Thank you to all in our community who attended our first informational and formational sessions with school leadership this week. We were grateful to engage in meaningful conversation with more than 150 families from across all grade levels. Your questions, insights, and presence are helping shape this important transition.
We have more sessions planned! Visit the /Next section of our website (located in the navigation bar next to Press Room) to find upcoming events and resources related to the co-divisional transition. This page will continue to grow as we share updates, answer questions, and provide tools to support our community throughout the process.
AMDG
Jesuit High School Sacramento, a cornerstone of Catholic education in the region for over six decades, proudly announces a bold and mission-driven evolution: beginning in Fall 2027, Jesuit Sacramento will welcome its first cohort of young women, becoming the only co-divisional high school in California.
This transformative decision, overwhelmingly approved by the Jesuit High School of Sacramento Board of Trustees, reflects a deep commitment to the school’s founding mission and a visionary response to the changing educational landscape. The new co-divisional model will feature two distinct academic divisions—a Boys Division and a Girls Division—preserving the benefits of single-sex education while offering vibrant, integrated co-curricular experiences.
Dear Jesuit Families,
It has been a wonderful few weeks seeing our campus come alive again — filled with the energy, joy, and spirit of our students. Whether at our Parents Dinners, Back-to-School Night, or cheering together at Friday night football, I’ve been deeply moved by the many ways we gather as a Jesuit family to celebrate one another and the incredible young men we serve.
Every conversation with you, every walk around campus, every interaction with a student, leaves me energized and profoundly grateful.
Lately, I’ve been mindful of the Ignatian way of proceeding: to discern, to collaborate, and to act with purpose and love, all for the greater glory of God. These values are reflected not only in our daily work on campus, but also in the leadership work of our Board of Trustees. With 23 dedicated members — including nine who are alumni, six current parents, nine alumni parents, and two Jesuits — our Board brings deep wisdom and a spirit of Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (AMDG) to their generous service.
Together, we stay focused on mission richness, enrollment and revenue predictability, and long-term sustainability. This Board is about to meet for its annual retreat, a time for them to reflect on how we can best serve our students, families, and alumni — ensuring Jesuit remains the premier leader of the Catholic educational experience in our region long into the future.
For over 60 years, Jesuit has not just been a school with a mission — we are a mission with a school.
I invite you to join us in this mission throughout the year. Come to campus events, connect with me, our faculty, and our staff, and bring your friends! Jesuit is more than a place of learning — it is a home where lifelong memories are made and futures are shaped.
With gratitude and hope,
Chris Alling
President, Jesuit High School of Sacramento
“Whatever you are doing, that which makes you feel the most alive… that is where God is.” — St. Ignatius of Loyola
These words from St. Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus, speak directly to the heart of Ignatian spirituality: finding God in all things, especially in the moments that stir our deepest passions and purpose.
Beginning Monday, two special themed weeks will come together to fill our campus with life and spirit —Spirit Week and National Suicide Prevention Week.
Our Jesuit Student Council and TeamCARE Club (along with our Counseling and Wellness staff) have scheduled a mix of informational events and spirited activities. We encourage families to engage in dialogue with their students about the themes and topics they encounter throughout the week and to participate in the daily spirited activities.
Please read below for more on all the happenings – including a special invitation for parents to attend and hear our guest speakers at the Schoolwide suicide prevention assembly during the day with your son or the evening presentation at 6 pm Tuesday, September 9. A suicide-attempt survivor and the man who helped him will share the story that has changed both their lives, which is now focused on the power of trust, communication, and working together.
Welcome back! As we get into the swing of our new year, we wanted to remind you of our communication tools.