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The 4th Annual Black Excellence Awards was held on May 12, celebrating 8th graders & seniors with 3.0+ GPAs. Special honors went to James T., Kaylin M., Kristi C. and Jalisa H. (4.30+ GPAs). The evening included performances, a keynote, dinner and awards. Congratulations to all!

On May 9, we celebrated "Memories with Mom" with our preschool families! Moms, grandmothers, and other special individuals enjoyed a morning of crafts, snacks, and keepsake photos from a local photo booth.

Congratulations to our Strings and Band ensembles! We are proud of your continued improvement!!

Congratulations to Dr. Hall who was selected as the ACSA Student Support Administrator of the Year.

Congratulations to SJLA Junior Turner Daudert and School Counselor Priscilla Grijalva who have been selected as 2025 Bezos Scholars! We are so proud of you!

Students from De Anza, Estudillo, Hyatt & Cope Elementary recently toured Central Kitchen! They explored the bakery with a scavenger hunt, scooped corn on the production line, watched a forklift in the warehouse, visited the freezer & played a fun “MyPlate” game.

The SJ Education Foundation hosted its annual Recognition Reception on May 7 and honored students winners of the Stephen Talley Art Enrichment Program and scholarship recipients as well as many SJUSD employees.

On May 6, Mountain View Alternative Schools celebrated the Class of 2025 at Senior Awards Night, honoring Valedictorians, Salutatorians, Students of the Year, ASB leaders, and EL Reclassified students. Congrats to all!

The 2025 football season may be months away, but San Jacinto players are already putting in work. At the May 6 Football Showcase, over 25 college coaches came to scout and connect with our athletes. From effort to execution, they showed up. First home game: August 29!

On April 30, De Anza Elementary opened a 25-year-old time capsule from the year 2000! Despite water damage, staff saved notes and memorabilia. About 30 alumni and staff attended. One alum found his note from 25 years ago! A new capsule will be buried, ready for the next "reveal" in 2050!

SJUSD College Signing Days continued May 1 as the first graduating class of San Jacinto Leadership Academy celebrated their future paths. Students paraded with signs of their college, trade school, or military choices, signed commitment letters, and received medals.

On April 29, the Latino Advisory Parent Group hosted a Día De La Mujer event celebrating inspiring women. Students and families honored role models through art, biographies, and creative displays.

Congrats to De Anza Elementary for being named a PBIS Demonstration School by Riverside County Office of Education! On May 1, they welcomed educators from across the county to showcase their positive, student-centered practices.

On April 29, elementary and middle school choir students from around the district joined the San Jacinto High School choir to present an All District Choral Concert.

On April 28, the San Jacinto Unified School District Board of Trustees held the annual Golden Paw Awards, which recognizes extraordinary 6th-12th grade student achievement that is not usually acknowledged at school award ceremonies. Congratulations to all!