Welcome to the Twin Rivers Unified School District
Twin Rivers USD serves approximately 27,000 preschool through adult education students in northern Sacramento County. We are located in a growing, ethnically-diverse region characterized by a mix of suburban development and light industry, encompassing 120 square miles.
The story of Twin Rivers is an example of the democratic process at its best. Several communities in Northern Sacramento County identified a common need: the unified governance of a fractured public school system. Citizens worked with local agencies, school districts, and elected officials to create a grassroots movement to address educational concerns and establish our new district on July 1, 2008 to better serve the needs of the children and community.
We have exceptional teaching and support staff committed to our mission of inspiring each student to extraordinary achievement every day. We are driven by an unwavering focus on powerful and engaging learning experiences that prepare students for college, career, and life success. With our knowledgeable and caring leadership, extraordinary staff and strong governing philosophy driven by student and community engagement, we are creating a high-achieving model of student learning in a family-friendly atmosphere of inclusiveness, respect, responsibility and transparency.
Moving Forward Despite the Challenges
Despite deep budget cuts from the State and the challenges of being a new district, the schools in Twin Rivers are continuing to thrive and improve. After almost two years, the results are in, and seem to be headed in the right direction despite the challenging circumstances.
Graduation rates and completion of college requirements are up in all schools. In fact, this fall almost 900 students from Highlands, Foothill, Rio Linda, and Grant High Schools will be attending college.
This year Twin Rivers students will have more AVID (college and study habits) and Advanced Placement (early college credit) courses available.
Congratulations to Sharon Smith and Kadhir Rajagopal, the Twin Rivers 2010-2011 Teachers of the Year. Smith and Rajagopal will be honored along with teachers representing other local school districts at the Sacramento County Office of Education's annual Teachers of the Year awards banquet Sept. 1. At that time, two teachers will be identified as the Sacramento County Teachers of the Year and will participate in the statewide competition.
Sharon Smith currently...
"Work hard in high school and make sure you get all your A-G requirements for the college you want to attend," says Elizabeth Chan, a graduate from Foothill High School who will be...
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell named Cindy Mangan, School Secretary at Regency Park Elementary in the Twin Rivers Unified School District as one of California's six 2010 Classified School Employees of the Year.
The announcement culminates an extensive process involving nomination at her school site, interviews and selection at the district and county level, and selection by a panel of education judges at the State...