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June 12, 2013
The Summer Lunch at the Library kick-off event
The Summer Lunch at the Library kick-off event aims to raise awareness among families in Sacramento—and throughout the state—about free, healthy lunches available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) summer nutrition programs.
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June 6, 2013
International delegation to visit EGUSD to discuss California-Japan Scholars Exchange Program
On Tuesday, June 11, the Governor of Osaka, Japan, Ichiro Matsui, Toru Nakahara, Osaka’s Superintendent of Education and Hiroshi Inomata, Consul General of Japan – will visit the Elk Grove Unified School District to discuss the California-Japan Scholars Exchange Program and education with Elk Grove Unified School District Superintendent Steven M. Ladd, Ed.D.
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June 4, 2013
EGUSD teacher, academy program selected to receive 2013 Pupils’ Choice Awards
Two award recipients of the NextEd 2013 Pupils’ Choice Awards hail from the Elk Grove Unified School District.
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June 3, 2013
EGACE to offer free citizenship classes
Elk Grove Adult and Community Education (EGACE) is offering free citizenship classes for permanent residents who have met residency requirements and plan to apply for U.S. citizenship within the next six months.
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May 31, 2013
Valley High School student selected to compete in 2013 Microsoft Office Specialist United States National Championship
Jesus Flores, a senior at Valley High School, has qualified to compete in Certiport’s 2013 Microsoft Office Specialist United States National Championship in Park City, Utah June 11-13, 2013.
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May 31, 2013
Sheldon High School Animation wins National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences award
Sheldon High School’s K9 Studios has been selected as a recipient of the 2012-2013 Regional Student Television Award for Merit in the Music Video category by the Board of Governors of the San Francisco/Northern California Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS).
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May 30, 2013
Immunization requirements reminder for incoming 7th grade students
For the 2013-2014 school year, incoming 7th grade students will need to provide schools with proof that they have received an adolescent pertussis (whooping cough) booster shot (Tdap) prior to starting school. California Law AB 354, the law enacting this requirement, has been in effect since July 1, 2011.
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May 29, 2013
Enrollment Redirection: Katherine L. Albiani Middle and Pleasant Grove High Schools
Due to the dramatic growth in east Elk Grove, as of June 3, 2013, all newly enrolling students who move into the attendance area for Katherine L. Albiani Middle and Pleasant Grove High School will be redirected to Joseph Kerr Middle School and Elk Grove High School or T.R. Smedberg Middle School and Sheldon High School, based upon the location of their residence.
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May 28, 2013
EGUSD partners with Keenan & Associates and Lozano Smith to host Affordable Care Act Forum
The Elk Grove Unified School District has partnered with insurance brokers Keenan & Associates and Lozano Smith, an education and public agency law firm, to host an Affordable Care Act Forum for Sacramento County schools from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 31 in the Board Room at the Robert L. Trigg Education Center (9510 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Elk Grove 95624).
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May 23, 2013
Laguna Creek High School takes home top awards at 2nd Annual SMUD Northern California Solar Regatta
Students in Laguna Creek High School’s Green Energy Technology Academy (GETA) took home four of the top awards at the 2nd Annual Northern California Solar Regatta, sponsored by SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utilities Agency) on Friday, May 17 at Rancho Seco Lake.
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May 23, 2013
Toby Johnson Middle, Franklin High school students win Perfect Attendance Laptop Giveaway
Toby Johnson Middle School student Kyle Villamarin and Franklin High School student Katherine Acasio were selected as the winners of the 2012/2013 Perfect Attendance Laptop Giveaway.
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May 17, 2013
Joua Lee of Valley High School wins Elk Grove Auto Mall 2012/2013 Graduating Seniors Attendance Drive
At the beginning, there were ten finalists but in the end, there could only be one winner.
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May 16, 2013
EGUSD selected for statewide Common Core State Standards grant
The Elk Grove Unified School District has been selected as a recipient of a Math in Common grant from the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation to support EGUSD’s faithful implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in Mathematics for K-8 students.
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May 16, 2013
Toby Johnson Middle School teacher selected for 2013 Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program
Arlis Groves, a social science teacher at Toby Johnson Middle School, has been selected to attend the 2013 Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program to China, sponsored by the United States Department of Education in June 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Sheldon High School receives $50,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant
Sheldon High School’s K9 Studios has been selected as the recipient of a $50,000 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Art Works grant.
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May 14, 2013
EGUSD High School Graduations Schedule
As the end of the 2012-2013 school year rapidly approaches, graduation season will soon be here.
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May 14, 2013
Franklin High School student selected to participate in 11th Annual USA Biology Olympiad
Karen Wong, a senior at Franklin High School, has been selected to participate in the 11th Annual USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) National Finals from June 2-14 at Purdue University.
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May 10, 2013
Elk Grove Auto Mall 2012/2013 Graduating Seniors Attendance Drive Grand Finale Event
In the quest to obtain at least five months of perfect attendance, on May 17, 10 lucky graduating seniors will take the final step to in the path towards a new car.
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May 9, 2013
William Daylor High School students bring home award from 2013 Design Build competition
Green Construction Technology ROP students from William Daylor High School recently captured the “Best Architecture and Design Award” at the Design Build 2013 competition, sponsored by the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange.
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May 9, 2013
EGUSD announces 2013 Employees of the Year
Seven Elk Grove Unified employees were recognized as Employees of the Year on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 for their hard work and commitment to the district.
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May 9, 2013
EGUSD students win educational video awards in local competition
Elk Grove Unified students turned in a strong showing at the 2013 Student Educational Video Awards (SEVAs) on Monday, May 6, taking home awards in all categories across all grade levels.
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May 8, 2013
EGUSD high school students take home awards at digital film competition
Students from two Elk Grove Unified high schools took home awards at the 17th Annual Teen Digital Reel Showcase on Friday, May 3 at the Crest Theater.
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May 7, 2013
School garden takes root at Arlene Hein Elementary School
It’s just a matter of time before carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, oranges and other fruits and vegetables will start sprouting in the new school garden at Arlene Hein Elementary School.
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May 6, 2013
Sheldon High School students dominate Teen Biotech Challenge
Twenty-two Sheldon High School students were selected as first, second and third place, as well as honorable mention winners of the 2012 Teen Biotech Challenge on May 3.
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May 3, 2013
3rd Annual Arts Alive! event returns to Cosumnes Oaks High School
On Thursday, May 9, Cosumnes Oaks High School and Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School will open their doors to the public to showcase their visual and performing arts programs with their annual Arts Alive! event.
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May 1, 2013
Toby Johnson Middle School teacher selected for 2013 Summer Fellowship in Korean Studies for American Educators
Arlis Groves, a social science teacher at Toby Johnson Middle School, has been selected to attend the 2013 Summer Fellowship in Korean Studies for American Educators, sponsored by the Korea Society in partnership with the Korea Foundation and the Freeman Foundation.
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April 30, 2013
Valley High School to host 7th Annual Health & Fitness Expo
Valley High School will host their 7th Annual Health and Fitness Expo on Friday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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April 30, 2013
EGUSD schools give “superior” performances at Golden Empire Music Festival
Bands and choirs from six Elk Grove Unified schools gave “superior” performances at the 2013 Golden Empire Music Festival, sponsored by the California Association for Music Education (CMEA), Capitol Section.
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April 29, 2013
Valley High School selected to receive statewide civic learning award
Valley High School will receive the California Department of Education’s Civic Learning Awards Program Award of Merit from the Honorable Stacy Boulware Eurie, Sacramento County Superior Court Judge, in a special awards ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 3.
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April 25, 2013
EGUSD student athletes to sign letters of intent for college scholarships
Elk Grove Unified will recognize 13 talented student-athlete college scholarship recipients at the 2nd Annual Spring Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2013.
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April 24, 2013
EGUSD students capture awards in 2013 “Fight the Bite” poster contest
Six Elk Grove Unified School District students captured awards in the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District’s 2013 Fight the Bite poster contest.
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April 23, 2013
History comes to life at Valley High School
In preparation for the California Standards Tests (CSTs), these and other historical figures might be seen roaming the halls and classrooms at Valley High School quizzing students as a part of their annual History Museum on Thursday, April 25.
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April 22, 2013
Elk Grove High School student and illusionist to perform fundraiser shows for technology academy
Elk Grove High School’s own student/illusionist/comedian Kevin Warren will perform his “Imagine: A World Where Imagination Rules Over Reality” show on April 26-27 at the Elk Grove High School theater.
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April 22, 2013
EGUSD elementary school students to compete in Nature Bowl
On Wednesday, May 1, students from six Elk Grove Unified School District elementary schools – Isabelle Jackson, Samuel Kennedy, Anna Kirchgater, Herman Leimbach, Charles Mack and David Reese – will compete at the 1st Annual Nature Bowl held at the Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.
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April 18, 2013
EGUSD 2013-2014 school year calendar now available
The Elk Grove Unified School District 2013-2014 school year calendar is now available on the EGUSD website.
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April 17, 2013
Grand Opening of River Oaks Bistro at Cosumnes Oaks High School
Break out the red ribbon and a giant pair of scissors – the River Oaks Bistro at Cosumnes Oaks High School is open for business!
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April 17, 2013
Sheldon High School places 3rd at NorCal State Science Olympiad competition
On Saturday, April 13, two Elk Grove Unified School District high schools competed in the 2013 NorCal State Science Olympiad Competition held at Mission Oak High School in Tulare, California.
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April 16, 2013
EGUSD High School Graduations Schedule
As the end of the 2012-2013 school year rapidly approaches, graduation season will soon be here.
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April 16, 2013
Jessie Baker School students shine at annual games
Each year, students at Jessie Baker School have the opportunity to participate in their version of the Olympic Games at their annual Jessie Baker Games competition.
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April 10, 2013
Senior, disabled citizens can apply for special Measure A tax reduction through June 30
Between April 15 and June 30, senior citizens age 65 or older and disabled people living within the Elk Grove Unified School District, and having no school-age children living in the home, may apply for a 70 percent reduction in their Measure A assessment, a local property tax that funds school improvement.
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April 9, 2013
Elk Grove High School FFA to hold annual Pre-Fair/Livestock Show & Open House
The Elk Grove High School FFA program will hold their annual Pre-Fair/Livestock Show and Open House on April 12-13, 2013.
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April 9, 2013
“Your Produce Man” to deliver nutritional message at six EGUSD elementary schools
Over the next few months, students at six Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) elementary schools will be wowed and dazzled by Your Produce Man’s interactive nutrition assemblies.
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April 3, 2013
EGACE to hold summer computer camp for 4th-7th grade students
The Elk Grove Adult and Community Education Always Learning program is offering a “Summer Computer Camp” for incoming 4th-7th grade students at Elliott Ranch Elementary School.
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April 2, 2013
Toby Johnson Middle School yearbook earns national award
The Toby Johnson Middle School yearbook Jamboree has received the 2013 Gold Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA).
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April 1, 2013
EGUSD partners with Sacramento River Cats on fundraiser for EGUSD athletic programs
The Elk Grove Unified School District invites students, staff, parents and community members to spend an evening enjoying “America’s favorite pastime” at an EGUSD Night/Service Learning Night at 7:05 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2013 during the Sacramento River Cats vs. Las Vegas 51s game.
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March 27, 2013
Jessie Baker School invites the community to take a “Walk in Our Shoes”
Jessie Baker School will hold its 2nd Annual “Walk in Our Shoes” 1.5-mile walk to raise funds for the purchase of equipment and programs to inspire an active lifestyle for Jessie Baker students on Saturday, April 27, 2013.
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March 27, 2013
2013 EGUSD Science Fair and Invention Convention winners announced
Which bubble gum has the longest lasting flavor? Does temperature affect the metamorphosis of a butterfly? Will adding electricity to plants’ soil improve growth?
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March 22, 2013
EGUSD students fare well at Sacramento Regional Science Olympiad
On Saturday, March 16, five Elk Grove Unified School District high schools competed in the 2013 NorCal Sacramento Regional Science Olympiad Competition held at California State University, Sacramento.
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March 22, 2013
EGUSD Storm Water Poster Contest now accepting entries
The Elk Grove Unified School District's Curriculum and Professional Learning Department is now accepting entries for the annual poster contest to educate the public on storm water pollution.
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March 19, 2013
Franklin High School to hold clothing and household items donation fundraiser
Franklin High School will host a free drop-off donation drive Fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2013 in the school parking lot (6400 Whitelock Parkway, Elk Grove 95757).
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March 18, 2013
EGUSD Virtual Academy now accepting registration for 2013-2014 school year
The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) Virtual Academy is now accepting registration for kindergarten through 8th grade students for the 2013-2014 school year.
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March 14, 2013
Parents and community are invited to “Celebrate Smedberg!”
The staff and students at T.R. Smedberg Middle School will answer that question on their own terms at their annual “Celebrate Smedberg” Open House from 5 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2013.
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March 13, 2013
EGUSD FFA students win big at FFA Field Day at UC Davis
Future Farmers of America (FFA) students from three Elk Grove Unified School District high schools – Elk Grove, Florin and Pleasant Grove – competed in and brought home numerous awards from the 2013 University of California, Davis Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Field Day on March 1-2, 2013.
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March 12, 2013
EGACE to offer new Always Learning classes for Spring 2013
Elk Grove Adult and Community Education (EGACE)’s Always Learning Program – a fee-based community education program – is offering a variety of enrichment classes in March and April.
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March 12, 2013
EGUSD Superintendent presented at national nutrition education workshop
Elk Grove Unified School District Superintendent Steven M. Ladd, Ed.D. was a featured presenter at the Institute of Medicine (IOM)’s National Nutrition Education Curriculum Standards public workshop on March 11-12, 2013 in Washington D.C.
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March 7, 2013
Winners of 2012-2013 Superintendent’s Art Contest announced
On Monday, March 18, twenty-four young and talented Elk Grove Unified School District artists will be recognized for their artistic talents at the 8th Annual Superintendent’s Art Contest Awards Reception.
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March 6, 2013
Sheldon High School to host regional science fair
A collection of projects, presentations and innovative ideas from the scientific minds of the future will be on display at the first annual Sheldon Regional Science Fair from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 15 at Sheldon High School in the cafeteria.
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March 5, 2013
Franklin High School Theatre Company presents annual children’s show – “Disney’s The Little Mermaid”
The Franklin High School Theatre Company (FTC) will present “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” as their annual children’s show on April 19-20. Showtimes are at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on April 19 and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on April 20.
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March 4, 2013
EGUSD Superintendent appointed to board of directors for the Horace Mann League of the United States
Elk Grove Unified School District Superintendent Steven M. Ladd, Ed.D. has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Horace Mann League of the United States.
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February 28, 2013
4th Annual Middle School Music Festival to be held at Harriet Eddy Middle School
On Saturday, March 9, Elk Grove Unified School District middle school bands will attend the 4th Annual Middle School Music Festival from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harriet Eddy Middle School in the multipurpose room.
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February 27, 2013
James Rutter Middle School to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate opening of College, Career and Community Resource Center
On Thursday, February 28, James Rutter Middle School will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of their new College, Career and Community Resource Center on campus.
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February 21, 2013
Toby Johnson Middle School teacher participates in Global Education Symposium in Washington D.C.
Staci Wallace-Ussery, an enrichment teacher at Toby Johnson Middle School, was selected to participate in the Teachers for Global Classrooms Program’s (TGC) Global Education Symposium in Washington DC on February 14-16.
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February 20, 2013
EGUSD middle school students win awards at 12th Annual Middle Stage Fest
Elk Grove Unified School District middle school students left quite the impression on the state at the 12th Annual Middle Stage Fest on Saturday, February 9, bringing home a variety of awards for their theatrical abilities.
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February 20, 2013
Open Enrollment at Elk Grove Unified School District
On February 19, 2013, the Elk Grove Unified School District’s Board of Education approved a 5 percent cap on the number of students allowed to transfer from a school attendance area through the 2012-2013 open enrollment process.
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February 13, 2013
EGUSD middle school students to attend 12th Annual Middle School Leadership Conference
On Thursday, February 21, middle school leadership students from all nine Elk Grove Unified School District middle schools will attend the 12th Annual Middle School Leadership Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Antioch Progressive Baptist Church.
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February 12, 2013
EGUSD high schools to host Animation and Game Design Day
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be hired at Cartoon Network? What about the requirements to start the path to a career in graphic design and electronic gaming?
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February 8, 2013
Wolfpack Robotics to host 2013 Open House
The next generation of engineers and robotics scientists are being groomed here in Elk Grove to create robots that perform this task, among others, at Cosumnes Oaks High School through the Wolfpack Robotics Team.
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February 7, 2013
Elk Grove Unified School District employees recognized for years of service
On Thursday, January 30, 75 Elk Grove Unified School District employees were recognized for 25, 30 and 35 years of service to the district at a reception in the Board Room at the Robert L. Trigg Education Center.
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February 7, 2013
Help Harriet Eddy Middle School collect jeans for Jeans for Teens donation drive
Harriet Eddy Middle School is collecting jeans for the national Jeans for Teens donation drive, sponsored by DoSomething.org.
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February 7, 2013
12th Annual Middle Stage Fest returns to Samuel Jackman Middle School
Samuel Jackman Middle School will host the 12th Annual Middle Stage Fest, sponsored by the California Educational Theatre Association (CETA), from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 9.
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February 7, 2013
EGUSD students bring home the hardware at Lenaea Festival
High school theater students from five schools throughout Elk Grove Unified School District competed and earned a variety of awards at the 2013 Lenaea Festival held February 1-3 at Folsom Lake College.
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February 5, 2013
All the world’s a stage at Elk Grove Unified
The greater Elk Grove and South Sacramento communities are invited to spend a night at the theater as Elk Grove Unified high schools present their spring musical productions.
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February 4, 2013
EGUSD seniors to sign letters of intent for football
Elk Grove Unified will recognize seven talented high school football scholarship recipients at the annual Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2013.
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January 31, 2013
Nominations for 2014 EGUSD Teachers of the Year
The Elk Grove Unified School District is now accepting nominations for the 2014 Teachers of the Year. Please assist us by nominating a teacher you feel deserves to be recognized as an outstanding teacher.
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January 31, 2013
EGACE to offer new Always Learning classes for Spring 2013
Elk Grove Adult and Community Education (EGACE)’s Always Learning Program – a fee-based community education program – has added a variety of new enrichment classes for Spring 2013.
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January 28, 2013
Sheldon High School’s Universal Rhythm Dance Company to present 15th Annual Mainstage Production
Students in Sheldon High School’s Universal Rhythm Dance Company will present their 15th Annual Mainstage Production – “A Celebration of Dance” – on February 7-9, 2013 at the Sheldon High School Performing Arts Center.
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January 23, 2013
EGUSD offers Open Enrollment at 14 secondary schools
On January 22, 2013, the Elk Grove Unified School District’s Board of Education gave staff direction to open enrollment at seven middle schools and seven high schools for the 2013-2014 school year.
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January 16, 2013
Laguna Creek High School to hold International Baccalaureate Informational Night
Laguna Creek High School’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme will hold an Informational Night on Wednesday, January 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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January 10, 2013
EGUSD selected to participate in national FAFSA completion pilot program
The Elk Grove Unified School District has been selected as one of 92 school districts from throughout the United States to participate in the second year of the U.S. Department of Education’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Pilot Program.
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January 9, 2013
EGUSD selected to participate in Linked Learning Pilot Program
The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) has been selected as one of 20 participants in a new state pilot program designed to help students graduate from high school prepared to succeed in college and careers.
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January 7, 2013
What’s Happening in EGUSD
Week of January 7
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December 21, 2012
EGUSD Holiday Closures
Happy Holidays! As 2012 draws to a close, EGUSD schools, which are on a variety of schedules, will observe Winter Break during the month of December.
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December 19, 2012
William Daylor High School captures Sacramento County Academic Bowl crown
For the second year in a row, students from William Daylor High School earned first place honors at the 5th Annual Sacramento County Academic Bowl, held on December 12 at Rosemont High School.
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December 14, 2012
EGUSD's recently elected Board Members sworn into office
On Thursday, December 13, 2012, EGUSD’s four recently elected Board Members – Carmine S. Forcina (Trustee Area 7), Steve Ly (Trustee Area 6), Chet Madison, Sr. (Trustee Area 3) and Anthony “Tony” Perez (Trustee Area 1) – were sworn into office.
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December 13, 2012
EGUSD’s #UnfollowBullying campaign wins 2012 Edublog Award
The Elk Grove Unified School District’s (EGUSD) student-led #UnfollowBullying campaign name was selected as the Best Twitter Hashtag for 2012 by Edublogs during their virtual awards ceremony on Wednesday, December 12, 2012.
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December 13, 2012
EGACE to offer health career CTE courses
Elk Grove Adult and Community Education’s (EGACE) Career Training Institute (CTI) is offering several career technical education (CTE) courses and programs in the allied health care and office occupations fields in spring 2013.
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December 5, 2012
Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration at EGUSD
Transitional kindergarten (TK) and kindergarten registration for students who live within the boundaries of the Elk Grove Unified School District and will turn five years old on or before October 1, 2013 begins at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2013.
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December 4, 2012
2012/2013 No Excuses – Go to School Attendance Poster Contest Winners
The winners of the 2012/2013 No Excuses – Go to School Poster Contest have been announced.
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December 3, 2012
EGUSD’s #UnfollowBullying Campaign is a finalist for the 2012 Edublog Awards
EGUSD’s #UnfollowBullying campaign has made the finalists’ list for a 2012 Edublog Award for the Best Twitter Hashtag category. Please join us in voting for this international award and honor.
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December 3, 2012
EGUSD student athletes to sign letters of intent for college scholarships
On December 10, 2012, 11 student-athletes from the Elk Grove Unified School District will be recognized for signing an NCAA National Letter of Intent for a college scholarship.
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November 30, 2012
What’s Happening in EGUSD
Week of December 3, 2012
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November 29, 2012
EGUSD educator selected to attend Google Teacher Academy
Gail Desler, technology integration specialist for the Elk Grove Unified School District, has been selected to attend the Google Teacher Academy in Mountain View, CA on December 5, 2012.
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November 27, 2012
Sheldon High School music teacher wins statewide award
James Mazzaferro, band director at Sheldon High School, has been selected to receive the Byron Hoyt/Don Schmeer Band Educator award by the California Association of Music Education (CMEA) Executive Board.
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November 27, 2012
EGUSD students earning Golden State Seal Merit Diploma continues to increase
Elk Grove Unified School District graduating seniors have achieved yet another academic milestone. The total number of graduating seniors in the Elk Grove Unified School District who have earned the Golden State Seal Merit Diploma has continued to grow over the past ten years.
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November 16, 2012
EGACE to offer free citizenship classes
Elk Grove Adult and Community Education (EGACE) is offering free citizenship classes for permanent residents who have met residency requirements and plan to apply for U.S. citizenship within the next six months.
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November 16, 2012
What’s Happening in EGUSD
Weeks of November 19, 2012 & November 26, 2012
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November 14, 2012
Sheldon High School alum and America’s Got Talent finalist David Garibaldi paints to support music programs
Have you ever wanted to own something iconic? Unique? Original?
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November 9, 2012
What’s Happening in EGUSD
Week of November 12, 2012
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November 9, 2012
EGUSD students pledge to Unfollow Bullying
Elk Grove Unified School District students are pledging to take a stand against cyberbullying through a new student-created, student-led campaign -- #UnfollowBullying.
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November 8, 2012
EGACE to offer holiday cooking classes
Looking for that perfect cooking class to learn how to prepare delicious treats for the holidays? Look no further – Elk Grove Adult and Community Education (EGACE) is offering two fun, affordable classes to teach you how to prepare your own scrumptious treats at home.
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November 5, 2012
What’s Happening in EGUSD
Week of October 29, 2012
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November 5, 2012
EGUSD students launch new #UnfollowBullying Campaign
Elk Grove Unified School District’s 7-12 grade students are taking a stand. Starting November 5, 2012, high school and middle school students throughout the district are stepping up as a school community to inspire others to challenge and delete cyberbullying through a new campaign -- #UnfollowBullying.
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November 1, 2012
EGUSD students bring home awards from 85th National FFA Convention
Elk Grove Unified high school students brought home a host of awards from the 85th Annual National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention held October 24-27 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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October 26, 2012
What’s Happening in EGUSD
Week of October 29, 2012
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October 26, 2012
Florin High School students tackle unique environmental learning project
On Saturday, October 27, a group of dedicated Florin High School students – under the guidance of science teachers Dana Chu and Kathryn Sleeper – and Caring for Our Watersheds staff from the Center of Land-Based Learning will overhaul eight old school planter boxes by planting drought-tolerant California native species from 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
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October 24, 2012
EGUSD Foster Youth Services Program receives $24,000 grant from Sierra Health Foundation
The Elk Grove Unified School District’s Foster Youth Services Program has been awarded a $24,300 grant from the Sierra Health Foundation’s Responsive Grants Program.
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October 23, 2012
EGUSD asks students, staff and parents to participate in National Speak Up Survey
The Elk Grove Unified School District is seeking input from students, staff and parents about technology use and education through the national "Speak Up" survey administered by Project Tomorrow, a non-profit education organization.
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October 22, 2012
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School to host 6th Annual Falcon Fun Run
Calling all runners! It’s time to grab your running shoes and hit the road!
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October 22, 2012
What’s Happening in EGUSD
Week of October 22, 2012
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October 18, 2012
EGUSD to hold career technical education open house
The Elk Grove Unified School District invites students, parents and community members to come learn about multiple pathways to career success at the annual Career Technical Education (CTE) Open House from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 25 in the multipurpose room at Monterey Trail High School.
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October 12, 2012
What’s Happening In EGUSD
Week of October 15, 2012
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October 12, 2012
EGUSD elementary school students learn to prevent bullying with the Harlem Globetrotters
Students at two Elk Grove Unified School District elementary schools will experience a special treat on Monday, October 15th when Slick Willie Shaw of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters visits their schools to present the Globetrotters new community outreach program, “The ABCs of Bullying Prevention.”
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October 11, 2012
EGUSD awarded $21.5 million in grants for 2011/2012 school year
Thanks to $21.5 million in grant funding, numerous programs throughout the Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) will be sustained for the next few years.
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October 11, 2012
Improved test scores = rooftop living for James Rutter Middle School principal
After gaining 27 points on California’s Academic Performance Index, James Rutter Middle School Principal Yuri Penermon will fulfill a promise he made to his students by spending 24 hours on the roof of his school starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, October 15.
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October 10, 2012
EGUSD’s Community Facilities District No. 1 Bond Refunding
At the October 2, 2012, Board of Education meeting, the Board gave district administration the authority to move forward with exploring the opportunity for a bond refinancing, which has the potential to save millions of dollars over the life of the bonds.
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October 5, 2012
EGUSD students ready to “Hoop It Up” with KidTribe
EGUSD elementary school students throughout the district are ready to “Hoop It Up” with the members of KidTribe this October.
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October 1, 2012
EGUSD schools to celebrate International Walk to School Day
Come join one of Elk Grove Unified School District’s 39 elementary school communities as they all celebrate International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 3!
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September 28, 2012
EGACE selected to receive $160,000 grant from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Elk Grove Adult and Community Education (EGACE) has been selected to receive a $160,000 grant to help promote immigrant civic integration and prepare permanent residents for citizenship from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) through its Citizenship and Integration Grant Program.
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September 25, 2012
Solar sunflower blooms at Harriet Eddy Middle School
Harriet Eddy Middle School students and staff will celebrate the arrival of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Solar Sunflower on campus with a press conference and dedication ceremony at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2012, in the quad.
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September 24, 2012
EGUSD Board of Education passes resolution in support of Proposition 30
At the September 21, 2012, Board of Education meeting, the Elk Grove Unified School District’s Board of Education adopted a resolution in support of Proposition 30, the Schools & Local Public Safety Act.
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September 20, 2012
EGUSD high school dance companies to perform at Dance Fest 2012
Students from nine Elk Grove Unified School District high schools will perform in Dance Fest 2012: The Planets, a dance company performance sponsored by the Public Education Dance Alliance (PEDA) at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 13 at the Performing Arts Center at Cosumnes Oaks High School (8350 Lotz Parkway, Elk Grove).
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September 18, 2012
EGUSD students and staff earn Elly Awards
EGUSD students and staff from three high schools captured five awards at the 2012 Elly Awards at the Crest Theatre on Sunday, September 16, 2012.
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September 18, 2012
Franklin High School puts “Teens in the Driver Seat” with new driving safety program
Students at Franklin High School in Elk Grove have been selected to be among the first in California to pilot a new peer influence program designed to combat the number-one killer of teens today – car crashes.
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September 14, 2012
Franklin High School Theatre Association presents dinner show and musical revue
Dim the lights and start the music! The Franklin High School Theatre Association (FTA) proudly presents their annual dinner and musical revue fundraiser – featuring songs from hit Broadway shows of the 1950s and 1960s – on Friday, September 28.
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September 13, 2012
7th Annual Family Fun Day and Health Fair to be held at Prairie Elementary School
The Valley Hi Youth and Adult Coalition (VHYAC) will host their 7th Annual Family Fun Day and Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Prairie Elementary School.
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September 12, 2012
EGUSD high schools ready for fall theater season
Dim the lights and open the curtain – its fall theater season once again at Elk Grove Unified!
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September 5, 2012
EGUSD and California GEAR UP to celebrate National GEAR UP Week
California GEAR UP and the Elk Grove Unified School District will celebrate National GEAR UP Week from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, September 10, 2012 in the Board Room at the Robert L. Trigg Education Center (9510 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Elk Grove 95624).
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August 30, 2012
Florin High School student wins statewide trigonometry competition
Kim Chung, a senior from Florin High School, was recently named the 2012 California State Trig*Star Champion.
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August 29, 2012
EGACE now accepting registration for fall classes
Elk Grove Adult and Community Education (EGACE) is now accepting registration for fall 2012 classes. Classes with a September start date cover a variety of areas, including computers, cooking, art, personal growth and special interest:
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August 17, 2012
Bobbie Singh-Allen Appointed to EGUSD Board of Education
On Thursday, August 16, 2012, Bobbie Singh–Allen was sworn in as the Elk Grove Unified School District’s newest board member, representing Trustee Area 4.
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August 16, 2012
Two EGUSD elementary schools receive federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants
Two Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) elementary schools – John Reith and Union House – have been selected as recipients of federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) grants.
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August 13, 2012
Common Core State Standards are coming to EGUSD schools!
For the 2012-2013 school year, EGUSD elementary teachers will begin teaching students a new curriculum based on California’s Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
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August 1, 2012
Student Health Access and Referral Project Grant and Free Immunization Clinics
EGUSD’s Student Support and Health Services has been awarded $36,052 from Kaiser Permanente to continue the work under the Student Health Access and Referral Project (SHARP).
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July 10, 2012
EGUSD Virtual Academy to offer Information Sessions for prospective students and parents
The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) Virtual Academy will hold its last two information sessions for new parents and students to provide an overview of the district’s K-8 virtual education program, meet staff and ask questions.
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July 6, 2012
Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Trustees sets process to fill Board Member vacancy
At the June 19, 2012, Board meeting, the trustees reviewed the options available to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Pollyanna Cooper-LeVangie, the current Trustee Area 4 board member.
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July 3, 2012
EGUSD students to participate in Elk Grove Optimist/Kohl’s ChildSpree
More than 100 Elk Grove Unified students will enjoy a $110 back-to-school shopping spree on Saturday, July 28, 2012 to shop for back to school clothing at the Elk Grove Kohl’s store.
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July 2, 2012
EGUSD receives $6.7 million after-school programs grant
The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) has been awarded a $6.7 million, five-year 21st Century Community Learning Center grant to support after school programs at twelve elementary schools.
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June 27, 2012
EGACE to hold summer computer camp for students in grades 4-7
Elk Grove Adult and Community Education (EGACE) is accepting registration for their Summer Computer Camp to be held July 16-20, 2012.
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June 26, 2012
EGACE to hold Career Technical Institute orientations in July
Elk Grove Adult and Community Education’s (EGACE) new Career Technical Institute (CTI) will hold three orientations during the month of July for prospective adult students for a variety of affordable, semester-long training programs for careers in the office and medical fields.
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June 20, 2012
Prairie Elementary School selected by California First Lady Ann Brown to receive new books through 6th Annual Scholastic Summer Challenge
Prairie Elementary School has been selected by California First Lady Anne Brown to receive 500 new books through the 6th Annual Scholastic Summer Challenge.
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June 12, 2012
EGUSD employee selected as finalist in Microsoft Partners in Learning 2012 U.S. Forum
Gail Desler, technology integration specialist for the Elk Grove Unified School District, has been selected as a finalist in the Microsoft Partners in Learning 2012 U.S. Forum.
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June 11, 2012
Joseph Sims Elementary School teacher receives Fulbright Award
Karl Mansfield, a sixth grade teacher at Joseph Sims Elementary School, has been awarded a Fulbright Classroom Teacher Exchange Program grant to the United Kingdom.
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June 11, 2012
Elk Grove Unified School District selected for college aid program by U.S. Department of Education
The Elk Grove Unified School District was selected as one of two school districts in Sacramento County and one of ten throughout California selected for a project by the United States Department of Education to help more students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and access to higher education.
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June 7, 2012
EGUSD Virtual Academy to offer additional Information Sessions for prospective students and parents
The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) Virtual Academy will hold two additional information sessions and one new online Elluminate information session for new parents and students to provide an overview of the district’s K-8 virtual education program, meet staff and ask questions.
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June 5, 2012
EGUSD Class of 2012 earns almost $23 million in college scholarships
The Elk Grove Unified School District’s (EGUSD) graduating senior class of 2012 made sure they left one final, significant mark before departing high school.
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May 31, 2012
Monterey Trail High School wins two grants to develop solar powered project
Monterey Trail High School’s Design and Technology Academy (DATA) has been selected as a recipient of a $5,000 Sacramento Municipal and Utility District (SMUD) Energize Minds for Solar Design grant, as well as a $500 Region 3 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Service-Learning Initiative After School mini-grant from the Yolo County Office of Education (YCOE).
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May 29, 2012
EGUSD students ready to “Hoop It Up” with KidTribe
Students at five elementary schools throughout the Elk Grove Unified School District are ready to “Hoop It Up” with the members of KidTribe at assemblies during the week of June 4.
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May 29, 2012
Five EGUSD middle schools selected to advance to California GEAR UP implementation phase
Five Elk Grove Unified School District Schools have been selected to advance to the 2012-2017 California GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) Implementation Phase – Harriet Eddy; Edward Harris, Jr.; Samuel Jackman; James Rutter and T.R. Smedberg.
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May 24, 2012
Laguna Creek High School takes home top awards at 2012 SMUD Northern California Solar Regatta
Students in Laguna Creek High School’s Green Energy Technology Academy (GETA) took home three of the top awards at the 2012 SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utilities Agency) Northern California Solar Regatta on Friday, May 18 at Rancho Seco Lake.
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May 23, 2012
Valley High School career academy selected for $12,000 grant from statewide agency
Valley High School’s Health TECH Academy has been selected to receive one of eight $12,000 Health Careers Training Program (HCTP) mini-grant from the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, putting the academy alongside other recipients, such as the University of California Regents and Stanford University.
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May 22, 2012
EGUSD students bring home awards from statewide media festival
Students from Cosumnes River Elementary School and Elitha Donner Elementary School were recently selected as winners in the 46th Annual California Student Media Festival.
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May 21, 2012
Laguna Creek High School student earns perfect score on ACT
Stephen Ramaley, a junior at Laguna Creek High School, can now count himself among the elite of ACT test-takers in 2012. Ramaley scored a perfect score of 36 on the exam.
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May 21, 2012
EGUSD Virtual Academy to offer Information Sessions for prospective students and parents
The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) Virtual Academy will hold three information sessions for new parents and students to provide an overview of the district’s K-8 virtual education program, meet staff and ask questions.
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May 18, 2012
Sheldon High School students bring home awards from Teen Biotech Challenge
Thirteen Sheldon High School students were selected as first, second and third place, as well as honorable mention winners of the 2012 Teen Biotech Challenge on May 4.
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May 17, 2012
Nutrition Olympics comes to Elk Grove Unified School District
The Yoga Stretch. The Strawberry Relay. The Carrot Hop. The Splash Relay. It might not be the 100 meter dash but these events are just a few of the fun and education activities fourth and fifth grade students at three Elk Grove Unified School District elementary schools will participate in through the Nutrition Olympics events coming to their schools this spring.
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May 16, 2012
Franklin High School students attend international nuclear nonproliferation conference
The concept of nuclear nonproliferation is a foreign concept to most high school students. However, for two students from Franklin High School, this expansive concept is right down their alley.
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May 16, 2012
Five EGUSD high schools ranked nationally in U.S. News and World Report’s Best High Schools
Five Elk Grove Unified School District high schools have been recognized as a “Best High School” by the U.S. News and World Report.
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May 11, 2012
Krystal Prasad of Pleasant Grove High School wins Elk Grove Auto Mall 2011/2012 Graduating Seniors Attendance Drive
Krystal Prasad of Pleasant Grove High School had the lucky key, starting a Scion and winning the $20,000 grand prize in the Elk Grove Auto Mall 2011/2012 Graduating Seniors Attendance Drive on Friday, May 11.
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May 9, 2012
EGUSD student athletes to sign letters of intent for college scholarships
Elk Grove Unified will recognize 18 talented student-athlete college scholarship recipients at the 1st Annual All-Sport Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2012.
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May 8, 2012
EGUSD students win educational video awards in local competition
Elk Grove Unified students turned in a strong showing at the 2012 Student Educational Video Awards (SEVAs) on Monday, May 7, taking home awards in all four categories across all grade levels.
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May 8, 2012
Elk Grove Auto Mall 2011/2012 Graduating Seniors Attendance Drive Grand Finale Event
For ten lucky graduating seniors, the road ends at the Elk Grove Auto Mall.
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April 25, 2012
EGACE to offer new enrichment classes in May
Elk Grove Adult and Community Education (EGACE) is offering a variety of fun, affordable classes with May start dates.
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April 18, 2012
EGUSD Storm Water Poster Contest now accepting entries
The Elk Grove Unified School District's Department of Curriculum and Professional Learning is sponsoring a poster contest to educate the public on storm water pollution.
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April 17, 2012
Toby Johnson Middle School yearbook wins national award
Jamboree, Toby Johnson Middle School’s yearbook, has been announced as a 2011 Yearbook Pacemaker winner by the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA).
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April 16, 2012
EGUSD High School Graduations Schedule
As the end of the 2011-2012 school year rapidly approaches, graduation season will soon be here.
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April 12, 2012
EGUSD students dazzle and amaze at Sacramento Regional Science & Engineering Fair
Elk Grove Unified School District students representing four EGUSD schools turned in a strong showing at the 2012 Sacramento Regional Science & Engineering Fair, held on March 24 at Rosemont High School.
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April 12, 2012
EGUSD students fare well at Sacramento Regional Science Olympiad
On Saturday, March 24, five Elk Grove Unified School District high schools competed in the 2012 NorCal Sacramento Regional Science Olympiad Competition held at California State University, Sacramento.
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April 12, 2012
2012 EGUSD Science Fair and Invention Convention winners announced
Do dogs or humans have more bacteria in their mouths? How much fat is in your snack?
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April 11, 2012
Senior, disabled citizens can apply for special Measure A tax reduction through June 30
Between April 15 and June 30, senior citizens age 65 or older and disabled people living within the Elk Grove Unified School District, and having no school-age children living in the home, may apply for a 70 percent reduction in their Measure A assessment, a local property tax that funds school improvement.
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April 9, 2012
Solar Cases to be built and shipped to Liberian Medical Wards
On Saturday, April 14, 2012, local educators will learn how to build solar cases that can generate life-saving energy for medical wards in developing countries.
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April 5, 2012
EGUSD Virtual Academy to offer Information Sessions for prospective students and parents
The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) Virtual Academy will hold four information sessions for new parents and students to provide an overview of the district’s K-8 virtual education program, meet staff and ask questions.
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April 2, 2012
EGUSD to hold free immunization clinics for EGUSD students
The Elk Grove Unified School District will hold two free immunization clinics for EGUSD students in grades K-12 who qualify, at two school sites in April and May.
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March 29, 2012
Three EGUSD elementary schools earn California Distinguished School honors
Three Elk Grove Unified School District elementary schools – Cosumnes River, John Ehrhardt and Stone Lake – have been selected as 2012 California Distinguished Schools.
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March 28, 2012
Jacob L. Rambo Appointed to the EGUSD Board of Education
On Tuesday, March 27, 2012, Jacob L. Rambo was sworn in as the Elk Grove Unified School District’s newest board member, representing Trustee Area 6.
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March 21, 2012
Jessie Baker School invites the community to take a “Walk in Our Shoes”
Jessie Baker School will hold their 1st Annual “Walk In Our Shoes” 1.5 mile walk to raise funds for the purchase of equipment and programs to inspire an active lifestyle for Jessie Baker students on Saturday, April 28, 2012.
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March 21, 2012
What's Happening - Calendar of Events – March 26-April 7
See what’s going on in the Elk Grove Unified School District during March 26-April 7.
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March 20, 2012
Toby Johnson Middle School yearbook earns national award
The Toby Johnson Middle School yearbook Jamboree has received the Gold Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA).
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March 20, 2012
EGACE to offer social media marketing workshop
Elk Grove Adult and Community Education (EGACE) is offering a social media marketing workshop entitled “The Small Business Survival Kit” from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 14.
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March 19, 2012
Sheldon High School boys basketball team makes history by competing for state boys basketball championship
The Sheldon High School varsity boys’ basketball team will continue to make history as they become the first Elk Grove Unified School District school to compete for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Division I California State Championship against Mater Dei High School for at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, at Power Balance Pavilion.
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March 19, 2012
Fresh farmers’ market assemblies take root at EGUSD elementary schools
Bright yellow ears of corn. Bushels of apples. Crisp, ripe cucumbers.
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March 15, 2012
17th Annual Robert Trigg Elementary School Track Meet comes to Cosumnes Oaks High School
The 17th Annual Robert L. Trigg Elementary Track Meet, hosted by Cosumnes Oaks and Laguna Creek high school track teams, will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
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March 14, 2012
What's Happening - Calendar of Events – March 19-24
See what’s going on in the Elk Grove Unified School District during March 19-24.
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March 13, 2012
Cosumnes Oaks High School teacher selected for national science fellowship program
Antoinette Corbin, a chemistry teacher at Cosumnes Oaks High School, has been selected as a Fellow for the 2011/2012 National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) New Science Teacher Academy.
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March 8, 2012
Harriet Eddy Middle School ready to explore “Space: The Final Frontier” at annual Science Night
Get ready to “Use the force!” and “Live Long and Prosper!”
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March 8, 2012
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School teacher earns statewide Educator of the Year award
Francene Trengove, an English teacher at Katherine L. Albiani Middle School, has been selected as the California League of Middle Schools (CLMS) State Middle School Educator of the Year.
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March 7, 2012
What's Happening - Calendar of Events – March 12-17
See what’s going on in the Elk Grove Unified School District during March 12-17.
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March 5, 2012
EGACE to offer four workshops for entrepreneurs
Calling all entrepreneurs! Elk Grove Adult and Community Education (EGACE) is offering four workshops geared towards entrepreneurs on Saturday, March 17 at their facility located at 8401-B Gerber Road, Sacramento, 95828.
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March 5, 2012
Winners of 2012 Superintendent’s Art Contest announced
On Wednesday, March 14, twenty-four young and talented Elk Grove Unified School District artists will be recognized for their artistic talents at the 7th Annual Superintendent’s Art Contest Awards Reception.
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March 1, 2012
EGUSD Virtual Academy to offer Information Sessions for prospective students and parents
The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) Virtual Academy will hold five information sessions for new parents and students to provide an overview of the district’s K-8 virtual education program, meet staff and ask questions.
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February 29, 2012
What's Happening - Calendar of Events – March 5-10
See what’s going on in the Elk Grove Unified School District during March 5-10.
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February 24, 2012
What's Happening - Calendar of Events – February 27-March 3
See what’s going on in the Elk Grove Unified School District during February 27-March 3.
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February 23, 2012
Wolfpack Theater presents “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” for elementary school students
Wolfpack Theater, comprised of drama students from Cosumnes Oaks High School and Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School, will present Alice in Wonderland, Jr. as their spring Disney Children’s Theater production at 9 a.m. on February 28-29 and March 1-3, 6 and 8.
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February 23, 2012
EGACE offers fun enrichment classes in March
The Elk Grove Adult and Community Education (EGACE) Always Learning program is offering a variety of computer, cooking, art, interior design, personal growth and special interest classes with a March start date.
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February 22, 2012
Open Enrollment at Elk Grove Unified School District
On February 21, 2012, the Elk Grove Unified School District’s Board of Education approved a 5 percent cap on the number of students allowed to transfer from a school attendance area through the 2011-2012 open enrollment process.
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February 22, 2012
Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Trustees Sets Process to Fill Board Member Vacancy
At the February 16, 2012, Board meeting, the trustees reviewed the options available to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Pamela Irey, the current Trustee Area 6 board member.
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February 21, 2012
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School to be recognized as a California “School to Watch”
Katherine L. Albiani Middle School will be recognized as a California “Schools to Watch” by the California Schools to Watch™ – Taking Center Stage program, California Department of Education (CDE), National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform and California Middle Grades Alliance at a ceremony at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22 in the school’s multipurpose room.
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February 16, 2012
EGUSD middle school students to attend 11th Annual Middle School Leadership Conference
On Thursday, February 23, middle school leadership students from all nine Elk Grove Unified School District middle schools will attend the 11th Annual Middle School Leadership Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Antioch Progressive Church.
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February 15, 2012
What's Happening - Calendar of Events – February 20-25
See what’s going on in the Elk Grove Unified School District during February 20-25.
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February 14, 2012
All the world’s a stage at Elk Grove Unified
The greater Elk Grove and South Sacramento communities are invited to spend a night at the theater as Elk Grove Unified high schools present their spring musical productions.
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February 9, 2012
Samuel Jackman Middle School to host 11th Annual Middle Stage Fest
The 11th Annual Middle Stage Fest, sponsored by the California Educational Theatre Association (CETA), will return to Samuel Jackman Middle School at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 11.
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February 8, 2012
What's Happening - Calendar of Events – February 13-18
See what’s going on in the Elk Grove Unified School District during February 13-18.
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February 1, 2012
EGUSD seniors to sign letters of intent for football
Elk Grove Unified will recognize 16 talented high school football scholarship recipients at the annual Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2012.
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February 1, 2012
EGACE Partners Preschool to begin accepting registration for program at Irene B. West Elementary School in February
Elk Grove Adult and Community Education (EGACE) will begin accepting registrations at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 9th for the Partners Preschool program at Irene B. West Elementary School (8625 Serio Way, Elk Grove) for the 2012/2013 school year.
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February 1, 2012
What's Happening - Calendar of Events – February 6-11
See what’s going on in the Elk Grove Unified School District during February 6-11
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January 25, 2012
What's Happening - Calendar of Events – Jan. 30-Feb. 4
See what’s going on in the Elk Grove Unified School District during January 30-February 4
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January 23, 2012
EGUSD seeks public input on technology plan
The Elk Grove Unified School District is seeking input from the public on its revised Technology Plan for 2012-2015.
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January 19, 2012
EGUSD awarded $2 million California Math/Science Partnership grant
The Elk Grove Unified School District has been awarded a $2 million California Math/Science Partnership (CaMSP) grant by the California Department of Education (CDE).
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January 18, 2012
EGUSD offers Open Enrollment at 14 secondary schools
On January 17, 2012, the Elk Grove Unified School District’s Board of Education gave staff direction to open enrollment at seven middle schools and seven high schools for the 2012-2013 school year.
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January 11, 2012
EGUSD students earning Golden State Seal Merit Diploma continues to increase
Elk Grove Unified School District graduating seniors have achieved yet another academic milestone.
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January 11, 2012
What's Happening - Calendar of Events – January 16-21
See what’s going on in the Elk Grove Unified School District during January 16-21.
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January 11, 2012
Laguna Creek High School to offer two International Baccalaureate Informational Nights
Laguna Creek High School’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme will hold two Informational Nights on Tuesday, January 17 and Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both nights.
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January 10, 2012
Florin High School teacher selected as finalist for 2012 California Teacher of the Year
Robert Brewer, a math and physics teacher at Florin High School in the Elk Grove Unified School District, was selected as one of seven finalists in the 2012 California Teacher of the Year Program.
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January 9, 2012
Elk Grove Adult and Community Education to offer early bird registration day
Elk Grove Adult and Community Education (EGACE) will hold an Always Learning Early Bird Registration Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 21, 2012.
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January 9, 2012
Valley High School lauded for commitment to raising graduation rates in West Ed study
Valley High School was the recipient of high praise in a report released by the California Comprehensive Center at West Ed in partnership with the American Institutes for Research and School Services of California.
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January 5, 2012
Sheldon High School teacher named Bandworld Legion of Honor Laureate
James Mazzaferro, band director at Sheldon High School, has been selected as one of two band directors in the United States to become a Bandworld Legion of Honor Laureate.
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January 5, 2012
Elk Grove Adult and Community Education to hold “Healthy, Wealthy & Wise” Day for women
The Elk Grove Adult and Community Education (EGACE) Always Learning program will hold a “Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Day” for women from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 4th at the EGACE building on Gerber Road.
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January 5, 2012
William Daylor High School captures Sacramento County Academic Bowl crown
Students from William Daylor High School earned first place honors at the 4th Annual Academic Bowl, held on December 14 at Rosemont High School.
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January 4, 2012
Three EGUSD high school academy programs awarded California Partnership Academy Clean Technology & Renewable Energy grants
Three Elk Grove Unified School District high school academy programs have each been awarded $465,000 California Partnership Academy Clean Technology & Renewable Energy grants from the California Department of Education.
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