District Digest
Volume 2.1 -- Published October 17, 2023
NEWSWORTHY
Welcome to San Jacinto Unified School District!
Mr. John Wilder, Principal of Edward Hyatt World Language Academy
Dr. Narciso Iglesias, Principal of Monte Vista Middle School
Dr. Jennie Kosters-LaBriola, Executive Director of Special Education
Our SRO's are the BEST!!!
Check out this Instagram Reel of SRO Deputy Cantlope as he dances with some SJHS Tigers as the Hispanic Heritage Month lunchtime music plays!
Reading Will Take You Everywhere!
On September 8, 2023 students, staff and Board Members celebrated the grand opening of the remodeled library at Megan Cope Elementary School. The room is now well-equipped for 21st Century learning and will be used daily by students and regularly for staff and parent meetings.
During the ribbon-cutting event, students demonstrated many of the different learning activities available when visiting the library. It was obvious to all in attendance that this project is “student-approved”!
Winners for August 2023
SJHS - Secondary Winner
SJLA - School of Choice Winner
Cope - Elementary Winner
Winners for September 2023
Monte Vista Middle - Secondary Winner
San Jacinto Leadership Academy - School of Choice Winner
Megan Cope - Elementary Winner
Each month the winning school receives bragging rights, the coveted attendance trophy AND a lunchtime BBQ for all students and staff!
The Future Is Bright!
Check out all of the smiling faces of SJUSD students! The year is filled with promise and possibilities! Let's make each day count! Here's to a great year! Here's to #StudentSuccess
PERFECT SCORE! ONE HUNDRED PERCENT!
Congratulations to North Mountain Middle School student Derek Pineda, for receiving a perfect 2022-2023 CAASPP math test score!
Derek got to shave NMMS Teacher, Mr. Stull's head as a reward!
WELL DONE!!
Anti-Human Trafficking Public Service Announcement
Leaders in education, law enforcement, and child advocacy center organizations in Riverside County collaborated with students at Palm Desert High School in Desert Sands USD on a 4-minute video, "Waiting by the Phone" that showcases human trafficking warning signs from a student perspective and provides tools for educators and students. Learn more.
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Patriot Day Celebration
The SJHS Patriot Day Ceremony paid tribute to the heroes of the September 11, 2001 tragedy.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Beautiful Spanish clothing and a parade around campus kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month for students at Hyatt World Language Academy.
Future Cooks Tour the Kitchen
First grade students from Estudillo Elementary received a behind-the-scenes look at what is involved in preparing 7,000 meals each day!
Once a Puentista, always a Puentista
The Puente Secondary Program is designed to help students graduate, become college eligible, and enroll in college through the efforts and support provided by a Puente-trained team.
SJ Middle College High School - Established 2023
Students were excited -- and a little bit nervous -- as they took a tour of MSJC a few days before their college classes began. We are thrilled to be able to offer this academic opportunity to our high school students!
Pin and IB Patch Ceremony
Many parents joined their students at San Jacinto Leadership Academy on Thursday, October 12, for the first quarter Pin and IB Patch Ceremony.
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