The line “it takes a village” has never been more true as our community rallied behind PS7 and Sacramento Charter High School to express their support for the schools. I’m thrilled to report that the Sacramento City Unified School Board voted unanimously on September 19 to renew the charters for both schools for another 5-year term (until June 30, 2030). I am incredibly grateful for all the support that the schools received and that they can continue focusing on educating scholars and sending them to and through college.
We are thrilled that the Oak Park Black Film Festival is returning to for the third year. From Tuesday, October 8 through Sunday, October 13, the greater Sacramento community is invited to enjoy and experience African-American stories and history through cinema. The six-day event will showcase independent feature, documentary, and short films by African-American filmmakers, along with panel discussions and exclusive events. We are excited to have different moderators for each day of the film festival including several local reporters.
St. HOPE is pleased to help bring Hispanic Heritage Month to life through community partnerships at each of the St. HOPE Public School sites. The school-wide celebration spanning from September 15-October 15 immerses Tk-12th grade scholars in Latinx art, dance, literacy, and cooking events. These engaging activities help expose scholars to generations of Hispanic trailblazers who made U.S. history and celebrate the history, traditions, and vibrant culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
Cherise Jones believes so much in St. HOPE Public Schools’ innovative education model that she is both a Sac High alumni and a proud staff member. After Cherise graduated from Sac High she attended San Jose State University and then she worked at St. HOPE Public Schools in the special education department for four years.