Sacramento County Office of Education News

Senior Extension Program Wins Statewide Awards
California School Boards Association Recognizes SCOE Program
Posted December 8, 2021

Foundations Academy Holds 12/8/21 Graduation
SCOE Students Earn Certificates of Completion
Posted December 8, 2021

916 Ink Helps Students Express Themselves Through Writing
Nonprofit Writing Program Helps Students Become Published Authors
Posted November 18, 2021

2021–22 Bike and Pedestrian Safety Grant Awarded to SCOE
Program Encourages Safety Mindset for Soon-to-Be Teen Drivers
Posted November 15, 2021

Personnel Commission Appointment Recommended
Three-Member Commission Administers Merit System for Classified Staff
Posted November 12, 2021

Public Comment: Board Trustee Area Adjustments
Population Reviews Are Conducted After Each U.S. Census
Posted November 12, 2021

Seeking Veterans to Receive Diplomas for 2022
Board to Award Veterans and Japanese-American Internees
Posted November 10, 2021

Hearing & Comment on Potential Trustee Area Adjustments
Population Reviews Are Conducted After Each U.S. Census
Posted November 8, 2021

New Human Resources Chief Announced for SCOE
Darrien Slider-Johnson Previously Served the Berryessa Union School District
Posted November 3, 2021

New “Supper & Snack” Program for Pollock Pines Families
Sly Park Cafeteria Staff Preparing Meals for Students
Posted October 20, 2021

Assembly Bill Provides Academic Relief for Students
AB 104 Helps Those Impacted by the Pandemic
Posted October 4, 2021

High School Students Work to Curb Underage Drinking
Prevention Efforts Funded by the Office of Traffic Safety
Posted September 23, 2021

Horticulture Instructor Hosting New Green Acres Podcast
SCOE Teacher Kevin Jordan Co-Hosting Weekly Production
Posted September 20, 2021

SCOE Makes Leadership Team Appointments
Jackie White and Shanine Coats Share Their Educational Expertise
Posted September 15, 2021

Employee Organizations Present Fire Relief Donations
Deadline Extended to Support School Communities Affected by Wildfires
Posted September 9, 2021

2021–22 Financial Aid Workshops Available for Families
Sacramento Cal-SOAP Consortium Coordinating Sessions
Posted September 9, 2021

SCOE Employee Becomes Special Education Teacher
Inspired by Colleagues, Bridget Alstrum Builds on Classroom Experience
Posted September 3, 2021

Independent Study Options Available to SCOE Students
State Requires Independent Study Option for 2021–22 School Year
Posted September 2, 2021

Supplies Donated for Students Experiencing Homelessness
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Provides Essentials
Posted September 1, 2021

Teachers and Classified Staff Honored by Sac Republic
Soccer Team Hosts “Honor Our Educators Night”
Posted August 30, 2021

Support School Communities Devastated by Wildfires
Charitable Contributions and Supportive Student Letters Being Collected
Posted August 25, 2021

Juvenile Hall Students Learning Construction Trade Basics
SCOE and NCCT Partnership Teaches Students Job Skills
Posted August 23, 2021

Free Expert Webinars on Dyslexia and Literacy
Monthly Series Runs from September 2021 Through April 2022
Posted August 18, 2021

No-Cost Leadership Development Opportunities for 2021–22
August 23 Deadline for 14-County Regional Leadership Academy
Posted August 13, 2021

New SCOE Community School Opens Its Doors to Students
Nathaniel S. Colley, Sr. H.S. Will Serve Secondary and Adult Students
Posted August 12, 2021

Sacramento County Teachers of the Year 2022 Announced
Folsom Cordova USD and Galt JUHSD Teachers Advance to State
Posted July 29, 2021

Student Project Awards COVID Grants to Community
Leadership Skills Taught Through Response to Real-World Challenges
Posted July 28, 2021

Board of Education Elects New Officers for 2021–22
Trustees Talamantes and Keefer to Serve as President and Vice President
Posted July 14, 2021

Summer Food Program Helps Students in Pollock Pines
Sly Park Collaboration Provides Meal Distribution Through Early August
Posted July 13, 2021

2020 and 2021 Classified Employees of the Year Honored
River Cats Fans Cheer for School Employees at June 27 Game
Posted June 28, 2021

Leadership Institute Honors Graduates for 2021
Administrative Credential Program Prepares Future Education Leaders
Posted June 24, 2021

Board Recognizes Recipients of SCOE Resiliency Scholarship
Students Demonstrated Determination and Resilience in Overcoming Obstacles
Posted June 23, 2021

“Summer Education Innovation Centers” for Grades 3–8
SCOE Partnering with Local Districts to Re-Engage Students
Posted June 11, 2021

Workshops: Create Positive Conditions as Schools Reopen
Series of Videos and Downloadable Materials Available
Posted June 9, 2021

Video Ceremony Celebrates 2021 Palmiter H.S. Graduates
Families Gather Virtually for Graduation
Posted June 4, 2021

Twin Rivers USD Employee a 2021 State Employee of the Year
Winners Announced During Classified School Employee Week
Posted May 28, 2021

Community Schools, Sr. Extension Hold 5/26/21 Graduation
Online Ceremony Recognizes Graduates Who Overcame Unique Challenges
Posted May 26, 2021

Teachers of the Year 2020 and 2021 Honored by River Cats
Fans Cheer for Teachers at May 23 Game
Posted May 24, 2021

Students Shine in 2021 State History Day Competition
Folsom Cordova USD Student Advances to National Competition
Posted May 18, 2021

Special Education Program Holds 5/13/21 Graduation
SCOE Students Earn Certificates of Completion
Posted May 13, 2021

Thousands of Local Students Earn Biliteracy Awards in 2021
SCOE Recognizes Students for Competency in World Languages
Posted May 6, 2021

2022 Teacher of the Year Announced for SCOE’s Schools
Nick Papagiannopoulos Works at Leo A. Palmiter Jr./Sr. High School
Posted April 29, 2021

Superintendent Statement: Justice for George Floyd
Encourage Student Conversations About Equity, Justice, and Inclusion
Posted April 21, 2021

Youth-Focused Vaccination Clinic Hosted by SCOE and Safeway
All Eligible Community Members May Register for Vaccinations
Posted April 20, 2021

Grant Helping Families Cope with Trauma and Abuse
SCOE Leading Local Effort to Mitigate Toxic Stress for Children and Adults
Posted April 6, 2021

Galt Joint Union ESD Seeks Superintendent: Apply by 5/14/21
Sacramento County Office of Education Assisting with Search
Posted April 5, 2021

Webinars for Districts Will Assist With Reopening Schools
Overcome Disruption and Stress to Create Positive Learning Conditions
Posted April 2, 2021

SCOE 2022 Teacher of the Year Nominees Announced
Teachers Vie to Represent SCOE at County Level
Posted March 25, 2021

Mira Loma H.S. Wins 2021 Moot Court Competition
High School Students Argue Fictional Case Before Local Judges
Posted March 19, 2021

Communications Office Wins Awards for 2019–20 Projects
California School Public Relations Association Recognizes Exemplary Performance
Posted March 12, 2021

2021 County Classified Employees of the Year Announced
Four Nominees Advance to State Competition
Posted March 8, 2021

Rio Americano H.S. Wins 2021 County Mock Trial Competition
Elk Grove H.S. Places Second in 42nd Annual Competition
Posted February 26, 2021

Video Ceremony Celebrates Winter 2021 SCOE Graduates
60 Senior Extension Graduates Honored
Posted February 25, 2021

SCOE 2021 Classified Employee of the Year: James Wagnon
Maintenance Custodian to Represent SCOE in County Competition
Posted February 25, 2021

Elverta District Seeks Superintendent: Apply by 3/31/21
Sacramento County Office of Education Assisting with Search
Posted February 16, 2021

Vista del Lago H.S. Wins 2021 County Academic Decathlon
Annual Competition Conducted Online Due to COVID-19
Posted February 16, 2021

Vaccinating to Begin for K–12 Educators, Childcare Sector
County Public Health to Provide Portals for Help Scheduling Appointments
Posted February 12, 2021

Sacramento County Crowns 2021 Poetry Out Loud Winner
Second Win for C. K. McClatchy High School Student
Posted February 12, 2021

SCOE Community School Named After Nathaniel S. Colley
Name of New School Recognizes Local Civil Rights Leader
Posted February 3, 2021

Call for 2021 Essay Contest Entries—$1,000 Scholarship
Operation Recognition Essay Contest Sponsored by SAFE Credit Union
Posted January 25, 2021

Arts Partnership Helps Address Student Mental Health Issues
“Sacramento Healthy HeARTs and Minds” Involves 26 Schools
Posted January 13, 2021

New Fiscal Chief Announced for County Office of Education
Nick Schweizer Is New Associate Superintendent of Business Services
Posted January 4, 2021