The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 7 honored outstanding educational leaders as its 2023 Administrators of the Year. Congratulations to all of the honorees, including CUSD’s own! 🏆 Nate Diamantine (Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet) - Elementary Co-Administrator of the Year 🏆 Ashley Grim (Educational Services) - Technology Administrator of the Year 🏆 Linda Stubbs (Argus and Endeavor High School) - Continuation/Educational Options Administrator of the Year 🏆 Dr. David Viss (Personnel Services) - Professor of Education of the Year 👏🤩 #TheCeresWay
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
Nate Diamantine accepts award
Ashley Grim accepts award
Linda Stubbs accepts award
Dr. David Viss accepts award
Congrats to Ceres High School seniors celebrating their college decisions! Activities included signing banners, writing thank you notes to staff who inspire them, and a photo booth! 🐾🎉 #DecisionDay #CeresIsSeriousAboutCollege #TheCeresWay
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
Students signing banner
Student writing thank you note
Three female students holding college pennants in front of red backdrop
Three male students holding college pennants in front of red backdrop
High school students holding college pennants in front of red backdrop
High school students holding college pennants in front of red backdrop
High school students holding college pennants in front of red backdrop
High school students holding college pennants in front of red backdrop
Three female students holding college pennants in front of red backdrop
High school students holding college pennants in front of red backdrop
We had the #BestTimeEver with new CUSD students and their families at this week’s TK/Kindergarten Registration Fair! Thank you to all of the families who brought their little ones and to all of the staff and volunteers who made this event possible. 🎉🖍️🌮🥰🎒 It's not too late to register for the 2023-2024 school year! Pick up a packet at any CUSD elementary school or visit https://ceresunifiedsdca.sites.thrillshare.com/o/cusd/page/school-enrollment. #CUSDandME #TheCeresWay
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
Father and son in matching plaid shirts do crafts together
Teacher reads to children seated on floor
Child shows balloon to mom seated at table with other parents in background
Dad holding son considers backpack choices
High School helpers stand in a row behind craft table where young students work
12 teachers in matching blue t-shirts pose for group photo
Young girl holds sign that reads I'm Kinder Ready
Young boy next to sign that reads I'm TK Ready
Young girl holds balloon next to sign that reads I'm TK Ready
Welcome signs with baloons
Please join us in celebrating our creative, forward-thinking, hardworking, reliable, dedicated, and unstoppable CUSD #SchoolLunchHeroes who, so far this year, have served students nearly 2.4 MILLION meals and snacks! Research shows that students learn better when they're well nourished. Thanks a million #TeamCUSD ... times 2.4! 🍎🥛🥪🥰 #TheCeresWay
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
Collage of students enjoying school meals
1.3 million lunches served so far this year
673,150 breakfasts served so far this year
83,510 snacks served so far this year
300,494 suppers served so far this year
CUSD’s #YouthAdvisoryCouncil was excited to welcome special guests from the City of Ceres! Councilmember Rosalinda Vierra and Recreation Manager Joey Chavez stopped in at today's meeting, along with CUSD Superintendent Denise Wickham and Director of Secondary Instruction Paul Rutishauser. #OurCeresCommunity
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
Youth Advisory Council students seated around table in school library
City Recreation Manager Joey Chavez addresses Youth Advisory Council
Youth Advisory Council meets in school library
Councilmember Rosalinda Vierra observes Youth Advisory Council meeting
Superintendent Denise Wickham addresses Youth Advisory Council
Director of Secondary Instruction Paul Rutishauser presents to Youth Advisory Council
Youth Advisory Council members seated around tables in school library
Youth Advisory Council members seated around tables in library
Our TK/Kindergarten Registration Fair starts at 5⃣ p.m.! 🕔 Come meet a few of our friendly teachers and enjoy tacos, paletas, and fun children’s activities. 🌮🖍️ Plus gear up for the new school year with a free backpack and school supplies for children who enroll in CUSD TK or Kindergarten programs during today's event! We’re at Argus/Endeavor (2555 Lawrence St., Ceres) until 7 p.m. 🎒🥰 #CeresLearns #TheCeresWay
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
Balloon arch and welcome signs at Registration Fair
School supplies and books
Backpacks
I'm Kinder Ready photo booth
Story Time Station
Health Team Station
Today, the Stanislaus County Office of Education and Modesto Rotary Club recognized outstanding Stanislaus County educators during the 2023 Teacher of the Year celebration. Congratulations to all of the honorees ... especially CUSD's own Kristina Hart of Hidahl Elementary and Kelly Hayes of Whitmore Charter High School! 👏🎉 #CeresLearns #TheCeresWay
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
Honoree Kristina Hart with Hidahl Elementary staff and Superintendent Denise Wickham
Honoree Kelly Hayes with Whitmore Charter administrators and Superintendent Denise Wickham
May 1st is #SchoolPrincipalsDay! Please join us in thanking CUSD principals and their teams who work tirelessly to make school a place where students feel safe, valued, and able to excel. Know a school principal who goes above and beyond? Give them a shout-out! 🤩📣 #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
School Principals Day Graphic
The Board of Trustees is off on a Spring Facilities Tour! First stop was Caswell Dual Language Academy, where the library has been transformed into a bright, modern Library/Maker Space. Here, students can delve into a new favorite book or experiment with technology in a fun and flexible space. Next on the tour are Ceres High School and Central Valley High School! 🚍 #CeresLearns #TheCeresWay
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
Board, Cabinet and site staff members in Caswell Library/Maker Space
Principal Ismael Maldonado in remodeled Library/Maker Space
Board and Cabinet members tour Caswell Library/Maker Space
Board members hear from Principal about changes to library
Principal addresses visitors during Board tour of Library/Maker Space
Next week, college-going high school seniors commit to the college or university they plan to attend. Stay tuned as Central Valley High School celebrates #DecisionDay on Monday and Ceres High School brings the excitement on Friday! 🎓🎉 #CeresIsSeriousAboutCollege #CeresLearns
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
CVHS Decision Day May 1
CHS Decision Day May 5
What a great turnout for the Ceres Adult School Job Fair, which brought together more than 50 employers with dozens of job seekers. We hope everyone found a perfect match!
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
Two male job seekers visit recruiting table
Employer talks with female job seeker
Two smiling officers at Ceres Police table
Job seeker visits Amazon recruiting table
Three female job seekers visit CUSD table
Women at recruiting table talk with man
Job seekers visit recruiting table
Officer smiles from Modesto Police recruiting table
Two women look at document
Woman hands paper to smiling man
Mark your calendar to celebrate the #Classof2023! 🎓 #CeresLearns #TheCeresWay
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
Schedule of ceremonies
This week's #CUSDTownHallMeeting provided important information on drug awareness, including the deadly opioid Fentanyl. Thank you to our community partners who presented and supported the event, everyone who attended, and our hard-working staff. If you or someone you know is struggling with a substance use disorder, help is available at 1-888-376-6246 or StanRx.net. See more photos on our Facebook page.
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
Audience members look at materials on community organizations' tables
Police Chief Rick Collins holds microphone at podium
Audience member with back to camera looks toward male and female presenters at front of room
Student from KHAIR Club holds microphone as two other students look on
Happy #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay to the best team of office professionals around! Your work to keep CUSD running smoothly helps our students succeed every day. Thank you for all you do! 🙌🥰 #TeamCUSD #WellOiledMachine #TheCeresWay
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
Happy Administrative Professionals Day on yellow polka dot background
Congratulations to CUSD students recognized for their winning entries in the Masonic Essay Contest! Pictured from left to right are: Valeria Bugarin, Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy (1st Place Elementary); Emily Carranza, Blaker-Kinser Junior High (2nd Place Junior High); Daniela Rodriguez Larios, Central Valley High School (2nd Place High School); Leilanie Ware, CVHS (1st Place High School); Amore Franco, Whitmore Charter (1st Place Junior High); and Adelynn Bradley, Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet (2nd Place Elementary). In the back row are Masons Guy Sisco and Alvin Calbreath. Thank you, Ceres Masons, for making this opportunity possible for our students!
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
Five female students holding certificates, pictured with two Masons
On this #​SchoolBusDriversDay, and every day, we thank our CUSD bus drivers for their continued and excellent service to keep students moving toward their dreams. 🚍🙌​ #TheCeresWay
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
Bus Driver in driver's seat
Happy 10th Birthday, Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy! 🎉🧁💃🌮🦉 #Fiesta #10YearsOfAwesome #CeresLearns #TheCeresWay
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
Little girl high-fives owl mascot
Principal and student pose with owl mascot in front of balloon column
Little girl in blue dress dances
Toddler in festive dress watches dancers' skirts swirl
Seven little boys in traditional caballero attire pose shoulder to shoulder
Board member Dave McConnell, Superintendent Denise Wickham, and Board President Lourdes Perez
Mayor and City Council members on stage
Dignitaries on stage
Little girl with puppy face paint sits on grass, eats concha
Families line  up at food booth
CUSD has partnered with local organizations to provide immunization clinics for families. Please see the flyer or visit https://5il.co/1sy1o for dates and locations.
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
English Flyer
Spanish Flyer
Congratulations to our district and classified negotiating teams on reaching a tentative agreement! We appreciate the collaborative relationships with our employee associations that support positive outcomes for all students. #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
CSEA and CUSD negotiating teams
Students from across the U.S. and around the world will guide a conversation about mental health during the virtual #MindOutLoud event hosted by the California Department of Education. To register, visit https://www.mindoutloud.org/.
over 1 year ago, Ceres Unified School District
Mind Out Loud graphic