
Are you interested in learning how to start saving for college with the state’s help? Would you like to know how to understand the financial aid your student may receive? As a section of SCUSD’S BEYOND FAFSA/CADAA Series, Financial Experts will share with our community about “How to begin a college savings plan regardless of your student’s age, and How financial aid works so you and your student can maximize the money.”
Please join us Virtually for Beyond FAFSA/CADAA: Maximizing Your Money:
Hiram Johnson Community Fair
Join us on Saturday, February 18 from 12-4pm as we welcome Wide Open Walls artists painting murals throughout the campus!
In the quad, we’ll have live entertainment for you to enjoy by students and teachers of Hiram Johnson, TwoPoint4 Dance and Consci8us. Plus, get resources from over 30 community partners, let the kids jump in the bounce house or check out the Tahoe Park Neighborhood Association Makers Mart!
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Dear Sac City Unified Families,
There is no school on Monday, February 20 in observance of President’s Day. We hope your student enjoys the long weekend!
Disaster CalFresh
Were you affected by the power outages and storms in late December and most of January by one or more of the issues below?
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Dear Sac City Unified Families,
Mark your calendars for two school holidays in February: there is no school on Monday, February 13 and Monday, February 20 in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and Presidents Day. We hope your student enjoys the consecutive long weekends!
A Letter to our Community on the Tragic Death of Tyre Nichols
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
Together, we mourn the loss of Tyre Nichols, a former student in our district, and we join the nation in being shocked, horrified, and heartbroken in response to the brutal actions that led to his death.
Earned Income Tax Credit Notification
You are receiving this message because all local educational agencies (LEA) like Sacramento City Unified School District that operate the National School Lunch Program are required to annually notify households about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Information Act.
SCUSD 22-23 Kelvin Culture/Climate Pulse Survey Notification
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Chinese. 中国人
Pashto. پښتو
Vietnamese Tiếng Việt
Spanish – see below
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Dear Sac City Unified Families,
Happy New Year to all in our school community! Here are some updates and information we’ve rounded up for you. Have a great week!
Wide Open Walls Community Fair at Father Keith B. Kenny This Saturday
Wide Open Walls Event and Community Fair
Father Keith B. Kenny Elementary, Saturday, January 21
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
We invite you attend another exciting Wide Open Walls Event and Community Fair at Father Keith B. Kenny K-6 School on Saturday, January 21 from 12-4pm.
Weather Impact Update for Wednesday, January 11
John Morse, Pony Express, Rosa Parks, Success Academy, Sutterville
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through the challenges posed by the recent severe storms and related power outages.
We are pleased to inform you that power has been fully restored to your campus and school will reopen Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the regularly scheduled time.
District staff will continue to monitor the weather conditions and the impact on our schools. If anything changes, we will update you promptly.