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Welcome to Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary School
Maker Lab student putting STEAM into Action
21st Century Learning
Kids Art festival engages our student artists
Dewey loves our Canine Companion, Halo!
Thanks to everyone that made our Spring "Lunch with a Loved One" a success!
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Check here for highlights for the most recent board meeting on April 22.
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San Juan Unified School District is honored and excited to announce that two of our 2025 Classified Employees of the Year have been recognized as Sacramento County Classified Employees of the Year 2025. Marythony Sohl and Dave Wilkerson will advance to the state competition.
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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 School District’s Special Education Department and Community Advisory Committee honored outstanding students, staff and community members at the 36th annual You Light The Way Awards (YLTW).
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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.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on April 8.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on March 25.
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Access San Juan Unified's 2024-29 Strategic Plan.
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Dewey's maker lab is a unique space for the school, where teachers take their students during class time to develop and complete hands-on projects.
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San Juan Unified uses an equity lens to target and eliminate barriers for all students.
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If you want to be a part of a diverse school district committed to ensuring each student's success - we want to meet you.
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San Juan Unified School District is invested in providing 21st-century learning opportunities for all students.