Wednesday is Walk to School Day

Dust off the bike or tennies – Wednesday is national “Walk, Bike, Bus to School Day“… if you have been dropping your kids off at school via car, tomorrow is a great opportunity to get some fresh air and exercise!

Folsom Schools Score High

Many people moved to Folsom partly due to the great school system. Folsom did not disappoint, as most of its schools rated highly in this year’s annual performance index. Gallardo Elementary was rated as one of the best in the state.
* http://schoolperformancemaps.com/ca/ – great mashup that shows scores all over the state.
* Discuss in the Forums

School’s in Session

Vista Del Lago High School is officially open. Around 630 freshmen and sophomores flocked to campus yesterday, trying to navigate a new campus. The $98 million campus is one of the newest schools in the district.
* Pictures of Vista Del Lago

FLC Booming

Summer enrollment at Folsom Lake College is starting to grow… the summer enrollment has grown 30% over last year. Most students are 4-year students in such schools as Sacramento State and UC Davis. 7.6% came to upgrade or acquire job skills.

Ready Or Not…

Is Vista Del Lago ready? It better be… because 600 new students will be charging in next week, anxious to get the place worn in. Though many parts of the school are not ready, Phase I construction is wrapping up and officials vow they will be ready. Check out the new place before anyone else! Another MyFolsom.com exclusive.

Folsom HS Grad Drafted by Astros

David Dinelli, a 2005 Folsom High School graduate, currently playing at Sierra College, has been drafted by the Houston Astros. Dinelli will be reporting to the Greeneville (Tennessee) Astros by the end of the month, and will hopefully make his way up the majors.

Big Change

Ricci Amoruso was a 305-pound freshman at Folsom High – “Big Rick” as many called him. He finds out about the Academy of the Sierras – a high school program for overweight teens. One year and 127 pounds later, Ricci is back, with a renewed life. The Sacramento Bee does a special report called “The Weight”.

Folsom Teacher Fighting Cancer

John Koppel, a Folsom Middle School teacher and father of 2, is fighting cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer), which has no known cure. A golf tournament and past fundraiser are being held to help fight the disease.
* koppelcancerfund.com

Who to Vote For?

It’s that time again – time for City Council elections. 3 spots are vacant this year, and 4 are running. Who will you vote for? Use our Folsom voter guide to help find out. We run down the city council race as well as school board.
* Discuss the elections in the Folsom Forum

Parent Awarded $4000 in Booster Dispute

Donna Kinsella, a mother of Folsom High band members, sued Folsom-Cordova School District over what she considers involuntary dues. The district was required to pay her $4,000 in reimbursements for her donation. The nationally renowned music program is supported by Folsom Music Boosters, whose funding makes the program possible.