Throughout our 160 year history, CJUSD has had many former students return as Board Members. However, never has the Board majority been comprised of former students. It’s with great pride we welcome Milad JBeily, Donald Wilson and Jeremy Hunt to the CJUSD Board of Trustees.

Milad JBeily is the newest member of the Board and a member of CHS Class of 1991. While at Center High School, Milad played football and later returned to give back to CHS athletics as a JV football coach. Milad sought the position of Trustee to give back to the district that served him well and prepared him for life after high school. One of Milad’s goals as a Trustee is to foster more community togetherness and encourage parents to get involved in their child’s school experience by attending athletic events, drama productions, field trips and other activities. He is passionate about anti-bullying programs, the positive impact athletics has on the development of young people and making sure the academic needs of each child are met. Overall his focus is that the children of CJUSD are put first above all else and that all decisions are made with the child in mind.

Donald Wilson is returning to the Board, serving a 4th term as Trustee. Donald is a graduate of CHS, class of 1987. While in high school, he served in Student Government, played football and baseball and was a member of the Chess Club. Donald chooses to serve as a Trustee because of a belief instilled early on in his life that “your community is what you make it, and it is your duty to be involved in order to make your community a better place to live.” Donald is focused on the business aspects of the Board which includes fiscal accountability and responsibility. Beyond that, Donald is proud of the Center culture and believes “The Home of Scholars and Champions” is more than simply a motto. Donald strives to set an example and make a positive impact through the way he lives and by being involved.

Jeremy Hunt is returning to the Board, serving a 3rd term as Trustee. Jeremy is a CHS graduate, class of 1989. While a student at CHS, Jeremy played JV football and was involved in a variety of clubs and activities. He returned to Center High School to begin his career in education first in the College and Career Center and later as a Guidance Counselor. Although opportunities took Jeremy to another district for employment, serving on the Board is a way he can stay connected with the district, remain involved in his children’s education and have a positive impact on the community. Jeremy’s priorities as a Trustee include establishing a professional and congenial board, maintaining fiscal stability and maintaining a sound and rigorous education for students and a great place to come to work. Jeremy is passionate about giving back and has been instrumental in bringing together youth from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for service days painting walls and structures and improving the landscaping at district locations.

Wrestling: PVL Champions with 5-0 record

Boys basketball: PVL Champions 19-8 overall, 7-1 league

Girls soccer: PVL Champions 16-3-3 overall, 7-1 league

Boys soccer: PVL Champions 14-4 overall, 6-2 league

Congratulations to all of the hard working, dedicated members of Center's Future Business Leaders of America. On February 9th, twenty-two FBLA students participated in the Northern Section Leadership Conference & Competitive event at Consumnes Oaks High School. Sixteen competitors qualified for the state competition to be held in April.

Dominic Balberona

Eric Guevarra

Mikaela Diokazo

Navneet Kaur

Donald Hunter

Jade Diones

Jaedene Bumagat

Felicity Porter

Jessica Leontiff

David Garcia

Ihuoma Ijerika

Shahil Pal

Daejah Dandrich

Helga Karkhut

Aaron Santillana

Ysabella George

-Erica Olmstead

Spinelli Staff is proud of all the hard working Spinelli students! At the Tiger Day celebration students were recognized for the kindness shown to others, academic achievements, and attendance. What a great bunch of Tigers!

Two Spinelli students qualified for the District Geography Bee held at Oak Hill Elementary. Congratulations to Andy for finishing in 3rd place. Congratulations to all the participants; they worked very hard studying for the competition.

Last year, Spinelli was the recipient of materials provided by the district to teach Project Lead the Way to our students. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a science and engineering based program that teaches students to solve problems using activities and projects. Their critical thinking skills are put to the test in the problem presented at the beginning of each module. PLTW continues on at Riles Middle School and Center High School. Spinelli is very excited to be teaching our students such valuable career and life skills!

The Sacramento Library staff visited Spinelli’s 1st graders to share the wonderful programs and services available at the library. Students heard a story and got a book TO KEEP! They were very excited. Thank you to the Sacramento Library staff for sharing with us.

The Center Joint Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. School and district programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination based on actual or perceived sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, physical or mental disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The district shall promote programs, which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all school and district activities.