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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...

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...

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...

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...

Horizon Charter School students kick-up a storm at the Winter Wonderland dance.

From dreams to a dance: Horizon’s Winter Wonderland connects charter school students

Saffiya Sheikh, Horizon Charter School February 19, 2024

As winter break began to wrap up, Horizon Charter School middle and high schoolers prepared for a first-ever event aimed at increasing personal connections among students: the Winter Wonderland Dance.  Students...

ELL programs help newcomers gain fluency in a new language

ELL programs help newcomers gain fluency in a new language

Rishi Upadhyay, Mira Loma High School February 7, 2024

As more migrants flock to the U.S. in search of a better life, schools in California are trying to support students whose first language is not English. The term ELL stands for English Language Learner....

Minga is the name of the Galt High digital ID system.

Galt faculty, students discuss effectiveness of new digital hall pass and I.D. system

Josh Cullers, Galt High School February 3, 2024

As the world continues to become more technologically advanced, Galt High School has followed suit by adopting a new digital program called Minga to handle its hall passes and student IDs. How effective...

Student made poster for Inderkum High Schools annual January Jam

Inderkum High Black Student Union holds 5th annual ‘January Jam’ 

Benjamin Lopez, Inderkum High School February 3, 2024

Every January Inderkum High School’s Black Student Union club produces the “January Jam,” an informal talent show that celebrates student creativity with performances and other activities planned...

Parneet Kaur, Pleasant Grove High School February 3, 2024

South Asian Pleasant Grove High School families come together every year to celebrate the vibrant and diverse cultural traditions of Diwali through a range of engaging activities and festivities.  Diwali...

West Campus attempts to address mental health issues before they damage students

Annual West Campus mental health awareness week counters student mental exhaustion, strain and stress

Hanna Yu, West Campus High School January 9, 2024

Like most high school students, West Campus students experience mental exhaustion due to the strain of meeting academic expectations and managing personal matters.  Knowing this, the Associated Student...

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