
It was a fiesta mood at Cesar Chavez JHS, where Tigers celebrated #HispanicHeritageMonth with music, dancing, games, and loads of fun with amigos y amigas! 🎸🕺💃🎵📚🎉 Please see our Facebook page for more photos.





Happy National IT Professionals’ Day to all of the talented (and patient) folks who keep technology running smoothly for CUSD students and staff! Whether a device is glitchy or we forgot our password, or we’re looking for an innovative way to support learning or streamline processes, our Education Technology Services team comes to the rescue. So far this school year, they're up to 7,037 completed Help Desk requests ... and counting! #ThanksTeam #TheCeresWay


Our local classrooms, labs, and school facilities are aging and in need of repairs. For example, upgrades are needed to security cameras, radios, and security systems at all schools and deteriorating portable classrooms need replacing. To learn more about steps CUSD is taking to address necessary facilities improvements, please visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us/page/facilities-upgrades.


Students at Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy enjoyed hearing stories linked to Hispanic culture and playing loteria during this week’s #HispanicHeritage celebrations! 🦉📚🎉 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #TheCeresWay





At the Sept. 14 Board meeting, CUSD Trustees celebrated employees who are new to the district. Welcome to the family! #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay


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
