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Welcome to Gold River Discovery Center
Gold River Discovery Center’s mission is to inspire, prepare and empower each student to achieve their full potential.
Gold River Spirit
On Fridays, we put on our gold and blue to represent our Miner's Pride. We also celebrate a "High-Five Friday" with our friends and staff.
GRDC Middle School Sports
In partnership with the Sacramento County Parks and Recreation, we offer cross-country, girls volleyball, boys & girls basketball and track & field.
Science Buddies
One unique aspect of being a school with elementary and middle school is the mentoring and partnering our middle schoolers do with younger students to teach them science experiments.
Science Focused
GRDC students with various hands-on science activities like science camps, the garden, field trips, and presenters.
News & Events
Latest News
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San Juan Unified School District is offering a variety of summer programs designed to support student learning and provide enriching experiences.
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San Juan Unified School District is seeking educators who want to be part of a diverse school district committed to ensuring each student’s success by providing innovative instruction in a caring and collaborative environment.
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Read Superintendent Melissa Bassanelli's latest message on the power of arts in education
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Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on March 11.
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Throughout February, San Juan Unified celebrated student success by recognizing hundreds of high school students for improving their GPAs between the 2024 Spring and Fall semesters.
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San Juan Unified School District is making sure students who are fasting for Ramadan still have access to nutritious meals.
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At San Juan Unified School District, students from diverse backgrounds enter the classroom with different experiences, strengths and challenges.
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The San Juan Unified community is invited to participate and support the San Juan Education Foundation at the Fair Oaks Chicken Run on Sunday, May 4.
Upcoming Events
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Access San Juan Unified's 2024-29 Strategic Plan.
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Join us for Coffee Hour!
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