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Sac High Alumni Spotlight: Morgan Mitchell, Class of 2014
When thinking about her time at St. HOPE Public Schools, Morgan Mitchell fondly remembers the strong community. She says the school’s intentional focus on community building helped her develop lasting relationships with both students and teachers. She made some of her best friends at Sac High and still keeps in touch with several teachers, sharing updates and asking them for advice.
State-of-the Art PS7 Elementary Campus Coming Soon!
Built in the 1950’s, the PS7 Elementary campus is over 70 years old and is in desperate need of repair. For several years, St. HOPE Public Schools has been working to secure funding and approvals for a major PS7 Elementary modernization and we are thrilled that the project is officially underway.
Stanford Report Highlights St. HOPE Public Schools
Stanford University’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) recently released a report evaluating the current landscape of charter schools across America. The study found that in both reading and math, charter schools provide students with stronger learning compared with the learning in traditional public schools that are otherwise available to them.
Join Us for Our Free Community BBQ and School Supply Giveaway
Sacramento area students and families are invited to St. HOPE’s FREE Back to School BBQ on Thursday, August 10 from 4-6pm. This celebration is a great way to kick off the new school year and make sure students across the Sacramento region have the school supplies they need to succeed in school. There will be a delicious BBQ, fun activities, games, and prizes for the whole community to enjoy.
Expanding our Worldview
President's Message - 7.20.23
I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July! For me the recent Independence Day celebrations – both Juneteenth and the 4th of July – were fun-filled days spent enjoying time with family, friends, and our larger community. Not only were they full of good food and friendship, they were important occasions to reflect on the freedoms and opportunities we often take for granted. Whether due to limited access or inequitable policies, too many people in America and throughout the world face barriers to success.
Thousands Dance In The Street For Juneteenth
Third Annual Block Party Held At 40 Acres In Oak Park
Thousands danced in the streets of Oak Park at St. Hope’s third annual Juneteenth Block Party at the 40 Acres Complex on June 17.
A stage sat in the middle of 34th Street, closing the road in front of Underground Books. Attendees in lawn chairs vacated their seats when the DJ played the Cupid Shuffle, gathering around the stage to do the line dance akin to the Electric Slide.
St. HOPE hosts Juneteenth block party in Oak Park
KCRA Ch. 3 - 6.17.2023
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
St. HOPE hosted its Juneteenth block party at 40 Acres Saturday.
“There’s no better place to do than in Oak Park, Sacramento,” said Adrianne Hall, of St. Hope.
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Sac High Alumni Spotlight: Takarra Johnson, Class of 2015
As a poet, spoken word artist, hip-hop MC and Sacramento Area Youth Speaks alumni, Takarra Johnson uses the power of her voice through poetry and music to empower others and help advance social and racial justice. Takarra was very involved when she was at Sac High, serving as student body president, MISSES Step Team captain, Mock Trial member, YoungLife, and Linked Crew leader.
3rd Annual Juneteenth Block Party at 40 Acres
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Our Juneteenth Block Party @ 40 Acres event on Saturday, June 17 from 4pm-9pm will celebrate African American culture through art, music, dance, food, and other festivities. Come join the greater Sacramento community for this FREE event that offers activities for adults and kids of all ages. The event will be hosted by Comedian Dru Burks and DJ Supe and residents are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs to enjoy the full lineup of music, art and entertainment taking place on the main stage.
A Juneteenth Celebration
President's Message
Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” is an important national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 since 1865 and in 2021, “Juneteenth” became the 11th holiday recognized by the federal government.
Sac High Student To Intern At UC Davis Med School
June 1, 2023
Ja’Lyn Wright always has been a mental health advocate. The 17-year-old high school senior listens to music, dances, and occasionally journals.
And this summer, he will be one step closer to his dream of becoming a licensed psychiatrist.
Sac High Alumni Spotlight: Anaiyah Cabrellis, Class of 2019
One thing that Anaiyah Cabrellis remembers about her time at PS7 and Sac High was how strong the college-going culture was. She appreciated that St. HOPE Public Schools took scholars on college tours so they could learn about different majors and areas of study and enjoyed hearing from alumni each year about their college experience. Anaiyah also noted that having a good college counselor in high school was crucial, since she is a first-generation college student and this was a new journey for her family to navigate.
Sac High Partners With UC Davis to Provide Hands on Biomedical Education and Internships
Sac High is excited to be partnering with the UC Davis Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine for the second year to bring hands-on learning, exposure to science, and lab research opportunities to our high school students. The program included a series of lectures given onsite at Sac High and afterwards scholars were offered an opportunity to apply for a 7-week paid summer research internship. Through a competitive evaluation four scholars were selected for the internship.
Join Us for the Juneteenth Block Party at 40 Acres
We are excited to partner with the University of the Pacific to present the 3rd annual Juneteenth Block Party at 40 Acres on Saturday, June 17 from 4pm-9pm. Join us for FREE activities for the entire family.
Bring your own lawn chair to enjoy the full lineup of music, art and entertainment taking place on the main stage, or walk around to support local black owned street and food vendors, and take your kids to the designated kids zone for fun interactive activities!
99% of Sac High Seniors Accepted to 4-Year Colleges
President's Message
Graduation season is upon us and I’m proud to report that 99% of Sac High seniors were accepted into four-year colleges in 2023 including all nine University of California campuses and 20 out of 23 California State University campuses. This is an achievement worth celebrating! We will be congratulating our Sac High seniors as they walk across the stage at their graduation on June 3. I know they have a bright future and I can’t wait to see them succeed in college next year.
Sac High Alumni Spotlight: Delanie Hamilton William, Class of 2014
Delanie Hamilton William started at PS7 in the 6th grade and continued on to graduate from Sac High in 2014. She said St. HOPE Public Schools felt like family and because there was a genuine desire to see all students succeed. She thanks her mom for enrolling her in St. HOPE Public Schools which was an integral part of her becoming the first person in her extended family to graduate from college.
Please Support St. HOPE on the Big Day of Giving
We hope that you will consider supporting St. HOPE on the Big Day of Giving – early giving is open now through Thursday, May 4. For over 30 years, we have been working to bring cultural events, community development, and high quality education to Oak Park.
Through purposeful investment we have increased access and exposure for our scholars, Oak Park families, and residents throughout the region. While we have made great strides there is always more work to do. With your help and support on the BDOG we can expand the work we are doing and touch even more lives!
St. HOPE Seniors Accepted to Nearly 500 Colleges
When scholars enroll at St. HOPE Public Schools they are immersed in a college-going culture from day one. We are thrilled to announce that our Sac High seniors have been accepted to 490 colleges so far! Some of our scholars have already committed to colleges including UCLA, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, Sac State, Tennessee State University, and Hawaii Pacific University. We can’t wait to hear where all of our scholars are going when they make their announcement at Signing Day on May 11.