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<\/h1>\n<\/h1>\nTwo Elk Grove Charter School Alumni are putting their skills on display in a big way! Mario Penagos and Julian Chavez, former students and 2020 graduates of the Elk Grove Charter School, went on to join the Sacramento Republic FC Major League academy Soccer team. Their preparation at EGCS helped prepare them to shine as they made their major league debut.<\/p>\n
Showing off their impressive abilities, the EGCS alumni both scored their first major league goals within minutes of each other. The first<\/a> and second<\/a> goals helped contribute to the final win for the Sacramento Republic versus the Portland Timbers with a final score of 2-1.<\/p>\n Both players are a part of the academy professionals signed on with the Sacramento Republic FC. In the academy, they have the opportunity to get professional training and experience to help accelerate their pro careers. Their time at EGCS gave them the resources and support to expand their future opportunities. The Charter School is thrilled to see their success!<\/p>\n To learn more about Elk Grove Charter School and the amazing individualized educational opportunities available there, visit the EGCS website<\/a>! About the Elk Grove Unified School District<\/strong><\/p>\n The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) is the fifth-largest school district in California located in southern Sacramento County. EGUSD covers 320 square miles and includes 67 schools: 42 elementary schools, nine middle schools, nine high schools, five alternative education schools, an adult school, one charter school and a virtual academy. Offering a multitude of educational programs, including over 70 career-themed academies and pathways within 15 industry sectors, we prepare our students for college and career by supporting them with the means to be creative problem solvers; self-aware, self-reliant and self-disciplined; technically literate; effective communicators and collaborators; and engaged in the community as individuals with integrity. We integrate rigorous academics with career-based learning and real world workplace experiences and ensure that Every Student is Learning, in Every Classroom, in Every Subject, Every Day to Prepare College, Career and Life Ready Graduates.<\/p>\n For more information about the Elk Grove Unified School District, please visit www.egusd.net and follow us @ElkGroveUnified on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter, Instagram<\/a> and YouTube.<\/p>\n Media Contact<\/span>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/33IY4T68NPc_9ACZ5qkT8yUkYUeUGuNt9IGvUpKz6SPVO5DYyjYtrvzrrgNzu7fgfT6ir8yNAdMxcCuZjD2CG2NIG1Pz32WNvtiImFYJqngFXv-qZvJSEM_pRbLLeeDAPMuhFLSp\")
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Company Name:<\/strong> Elk Grove Unified School District <\/a>
Contact Person:<\/strong> Xanthi Pinkerton
Email:<\/strong> Send Email<\/a>
Phone:<\/strong> Mobile: +1 (916) 261-6219, Office: (916) 686-7732, Fax: (916) 686-7787
Address:<\/strong>9510 Elk Grove-Florin Road
City:<\/strong> Elk Grove
State:<\/strong> CA 95624
Country:<\/strong> United States
Website:<\/strong> www.egusd.net<\/a><\/p>\n