Elk Grove Union High School was the first union high school in the state of California. Elk Grove is the second oldest high school in Sacramento County.
Sixteen elementary districts voted to tax themselves for a high school, and they all remained as separate districts until the entire K-12 district unified in 1959. The high school opened its doors in 1893 at its first site on Main Street (now Derr Street and Elk Grove Boulevard in Old Town). In 1922, a new brick building was constructed where the Joseph Kerr campus is today. In 1964 the school mov
ed to its present site as a three-year high school (senior high) with grades 7-9 at the junior high. Until 1977, Elk Grove High was the only comprehensive high school in the district. Nondiscrimination Statement: The Elk Grove Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints concerning student against student incidents, please contact: Dr. Bindy Grewal, Assistant Superintendent, PreK-6 Education/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7795 x 67149 | [email protected] or Chad Sweitzer, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7795 x 67149 | [email protected]. For questions or complaints concerning employees, please contact: Elena Duenas, HR Compliance Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | (916) 686-7795 x 67149 | [email protected] or [email protected]. For questions or complaints concerning Section 504, please contact: Don Ross, Director of Student Support and Health Services/504 Coordinator - 9510 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 686-7568 | [email protected]. EGUSD Comment Policy
Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) welcomes the community’s contributions to its official page (e.g. post comments). This Facebook site intends to inform and engage with EGUSD students and their families, staff, residents and other interested persons to provide current and useful information regarding district programs, activities and operations. Such information shall be appropriate for both internal and external audiences. The intent of this policy regarding participation on EGUSD’S official page is to maintain a positive and informative flow of communication while protecting the privacy and rights of our community. With these aims in mind, posting on EGUSD’s official page constitutes acceptance of the following terms of use and protocols:
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• violate any EGUSD policies. Please note that the comments expressed on the EGUSD official page do not reflect the opinions and position of EGUSD or its employees. EGUSD thanks you in advance for your contributions to the official page, and for the help in creating a safe and vibrant online community. For more information, contact Communications at (916) 686-7732 or email the Communications Department: [email protected].
05/29/2026
That's it for the 2025-2026 school year! It's been quite an eventful year, and we hope that everyone has had a wonderful year and that your summers are restful and filled with relaxation and rest!
We'll see you in August, herd!
05/26/2026
That’s a wrap, seniors! We hope you enjoyed your senior picnic on Friday and enjoy getting ready for graduation tonight!
Here’s to the start of this next chapter in your life, and we know you’re all going to thrive in whatever you decide to do moving forward!
05/26/2026
It's the last week of school!
Graduation is tonight at 7 pm. Seniors, we'll see you at 5 pm.
Wednesday-Friday of this week are finals, and we're out at 12:57. Your summer break goes from May 30th through August 12th. Knowing that we're at the finish line, let's finish this semester strong so we can go into break ready for rest after putting in our best effort for our classes!
05/21/2026
Here's tomorrow's reverse minimum day schedule!
Seniors: We'll see you at 9am for grad practice. Check your synergy email for the full schedule.
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors, first period will begin at 12:45, with lunch happening before your classes.
05/18/2026
REMINDER SENIORS - all library materials need to be returned by Wednesday, May 20th 4:00 pm!!
05/04/2026
Good morning, Herd!
It's May, and the end of the school year is in sight. Things are starting to wind down, but it's important that we finish the school year strong.
We have 19 school days left. Let's keep it up, Herd!
04/27/2026
Good morning, Herd!
This week, our Spring sports teams continue to show up at every game, putting their best foot forward to finish their seasons strong. Be sure to cheer them on!
On Wednesday, we have our final picnic with a parent, and the weather looks like it's going to be perfect for a picnic.
As we wrap up April, we'll be hosting our outstanding scholars night, which is invite-only, our 4th annual Poly night, which everyone is welcome to come to, and we have our final rally of the year, and arguably everyone's favorite rally of the year, our black light rally! School will get out at 3, so everyone can head over to the Cartwright and show off our Herd pride for our last rally of the school year.
Seniors, you have 19 school days left before you get to move on to the next chapters of your lives. Make them count!
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors, you have only 24 days left of the 2025-2026 school year. Let's finish this semester strong and then move into a restful and reinvigorating summer!
Let's make this week great, Herd.
04/23/2026
Our annual Multicultural Assembly was, as always, a great insight and reminder of the diversity we have on campus. We want to offer a great job to all of the students who performed in front of staff, students, and parents! It's not easy to perform in front of crowds, but everyone who did did so with honor, effort, respect, and determination.
Great job, Herd!
04/20/2026
Students, we only have 8 tutoring sessions left before the end of the year! Don't miss out on this invaluable support for your classes as you work to finish the school year strong.
04/20/2026
Good morning,
Isn't it hard to believe that we're already almost through the month of April?
Our much-awaited multicultural assembly is happening this week, with the family night on April 22nd and an assembly during the school day for students on the 23rd.
Seniors! The wait is over, your senior ball is THIS Saturday from 7pm - 10pm. We hope you enjoy your evening and dance the night away as you get closer to graduation.