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


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! 🇺🇸


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.


📣 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 Pictures Next Week get your Smile ready :)

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. 🌞🌅

Spring Pictures Next Week get your Smile ready :)

Read across America is this week! Don't forget our dress up days!


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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

Kindness week is HERE ! Here are our Dress up days! Get your gear ready Mustangs!


Kindness week is next week! Here are our Dress up days! Get your gear ready Mustangs!


TOMORROW! We have Early Release !

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.



