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Students Take the Stage

Aug 04, 2026 10:43AM ● By MPG Staff

Nearly 200 FCUSD students conclude VAPA Camp with performances of ‘Madagascar’

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A Summer of Preparation and Progress

Aug 04, 2026 10:34AM ● By Erik Swanson, Superintendent, Folsom Cordova Unified School District

Summer is an exciting time in FCUSD. While our students and many staff members enjoy a well-deserved break, our district team is hard at work putting the final pieces in place for another successful school year.

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Preparing Students for the AI Future

Aug 04, 2026 09:59AM ● By Bhaskar Vempati, Founder and President Suvidha International Foundation

Suvidha International Foundation, a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, successfully completed a 12-week After-School Industrial AI Agent Development Program for 25 high school students at Cordova High School.

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A Barn Built for the Future

Aug 04, 2026 09:51AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Soil Born Farms New Animal Barn expands agricultural opportunities

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Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools Statement Regarding Sacramento City Unified School District

Aug 03, 2026 09:29AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Today, Fiscal Advisor Luz Cázares appointed by the Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools to support the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) has acted to rescind the SCUSD Board’s action on July 30 to approve an agreement between SCUSD and the Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA).

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Incoming Kindergarteners Graduate from United Way’s Kindercamp

Jul 27, 2026 03:29PM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

Twenty-two incoming kindergarteners have graduated from United Way’s Rancho Cordova KinderCamp, which helps prepare children for kindergarten who have not experienced preschool.

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Sacramento County Board of Education selected its officers

Board Elects 2026-27 Officers, Welcomes New Trustees

Jul 27, 2026 12:27PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Newly Elected Trustees, Re-Elected Incumbent to Serve Four-Year Terms

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Free cake and ice cream served by volunteers at California Admission Day

Community Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day

Jul 21, 2026 03:46PM ● By California State Capitol Volunteer Association News Release

Visitors to the California State Capitol in downtown Sacramento on California Admission Day, Wednesday, Sept. 9, are in for a special treat.

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Erin Clancey welcomed as New Executive Director at the California Museum

California Museum Welcomes Erin Clancey as New Executive Director

Jul 21, 2026 03:26PM ● By The California Museum News Release

The California Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Clancey as the Museum’s new executive director.

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Elk Grove Unified School District officially marked the opening of the newest elementary campus

Ready for Takeoff

Jul 20, 2026 04:01PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Rancho Cordova welcomes Cypress Grove Elementary and its first class of Jets

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Students Recieve Scholarship by SARTA to Attend Summer Theatre Camp

Jul 14, 2026 02:01PM ● By SARTA News Press Release

SARTA has distributed $1,200 in Youth Education Scholarship (YES) funds to six students to attend Summer Theatre Camps.

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Congratulations, Graduates!

Jul 07, 2026 12:42PM ● By Folsom Cordova Unified School District News Release

FCUSD Celebrates Secondary Summer School

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Students Honored with Scholarships from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

Jul 06, 2026 03:37PM ● By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union News Release

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has awarded $207,750 in college scholarships to 245 students, including six from Sacramento County, through its 2026 Member Education Award scholarship program.

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County Board Appoints Jacqueline White as Next County Superintendent of Schools

Jul 06, 2026 01:51PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Longtime educational leader selected following planned retirement of Superintendent David Gordon

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Building Toward Our Schools’ Future Together, and at the Right Time

Jun 30, 2026 12:19PM ● By Erik Swanson, Superintendent, Folsom Cordova Unified School District

To our Folsom Cordova families, neighbors and partners in education: I want to share some news from our Board of Trustees, and to do it the way we try to do everything in this District, together with you.

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Valley Broadcast Legends Scholarship Opportunity

Jun 22, 2026 01:48PM ● By Valley Broadcast Legends News Release

The Valley Broadcast Legends (VBL), an organization comprised primarily of retired broadcasters, photographers and engineers, is pleased to offer two $500 scholarships to individuals pursuing careers in digital media.

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RydeFreeRT Cards for 2026-27 School Year Now Available

Jun 15, 2026 01:02PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) announced June 9 that new RydeFreeRT cards, valid June 1, through June 30, 2027, are now available for students and youth across the Sacramento region.

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Applications Open for Rancho Cordova College Promise Program

Jun 08, 2026 03:19PM ● By MPG Staff

Rancho Cordova residents who are planning to attend Folsom Lake College may be eligible for financial assistance through the Rancho Cordova College Promise program, which is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic year.

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Class of 2026 Crosses the Stage

Jun 08, 2026 01:15PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Cordova High School’s Class of 2026 crossed into a new chapter on the evening of May 29, marking the school’s 61st commencement ceremony with celebration, reflection and emotion.

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Fall Kindergarteners Can Sign Up for Summer KinderCamp with United Way

Jun 02, 2026 09:54AM ● By Kristin Thébaud, United Way California Capital Region

Rancho Cordova children entering kindergarten this fall who have not attended preschool are invited to apply for United Way California Capital Region’s KinderCamp school-readiness program this summer.

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A Year Worth Celebrating

Jun 02, 2026 09:51AM ● By Erik Swanson, Superintendent, Folsom Cordova Unified School District

As another school year comes to a close, those of us fortunate enough to work in education tend to get a little emotional this time of year.

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Local Author Visits Rancho Cordova School for United Way Kids Read

Jun 02, 2026 09:44AM ● By Kristin Thebaud, United Way California Capital Region

Local author Crystel Patterson visited Rancho Cordova’s Cordova Villa Elementary School on May 20 to read her book “I am Different” to third graders and talk about her book series, “Inspired to Be…”.

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Folsom Cordova Adult School Honors ESL Students for Academic Progress and Community Service

Jun 02, 2026 09:29AM ● By MPG Staff

Nearly 400 English as a Second Language students at Folsom Cordova Adult School were recognized for their academic achievement and community involvement during recognition assemblies held May 6.

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Metal Supermarkets Expands Trade School Scholarship Program

Jun 01, 2026 12:16PM ● By MPG Staff

Awards $20,000 to Eight Students

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Grad-itude Walk Brings Seniors Home

May 27, 2026 08:58AM ● By MPG Staff

Graduating seniors from schools across the Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) returned to the campuses where their academic journeys began this month as part of the district’s annual Grad-itude Walk tradition.

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Nearly Half of High School Students Eligible for CalKIDS Scholarships

May 27, 2026 08:42AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

As high school seniors across Sacramento County make college and career decisions ahead of graduation, CalKIDS is encouraging students and families to check whether scholarship funds have already been set aside in their names.

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FCUSD Honors Teacher Induction Graduates at End-of-Year Celebration

May 19, 2026 02:59PM ● By Folsom Cordova Unified School District News Release

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) celebrated 48 teachers who successfully completed the District’s Teacher Induction Program during an end-of-year celebration held May 7, at the Folsom Community Center.

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AI Ecosystem Builds Momentum

May 19, 2026 02:28PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Agreement brings together education and industry to strengthen workforce development

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Celebrating Cordova’s Finest

May 12, 2026 12:36PM ● By Ornella Rossi

223 students recognized; nearly $36,000 awarded in scholarships

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CHS Students Participate in Mock Election

May 05, 2026 11:26AM ● By Folsom Cordova Unified School District News Release

Cordova High School students took part in a hands-on civic learning experience on Monday, April 27, as Sacramento County Registration and Elections brought its High School Mock Election program to campus.

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Beyond the Airshow

May 05, 2026 08:37AM ● By Khushi Salgia

With its choreographed planes shooting through the sky, leaving contrails that draw out shapes and letters, the California Capital Airshow (CCA) is a popular event that Sacramento residents look forward to each fall.

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