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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.
BSU
GRDC BSU (Black Student Union) is designed to help create a community of belonging for all students on our campus.
News & Events
Latest News
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Each year, San Juan Unified’s Technology Services team conducts a districtwide Chromebook inventory to ensure every student has access to the tools they need for learning.
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Check here for highlights from the most recent board meeting on June 10.
![A note from Superintendent Bassanelli June 10, 2025 with photo of superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749505692/sanjuanedu/vc99cm9oqra69zq2nmym/SupmessageGraphicforFinalsite.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749505692/sanjuanedu/vc99cm9oqra69zq2nmym/SupmessageGraphicforFinalsite.jpg","width":512}])
As we conclude the 2024-25 school year, I would like to take a moment to reflect on all that we’ve accomplished together and look ahead to the important work still to come.
This year, I’ve been continually inspired by the dedication of our students, staff and families — from classrooms to the community, from performances to athletic fields.
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Join us in creating great learning environments for every student. Apply for an open position and schedule an interview for the classified hiring event on Friday, July 11, from 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on May 27.
![A note from Superintendent Bassanelli March 15, 2024 with photo of superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747867365/sanjuanedu/bkog9jaabimzq1yagpdh/SupmessageGraphicforFinalsite_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747867365/sanjuanedu/bkog9jaabimzq1yagpdh/SupmessageGraphicforFinalsite_1.jpg","width":512}])
As we approach the conclusion of the 2024-25 school year, I am filled with pride as I reflect on the remarkable achievements of our students. Their dedication, creativity and resilience embody the core values of our district's Strategic Plan, focusing on voice, resilience and innovation.
![Anvitha Samineni holding her certificate received at the 2025 California State Seal of Biliteracy Recognition Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747350570/sanjuanedu/o6omuc3smonsnxtqry72/AnvithaSamineniThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747350570/sanjuanedu/o6omuc3smonsnxtqry72/AnvithaSamineniThumbnail.png","width":512}])
Anvitha Samineni, a 12th grader from Mira Loma High School, was in the spotlight as a student speaker at the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) 2025 California State Seal of Biliteracy Recognition Ceremony.
Samineni was one of the over 400 students across the San Juan Unified School District to receive the California State Seal of Biliteracy.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on May 13.
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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