With heartfelt appreciation to those who have served, those who continue to serve, and to their families who have also sacrificed. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay2023
All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the Veterans Day holiday on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. 🇺🇸
The Association of California School Administrators selects one Elementary Co-Administrator of the Year for the entire state of California and he is CUSD’s own Nate Diamantine! Nate, who is the Assistant Principal at Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet, was honored at ACSA’s annual Leadership Summit. 🏆🤩 #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay
Who's ready for an extra hour of sleep? 🖐️ Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5. Clocks on most cell phones and smart watches will automatically reset tonight. Remember to set non internet-connected clocks back an hour before you go to bed. ⏰ 💤 #FallBack
Mark your calendar and register at (209) 556-1559 for these free upcoming workshops from the CUSD Family Resource Center:
Bilingual Story Time - Stanislaus County Library
Children ages 2-5
Tuesday, Dec.5, 2023
9:00-10:30 a.m.
2491 Lawrence St., Ceres (Annex, Room 1)
Sensory Story Time - Breathing Through
Children ages 2-5
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024
9:30-10:30 a.m.
2555 Lawrence St., Ceres (Argus Rooms 32/33)
Zumba Class
Free childcare available (must register in advance)
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
9:00-10:00 a.m.
2555 Lawrence St., Ceres (Argus Rooms 32/33)
As if being honored by the Association of California School Administrators' as Elementary Co-Administrator of the Year for the entire state of California isn't exciting enough, Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet's own Nate Diamantine also bumped into his former high school teacher and coach, Bob Lee! #ACSALeadershipSummit #BlastFromThePast #TheCeresWay
It was #FallFestival at the Ken Moncrief Agriculture Center! Central Valley High School students welcomed elementary students from across the district, leading fun and interactive activities about all things agriculture. This event is an annual favorite that takes a village to coordinate. Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success! For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. 🎃🌱🐮🚜 #TheCeresWay
Because the State does not provide complete or reliable funding for facilities, schools cannot maintain safe learning environments that meet current instructional standards without a local funding source. In order to complete identified repairs and improvements across all school sites, the CUSD Board of Trustees is considering placing a local bond measure on the ballot next year for local voters to consider. To learn more, please visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us/page/facilities-upgrades.
Monday, Oct. 30 is a non-student day as our staff engage in district-wide professional learning. We’ll look forward to seeing students back at school on Tuesday, Oct. 31. 🎃
🚧 Traffic Advisory ⚠️
We have been notified by the City of Ceres that westbound Service Road will be closed immediately west of the Morgan Road intersection, in front of the new AM/PM, on Oct. 30-31. The Service/Morgan intersection will remain open, but the City is asking motorists in the area to expect delays, follow detour signage, and slow through construction zones. Westbound Service Road will reopen on Nov. 1.
Monday, Oct. 30 is a non-student day as our staff engage in district-wide professional learning. We’ll look forward to seeing students back at school on Tuesday, Oct. 31. 🎃
🚧 Traffic Advisory ⚠️
We have been notified by the City of Ceres that westbound Service Road will be closed immediately west of the Morgan Road intersection, in front of the new AM/PM, on Oct. 30-31. The Service/Morgan intersection will remain open, but the City is asking motorists in the area to expect delays, follow detour signage, and slow through construction zones. Westbound Service Road will reopen on Nov. 1.
The recently completed facilities master planning process identified upgrades and repairs needed to help prepare students for college and the workforce and ensure that all CUSD students have access to safe and modern classrooms, labs and educational facilities equal to what other students in Stanislaus County already have. To learn more and view the completed Facilities Masters Plan, please visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us/page/facilities-upgrades.
What a fantastic turnout for this year’s first CUSD Town Hall meeting! Thank you to all of the families who took part in this important conversation about school safety, our staff whose work made the event possible, and the organizations and agencies who participated, including Ceres Police and Fire departments. For more photos, please visit our Facebook page.
Students and staff at Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet are wearing pink this month to support #BreastCancerAwareness. It's a cause close to the hearts of Beaver Builders, as the former Ceres teacher for whom their school is named lost her life to the disease.
Say "boo" to the flu! 👻💉 In partnership with Stanislaus County Health Services Agency, CUSD is hosting an annual flu clinic that is FREE for our enrolled students:
🗓️ Friday, Oct. 27
⏰ 1-5 p.m.
📍 Argus/Endeavor Multiuse Room, 2503 Lawrence St, Ceres
A limited supply of flu vaccines is also available for CUSD families, caregivers and staff.
Recently, CUSD partnered with architects and school construction experts to assess the condition of our local school facilities. The resulting Facilities Master Plan highlighted that upgrades are needed to security cameras, radios, and security systems at all schools. To learn more about steps CUSD is taking to keep local students safe, please visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us/page/facilities-upgrades.
CUSD's Family Resource Center is hosting a free Sensory Storytime featuring yoga, games, and dance for children ages 2-5 and one caregiver! 🧘💃📚
🗓️ Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023
⏰ 9:30-10:30 a.m.
📍 Argus/Endeavor Rooms 32/33, 2555 Lawrence St., Ceres
☎️ To register, please call (209) 556-1559
Mark your calendar for this month's CUSD Town Hall Meeting on school safety:
🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023
⏰ 5:00-7:00 p.m. (dinner included)
📍 Ceres Community Center, 2701 4th St., Ceres
☎️ To register for free childcare, please contact the CUSD Family Resource Center at (209) 556-1559.
Did you know? In 2021, U.S. News & World Report ranked 3 CUSD high schools among the best in the greater Modesto area, reflecting the district’s focus on ensuring students graduate prepared for college and careers.
Superintendent Denise Wickham and Board Member Brian de la Porte were honored to accept, on CUSD's behalf, recognition from CASA of Stanislaus County for our commitment to serving the needs of every student, including those in foster care. We appreciate our partnership with CASA, whose work to ensure that foster youth have a voice and receive the care they deserve is a #LightOfHope in Ceres and beyond. #TheCeresWay
Did you know? CUSD’s graduation rate is among the best in Stanislaus County and well above the state average.
