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![Anvitha Samineni holding her certificate received at the 2025 California State Seal of Biliteracy Recognition Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747350570/sanjuanedu/o6omuc3smonsnxtqry72/AnvithaSamineniThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747350570/sanjuanedu/o6omuc3smonsnxtqry72/AnvithaSamineniThumbnail.png","width":512}])
Anvitha Samineni, a 12th grader from Mira Loma High School, was in the spotlight as a student speaker at the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) 2025 California State Seal of Biliteracy Recognition Ceremony.
Samineni was one of the over 400 students across the San Juan Unified School District to receive the California State Seal of Biliteracy.
![Board Briefs with icon of document, check mark and gavel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":512}])
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on May 13.
![Group photo of the six honorees from the 2025 Spirit of San Juan Awards. Pictured from left to right, Taya Baggett, Kristi Char, Sara Opeyany, Anna Stellmacher, Sonia Botello and Baryalai Talash.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746812069/sanjuanedu/jmyxqms5vjhk0pd22wnp/SpiritofSanJuan2025Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746812069/sanjuanedu/jmyxqms5vjhk0pd22wnp/SpiritofSanJuan2025Thumbnail.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified School District rolled out the red carpet at San Juan High School’s Theater on May 8 for the 12th annual Spirit of San Juan Awards.
![Ana Soto facing the camera smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746031058/sanjuanedu/sunb9eobuwndr6zxodmd/AnaSotoThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746031058/sanjuanedu/sunb9eobuwndr6zxodmd/AnaSotoThumbnail.png","width":512}])
Whether it is related to their academic success or overcoming a rough day, Spanish-speaking students seek Ana Soto’s support in navigating school.
Check here for highlights for the most recent board meeting on April 22.
![Split screen photo of Marythony Sohl and Dave Wilkerson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745334208/sanjuanedu/zsjxp9lsem8fcfyu2b8w/SCOEClassifiedof2025Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745334208/sanjuanedu/zsjxp9lsem8fcfyu2b8w/SCOEClassifiedof2025Thumbnail.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified School District is honored and excited to announce that two of our 2025 Classified Employees of the Year have been recognized as Sacramento County Classified Employees of the Year 2025. Marythony Sohl and Dave Wilkerson will advance to the state competition.
![Two Afghan women standing side by side and facing the camera]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744742328/sanjuanedu/frf4ngjsorsispsg331j/ELACHighlightThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744742328/sanjuanedu/frf4ngjsorsispsg331j/ELACHighlightThumbnail.png","width":512}])
Read more about how parents have found confidence in helping their newcomer students with the support of their school’s English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC).
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on April 8.
Upcoming Events
![Growing Together. Collectively Strong. Individually Nurtured. with three images of students in collage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731012231/sanjuanedu/uw3zwrqzsjv6ekfnfp3i/GrowingTogetherShowcaseGraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731012231/sanjuanedu/uw3zwrqzsjv6ekfnfp3i/GrowingTogetherShowcaseGraphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731012231/sanjuanedu/uw3zwrqzsjv6ekfnfp3i/GrowingTogetherShowcaseGraphic.png","width":800}])
Access San Juan Unified's 2024-29 Strategic Plan.
![Teacher working with young student at table]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified uses an equity lens to target and eliminate barriers for all students.
![Bus driver]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":512}])
If you want to be a part of a diverse school district committed to ensuring each student's success - we want to meet you.
![Arden Middle School new campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":2200}])
San Juan Unified School District is invested in providing 21st-century learning opportunities for all students.
![Kindergarten students raising hands]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":2200}])
The San Juan Education Foundation supports and advances excellent education for all students in San Juan Unified.
![Stack of books at a library]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":1080}])
Learn about curriculum and instructional materials adoption throughout the district.