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Welcome to Mesa Verde
Mesa Verde High School, home of the Mavericks, provides a broad range of educational opportunities for all students, with a number of classes and programs unique to our school.
Mesa Verde HS Entrance
The entrance to a welcoming environment. We proudly fly these flags.
Mavericks
Moving forward with strength, confidence, and conviction.
Our Newly Renovated Front Office - Welcome!
The school main office underwent a complete renovation. An updated and more functional environment with which to better serve our students, staff, and community.
A Winter Day on Campus
The central quad area shows the bare trees and quiet presence on campus during class instruction time.
Hourglass Sculpture
Time passes ... and moves us towards a future of more opportunities
Mesa Verde HS Library
A safe and welcoming environment to build academic success, pursue collaborative ventures, and develop personal excellence.
New Sports Stadium
Our new sports stadium for Track & Field, Soccer (Association Football), American Football, and the Physical Education classes. Additional facility upgrades include new tennis courts, rebuilt softball and baseball fields, an outdoor basketball court , and expanded parking areas.
News & Events
Latest News
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about VAPA End of Year Showcase Auditions Thursday April-25 2:30-pm
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Encina partnered with Impact Teen Drivers, California Highway Patrol and UC Davis Health during Distracted Driving Awareness month to spread awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.
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Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on April 23.
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Alma Ochoa, a single mother of two, found a quality education for her children at San Juan Unified School District and also found the motivation to pursue her own professional and career goals.
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Voice is key to understanding the needs and wants of our whole community and our committees help us consider multiple perspectives on important issues such as our Local Control and Accountability Plan, curriculum, facilities and supporting our English language learners and students receiving special education services.
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The community recently came together to celebrate our special education change makers.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on April 9.
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San Juan Unified students, families, staff and community are invited to share their input on the district’s draft revised student dress code policy
Upcoming Events
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Student Classes
Mesa Verde High School - Performing Arts Center - 7501 Carriage Dr., Citrus Heights
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PAC (Performing Arts Center)
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Mesa Verde HS College & Career Center > In classroom A-12. See Ms. Kim - Our College & Career Technician. Get information on the many paths to success you can take and direction on where to find valuable information that can guide you to your future,
Flyer > Career Pathways to the Future
Learn more about the Dual Enrollment Program at ARC
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San Juan Unified uses an equity lens to target and eliminate barriers for all students.
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If you want to be a part of a diverse school district committed to ensuring each student's success - we want to meet you.
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San Juan Unified School District is invested in providing 21st-century learning opportunities for all students.
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The San Juan Education Foundation supports and advances excellent education for all students in San Juan Unified.