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Special Education Hiring Fair
Immediate openings and 2025-26 opportunities
March 1st from 10am-2pm
Serna Center Community Rooms
5735 47th Ave., Sacramento
Public Hearing for Charter Renewal
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science; Sacramento New Technology Early College High School; and The MET Sacramento
The Sacramento City Unified School District hereby gives notice that the following Public Hearings will be held as follows:
Topic of Hearing:
Initial Public Hearing: Charter Renewal for George Washington
Carver School of Arts and Science
Initial Public Hearing: Charter Renewal for Sacramento New Technology Early College High School
Initial Public Hearing: Charter Renewal for The MET Sacramento
K-8 Open Enrollment and TK Lottery Closes Friday, February 21
The deadline to apply for K-8 Open Enrollment or the Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Lottery is tomorrow, February 21, at 5:00 pm.
K-8 Open Enrollment
Apply for your incoming K-8th grade child to attend a school other than their neighborhood school for the 2025–2026 school year, subject to space availability.
Take our School Climate Survey
Available February 24 - March 21
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 linked below. The survey is open February 24 to March 21.
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.
SCUSD Board of Education Recap
February 6, 2025
At the February 6 meeting of the Sacramento City Unified School District Board, the Board recognized Lillian Eastvold, an 8th grader from Albert Einstein Middle School. Lillian has been an integral part of the Einstein Robotics Team for the past two seasons and also devotes time to the Leadership Class and the DND Club on campus. Lillian has a 4.0 cumulative GPA with Outstanding Citizenship grades in all her classes in all advanced/honors classes. She was on the track team last year, running the 100 meter, 200 meter, 400 meter, and the long jump.
End of Covid-19 Prevention Regulations Requirements
Dear SCUSD Community,
CalOSHA guidelines requiring contact tracing ended on 2/3/25.
SCUSD will no longer require reporting of Covid-19 for students.
Per CDPH guidelines, for purposes of school attendance, Covid-19
should be treated similar to other endemic respiratory illnesses
like flu or cold. Per CalOSHA, staff will continue to self-report
positive Covid-19 cases to CovidReport@scusd.edu. Health
Services staff will monitor cases for any outbreaks per CDPH
guidelines.
Community Policy Event: Race for Equity
Dear SCUSD Families, Educators & Community,
We’re inviting you to join us for an upcoming equity Working Symposium. We will explore policies that are connected to the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) & Black Parallel School Board (BPSB) Action Plan and ways in which we can incorporate an equity lens through an anti-racist/anti-bias frame for select board policies and administrative regulations.
K-8 Open Enrollment Starts Today
The SCUSD Open Enrollment application for incoming Kindergarten through 8th Grade is open now through Friday, February 21, 2025, at 5:00 pm. This is your opportunity to apply for your child to attend a school other than their neighborhood school for the 2025–2026 school year, subject to space availability.
Explore Your Options
Visit our Open Enrollment website to:
Media Availability and News Conference to Reaffirm Support for Immigrant Families
Sacramento, CA - Since 2017, SCUSD has proudly called itself a Safe Haven School District – a title that reflects our unwavering commitment to the education and well-being of all students no matter their immigration status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, ability, sex and gender identity, socio-economic status or beliefs.
District statement regarding immigration enforcement
Dear Sacramento City Unified families and staff,
Nothing matters more to us than the success and safety of our students. Since 2017, SCUSD has proudly called itself a Safe Haven School District – a title that reflects our unwavering commitment to the education and well-being of all students no matter their immigration status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, ability, sex and gender identity, socio-economic status or beliefs.
That commitment remains as strong as ever.
SCUSD Settles Versher Lawsuit With No Direct Payment to Plaintiff
Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento City Unified School District announced a settlement in the lawsuit brought by former employee Dr. Elysse Versher in June 2022. Versher alleged she was subjected to multiple forms of racism, harassment and retaliation during her employment as Assistant Principal at West Campus High School.
SCUSD Board of Education Recap
January 16, 2025
At the January 16 meeting of the Sacramento City Unified School District Board, the Board recognized 13 members of the Miwok Middle School Girls Cross Country team for winning the 2024 Middle School National Championships held in Louisville, KY. The national meet attracts top-level middle school teams from throughout the United States, including many state champions.
2023-2024 School Accountability Report Cards
(SARCs)
The School Accountability Report Card (SARC) aims to provide parents and the community with important information about each public school. To download a copy of the SARC, click the language next to the school’s name. Also, upon request, a copy may be obtained from the school (Education Code §§ 35256, 51101).
Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Enrollment Starts Today. Don’t wait, register early!
Enrollment for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten begins today, January 13, 2025. Many schools have limited spaces, so it’s important to register early to secure a spot at your neighborhood school.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Lottery
To be eligible for Transitional Kindergarten, children must turn four years-old on or before September 1, 2025. TK will be offered at 45 of our elementary and K-8 schools, and placement is determined through a lottery.
SCUSD and SEIU Reach Agreement on a New Contract
Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento City Unified School District Board of Education unanimously approved a new two-year contract with Service Employees International Union, the labor partner representing hundreds of nutrition services workers, bus drivers, school office managers, instructional aides, technology support specialists, and other administrative and support staff.
The contract includes the following changes to compensation and working conditions:
SCUSD Board of Education Recap
December 19, 2024
At the December 19 meeting of the Sacramento City Unified School District Board, the Board recognized five students who attend Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School as SCUSD Stellar Students: Tayler Sadler, Kayla Yang, Aydrien Tacuri, Joshua Mbah, and Luz Pascual. These five students consistently rank at the top of their class academically and serve as active agents of change within our school culture. They volunteer for community events and take an active role in organizing school activities.
2025-26 Transitional Kindergarten Lottery and Kindergarten Enrollment Opens January 13, 2025
Parent/guardians can begin enrolling their child in either Transitional Kindergarten (TK) or Kindergarten starting January 13, 2025. Please note that all enrollment applications will be processed online only.