Schedule: Aug 31, 2025
Performance. Visual arts. Film. Classic Arts Showcase is designed to inspire new audiences by showcasing video clips of the arts.
After the establishment of NASA in 1958, JPL’s first major assignment was to explore the Moon, taking close-up images before crash landing as part of a series of missions called Ranger. JPL, however, had grander plans.
Explorer 1 traces the story of the role JPL played before the creation of NASA and how the lab was given a vital role as part of this new organization: to explore the cosmos.
“Landing on Mars” is the story of Opportunity and Spirit surviving a massive solar flare during cruise, the now well-known “six minutes of terror,” and what came close to being a mission-ending software error for the first rover once it was on the ground.
Shows presented by San Juan USD
From student to teacher — Sean Melby’s journey at Mesa Verde High School has come full circle! A proud Mesa Verde alum, Melby now leads the school’s Career Technical Education theater program, inspiring students to embrace creativity and confidence on and off the stage.
San Juan USD: From Kabul to Sacramento: A friendship reunited at Thomas Edison Language Institute
Meet Elisheva Joelson and Marina Kidwell, two inspiring seniors at Rio Americano High School who are working to launch a Wellness Room on campus! As part of their CIVITAS senior project, they are creating a safe space where students can de-stress, take a break and access mental health resources.
Learning a new language comes with challenges, but with the right support, students can grow and thrive. At San Juan Unified School District, English Language Development (ELD) teachers help students improve their English skills, gain confidence and participate more in their classes.
As part of an effort to strengthen community engagement with our schools and to invite more vital partnerships, San Juan Unified invited its vast network of community partners, elected officials and other community liaisons to be Principal for a Day, where participants were assigned a school local to their organization, and spent the morning shadowing that school’s principal in their day-to-day work.
All identities, perspectives and lived experiences are recognized, included and honored within the San Juan Unified School District. Our high schools exemplify this goal in various ways, and two schools in particular are ensuring cultural representation of their students through class and school-wide projects that celebrate Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
Woodside K-8 celebrated fun with friends! On Oct. 25, students gathered for Friendship Friday, where student buddy pairs came together to enjoy games, socialize and connect. Woodside’s Innovative School program pairs students from different grade levels to help each other learn while having fun. Friendship Friday encourages collaboration between buddies of all ages. Parents, staff and members of the student body hosted festive activities including ring toss, bowling, arts and crafts and distributed free books for students. In alignment with the program’s pillar of Leadership and Connection, these activities bridge connections between students and the community. In working together with their buddies, students elevate each other’s success through mentorship, trust, teamwork and friendship.
Mesa Verde High School hosted some very spooky guests in preparation for Halloween this year. The school’s Theatre Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathway is well-regarded for its role in providing students with real-world knowledge and experience that will help them in their future career goals, especially for those seeking a career on the stage or behind the scenes. For the past four years, the program has brought its unique production of Ghost Tours to the high school as its fall production. This unconventional show takes audiences throughout the Mesa Verde campus to hear short monologues from the various ghostly narrators featured in the play.
In this presentation, we explore how to prepare for parent-teacher conferences, goals, strategies, and practices for two-way communication.
Each year, the San Juan Education Foundation recognizes an individual or organization who has contributed to the success of the Foundation or the School District. Our Shining Stars have made incredible contributions by advancing inspired teaching to better prepare students for success.
Melissa Oates
San Juan Unified School District
Dyer-Kelly Elementary School
3rd Grade
From kindergarten students starting their first day of school, to students entering a new campus this year, to 12th-grade students who are entering their final school year at San Juan Unified, today marked the beginning of a new journey to make a difference.
“The American Rocketeer” is the story of the origins of JPL, the world’s premier center for the exploration of the solar system and beyond. It’s also the story of one man’s reach for the stars.
Shows presented by Center JUSD
Megan Bence
Center Joint Unified School District
McClellan High School
10th–12th Grades – Social Sciences
The Back to School Bash is a great opportunity to meet school and district staff and community partners, reconnect with friends, and gear up for an incredible school year ahead. CJUSD will have free backpacks and school supplies available for students, while supplies last and community partners will be on-hand to share valuable resources.
Superintendent Scott Loehr welcomes back all Center JUSD staff for the 2024-2025 school year. He expresses his gratitude for their dedication and hard work, and he is excited to continue inspiring and empowering students to reach their full potential. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!
On February 1, 2024, two new CTE buildings at Center High were inaugurated. One of the two buildings will be utilized specifically as a media studio dedicated to improving career and technical education.
In this Osher lecture, Kuiyi Shen, Professor or Art History, Theory and Criticism at UC San Diego, gives a historical overview of Japanese art during the zenith of court culture.
Shows presented by Galt JUESD
Learn how to fold a classic paper airplane. Step-by-step instructions ensure that even beginners can create their own flying machine, promoting hands-on creativity and enjoyment in aviation principles.
This SEVA instructional video provides an overview of flying a DJI drone, covering essential setup tips and basic flight operations. Perfect for novices, it emphasizes safety precautions and navigational skills, making the exciting world of drone flying accessible to all.
In this SEVA tutorial, viewers are introduced to the fundamental techniques of volleyball passing. Focused on the proper stance, positioning, and hand placement, this video is designed for beginners looking to enhance their skills on the court.
This instructional SEVA video guides viewers through the creative process of making a friendship bracelet. With easy-to-follow steps, viewers learn about the materials needed and various knotting techniques, encouraging them to express their creativity and forge meaningful connections with friends.
This SEVA video provides step-by-step instructions for executing a back walkover. Perfect for gymnasts and beginners alike, it focuses on balance, flexibility, and technique, encouraging viewers to develop their skills safely.
Join Allie in this SEVA instructional video that demonstrates the art of crafting gum wrapper hearts. This creative project combines patience and imagination, perfect for those looking to create personalized gifts or simply explore artistic expression through crafting.
The Renchella Renaissance Carnival returns for kids from Galt Joint Union School District to enjoy outdoor activities.
SEVA Feature from Galt Joint Union Elementary School District.
SEVAFest participants share their stories from the 2022 California Capital Airshow.
SEVAFest participants share their stories from Sacramento Republic FC 2022.
Invitation to Galt Expanded Learning – After School Opportunities.
Chronicling the story of NASA’s Cassini mission, this is the latest in our series of documentaries, “JPL and the Space Age.” These films use rare archival footage and interviews with pioneering engineers and scientists from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in retelling of many of humanity’s first steps into the cosmos.
Shows presented by Robla SD
Joshua Weeks – One of Two Sacramento County Teachers of the Year
Robla School District
Bell Avenue Elementary School
5th Grade – STEM
Eileen Aguba Chen, a longtime educator with deep experience as a collaborative leader with a focus on building academic goals, instructional programs, and professional development, sits down with Bell Avenues student council for an important interview.
BLOSSOMS OF GREATNESS, defines Robla School District’s ambitious agenda for its workforce – highly talented people with superb industry skills, high-performing, and striving for greatness with a Public Education focus on excellence. BLOSSOMS OF GREATNESS, aligned with the District’s Strategic Plan “The Robla of Extraordinary Possibilities” and the ROBLA SD Eight Strategic Blossoms of Greatness, will enable us to deliver on our mission and bold strategic plan goals; drawing on our responsibility as a public education agency and maximizes our opportunities as a driver of excellence in education for the public good.
The Sacramento County Teachers of the Year program recognizes excellence in teaching within the county’s schools. Participating districts nominate individual teachers to receive this special recognition.
As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Emily Hill talks about how sibling support and be a catalyst for family empowerment.
Frank Silva talks with writer and educator Eduardo Corvera about the power of reading, writing, and the humanities. They explore how stories help us understand ourselves and the world around us. Corvera shares insights on teaching, the writing process, and why being honest and curious is essential for young writers. It’s a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about creativity, literature, and finding your own voice.
As part of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Judy Mark, Vivian Do, Miguel Lugo, all from Disability Voices United, talk about supported decision-making in healthcare.
How does it feel to watch your life’s work parachute through the atmosphere? Relive the joy and terror of the OSIRIS-REx sample return with NASA Explorers… but retrieving the sample of asteroid Bennu is just the beginning of this game-changing science.
The lifetime of space missions can be measured in decades, not years. From designing, building, launching, sampling and finally returning home, follow the NASA Explorers of OSIRIS-REx as they enter the final stretch of their quest to sample asteroid Bennu.
Shows presented by Twin Rivers USD
The 2025 Twin Rivers USD Math Bowl, held at Highlands High School and presented by our Expanded Learning programs, was a huge success! Mathletes from all TK-8 schools gathered to compete and determine the fastest problem-solvers in each grade level. Families and guests enjoyed an amazing mathmagician show, explored the Impossible Science Fair with mind-blowing experiments, sampled fresh goods at the farmers market, and even got to enjoy a delicious piece of Pi (pizza).
TRUSD Elementary and TK-8 24-25 Winter Sports Highlights
Grant Union High School Pacers CIF Division 2-AA State Football Championship Highlights.
A recap of the fall sports season for Twin Rivers Unified’s middle schools.
Twin Rivers Unified School District Workforce Housing Kickoff.
