September is Suicide Prevention Month. Together, we can raise awareness, encourage conversations, and offer support.

Social-emotional support and mental health services are available at every CUSD school. Additional help is available 24/7:

💜 National 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Call or text 988
💜 Crisis & Suicide Prevention Lifeline - (888) 506-5991
💜 Stanislaus County Warm Line - (209) 558-4600
🚨 In an emergency, call 911

Suicide is preventable, and no one needs to struggle alone. To learn more, please visit https://www.suicideispreventable.org/.
1 day ago, Ceres Unified School District
Suicide Awareness ribbon; text reads "You are not alone."
Suicide Awareness ribbon; text reads "Usted no esta solo."
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us on September 16th!
Join the fun during lunch as we enjoy live performances, fantastic music, and more. Show your spirit by wearing traditional attire!
1 day ago, Sharks
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Visit your Ceres Library – or any Stanislaus County Library branch – and be ready when the #CUSDreads Superintendent's Book Club returns on Oct. 1! 📚📖✨ #ReadingIsFun #TheCeresWay
11 days ago, Ceres Unified School District
One Card-Endless Possibilities. September is Library Card Sign-up Month
CalKIDS is a state program that provides money for eligible public school students to save for college and career training. Visit www.calkids.org to learn more, check eligibility, and claim an account.
19 days ago, Ceres Unified School District
Every kid deserves a bright future
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The final CUSD free sports physical clinic will be held in the gym at Cesar Chavez Junior High on Thursday, 7/24/25 from 11am-2pm. See details and don't miss out!
about 2 months ago, Sharks
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sports physicals
Get ready, Sharks! Shark Attack for the 2025-26 school year is almost here! Stay tuned for more information. 👍🦈✌️
about 2 months ago, Sharks
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In observance of the federal Juneteenth holiday, all CUSD schools and offices will be closed on Friday, June 20, 2025. Also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and serves as a time to learn, reflect, and celebrate freedom and equality for all. To find our more, see the National Geographic Kids article https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/celebrating-juneteenth#:~:text=The%20federal%20holiday%20celebrates%20the,how%20it%20got%20its%20start.&text=On%20June%2019%2C%201865%2C%20General,Enslaved%20people%20there%20were%20free.
3 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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Happy 1st Day of Summer School! It's a great day to be a SHARK!
3 months ago, Sharks
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And just like that, the 2024-25 school year has come to a close! Thank you, families, for partnering with us in your children’s education. We hope this year was filled with learning, growth, friendships, and lasting memories for our entire CUSD community! 💙 We look forward to seeing our #SuperSummerAcademy students on Monday, June 9, and we’re excited to welcome everyone back when the 2025-26 school year begins on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable summer! 🌞🏖️🩴
3 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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Feliz Verano, CUSD! on ocean/sand background with white sunglasses
Sun Bucks es un nuevo programa estatal que ayuda a las familias a comprar alimentos durante las vacaciones de verano escolares. ¡Las familias que califiquen pueden recibir hasta $120 por niño para ayudar con los gastos de comida en junio, julio y agosto! 🍎🍞🥛🌞 La fecha límite para solicitar es el 31 de agosto de 2025 (¡se recomienda enviar la solicitud lo antes posible!). Para más información, visite https://www.cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks Para solicitar ahora, complete la Solicitud Universal de Beneficios (UBA): 🔗 Inglés: bit.ly/CUSD-UBA 🔗 Español: bit.ly/CUSD-UBA-SP ❓¿Preguntas? Llame a la línea de ayuda de Sun Bucks al 1-877-328-9677.
3 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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Sun Bucks is a new state program that helps families purchase groceries during schools’ summer break. Eligible families can receive up to $120 per child to help with food costs in June, July, and August! 🍎🍞🥛🌞 The deadline to apply is August 31, 2025 (early submission is encouraged). For more information, please visit https://www.cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks. To apply now, complete the Universal Benefits Application (UBA): 🔗 English bit.ly/CUSD-UBA 🔗 Spanish bit.ly/CUSD-UBA-SP ❓ Questions? Please call the Sun Bucks helpline at 1-877-328-9677.
3 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 26, 2026. We will look forward to seeing students back at school on Tuesday, May 27. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend! 🇺🇸
4 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
CUSD schools and office closed May 26 for Memorial Day holiday
CUSD schools and office closed May 26 for Memorial Day holiday
Congratulations to the Blaker-Kinser JHS and Cesar Chavez JHS esports teams on competing in the Central California Esports League Spring 2025 Championship at the University of the Pacific! 🎮 In addition to facing off in Rocket League, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros., Sharks and Tigers got to tour the UOP campus with their coaches – a memorable experience both in and out of the gaming center. 🎓 Special shout out to the Chavez team who will advance to a final match against Roosevelt JHS! 🏆👊 Esports builds connections, strengthens teamwork, and fuels communication and creative thinking. Way to go, teams! 🕹️👏🔥🦈🐅 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #Esports #GameOn #TheCeresWay
4 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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Students engaged in gaming
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Cesar Chavez team
Congratulations to the winners of CUSD’s annual Recycling Poster Contest! CUSD and City of Ceres staff had the (nearly) impossible task of choosing the winning posters in grade-level categories. There were soooo many outstanding entries! We’re so proud of all of our talented student artists who shared their important messages on conservation. 🎉🏆♻️🌎 #Recycle #StudentVoices #TheCeresWay
4 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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This week brought the final Parent Advisory Council of the 2024-25 school year. A heartfelt thank you to all of the families who invested their time to listen, exchange ideas, and help shape the future of our schools. Your voices matter and we are proud to partner with you! 💬📚🤝 #TheCeresWay #FamilyEngagement #TeamCUSD
4 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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District Office staff had the tough (but fun) job of evaluating dozens of creative student submissions for CUSD's Annual Recycling Poster Contest. ♻️🖼️ Their top picks in each category will advance to the City of Ceres for the final selections. Check back to see the winners announced! We’re so proud of our talented student artists and their powerful messages about taking care of our planet.💚🌍 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #Recycle #StudentVoices #TheCeresWay
5 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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Congratulations to the CUSD Leadership Academy Class of 2025! 🎉 These dedicated classified, certificated, and administrative leaders are growing their knowledge, building connections, and gaining valuable insight into our district. Thank you for your commitment to growth, excellence, and #TheCeresWay! 👏✨
5 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
Group photo of Leadership Academy class with inset photo of cupcakes; text reads Congratulations CUSD Leadership Academy Class of 2025!
CUSD Band students wowed a packed house at Bandtastic! 🎺🥁🎻🎷🎺 This district-wide concert by students in grades 6-12 – and their amazing music teachers – is a crowd favorite that showcases both musical talent and the impact of performing arts in education. Bravo! 👏🎶🎉 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. It takes a village to pull off an event of this magnitude. 🙌 Thank you to everyone who made it possible, including our Educational Services team, Central Valley High School staff, CUSD Maintenance, Custodial, and Technology teams, our school communities, families who attended and support their children’s music education all year through, and of course, our students and their music teachers. 🫶 Check out the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBnWF0T8lPE. 🎥 #ArtsInEducation #TheCeresWay
6 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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Reminder: 📅 Friday, March 14 is a non-student day as our staff participate in district-wide professional learning. 🍎📚🧠 We’ll look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, March 17! 🙅‍♂️🎒👋 #NoSchoolFriday #TeachersLearning #TeamCUSD #CeresLearns
6 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
Friday, March 14 is a non-student day during district-wide professional learning
El viernes 14 de marzo es un dia sin estudiantes durante el aprendizaje profesional en todo el distrito
Hey students, this is it! 💥 March is the final month of this year’s #CUSDreads Superintendent’s Book Club. 😢 Read any book, write a review, and earn this #illuminating booklight! 💡✨📖 Visit your school library, the Ceres public library, or check out our website for details ➡️ https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/o/cusd/page/cusd-reads. This month’s theme – Women Characters & Authors – is inspired by #WomensHistoryMonth! 💪🩷 PLUS every review you’ve submitted all year long is an automatic entry into your school’s drawing for a free e-reader! 🎉 The more reviews, the better your chances to win. 🤞 Let’s. Get. Reading! 📚 #Read2Win #MoreBooksPlease #ReadingIlluminates #TheCeresWay
6 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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