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The Special Education Department and Parent Advisory Committee held their annual recognition event on May 2. Honorees were nominated for overcoming obstacles and challenges, meeting goals and for personal and academic growth. We are proud of each and every recipient! Congrats!

A celebration acknowledging hard work and accomplishment was held on May 3, at the SJUSD Multilingual Learners Awards Program. The “When I Dream, I Dream in Many Languages” themed event featured cultural song and dance and honored California State Seal of Biliteracy Award recipients, Riverside County Seal of Multiliteracy Award recipients and the 264 students from every school that met Reclassification Criteria.

Thank you to each one who is making a difference in the lives of our students.

On May 6th, the SJUSD Department of Equity and Access, along with the San Jacinto African American Advisory Council, hosted the 3rd annual Black Excellence Awards. This event celebrates success within the African American community, emphasizing a mindset of excellence demonstrated through leadership and perseverance. It recognizes high levels of achievement, success, or ability among individual African Americans or the community as a whole.

The Black Excellence Awards honored graduating seniors and recognized 8th graders who maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher throughout their high school or middle school careers.

Congratulations to all!

Click the photo to watch RCOE's incredible highlight video!

SJUSD Employees of the Year were honored guests at the

RCOE Celebrating Educators Luncheon on May 7.

The San Jacinto Education Foundation hosted its annual Recognition Reception on May 7 and honored student winners of the Stephen Talley Art Enrichment Program and scholarship recipients as well as many SJUSD employees. We are grateful for their partnership and support of our students and staff!

Congratulations to the SJUSD seniors who were honored during the Hemet/San Jacinto “Night of the Stars” Student of the Year Scholarship Award Dinner on May 16. Winners include:

• Leslye Osuna - San Jacinto High School Student of the Year

• Desiree Hernandez - Mtn. View High School Student of the Year

• Lea Hope Raven Edwards - Adanesne Carrasco Soto Memorial Scholarship

• Camila Carmona - Dr. Koka Family Medical Scholarship

• Donald Downs - Daniel Lopez, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

• Sahid Aguilar - Marie Quandt Memorial Scholarship

In August 2023, elementary students were given a #MUSTbePRESENTtoWIN “Attendance Matters” challenge and began an eight month commitment to attend school! On Saturday, May 18, 2024 diligence paid off as 1,500 students met the 98% attendance requirement and earned a free trip to Knotts!

On the big day, excited students and volunteer chaperones boarded 37 buses for a fun-filled adventure. Smiles were on the faces of students who rode rides, met Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang characters, enjoyed meals and snacks and hung out with friends. The bus ride home was a bit subdued as students relaxed after a busy day!

Throughout the district, attendance rates have steadily increased this year because of the hard work of our staff and the support of our families who realize #ATTENDANCEisEVERYBODYSbusiness.

There were a few misty eyes and much laughter during the May 22 SJUSD Retirement Reception. Dr. Pyle thanked each honoree for their faithful service and commitment to doing what is best for students. Each retiree’s supervisor shared a few fond memories and words of congratulations.

There is no question that this group leaves very big shoes to fill as seventeen individuals have worked for the district for over eighteen years with eight of those having a tenure of twenty-five to thirty-four years!

CLICK HERE to see a full list of our retirees!

Congratulations and best wishes to all!

March Madness Winner

🏆 Hyatt World Language Academy

April 2024 Winners

🏆 De Anza Elementary

🏆 North Mountain Middle

🏆 Hyatt World Language Academy

Congratulations to these schools for having the highest positive attendance rate for the month.

Positive attendance recognizes GOOD and IMPROVED attendance!

The winning schools receives bragging rights, the coveted attendance trophy

AND a lunchtime BBQ for all students and staff!

SEBASTIAN CAMACHO (Guest Teacher, Resident Substitute, San Jacinto Elementary) Mr. C is our resident sub and is doing a fantastic job. Whatever is thrown his way, he does it wholeheartedly and always with a smile on his face. He has been invaluable to second grade and always helps with whatever we need. The students adore him and always wish for him to sub in their class. We wouldn't know what to do without him at SJE!

Congratulations to the

SJUSD 2024 SPOTLIGHT AWARD recipients!

Spotlight Awards are given to employees who have been in their role for only 6-12 months but are already proving to be dedicated, hardworking and kind. In addition to personal recognition, a book was given, in their honor, to one of our Preschool or Elementary school libraries.