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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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We are thrilled to announce a historic first for our school—a Starstruck performance featuring our TK-5th grade students!
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Your voice matters and your voice is important!
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Light up the night at this special event just for GRDC 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders! The MP room will be transformed into a black light bash to remember! We'll have glow-in-the-dark games, a DJ spinning awesome tunes, and plenty of fun.
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Tickets are now available!
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Check here for a safety update regarding the arrest of a substitute teacher.
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Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Jan. 14.
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San Juan Unified will celebrate its 12th annual Spirit of San Juan Awards this year. Nominations are due Feb. 7.
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San Juan Unified would like to invite parents, students and staff to take the annual district climate survey.
Upcoming Events
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Access San Juan Unified's 2024-29 Strategic Plan.
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about GRDC PTO
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Join us for Coffee Hour!
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about Dine & Donate
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about Middle School Sports