
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!




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. 💻🆕



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




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


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.


Are you interested in making a difference working with students and families in CUSD's after-school program? We're hiring individuals with a high school diploma or equivalent to work school days from 2-6 p.m. as Recreational Leaders, Paraprofessionals, and Childcare Supervisors during the 2024-2025 school year!
As part of our supportive team, you'll help maintain positive learning environments while interacting with students in their day-to-day activities. Find out more and apply at our A.S.E.S. Recruitment Fair:
🗓️ June 13, 2024
⏰ 2:00-5:00 p.m.
📍 Hanline Elementary Campus, 4295 Central Ave., Ceres
🌮 Free tacos for the first 100 attendees!
Questions? Please call (209) 556-1548.


Congratulations to the Leaps & Bounds Class of 2024! 🎓👏 We're so proud of our adult transition graduates and we know you’ll continue to shine!! ✨


All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 27, 2024. We wish everyone a safe holiday weekend, and look forward to seeing students and staff back at school on Tuesday, May 28!



Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Recycling Poster Contest! ♻️🌱🌊🌎






Recently, CUSD staff members were invited to take part in the first round of judging for student entries in the annual Recycling Poster Contest. What an amazing collection of work ... and a tough job for our staff! Top posters in each grade-level category were sent to the City of Ceres for final selection. Check back on May 14, when the winners will be posted! ♻️🌱🌊🌎 #ReduceReuseRecycle #conserve #PlanetFriendly #TheCeresWay





Celebrating the extraordinary women we call mother, mom, mum, mamá, grandma, abuela, auntie, tía, and more – with gratitude for the love and strength that shape lives and influence generations! 💖💐💪 #ThanksMom


That's a wrap on the CUSD Town Hall meetings for 2023-2024! Many thanks to all of our community partners who contributed time, resources, and expertise, our CUSD families and community members who attended and engaged in meaningful conversations, and our staff who made these meetings happen. Stay tuned for next year's lineup! #OurCeresCommunity #TheCeresWay



Families of children age 0-5, mark your calendar for a Community Literacy Event! Thursday, May 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 2491 Lawrence St., Ceres. Please phone (209) 556-1559 to register.



CUSD Board Members stepped into students' shoes to experience breakfast in a school cafeteria! On the menu at Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet were cereal, pan dulce, a breakfast sandwich, chilled pears, and milk. 😋🥛🥣🍐 #Yum! #StudentExperience #BreakfastWithBoardMembers

Happy 10th Birthday to Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet! 🧁🎉 #BeaverBuilders celebrated with a space-themed carnival that was out of this universe. 🪐🌠🌛 How time flies when you're changing the world! For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #TheCeresWay





Thank you to Stanislaus Partners In Education for the opportunity to celebrate our partnerships with local businesses and organizations during today’s annual recognition luncheon!
Thank you to our partners for supporting positive outcomes for CUSD students! 🤝
Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office, presented by Blaker-Kinser Junior High
Kona Ice, presented by Caswell Elementary
FranklinCovey, presented by Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet
Westport Fire Department, presented by Westport Elementary
Fastenal Company, presented by Ceres High School
Ceres Police Department, presented by Ceres High School and Central Valley High School
VanVooren Farms, presented by Central Valley High School



🎉 Celebrating the invaluable contributions of administrative professionals throughout CUSD! Pictured are just a few of the friendly faces who are part of an amazing team that makes CUSD tick. ⏰ We 👀 and appreciate each of you, today and every day! 👏🌟 #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay


Congratulations to our Masonic Essay Contest winners who wrote about best practices for learning environments in which all students can thrive! Pictured left to right are Deputy Superintendent Dr. Amy Peterman, Yasmin (2nd Place Elementary), Dalia (1st Place Junior High), Jase (2nd Place High School), Kiera (1st Place High School), Gianna (1st Place Elementary), Mason Al Calbreath, Izairah (2nd Place Junior High), and CUSD Board President Hugo Molina. ✍️🥇🥈👏 Thank you, Ceres Masons Smyrna Lodge 532!
