Ceres Unified School District

A note from Superintendent Dr. Amy Peterman to CUSD Staff: As we approach Labor Day, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for each of you. Your hard work, dedication, and passion make a significant difference in the lives of our students and the entire community of Ceres. Labor Day is a time to celebrate the contributions of workers across all fields, and in our district, we have so much to be proud of. Each of you plays a crucial role in ensuring our students receive the best education possible. From whichever position you hold, your efforts are invaluable. I hope you can take this long weekend to relax, recharge, and spend time with your loved ones. You deserve it! To our entire CUSD Community, thank you for everything you do to support Ceres students and schools. I look forward to continuing our work together to make this school year a great success. Happy Labor Day! Amy

A stellar Back-to-School Night for Walter White Elementary School Stars! ✨🤩🌟 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #ShiningBright #TheCeresWay

Our Ceres High School #Bulldogs brought the energy and excitement to Back-to-School Night! 🤸‍♀️✨👊 Off to a great start for 2024-2025. 🎉🐾 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #LetsGoBulldogs #BulldogPride #TheCeresWay

Back-to-School Nights with Eagles and Lions! 🦅🦁 It was great to see Carroll Fowler Elementary and La Rosa Elementary students showing off their classrooms and families meeting teachers and staff. 🥰 We even got a peek at Carroll Fowler's brand new #LittleLendingLibrary! 📚 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page.

Junior high Back-to-School Nights! 🤩🙌🎒📚 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page.

Giants having BIG fun at the Sam Vaughn Elementary School Back-to-School Night! 💜 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #TheCeresWay

CUSD Families, if your child was unable to start school due to missing required immunizations, please come to a vaccination clinic on August 20 from 1:00-5:30 p.m. in the Argus Multipurpose Room, 2503 Lawrence St., Ceres. CUSD has partnered with the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency to offer this clinic at no cost to eligible enrolled students. Please bring your child's immunization record and any insurance information. Questions? Please call (209) 558-7700.

A joyful noise emanated from the Elementary Instrument Expo as 5th- and 6th-grade students tested out tubas, discovered drums, considered clarinets and more, all to find the perfect fit for their #ElementaryMusicEducation! 🎼🎶🎵🎷🥁🪈 Thank you to all of the families who shared in this fun event, and our music teachers and staff who made it possible. Mark your calendar for our district-wide Bandtastic on March 25 and stay tuned for winter and spring concert dates from CUSD schools. For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #TheCeresWay

Families of 5th- and 6th-grade students, your child can participate in music instruction and perform in extracurricular events, with instruments provided at no cost to you! Will your budding musician flip for a flute? Or maybe a saxophone will suit their style? Come find out at our Elementary Instrument Expo: Thursday, August 15 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Argus Multiuse Room, 2503 Lawrence St., Ceres. Music education increases confidence, self-discipline, critical thinking, attention, and listening skills. 🎼🎵 It's #TheCeresWay!

Stay connected with CUSD throughout the school year! ParentSquare is the tool we use to communicate important information directly with families. 📞📧 Our Website and App are a great way to access information from anywhere, any time! 💻📱 CUSD social media is where to come when you want to see the positive things happening in our district – you’re sure to find something to smile about! 😍🤩

Mark Your Calendar and join us for Back-to-School Nights! 🗓️ 🎒✨ Meet teachers, explore classrooms, and get excited for an amazing year ahead. Here are the dates and times: Adkison Elementary Monday, August 12 5:30-6:30 p.m. Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet (TK-6) Monday, August 12 5:30-6:30 p.m. Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy Monday, August 12 6:00-7:00 p.m. Sinclear Elementary Monday, August 12 6:00-7:00 p.m. Caswell Elementary Dual Language Academy Tuesday, August 13 5:30-6:30 p.m. Don Pedro Elementary Tuesday, August 13 5:30-6:30 p.m. Hidahl Elementary Tuesday, August 13 5:30-6:30 p.m. Westport Elementary Tuesday, August 13 5:30-6:30 p.m. Parks Elementary Tuesday, August 13 6:00-7:00 p.m. Whitmore Charter Schools Thursday, August 15 5:00-6:00 p.m. Vaughn Elementary Tuesday, August 20 6:00-7:00 p.m. Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet (7-8) Wednesday, August 21 5:30-6:30 p.m. Chavez JHS Wednesday, August 21 5:30-6:30 p.m. Hensley JHS Wednesday, August 21 5:30-7:00 p.m. Blaker-Kinser JHS Wednesday, August 21 6:00-7:00 p.m. Fowler Elementary Thursday, August 22 6:00-7:00 p.m. La Rosa Elementary Thursday, August 22 6:00-7:00 p.m. Ceres HS Tuesday, August 27 5:30-6:30 p.m. Walter White Elementary Wednesday, August 28 6:00-7:00 p.m. Argus/Endeavor Wednesday, September 4 1:55-2:55 p.m. Central Valley HS Wednesday, September 4 6:00-7:30 p.m.

New Chromebooks are coming students’ way for the 2024-25 school year! The devices feature touch screens, faster processing, USB-C charging and longer battery life to support learning. Families, please see ParentSquare or visit https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/article/1668667 to learn more. 💻🆕

Please join us in welcoming Ceres High School's Alana Inahara and Central Valley High School's Valeria Torres Aleman, our 2024-25 Student Representatives to the Board of Trustees! 👏 #SchoolGovernance #StudentVoices #TheCeresWay

The first day of a new school year is still days away and learning is already underway for the CUSD #LeadershipAcademy Class of 2025! This 7-month program is open to any CUSD employee interested in building their capacity as a leader. Session 1 delved into discovering our "working geniuses" – natural abilities that bring us energy, joy, and fulfillment. 🧠💡📖🤩 #GeniusAtWork #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay

Back-to-School Countdown, Day 7⃣ - Can you believe we're just one week from the start of a brand new school year? The first day of school is Wednesday, August 14. Please see other important dates on the 2024-25 calendar and a schedule of school start and end times. We can't wait! 🤗👏🤸 #BackToSchool #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay

Our CUSD Board Members are getting a head start on the new school year that begins August 14. They've already gone "back to school" during professional learning on exceptional leadership and governance! These leaders model #LifelongLearning #TheCeresWay. 🤩

Are you interested in a career in education? CUSD is hiring individuals 18 and older who have a high school diploma and either 48 college semester units or have passed a Paraprofessional (NCLB) exam. Not quite there yet? Ask us about becoming a Substitute Paraprofessional! Discover how it feels to know you make a difference as you work with students during school hours. Visit our Paraprofessional Job Fair: Friday, July 19 10:00 a.m.-noon or 1:30-3:30 p.m. CUSD District Office, 2503 Lawrence St., Ceres

What a fun morning at the fair with Superintendent Amy Peterman and Deputy Superintendent Dan Pangrazio, as they stopped by to visit with CHS and CVHS ag students. Congrats to Ceres High's Samantha Ibarra who, with her swine, Polly, took home a first place award! 🥇👏 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page.

Let freedom ring! 🇺🇸🎆 For tips from the American Red Cross on celebrating safely, please visit https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/how-to-have-a-safe-4th-of-july.html. #IndependenceDay #USA #PleaseStaySafe

Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, is a federal holiday celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. For perspectives on the significance of Juneteenth, please visit the National Museum of African American History & Culture's website at https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/what-juneteenth. CUSD schools and offices will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 21.