Today marks the beginning of #HispanicHeritageMonth! We dropped by Caswell Elementary Dual Language Academy where Cougars, decked out in traditional outfits, enjoyed festive music and conchas! Check back this month as we share more celebrations. For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #TheCeresWay
Ceres Unified School District is proud to continue our district-wide FACTOR program to help families support their children’s educational journey. These weekly workshops offer practical information on the social, emotional, and physical development of children in grades TK-12, along with useful information and resources for navigating the educational system, becoming college and career ready, and developing 21st century skills. Classes are offered in English and Spanish and include weekly raffles! For additional information, please contact Ceres Adult School at (209) 556-1557.
A Back-to-School Night at CVHS and a Back-to-School Day at Argus and Endeavor connected families with teachers, treats, and a chance to see school through their students' eyes. For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #TheCeresWay
Whitmore Charter Schools held a VIP day to celebrate the Very Important People in students' lives. For more photos, please visit our Facebook or Instagram pages. #WolfPack #Smiles4Miles #FamilyEngagement #TheCeresWay
While CUSD students are achieving at high levels, school facilities are aging and in need of repair. In total, CUSD’s Facilities Master Plan identifies over $155 million of needed repairs and improvements across every school site. To learn more about steps CUSD is taking to address needed upgrades, please visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us/page/facilities-upgrades.
September is Suicide Prevention Month. The 988 Lifeline is available to support anyone through any emotional need — not just thoughts of suicide. By calling, texting, or chatting, anyone can connect with a trained crisis counselor who is ready to provide support at any time. CUSD also has mental health resources available to support students at all of our schools.
Downloadable PDFs of the parent and educator tips are available at https://5il.co/2458h.
Say 👋 to another round of students who met the attendance criteria of 0-1 absences for August and won exciting prizes! Attending #SchoolEveryDay is #TheCeresWay! 🚲🛴✨🙌
CUSD’s 20 neighborhood schools include an award-winning K-8 leadership magnet, two dual-language academies and charter school options. CUSD’s graduation rate is among the best in Stanislaus County and well above the state average. To learn more, visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us.
Families who attended the CalKIDS workshop learned how to enroll in this state program that kickstarts children's college savings. If you missed it, visit calkids.org or contact the Ceres Family Resource Center at (209) 556-1559.
School and community spirit on display at the #CrosstownShowdownParade! For more photos, please see the album on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CeresUnified/posts/pfbid02pzYCKBs2Gh3GFujD9NpaY6DL9c3GtrAHx2kiuGB5xq1481en6Bpran7pkquStBB3l. #TheCeresWay
To be an effective school board member takes not only a heart for service, but many hours of professional development. Trustees, Ruiz, Molina, and McConnell attend a Saturday session of California School Boards Association Masters in Governance training with Dr. Wickham! #Leadership #TheCeresWay
Wishing our students, staff, families and community a happy Labor Day, with special thanks to our CUSD staff for your hard work and dedication! 👊👏✨ #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay
All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Wishing everyone a safe holiday weekend with as little labor as possible!
This week's Back-to-School Nights at CHS, PKB Leadership Magnet 7-8, and
Walter White Elementary were filled with families visiting classrooms, dancing, cheering, ice cream, and fun! So good to see everyone enjoying the festivities. For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. 💃📣🍦🎉👏 #TheCeresWay
Our District Office administrative secretaries collaborating on a seamless school year. Efficiency and excellence is #TheCeresWay! ✨👊💯 #PowerMeeting #GettingItDone #BehindTheScenes #TeamCUSD
A few of this week's #Back2SchoolNights! Please see our Facebook page for more photos.
Upcoming workshops for CUSD families! 🚨
Our CalKIDS workshop assists families in enrolling school-age children in a state program that helps kickstart savings for college or career training after high school.
First Steps to Learning is a 6-week program offering fun, free parenting education for families with children ages 0-5.
☎️ Please call (209) 556-1559 for more information or to register.
BACK TO SCHOOL COUNTDOWN, DAY 1⃣: We can't wait to welcome students to a new school year tomorrow, 8/16! To help keep everyone safe, please allow extra travel time during school drop-off and pickup times and exercise caution when driving in school zones. 🚶♀️🚶♂️⚠️ #TheCeresWay
BACK TO SCHOOL COUNTDOWN, DAY 2⃣: Reunited and it feels so good! 🎵 The first Back-to-School Nights of 2023-2024 took place this evening at several schools. It's sooooo good to see smiling students, families, and staff back together again! 😃 #WelcomeBack #TheCeresWay
BACK TO SCHOOL COUNTDOWN, DAY 3⃣: As part of our commitment to the wellbeing of the whole child, CUSD is excited to continue offering free after-school care until 6 p.m., free online tutoring, and free breakfast and lunch for enrolled CUSD students. Families, please keep an eye on ParentSquare for more information or visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us and click Parents. Still need to enroll? It's not too late! Follow the link above. #TheCeresWay