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Welcome to Mesa Verde
Mesa Verde High School, home of the Mavericks, provides a broad range of educational opportunities for all students, with a number of classes and programs unique to our school.
Mesa Verde HS Entrance
The entrance to a welcoming environment. We proudly fly these flags.
Mavericks
Moving forward with strength, confidence, and conviction.
Our Front Office Welcomes You to Mesa Verde HS
The school main office underwent a complete renovation. An updated and more functional environment with which to better serve our students, staff, and community.
Coffee with Counselors
The Counselors meet for morning coffee and breakfast snacks with parents coming to hear about the available support and resources that our school can provide to students and families. A well attended event that continues to expand.
2025 Link Crew Group Photo Freshman Orientation
The Link Crew gathers for a group photo with their program advisor Mr. Harrington prior to getting the incoming Freshman students at the Freshman Student and Parent Orientation Night.
Mesa Verde High School Band > CSUS Competition Winner
Mesa Verde Concert Band-Unanimous Superior Rating at Golden Empire Music Festival. Band members and the Music Program Director are pictured here at a concert where they opened for the American River College Concert Band. The Superior Rating is the first for the school since the Choir programs of the early 2000's.
They were one of a handful of competitors invited back in the evening for a Featured Performance.
Peter Mancina Music Director
College & Career Center - Where the Future Becomes A Reality
The College & Career Center provides students access to resources, vetted weblinks, professional advice, and program information to make work, trade school, military careers, and college options come to life.
A Winter Day on Campus
The central quad area shows the trees having shed some leaves and a quiet presence on campus while students are in class.
Hourglass Sculpture
Time passes ... and moves us towards a future of more opportunities
Mesa Verde HS Library
A safe and welcoming environment to build academic success, pursue collaborative ventures, and develop personal excellence.
New Sports Stadium
Our new sports stadium for Track & Field, Soccer (Association Football), American Football, and the Physical Education classes. Additional facility upgrades include new tennis courts, rebuilt softball and baseball fields, an outdoor basketball court , and expanded parking areas.
News & Events
Latest News
![Board Briefs: Oct. 28, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":512}])
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Oct. 28.
![Creating spaces: San Juan Unified’s Black Student Unions build a ‘Community of Belonging’]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761000056/sanjuanedu/paykwqnzeifa2bfh9x3i/BSUKickOffandLeadershipSummitthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761000056/sanjuanedu/paykwqnzeifa2bfh9x3i/BSUKickOffandLeadershipSummitthumbnail.png","width":512}])
Students across the district’s K-8, middle and high schools were invited to attend the event organized in partnership with Black Students of California United (BSCU).
![Superintendent leadership update - Oct. 15, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726073489/sanjuanedu/zy9ofd0ymeagpawfthuj/Updategraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726073489/sanjuanedu/zy9ofd0ymeagpawfthuj/Updategraphic.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified School District Superintendent Melissa Bassanelli recently received a medical diagnosis that requires her to take a medical leave of absence. During her absence, Chief of Staff Trent Allen will serve as the primary point of contact.
Check here for updates from the latest board meeting on Oct. 14.
![Magic Student: San Juan Unified launches student-facing generative AI tool]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759531763/sanjuanedu/xm8mmazdcgwoxa7g9bjd/aithumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759531763/sanjuanedu/xm8mmazdcgwoxa7g9bjd/aithumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759531763/sanjuanedu/xm8mmazdcgwoxa7g9bjd/aithumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759531763/sanjuanedu/xm8mmazdcgwoxa7g9bjd/aithumbnail.png","width":1080}])
During the 2024-25 school year, select San Juan Unified School District teachers and students participated in a program to evaluate two generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools for students. As a result of the evaluation of these tools, San Juan Unified has purchased a license for Magic Student for grades 2 and above.
![Share your voice on instructional materials]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696961772/sanjuanedu/q7bmejpdl4bzqgi2g9hg/CurriculumAdoptioninput.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1696961772/sanjuanedu/q7bmejpdl4bzqgi2g9hg/CurriculumAdoptioninput.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified is seeking student, family and staff input on proposed instructional materials now through Dec. 17.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Sept. 23.
![‘A place where everyone can fit’: HBCU recruitment fair presents new opportunities for San Juan Unified students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758651662/sanjuanedu/u2us7giohir0slfju8ks/HBCUrecruitmentfair.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758651662/sanjuanedu/u2us7giohir0slfju8ks/HBCUrecruitmentfair.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758651662/sanjuanedu/u2us7giohir0slfju8ks/HBCUrecruitmentfair.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758651662/sanjuanedu/u2us7giohir0slfju8ks/HBCUrecruitmentfair.png","width":1080}])
Students from across San Juan Unified School District had the opportunity to explore their futures in higher education at El Camino Fundamental High School on Sept. 18 during this year’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) recruitment fair, hosted in partnership with United College Action Network (U-CAN)
Upcoming Events
![Freshman Student & Parent Orientation Slideshow]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755552934/sanjuanedu/hpdbextajilw1eylpn8q/20250804FreshmanWelcomeBannerForWebsiteNewsandEvents.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755552934/sanjuanedu/hpdbextajilw1eylpn8q/20250804FreshmanWelcomeBannerForWebsiteNewsandEvents.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755552934/sanjuanedu/hpdbextajilw1eylpn8q/20250804FreshmanWelcomeBannerForWebsiteNewsandEvents.jpg","width":600}])
Find Out More
about Freshman Student & Parent Orientation Slideshow
![San Juan Unified's 2024-29 Strategic Plan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731012231/sanjuanedu/uw3zwrqzsjv6ekfnfp3i/GrowingTogetherShowcaseGraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731012231/sanjuanedu/uw3zwrqzsjv6ekfnfp3i/GrowingTogetherShowcaseGraphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731012231/sanjuanedu/uw3zwrqzsjv6ekfnfp3i/GrowingTogetherShowcaseGraphic.png","width":800}])
Access San Juan Unified's 2024-29 Strategic Plan.
![Nondiscrimination Statement Update]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729967569/sanjuanedu/nfrqhwpp36p1nrlprrdt/nondiscrimination-policypic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729967569/sanjuanedu/nfrqhwpp36p1nrlprrdt/nondiscrimination-policypic.png","width":300}])
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![College & Career Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700094517/sanjuanedu/yijj2fzrycnpo3ks2by5/CollegeandCareerImage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700094517/sanjuanedu/yijj2fzrycnpo3ks2by5/CollegeandCareerImage.jpg","width":460}])
Mesa Verde HS College & Career Center in classroom A-12. See Ms. Kim - Our College & Career Technician.
Flyer > Career Pathways to the Future
![Commitment to Equity]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified uses an equity lens to target and eliminate barriers for all students.
![Find a Career at San Juan Unified]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":512}])
If you want to be a part of a diverse school district committed to ensuring each student's success - we want to meet you.