Latest News Home
Welcome Back! A Message from SCUSD Superintendent Lisa Allen
Welcome Back! Superintendent Lisa Allen invites families back for an inspiring, new school year.
Back-to-School News
August 14, 2024
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
Read our August 14, 2024 Back-to-School Newsletter on ParentSquare here.
SCUSD Board of Education Recap
August 8, 2024
At the August 8 meeting of the Sacramento City Unified School District Board, the Board welcomed new student Board Member Justine Chueh-Griffith, a senior at West Campus High School.
The Board heard an informational update on the Summer Matters programs that ran this summer from June 24 – July 2 serving TK through 12th grade students. SCUSD’s Summer Matters learning programs are designed to minimize summer learning loss and provide opportunities for academic intervention and enrichment.
Back-to-School News
August 1, 2024
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
Read our August 1, 2024 Back-to-School Newsletter on ParentSquare here.
Public Hearing on the Renewal Request of Charter Petitions
Growth Public Schools; St. Hope Public School 7; Sacramento Charter High School
The Sacramento City Unified School District hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will be held as follows:
Topic of Hearing: Public Hearing on the renewal request of the charter petitions for: Growth Public Schools; St. Hope Public School 7; Sacramento Charter High School
Copies of the submitted charter may be inspected at: www.scusd.edu/charter-renewal or Serna Educational Center 5735 47th Avenue Sacramento, CA 95824
Notice of Public Hearing Renewal Request for Charter Petition for Growth Public Schools – The district received the renewal petition on June 27, 2024.
- Notice of Public Hearing Renewal Request for Charter Petition for St. Hope Public School 7
- Notice of Public Hearing Renewal Request for Charter Petition for Sacramento Charter High School
- Read more
- Notice of Public Hearing Renewal Request for Charter Petition for Growth Public Schools
- Notice of Public Hearing Renewal Request for Charter Petition for St. Hope Public School 7
- Notice of Public Hearing Renewal Request for Charter Petition for Sacramento Charter High School
Get to Know Us Community Fair
Saturday, July 27 from 10am to 1pm
GET TO KNOW US COMMUNITY FAIR
Saturday, July 27
10am to 1pm
Serna Center – 5735 47th Ave.
- Live DJ!
- Free meals!
- Bounce house and kids’ entertainment!
- Free bike repairs!
- Chance to win a new backpack filled with school supplies, a new bike, a tablet and gift cards!
Join us for a free family event where you can meet SCUSD staff, ask questions about the upcoming school year, and enjoy a fun time! We hope to see you there.
Sacramento County Measure D
Notice of Election
NOTICE OF BALLOT MEASURES TO BE DECIDED UPON. NOTICE OF TIME WITHIN WHICH ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST MEASURES MAY BE FILED WITH THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS. NOTICE OF CENTRAL COUNTING LOCATION.
SCUSD Response to Sacramento County Grand Jury Report
Sacramento, CA - As uncomfortably difficult as it is to read, the report issued by the Sacramento County Grand Jury identified accurate shortcomings with regard to SCUSD’s past practices in special education. The notion that we are failing to provide appropriate educational services to our most vulnerable students and those with disabilities is unacceptable to every educator and administrator in Sacramento City Unified. The report is a sobering reminder that our students and families deserve better and we must do better by them.
Extreme Heat Forecasted this Week
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
As you are likely aware, according to the National Weather Service, temperatures over 100 degrees are expected Tuesday through Thursday this week in the afternoon and evening.
Please make sure you and your child(ren) stay well hydrated and use caution when exercising or spending time outdoors in the afternoon.
SCUSD Announces First Day of the 2024-2025 School Year
Date Moved Up to August 19, 2024 as Part of Learning Recovery Plan
Sacramento, CA - This afternoon, the State Board of Education (SBE) approved Sacramento City Unified School District’s request for a waiver of the penalty for not providing the minimum number of instructional days and minutes during the 2021-2022 school year.
Approval of the waiver means we will be adding eight (8) instructional days to the 2024-2025 calendar and moving the first day of school to Monday, August 19, 2024.
Joint Statement from SCUSD and UPE Regarding Compensation
SCUSD and UPE Reach New Contract Agreement
Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) and United Professional Educators (UPE) have reached an agreement on contract reopeners for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
UPE represents principals, assistant principals, and various instructional and student support certificated professionals whose work is essential to helping ensure our dedicated Sac City Unified teachers have the tools and support necessary to set our students up for success.
SCUSD Hires New Superintendent
Appoints Former Deputy Superintendent Lisa Allen
Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento City Unified School District Board of Education is proud to announce the appointment of Lisa Allen to serve as Superintendent.
The Board voted unanimously to approve a Superintendent contract with Mrs. Allen based on her performance as Interim Superintendent since July 2023.
Rosemont High School Robotics to Host Team from Chinese Taipei
Rosemont and Chinese Taipei Teams Preparing for FIRST Robotics Sacramento Regional
Sacramento, CA - The Rosemont High School Robotics team will host a team from Chinese Taipei on Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12. This opportunity will allow Rosemont students to engage with students from another country and also allow the Chinese Taipei team to work on their robot following their entry in the San Francisco Regional held the previous weekend.
SCUSD to Host Leap Day Hiring Event on Thursday, February 29
Sacramento, CA - Sacramento City Unified School District will host a Leap Day Hiring Event on Thursday, February 29 at the Serna Center.
2022-2023 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).
SCUSD Facilities Team Wins 2023 CSBA Golden Bell Award: Equity and Access
Sacramento, CA - On Thursday, November 30, the Sacramento City Unified School District was awarded a 2023 California School Board Association (CSBA) Golden Bell Award in the category of Equity and Access at San Francisco’s Union Square Hilton.
Sac City Unified Hygiene Drive for Unhoused Students and Families
Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento City Unified School District is hosting a Hygiene Drive. Now through December 22, we are collecting donations of hygiene items to provide to unhoused students and families in need. Donations will be distributed to our unhoused community in the weeks following Winter Break.
Sac City Unified Collecting Winter Jackets for Student Jacket Drive
Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento City Unified School District is organizing a Jacket Drive for its students most in need. Bring new or gently used jackets for students to help them stay warm this winter. All jacket sizes are welcome for our TK through high school aged students.
Jackets can be donated at the SCUSD Serna Center (5735 47th Ave, Sacramento) now through Friday, November 17. In the front lobby, donors will find a large blue bin to leave the coats for kids between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Sac City Unified Board of Education Passes Historic Vote to Go Carbon Neutral by 2045
Sacramento, CA - At the October 5, 2023 Board of Education Meeting, the Sacramento City Unified School Board unanimously approved a resolution to adopt carbon neutral goals and guidelines as part of the district’s Facilities Master Plan.