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Comedy Night Featuring Marsha Warfield
Guild Theater

Comedy Night at The Guild Theater! 

Hosted by the Hilarious Dru Burks

 

Time:

Doors Open: 7:00 PM

Show Starts: 8:00 PM

 Featured Comedians:

Dru Burks: Sacramento’s comedy dynamo, Dru’s quick wit guarantees a night of unforgettable laughter!

Shenise: Clever and hilarious, Shenise’s sharp wit will have you rolling from start to finish!

Tristan Johnson

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Community Event

Free Family Movie Matinee
Guild Theater

Free Family Movie Matinee: Casper
Date: Sunday, October 6
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Guild Theater

Join us for a spook-tacular afternoon at the Guild Theater! Our Free Family Movie Matinee for October features the classic film Casper. Follow the heartwarming story of a friendly ghost who just wants to make friends, but his uncles have other plans. It’s a perfect blend of fun, adventure, and a little bit of Halloween magic for the whole family.

Don’t miss out on the fun! Mark your calendars and experience the magic of cinema with us. See you there!

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Sac High Alumni Spotlight:  E’Myiah Morris, Class of 2024 

E’Myiah Morris says St. HOPE Public Schools feels like family as she started at PS7 Elementary in third grade and graduated from Sac High in 2024. She credits the schools’ college going culture for putting her on the path to higher education and is excited that she is now attending Northern Arizona University. 

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New Addition to the Oak Park Black Film Festival

The 2024 Oak Park Black Film Festival kicks off in October with the addition of a local filmmakers day. 

A limited number of VIP All-Access Passes are on sale now with Daily Passes available for purchase in the near future. 

The Oak Park Black Film Festival is a celebration of African-American stories and history through cinema showcasing independent features, documentaries and short films by African-American filmmakers. 

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St. HOPE Public Schools Up for Charter Renewal 

Many of you may know that PS7 and Sac High are working with the Sacramento City Unified School District to renew their charters so they can continue operating as public charter schools.  Both schools serve a high percentage of African American, Hispanic/Latino and low income students and for over 20 years they have been successfully closing the opportunity gap. The SCUSD Board of Education will be voting on the charter renewals on September 19. Below is information from Cassandra Jennings about her changing role at St. HOPE Public Schools:

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Looking for an Office in Oak Park?

Come join the movement, by bringing your business to Oak Park.

St. HOPE has an office vacancy in a charming Victorian commercial property that offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern convenience. Spanning 763 square feet, this space is ideal space for a professional office. 

More than just a rental space, this office is an opportunity to become a part of Sacramento’s rich history while growing your business in a thriving community. Don’t miss out on the chance to make this unique space your own!

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Sac High Alumni Spotlight:  Samantha (Santi) Gunderson, Class of 2011

Samantha (Santi) Gunderson is a proud third-generation Sac High graduate. Growing up in an environment where both staff and students shared a collective goal—to strive for betterment for themselves and each other—Santi found herself surrounded by a culture deeply rooted in academic excellence. At Sac High, the expectation that students would continue their education beyond graduation was woven into the school’s culture.

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Now Enrolling for the 2024-25 School Year: Join Our St. HOPE Public Schools Family

Enrollment is underway as we gear up for the 2024-25 school year! Our schools are excited for some new features and returning favorites. Our BRAND NEW PS7 Elementary campus is well under way with new rooms being finished every day.  PS7 Middle School is adding new athletic programs this upcoming school year to support scholars in exploring their passions. Sac High is expanding the Dual Enrollment program to serve EVERY grade level – Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors AND Seniors.

Article The Sacramento Bee - 6.18.2024BY ACSAH LEMMA

Sacramento’s Juneteenth events feature The 1619 Project creator at Oak Park’s Guild Theater

With Juneteenth this week Sacramento has parties, marches and more in celebration.

This Wednesday, the California Black Agricultural Working Group will host a celebration at the Capitol State Park as well as a resource fair. People are invited to “experience our unique California Journey from Slavery to Freedom here in the Great State of California,” according to the organization’s flyer.

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Celebrating College-Bound Sac High Graduates 

We are thrilled that this year, 95% of Sac High seniors were accepted into four-year colleges including 8 University of California campuses, 18 California State University campuses, and 23 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In May, we hosted Signing Day where our seniors formally committed to their university of choice. Some of the universities that Sac High seniors will attend in fall 2024 include Cornell University,  Howard University, Clark Atlanta University, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, CSU Long Beach, and San Jose State University. 

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Sac High Alumni Spotlight: Uriah Derlantiss, Class of 2020 

Uriah Derlantiss’ time at Sac High fostered a supportive educational environment and strong community ties. At Sac High, Uriah excelled academically, graduating with a 4.06 GPA. The school’s emphasis on a college-going culture played a significant role in her success. She appreciated that the school offered numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses and held events that connected students with higher education opportunities. Uriah says the teachers and staff at St. HOPE taught her essential life skills, including perseverance, flexibility, and effective communication.

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Join Us for the 4th Annual Juneteenth Block Party on Saturday, June 15

You won’t want to miss St. HOPE’s 4th annual Juneteenth Block Party at 40 Acres event on Saturday, June 15 from 4-9pm that will take place in and around the 40 Acres Complex in Oak Park (35th Street and Broadway). The free event will have activities for everyone, including a kids zone, live music, black-owned vendors, cultural activities and of course amazing food! We have a great lineup of performances which include: 

Featured bands include the return of the Shawn Raiford Band, the Tina Turner tribute and Klymaxx as the headliner

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Oak Park Speaker Series Features New York Times bestselling Author Nikole Hannah-Jones to Discuss Her Book The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story

Underground Books is excited to host another sold out event at the Guild Theater on Thursday, June 13 from 6-8pm for an evening featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones. Nikole covered racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine and is the creator of the landmark The 1619 Project, now a Hulu original docuseries. Originally a special project of The New York Times Magazine, The 1619 Project book debuted at #1 on The New York Times bestseller list.

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Exciting News for St. HOPE
President's Message - 6.11.24

It’s hard to believe that the school year is over and summer is here. We are excited to be offering vibrant summer programs for our scholars including the first ever St. HOPE Inspire U Academy that provides activities to promote creativity and personal growth. Our scholars have the opportunity to choose from a variety of FREE 2-week camps focused on dancing, painting, swimming, cooking, music, arts and crafts, STEAM, and more. We also have credit recovery and academic programs for our scholars who need additional support. 

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Sac High Alumni Spotlight: Jonathan Hunn, Class of 2004

While at Sac High, Jonathan Hunn was part of the honors program and played football for the Dragons. He immersed himself in the rigorous coursework which he says set him up for success in college. He also enjoyed the camaraderie and leadership opportunities that came with being captain of the football team and part of the ROTC program.

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St. HOPE Public School Hosts Career Fair and College Field Trips 

 Last month, Sac High hosted a Career Fair to connect our high school scholars with representatives from different agencies, businesses, and colleges. Over 100 students participated in the event where they used their Career Fair “Passport” to network with professionals, discover exciting new opportunities, and explore possible careers in a comfortable environment. 

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4th Annual Juneteenth Block Party
Saturday, June 15

We hope you can join us for St. HOPE’s 4th annual Juneteenth Block Party at 40 Acres event on Saturday, June 15 from 4-9pm that will take place in and around the 40 Acres Complex in Oak Park (35th Street and Broadway). The free event will have activities for everyone, including a kids zone, live music, black-owned vendors, cultural activities and of course amazing food! We have a great lineup of performances which include: 

Featured bands include the return of the Shawn Raiford Band, the Tina Turner tribute and Klymaxx as the headliner