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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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Gather your goods and set up shop at the GRDC Rummage Sale.
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Read more about how parents have found confidence in helping their newcomer students with the support of their school’s English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC).
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San Juan Unified will be celebrating its 12th annual Spirit of San Juan Awards on Thursday, May 8 at 6 p.m. at San Juan High School’s theatre.
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Give us your feedback on a draft policy on students' use of cellphones and mobile devices by April 22.
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Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on April 8.
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Talleres Familiares is a bi-monthly workshop presented entirely in Spanish to families and community members, allowing attendees to learn about important topics and resources available to support their student’s education and ways to get involved in their school community.
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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.
![A note from Superintendent Bassanelli Jan 6 2025 with photo of her]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741901176/sanjuanedu/jirptrwfhibqt0smo4p4/SupmessageArticleThumbnailMarch.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741901176/sanjuanedu/jirptrwfhibqt0smo4p4/SupmessageArticleThumbnailMarch.jpg","width":512}])
Read Superintendent Melissa Bassanelli's latest message on the power of arts in education
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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