Press Releases & Media Advisories

Press Releases

Elk Grove Unified’s Valley High School Vikings Water Conservationists Receive Top Scores in Regional Environmental Contest

by sdosanjh | June 3, 2020 | Florin Region, Press Releases, Valley Hi Region | 0 Comments

Florin High Panther Makes Finalist for Habitat Restoration Project ELK GROVE, Calif. – June 3,...

The Sacramento County Office of Education, in Collaboration with Elk Grove Unified and 12 Other Local School Districts, Released Guiding Principles for Schools and Districts to Consider When Making Plans to Reopen

by xpinkert | June 3, 2020 | Elk Grove Unified, Press Releases | 0 Comments

Planning Considerations for 2020-2021 Note that Each District is Responsible for Creating Its Own...

Elk Grove Unified Superintendent of Schools Christopher Hoffman Calls for Unity Under the Shadow of COVID-19 and Amidst Social Unrest

by xpinkert | June 3, 2020 | Elk Grove Unified, Press Releases | 0 Comments

Educators, Students and the Community are Called to Unite and Student Equity Councils Rise to...

Elk Grove Unified Launches Drive-Through Summer Meals Program to Provide Nutritional Services to Students During Summer Break

by sdosanjh | May 29, 2020 | Cosumnes Oaks Region, Elk Grove Region, Florin Region, Franklin Region, Laguna Creek Region, Monterey Trail Region, Pleasant Grove Region, Press Releases, Sheldon Region, Valley Hi Region | 0 Comments

Twenty-Five School Sites to Provide Meals from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.ELK GROVE, Calif. – May 29, 2020...

Franklin High School Students Sweep Top Awards From Multiple Competitions

by sdosanjh | May 22, 2020 | Franklin Region, Press Releases | 0 Comments

Organizations Mailing Awards to Students for Virtual Celebrations ELK GROVE, Calif. – May 22, 2020...

Elk Grove Unified Virtual Graduation Ceremonies Scheduled to Celebrate More than 4,500 Graduates of the Class of 2020

by sdosanjh | May 15, 2020 | Cosumnes Oaks Region, Elk Grove Region, Florin Region, Franklin Region, Monterey Trail Region, Pleasant Grove Region, Press Releases, Sheldon Region, Valley Hi Region | 0 Comments

Virtual Graduations Offer New Approach to Celebrating Grads Where Families Can Customize the...

Elk Grove Unified Receives $35,000 Grant in Support of Providing Nutritious Meals and Feeding Students During School Closures

by sdosanjh | May 6, 2020 | Cosumnes Oaks Region, Elk Grove Region, Florin Region, Franklin Region, Laguna Creek Region, Monterey Trail Region, Pleasant Grove Region, Press Releases, Sheldon Region, Valley Hi Region | 0 Comments

Donation Recognizes Commitment to Students and Families During Critical Time ELK GROVE, Calif. –...

More than 1,800 Graduating Seniors Will Receive the Golden State Seal on their Diploma in Recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievements

by tlott | May 4, 2020 | Cosumnes Oaks Region, Elk Grove Region, Florin Region, Franklin Region, Laguna Creek Region, Monterey Trail Region, Pleasant Grove Region, Press Releases, Sheldon Region, Valley Hi Region | 0 Comments

The 2020 Golden State Seal (GSS) Merit Diploma is Awarded to Graduating Students Who Perform on a...

Elk Grove Unified Franklin High School Senior Receives Coveted $40,000 College Board Scholarship

by sdosanjh | April 29, 2020 | Franklin Region, Press Releases | 0 Comments

Twenty-Five Winners Throughout Country are part of First Class ofComplete Your Journey...

Elk Grove Unified Students Celebrate 10 Trophies During 2020 SEVA Awards

by sdosanjh | April 24, 2020 | Cosumnes Oaks Region, Elk Grove Region, Franklin Region, Laguna Creek Region, Monterey Trail Region, Pleasant Grove Region, Press Releases, Sheldon Region | 0 Comments

Seventeen EGUSD Schools Submitted Over 145 Video Projects in Competitive Regional Competition ELK...

Now Hiring for High In-Demand Elk Grove Unified Bus Drivers During Transportation Job Fair and Competition

by sdosanjh | January 23, 2020 | Cosumnes Oaks Region, Elk Grove Region, Franklin Region, Laguna Creek Region, Media Advisories, Monterey Trail Region, Pleasant Grove Region, Sheldon Region, Valley Hi Region | 0 Comments

Friendly School Bus Driver Competition Instills Safe Bus Driving Practices and Perks of Becoming a...

District Event – 11/19: Elk Grove Unified Partners With City of Elk Grove to Introduce Public Service Jobs to High School Students

by sdosanjh | November 18, 2019 | Cosumnes Oaks Region, Media Advisories | 0 Comments

Day-Long Event Aims to Spread Awareness of Public Sector Careers to Tomorrow’s Workforce WHAT: ...

District Event – 11/13: Nineteen Elk Grove Unified Student-Athletes Ready to Ink Signatures for National Letter of Intent Signing Day on November 13, 2019

by sdosanjh | November 6, 2019 | Cosumnes Oaks Region, Elk Grove Region, Franklin Region, Media Advisories, Pleasant Grove Region, Sheldon Region | 0 Comments

UPDATED: 11/13/19Soccer, Softball, Baseball, Wrestling, Lacrosse, Gymnastics and Equestrians Eye...

School Event – 11/8: Samuel Kennedy Elementary Students and Staff Salute Veterans with Campus Celebration

by sdosanjh | November 6, 2019 | Florin Region, Media Advisories | 0 Comments

Veterans Day Celebration Honors Veterans and Current Military Members WHAT: Samuel Kennedy...

District Event – November 16: Sacramento Regional School Districts Now Hiring Bus Drivers at Transportation Job Fair

by tlott | October 22, 2019 | Media Advisories, School Transportation | 0 Comments

San Juan Unified Transportation Office Hosts Area Job Fair Event to Meet the Region’s Needs for...

School Event – 10/7-10/18: Role-Reversal at Carroll Elementary as Students Step Up to Teach and Become Anne Frank Exhibit Docents

by sdosanjh | September 24, 2019 | Franklin Region, Media Advisories | 0 Comments

Traveling Literary Exhibit Encourages Everyday Cultural, Ethnic, Religious and Political...

School Event – 8/13: Pleasant Grove High School Unveils New Biomedical Academy Classrooms With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

by sdosanjh | August 8, 2019 | Media Advisories, Pleasant Grove Region | 0 Comments

New Learning Space Encourages Collaboration and Hands-on Simulation WHAT: Pleasant Grove High...

District Event – 7/27: Shopping Spree Scheduled for 100 Students in Need of Support to Prepare for Upcoming School Year

by sdosanjh | July 10, 2019 | Cosumnes Oaks Region, Elk Grove Region, Florin Region, Laguna Creek Region, Media Advisories, Monterey Trail Region, Pleasant Grove Region, Press Releases, Sheldon Region, Valley Hi Region | 0 Comments

Dedicated Chaperons, Local Businesses and Organizations and $20,000 Support 26th Annual Child...

District Event – 7/17: Elk Grove Unified Now Hiring Dynamic and Engaging Special Education Teachers Dedicated to Student Progress

by sdosanjh | June 26, 2019 | Cosumnes Oaks Region, Elk Grove Region, Florin Region, Franklin Region, Laguna Creek Region, Media Advisories, Monterey Trail Region, Pleasant Grove Region, Sheldon Region, Valley Hi Region | 0 Comments

Connect With Us on July 17, 2019 at Robert L. Trigg Education Center in Elk Grove and Register...

District Event – 6/6: Elk Grove Unified Hosts Classified Job Fair to Fill Over 300 Positions

by sdosanjh | May 10, 2019 | Cosumnes Oaks Region, Florin Region, Franklin Region, Laguna Creek Region, Media Advisories, Monterey Trail Region, Pleasant Grove Region, Sheldon Region, Valley Hi Region | 0 Comments

On-The-Spot Interviews Available for Special Education Paraeducators, Bus Drivers/Attendants,...

Media Statement: Elk Grove Unified Distance Learning Plans Progress

by tlott | March 27, 2020 | Media Statements | 0 Comments

ELK GROVE, Calif. – March 27, 2020 – Today, the Sacramento County Office of Education announced that the Sacramento County Public Health Order to close school buildings to the public will be extended to, at the earliest, May 1, 2020. The Elk Grove Unified School...

Media Statement: EGUSD Trustees, Superintendent Declare School Closures Through April 3, 2020

by sdosanjh | March 13, 2020 | Cosumnes Oaks Region, Elk Grove Region, Florin Region, Franklin Region, Laguna Creek Region, Media Statements, Monterey Trail Region, Pleasant Grove Region, Sheldon Region, Valley Hi Region | 0 Comments

ELK GROVE, Calif. – March 13, 2020 – Per the proclamation of a national emergency from the President of the United States and per the executive order from the Governor of California, and per the Sacramento County Office of Education’s announcement of school closures,...

EGUSD Update: Athletic and Academic Activities Canceled for March 12

by sdosanjh | March 12, 2020 | Media Statements | 0 Comments

ELK GROVE, Calif. – March 12, 2020 – Based on the recently received guidance from the California Department of Public Health, the Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) is canceling all EGUSD-organized athletic and academic competitions, including field trips and...

EGUSD Update: School Closures Update and All EGUSD-Organized Events and Activities Canceled From March 13-15

by sdosanjh | March 12, 2020 | Cosumnes Oaks Region, Elk Grove Region, Florin Region, Franklin Region, Laguna Creek Region, Media Statements, Monterey Trail Region, Pleasant Grove Region, Sheldon Region, Valley Hi Region | 0 Comments

ELK GROVE, Calif. – March 12, 2020 – As part of our ongoing efforts to keep you updated given the current situation of the COVID-19 threat and state of emergency in California, please note the following:Update on school closures: No decision has been made regarding...

EGUSD Update: Athletic and Academic Activities Reinstated for March 12

ELK GROVE, Calif. – March 11, 2020 – The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) is reinstating student eligibility for academic and athletic team events scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2020. An announcement will be made about academic and athletic team events...

EGUSD Update: District Announces School Year’s Originally-Scheduled Spring Break Will Continue

by sdosanjh | March 11, 2020 | Cosumnes Oaks Region, Elk Grove Region, Elk Grove Unified, Florin Region, Franklin Region, Laguna Creek Region, Media Statements, Monterey Trail Region, Pleasant Grove Region, Sheldon Region, Valley Hi Region | 0 Comments

ELK GROVE, Calif. – March 11, 2020 – Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) has been communicating and collaborating with all seven of its labor groups over the past several days. On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, EGUSD management met with representatives from all of the...

Media Statement: EGUSD Update: Athletic and Academic Activities Reinstated for March 10 and March 11 and District Discussions Regarding Spring Break

by sdosanjh | March 10, 2020 | Cosumnes Oaks Region, EGU News Story, EGU Update, Elk Grove Region, Florin Region, Franklin Region, Laguna Creek Region, Media Statements, Monterey Trail Region, Pleasant Grove Region, Sheldon Region, Valley Hi Region | 0 Comments

ELK GROVE, Calif. – March 10, 2020 – We would like to provide you with an update on three main points: New mitigation criteria issued by Sacramento County Public Health, student eligibility in athletic and/or academic event participation and discussions regarding...

Media Statement Regarding Sacramento County Public Health Notification that a Student with Three Different Aged Siblings Belonging to an Elk Grove Unified Family Has Tested Positive for COVID-19

by tlott | March 9, 2020 | Media Statements | 0 Comments

ELK GROVE, Calif. – March 9, 2020 – The Elk Grove Unified School District takes student and staff safety and well-being seriously. On Friday afternoon, March 6, 2020, the Sacramento County Public Health Department (SCPH) officials notified district officials that an...

Media Statement Regarding Request to Postponement of Sheldon High School’s CIF Basketball Playoff Game

by tlott | March 8, 2020 | Media Statements, Sheldon Region | 0 Comments

ELK GROVE, Calif. – March 8, 2020 – The public's health and safety is paramount to Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) and all of its community and educational partners. In close collaboration with the Sacramento County Public Health Department (SCPH), Elk Grove...

Media Statement: Elk Grove Unified Closes School, Cancels Classes and Cancels Student-Related Activities Effective March 7 to March 13, 2020.

by webmaster | March 7, 2020 | Cosumnes Oaks Region, Elk Grove Region, Elk Grove Unified, Florin Region, Franklin Region, Laguna Creek Region, Media Statements, Monterey Trail Region, Pleasant Grove Region, Sheldon Region, Valley Hi Region | 0 Comments

ELK GROVE, Calif. – March 7, 2020 – The public's health and safety is paramount to Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) and all of its community and educational partners. Friday evening, the Sacramento County Public Health Department (SCPH) confirmed that an...