Latest News Archive (2023-2024)
Black Parent Involvement Day is February 20!
This year’s Black Parent Involvement Day is Tuesday, February 20!
Black Parent Involvement Day is an opportunity to visit your student’s school, meet their teachers and send a strong message to your student that you want them to succeed academically. Black Parallel School Board is hosting a virtual parent training for this event on Thursday, February 15 at 6pm.
Community Input for Secondary World Languages Instructional Materials
Sacramento City Unified is in the process of adopting new instructional materials for secondary World Languages starting with the 2024-25 academic year. Teachers, students, parents/guardians and community members have the opportunity to review and provide input about the instructional materials being considered for adoption, and we welcome your feedback.
Updates to SCUSD COVID-19 Health & Safety Plan
CDPH and Cal Osha have updated their respective COVID-19 Isolation and Testing Guidance for schools. In accordance with our policy to follow CDPH and Cal Osha guidance, Health Services will be updating the school district guidance and contact tracing advisories for students and staff as of Friday, January 19.
SCUSD’s Black/African American Advisory Board needs your help!
Dear Sac City Unified families,
You can help Black and African American students reach their full potential by joining the Black/African American Advisory Board for SCUSD. Our Board is composed of community members like you who want to make change and improve outcomes for Black and African American youth. The Black/African American Advisory Board meets frequently to discuss and address challenges facing marginalized students in our school system and make recommendations to SCUSD’s Board of Education and staff.
Joint Statement from SCUSD and Teamsters Regarding Compensation
The Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD), Teamsters Union Local 150, and Teamsters Classified Supervisors (TCS) have reached agreements to close out contract reopener negotiations for the completed 2022-2023 school year for each unit.
Joint Statement from SCUSD and UPE Regarding Compensation
The Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) and United Professional Educators (UPE) have reached an agreement to close out contract reopener negotiations for the completed 2022-2023 school year.
SCUSD Board of Education Recap
December 14, 2023
At the December 14 meeting of the Sacramento City Unified School District Board, the Board recognized two groups of Stellar Students.
2024-25 Kindergarten Enrollment Opens January 16
Enrollment Will Be Online Only: 6 Regional Sites Available for Technology Assistance
Parents/guardians will be able to register their student for kindergarten online starting on January 16, 2024. To be eligible to register for kindergarten for Fall 2024, children must be five years old on or before September 1, 2024. Starting this year, all enrollment applications will be received online only.
Learn more about Kindergarten Registration at http://www.scusd.edu/kindergarten-registration.
SCUSD Board of Education Recap
November 16, 2023
At the November 16 meeting of the Sacramento City Unified School District Board, the Board took action to approve the appointment of Timothy Rocco as the District’s Chief Information Officer.
The Board recognized Buck Vang, a student in 6th grade at Elder Creek Elementary School, and Naledi Kalaote-Hurt, a 5th grade student at Elder Creek Elementary School, as Stellar Students. Both students are recognized for being dedicated and active learners.
Joint Statement from SCUSD and SEIU Regarding Compensation
The Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021 have reached an agreement to close out contract reopener negotiations for the previous 2022-2023 school year.
This historic agreement demonstrates the significant value that SCUSD places on retaining and recruiting the finest classified staff to support our students, teachers and facilities. It also ensures that SEIU unit members will be elevated to a salary that is more reflective of their immense value to the District.
Discontinuation of SCUSD Testing Center
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has informed SCUSD they are terminating their support and funding for all Community Rapid Testing (“CRT”) at all organizations, including Sacramento City Unified. As a result, effective November 10, 2023, SCUSD’s Serna Covid Testing Center clinic will no longer be authorized to perform professional COVID-19 antigen tests using the CDPH Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) waiver.
SCUSD Board of Education Recap
November 2, 2023
At the November 2 meeting of the Sacramento City Unified School District Board, the Board approved the appointments of Holly Buckley as Principal of Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School, and Dr. Edward Eldridge as Executive Director of SCUSD’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The Board also approved Board Member appointees to serve on the District’s Community Schools Advisory Committee.
Food Scrap Recycling at SCUSD
Sac City Unified is expanding our Food Scrap Recycling program district-wide this year. We are partnering with Breathe California to help support our schools as they build food waste recycling best practices into their meal times. Below are photos of their visits to Golden Empire Elementary, Woodbine Elementary and Suy:u Elementary. Students are learning how to sort their trash in the cafeteria at lunchtime to help reduce waste in our schools, reduce greenhouse gases for the planet and build sustainable habits.
Public Notice: Grant Applications
Sacramento City Unified School District is applying for 21st Century High School After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) and 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Elementary and Middle/Junior High Students Cohort 15 Fiscal Year 2024-25 grant. 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program provides funding for five years to establish or expand before, after school and summer programs that provide kindergarten through twelfth-grade students with academic enrichment opportunities and support services to help the stu
Apply to a High School Specialty Program
Applications accepted October 30 - November 17
The SCUSD High School Specialty Program application window officially opens Monday, October 30 and will run through Friday, November 17. This is an opportunity for your student to apply for enrollment in a high school specialty program for the 2024-2025 school year, based on space availability.