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Cosumnes Oaks to hold a 5k walk/run fundraiser for beloved coach after accident

Charynna Torres Calderon PeBenito, Consumnes Oaks High School April 25, 2024

The Cosumnes Oaks High School community is working together to give back to track coach Mark Taylor, an inspiring mentor who suffered a near-fatal bike accident in November 2023.  Wolfpack Boosters...

Sacramento area Muslims gathered at CalExpo for a first time Eid unity event.

Sacramento area Muslims unite for regional Eid-Ul-Fitr prayer and celebration

Saffiya Sheikh, Horizon Charter School April 12, 2024

According to KCRA3 News, in excess of 40,000 Sacramento area Muslims gathered at The Pavilion at Cal Expo in a Unity Eid-Ul-Fitr Prayer and Celebration on April 10. This was the first time that event...

Ramadan is often known as the month of the Qur’an’s revelation.

Millions of American Muslims celebrate the holy month of Ramadan

Saffiya Sheikh, Horizon Charter School April 9, 2024

It’s 5 a.m. The sun hasn’t risen but the whole family is awake.  Easha Ali is a college freshman who follows the yearly traditions of Ramadan, a holy month for Muslims that commemorates the revelation...

Online FAFSA glitches frustrate students (and their families) seeking federal financial aid.

FAFSA form a monumental challenge to students, families applying through new online portal

Jordan Hanson, Consumnes Oaks High School March 24, 2024

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid has proven to be a challenging task for many Cosumnes Oaks High School students and families seeking financial assistance to attend college.  Expected...

Kovar’s Satori Academy of Martial Arts (at Fair Oaks) representative explains its karate program to a Horizon family.

Local vendors display their services for Horizon Charter students and families

Saffiya Sheikh, Horizon Charter School March 19, 2024

Horizon Charter School’s Spring Carnival welcomed the end of winter, featuring a talent show and games, and providing a chance for local vendors to showcase the services they provide to students and...

Keeping restrooms stocked with necessary period products has proved to be a challenge at Cordova High School.

Despite new state law, filling period product needs of one high school is still a struggle

Kay Stout, Cordova High School March 18, 2024

Cordova High School continues to struggle complying with a 2021 state law that requires public schools to maintain an adequate supply of free menstrual products in restrooms at all times. The problems...

Inderkum’s 6th annual BSU Night, highlights Black voices

Olivia Ming, Inderkum High School March 13, 2024

The Black Student Union of Inderkum High School recently hosted its sixth annual BSU Night that highlighted the voices of Black students and leaders of the greater community. Held Feb. 29 in the...

COHS Students decorating Valentine’s Day cards for friends and family.

Cosumnes Oaks High hosts Kindness Week

Charynna Torres Calderon PeBenito, Cosumnes Oaks High School March 12, 2024

The spring term (the months preceding the school winter break) are often the toughest for high school students: The weather is cold, the sun sets early, and moods are low. However, Cosumnes Oaks High School...

SPED students, student aides, members of the Galt Youth Commission, Galt High leadership students and Galt police officers all gather to enjoy a friendly lunch together in the school cafeteria.

Galt Youth Commission hosts special needs lunch as part of Random Acts of Kindness Week

Josh Cullers, Galt High School March 5, 2024

As part of Random Acts of Kindness Week, the Galt Youth Commission hosted a pizza-and-drinks lunch at Galt High for special needs students. Random Acts of Kindness Week, celebrated this year Feb. 11-17,...

Cordova High has increased the number of rest rooms for the campus.

New restrooms at Cordova High cuts traveling time to facilities

Maxim Russu, Cordova High School March 5, 2024

With additional portable classrooms increasing faculty concerns about bathroom access, Cordova High School has started construction of new restrooms on campus.  Construction of the new bathrooms started...

Parade goers reach for the dragons as they pass

San Francisco Chinatown annual parade highlights Lunar New Year celebration

Olivia Ming, Inderkum High School February 27, 2024

SacSchoolBeat reporter and photographer Olivia Ming, Inderkum High School, traveled to San Francisco to watch the annual Lunar New Year parade. This year the featured star of the parade was Awkafina, actress,...

Banner celebrating Black Renaissance Day at Mira Loma High School.

Mira Loma celebrates second annual Black Renaissance Day

Rishi Upadhyay, Mira Loma High School February 25, 2024

With Black History Month in full swing, Mira Loma High School spread awareness about it through its second annual Black Renaissance Day. Black History Month dates back to 1970 when Black United Students...

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