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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.
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.
Sac High Recognized as Honor Roll School by Educational Results Partnership
We are thrilled that Sac High was named to the Educational Results Partnership (ERP) Honor Roll, which recognizes top schools in California that have outperformed their peers in closing achievement gaps, particularly among higher-poverty and historically disadvantaged student populations.
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
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.
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.