The school site's Leadership Team (Administration and Department Chairpersons) meets on the first Tuesday of each month.  We start our meeting on a positive note when I ask them, "Tell me something good".  Here are some items that our Department Chairpersons shared:

• 917 tickets were sold for the homecoming dance
• Our football team is playing well.  Our AD has mastered the graphics on the scoreboard for our home games.
• Our band had their first competition on Saturday, October 8th, and thanks to everyone and staff members who came out to support them at the FJUHSD Band Showcase.
• Our Social Science Department is enjoying our SET Professional Development learning opportunities.
• Scrubs have arrived for our students enrolled in the Medical Careers Pathway.  Our students will wear their scrubs every Wednesday. 
• Our Guidance Department worked hard on a successful College Fair and now they are doing classroom presentations to students on Naviance.

This is just a glimpse of the good things going on at Sonora High School.  The best part of Sonora High School is you, do not forget that.  We are family!!   #sonorastrong #beholdblueandgold #raiderprideallclear

Sonora Homecoming

We celebrated Homecoming 2022-2023 just last weekend.  Congratulations to all of our homecoming court.  A special congratulations to Yuko Jackson and Brandon Alatorre for being named the 2022-2023 Homecoming King and Queen. On Saturday, October 1, 2022, we held our homecoming dance with over 920 students present.  This was a record turnout for us.  I believe we had fun.  Great school spirit was on full display.  Enjoy some of our pictures and video below.  #beholdblueandgold

Academic Supports

Sonora High School offers a plethora of academic support for our students. Students, please take advantage of some of the supports below. Please click the picture below for the sign-in sheet if you would like to keep track of your attendance. #beholdblueandgold

Parent Involvement

We like to pride ourselves on being a community school. One of the key components is our parents. We have our booster programs, ELAC, and PTSA. Please see the flyers below if you would like to get involved with any of our groups. 

Please plug into our community because we need you to ensure we stay a place of excellence in education. #beholdblueandgold

Raider Ranch News

A successful Orange Section Greenhand Leadership Conference for our First-Year AG students!

Thank you again to our Orange Section Officers for a great time!

Please click the picture below for your Raider Ranch gear.  The store closes today.

ASB News

I.D. Cards

For the 2022-2023 school year all students are eligible to receive free meals, which means free breakfast, lunch, and supper at all comprehensive high schools. Families will not be required to complete the traditional free and reduced-priced meal form, but while meals are free, families will be encouraged to complete the FJUHSD Income Data Form.  

Simply log in to Aeries and complete the FJUHSD Income Data form in the Data Confirmation section. Eligible families will receive a Free and Reduced eligibility letter.

Counseling Corner

Attention Seniors! 

College can be expensive. Whether you are thinking of applying to a 4-year college, attending a community college, or a Trade school, all Seniors are encouraged to apply for Financial Aid.  The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA), is now open. 

Not sure which application is for you? 

What is the difference between the FAFSA and the CADAA? Students should only complete one of the applications (not both), according to the citizenship requirements below: 

CADAA Eligibility FAQs: (Click below)

Dream Act Frequently Asked Questions

FAFSA Eligibility FAQs 

FAFSA Frequently Asked Questions

Financial Aid Fridays

In an effort to assist our community with completing their FAFSA or CADAA, Counselors and Guidance Technicians will be available to offer one-on-one support.  Students and parents are invited to join us in our College and Career Center each Friday from 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM, until March 3, 2023.  

Please see the flyer below:

The Assistant Principal of Student Services, Jina Jackson, is available for consultation regarding attendance concerns and issues.

Sports' News

Let us show some love to our Cross Country Team. September 12, 2022 - Cross Country @ Troy HS // It was a great afternoon for to go out and compete against Freeway League talent. Our athletes were determined and prepared to do their very best. Proud of our Raiders and how they lean into one another to bring out the best together. Individual wins for Noah & Alex with multiple top-15 finishes across the board.

Thursday, October 6th was a great day for our Boys and Girls XC teams!! Tremendous improvement from our first Freeway League Cluster and another 1st place finish for our Boys' Varsity team. Way to go XC!!!  We are so proud of this amazing team!! #sonorastrong #beholdblueandgold

ATHLETIC CLEARANCE PROCESS

ALL Sports Including Cheer, Dance, JROTC & Band Must Register

1) Go to homecampus.com

• Please use the following Handout to help guide you through the Athletic Clearance process
• Create an account and complete all sections: Watch the VIDEO for detailed instructions
• **Very Important** Choose “Sonora” (CIF-SS)” on the list and the School Year "2022/2023"

2) Print out the Confirmation Page from homecampus.com

• Print & Fill Out (Both parent & student signature is required)
• Please be advised that each sport/activity will require a separate confirmation page

3) You must complete all 4 pages of the Physical Evaluation Forms 

Downloadable Physical Form

1. Print & Fill Out all 4 pages (Both Parent & Student signature is required)
2. Pages 1-2 are filled out by the Parent(s) and Student 
3. Page 3-4 MUST be COMPLETED, SIGNED, and DATED by a PHYSICIAN 

• Only the Signature from an MD, DO or PA will be accepted. Signatures from Chiropractors and Nurse Practitioners are NOT accepted
• NO PHOTOCOPIES will be accepted
• Student's Physical & Physical Form Must be Completed After May 15th  

Athletic Clearance paperwork must be returned to Mr. Mike Lee, APSA. Please submit your completed Athletic Clearance Forms, all 4 pages, plus the AthleticClearance.com Confirmation Page(s) for each sport you intend to participate in for the 2022/23 academic school year. 

If you have questions, please contact Mr. Lee, Assistant Principal, at mlee@fjuhsd.org

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