Back to School Countdown, Day 3️⃣ – Mark your calendar for Back to School Nights, beginning Monday, August 10! 🎒 🗓️ What a fun time to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and get the school year off to a positive start. ✨ #WelcomeFamilies #TheCeresWay
Adkison Elementary ● August 10 @ 5:30 p.m.
PK Beaver TK-6 ● August 10 @ 5:30 p.m.
PK Beaver 7-8 ● August 19 @ 5:30 p.m.
Caswell DLA ● August 10 @ 5:30 p.m.
Don Pedro Elementary ● August 11 @ 5:30 p.m.
Fowler Elementary ● August 11 @ 6:00 p.m.
Hidahl Elementary ● August 10 @ 5:00 p.m.
La Rosa Elementary ● August 11 @ 5:30 p.m.
Lucas DLA ● August 10 @ 6:00 p.m.
Parks Elementary ● August 11 @ 6:00 p.m.
Sinclear Elementary ● August 10 @ 6:00 p.m.
Vaughn Elementary ● August 18 @ 6:00 p.m.
Westport Elementary ● August 11 @ 5:30 p.m.
Walter White Elementary ● August 18 @ 6:00 p.m.
Whitmore Charter ● August 13 @ 5:00 p.m.
Arrollo JHS ● August 19 @ 5:30 p.m.
Blaker-Kinser JHS ● August 19 @ 6:00 p.m.
Hensley JHS ● August 19 @ 5:30 p.m.
Argus/Endeavor ● August 17 @ 5:00 p.m.
Central Valley HS ● August 25 @ 5:30 p.m.
Ceres HS ● August 26 @ 6:00 p.m.
Back-to-School Countdown, Day 4️⃣ - CUSD is committed to providing, clear, accurate, and timely communication. 💯 Here are a few of the tools we use to share information:
ParentSquare is our go-to for communicating directly with families and high school students. Look for an email from your school or get started at https://www.parentsquare.com/signin. 💬
Our school and district websites are the place to find news, information, and answers when you need them. Visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us. 🌐
The CUSD App offers daily essentials and fun content at your fingertips anytime, anywhere. 📱
Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube are where we showcase achievements, share quick updates, and connect with our community. Follow us on all three! 👍
ParentSquare is our go-to for communicating directly with families and high school students. Look for an email from your school or get started at https://www.parentsquare.com/signin. 💬
Our school and district websites are the place to find news, information, and answers when you need them. Visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us. 🌐
The CUSD App offers daily essentials and fun content at your fingertips anytime, anywhere. 📱
Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube are where we showcase achievements, share quick updates, and connect with our community. Follow us on all three! 👍
Back to School Countdown, Day 8️⃣ – It’s a bash! 🎉 CUSD’s annual #Back2SchoolBash offers FREE backpacks, school supplies, socks, and more to help our enrolled students prepare for the new school year. 🎒✏🧦 Did we mention free frozen yogurt from Yogurt Mill? 🍨
🗓 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 9-11 a.m.
📍 2491 Lawrence St., Ceres
☎️ Contact our Family Resource Center at (209) 556-1559 with any questions
#CountingDown #TheCeresWay
🗓 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 9-11 a.m.
📍 2491 Lawrence St., Ceres
☎️ Contact our Family Resource Center at (209) 556-1559 with any questions
#CountingDown #TheCeresWay
Back to School Countdown, Day 9️⃣ - We're in the single digits, CUSD! 🚨 Whether you set multiple alarms "just in case" or run on caffeine and hope, here are the official start and dismissal times for the 2026-27 school year. ⏰☕ For detailed bell schedules, please visit our school websites. 🔔 #Back2School #CountingDown #NewSchoolYear #TheCeresWay See less
Our Shark Attack packets for the 2026-27 school year have been mailed home. If you have not received your packet, please come to the Blaker Kinser Jr. High School office between 8:00am and 3:00pm with a current proof of address in the form of a utility bill (such as a TID or City of Ceres bill in good standing). You can also contact our office at (209) 556-1810. Thank you!
Did you know it’s not too late for children age 4+ by Sept. 1, 2026, to enroll for the 2026-27 school year? 🎒
Getting started is easy! 🪄 Visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us and click "Enrolling Students."
At CUSD, we’re committed to making sure every child has access to quality instruction and unique opportunities, with the tools and support they need to succeed. ✨ Here's just some of what we offer:
🍏 Free meals & free after-school care
🏫 Clean, welcoming campuses and caring staff
❤️ Social, emotional, and behavioral supports
💻 Take-home Chromebooks and free online tutoring
☀️ Free summer programs and more!
Discover #TheCeresWay today! 🎉
#CUSD #CeresUnified #CUSDfam #StudentSuccess #NowEnrolling #TK #Kindergarten
Getting started is easy! 🪄 Visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us and click "Enrolling Students."
At CUSD, we’re committed to making sure every child has access to quality instruction and unique opportunities, with the tools and support they need to succeed. ✨ Here's just some of what we offer:
🍏 Free meals & free after-school care
🏫 Clean, welcoming campuses and caring staff
❤️ Social, emotional, and behavioral supports
💻 Take-home Chromebooks and free online tutoring
☀️ Free summer programs and more!
Discover #TheCeresWay today! 🎉
#CUSD #CeresUnified #CUSDfam #StudentSuccess #NowEnrolling #TK #Kindergarten
All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the 4th of July holiday on Friday, July 3, 2026. We wish our CUSD community a safe and happy holiday! 🇺🇸
We ended the year full of fun! We miss it already!
Are you interested in becoming a part-time Recreational Leader or want to learn more about job opportunities with the after-school program? Mark your calendar for the A.S.E.S. Job Fair!
Did we mention there are FREE tacos for the first 100 people?
Thursday, June 11
2:00-5:00 p.m.
4295 Central Ave., Ceres
www.edjoin.org
Did we mention there are FREE tacos for the first 100 people?
Thursday, June 11
2:00-5:00 p.m.
4295 Central Ave., Ceres
www.edjoin.org
Reminder: The deadline to submit renaming recommendations for Cesar Chavez Junior High School (CCJHS) is Wednesday, May 27, at 11 a.m. Please visit https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/article/2888612 for additional information, including a link to the renaming form.
An ad hoc committee representing parents/guardians, staff, students, Board members, and community members will meet on Saturday, May 30 at 9 a.m. at CCJHS to narrow the submitted name recommendations to three options. If additional consideration is needed, a second ad hoc committee meeting will be held on Monday, June 1 at 5 p.m. at CCJHS. Both meetings are open to the public.
Final recommendations will be presented to the CUSD Board of Trustees at a future public meeting.
An ad hoc committee representing parents/guardians, staff, students, Board members, and community members will meet on Saturday, May 30 at 9 a.m. at CCJHS to narrow the submitted name recommendations to three options. If additional consideration is needed, a second ad hoc committee meeting will be held on Monday, June 1 at 5 p.m. at CCJHS. Both meetings are open to the public.
Final recommendations will be presented to the CUSD Board of Trustees at a future public meeting.
Each year, the Stanislaus Partners in Education Luncheon is an opportunity to recognize leaders in business and industry whose valued partnerships with CUSD support successful outcomes for our students. 🤝✨
Sincere thanks to the following partners – with a special shout-out to CHS student Jordan Applegate who did a fantastic job designing this year’s programs! 👏
⚡ Access Electric
🩺 Golden Valley Health Centers
💃 Kinco’s Choreography
📚 Brandy Meyer
🏃♀️ Supermoms on the Go
📈 Turbo Income Tax
⚽ Turlock Sports Park
🥨 Vic’s Churros
🐾 Video Vets
Sincere thanks to the following partners – with a special shout-out to CHS student Jordan Applegate who did a fantastic job designing this year’s programs! 👏
⚡ Access Electric
🩺 Golden Valley Health Centers
💃 Kinco’s Choreography
📚 Brandy Meyer
🏃♀️ Supermoms on the Go
📈 Turbo Income Tax
⚽ Turlock Sports Park
🥨 Vic’s Churros
🐾 Video Vets
📣 The final CUSD Community Town Hall of 2025-26 is today! Join us as we explore AI in Education:
🗓️ Tuesday, April 14
⏰ 5:00 p.m.
📍 Ceres Community Center, 2701 4th St., Ceres
To register for free childcare during the event, please contact our Family Resource Center at (209) 556-1559.
🗓️ Tuesday, April 14
⏰ 5:00 p.m.
📍 Ceres Community Center, 2701 4th St., Ceres
To register for free childcare during the event, please contact our Family Resource Center at (209) 556-1559.
SPRING BREAK is here! 🌷☀️ We hope it’s safe, happy, and everything you want it to #Bee. 🐝 Artwork courtesy of our talented Preschool artists at Carroll Fowler Elementary. ❤️🎨
As a reminder, all schools in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed Friday, April 3 through Friday, April 10, 2026. 💤
The District Office will be closed Friday, April 3, and open Monday-Friday, April 6-10. 👋
We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, April 13. 🎒
As a reminder, all schools in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed Friday, April 3 through Friday, April 10, 2026. 💤
The District Office will be closed Friday, April 3, and open Monday-Friday, April 6-10. 👋
We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, April 13. 🎒
Spring is calling! 🌸 Daylight Saving Time returns this weekend. ⏰ #SpringForward one hour Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m. and enjoy that extra evening sunshine. 🌞🌅
All CUSD schools will be closed for the February Break Monday, February 9 through Monday, February 16. School resumes on Tuesday, February 17.
The District Office will be closed Monday, February 9 and Monday, February 16.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy break!
The District Office will be closed Monday, February 9 and Monday, February 16.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy break!
It's a new month and a new theme for the #CUSDreads Superintendent's Book Club! February's theme, Heritage/History/Family, is inspired by Black History Month. Students who read any book and turn in a review by the end of the month earn a "Reading Is My Jam" sticker, plus an entry in their school's year-end e-reader drawing! Let's 📚 get 📚 reading! #TheCeresWay
All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, January 19, 2026. We wish our CUSD community a safe weekend and look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, January 20.
We don't have to tell our students that reading is dill-ightful – they've already read and reviewed more than 6️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ books in October and November alone! 📚🙌🎉
In the first two months of this year's #CUSDreads Superintendent's Book Club, students rocketed past last year's October-March total of nearly 5,500 books. Will they hit 1️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ this year? Stay tuned!
In the meantime, any student who reads any book on their own time and turns in a review at their school library or the Ceres Public Library by the end of January will take home this cool-as-a-cucumber sticker! Be dill-iberate about reading ... it's #TheCeresWay! 😎
In the first two months of this year's #CUSDreads Superintendent's Book Club, students rocketed past last year's October-March total of nearly 5,500 books. Will they hit 1️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ this year? Stay tuned!
In the meantime, any student who reads any book on their own time and turns in a review at their school library or the Ceres Public Library by the end of January will take home this cool-as-a-cucumber sticker! Be dill-iberate about reading ... it's #TheCeresWay! 😎
Winter Break is here! ⛄🎉
🏫 CUSD schools are closed Friday, Dec. 19 through Monday, Jan. 5
🗓 The District Office is open except Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1
Hazel Health free online medical visits are available to all enrolled CUSD students throughout Winter Break, except Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1.
We wish everyone safe and happy holidays and look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.
🏫 CUSD schools are closed Friday, Dec. 19 through Monday, Jan. 5
🗓 The District Office is open except Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1
Hazel Health free online medical visits are available to all enrolled CUSD students throughout Winter Break, except Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1.
We wish everyone safe and happy holidays and look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.
Ready to read books, write reviews, and earn one of two December #CUSDreads rewards? This month, students get their choice of stickers: Chillin' Penguin or Festive Capybara. 🐧❄🎁
And there's more! Every review a student turns in this month counts as one entry in their school's drawing to see "Dog Man: The Musical" at the Gallo Center (grades TK-6) or win a Fandango gift card (grades 7-12)! 🐾🎵🎟
Are you still here? Let's get reading! 📚💙
And there's more! Every review a student turns in this month counts as one entry in their school's drawing to see "Dog Man: The Musical" at the Gallo Center (grades TK-6) or win a Fandango gift card (grades 7-12)! 🐾🎵🎟
Are you still here? Let's get reading! 📚💙
