What a phenomenal turnout for this evening’s CUSD Community Town Hall! Thank you to CUSD families, staff, and everyone who braved the rain to support success for all students. 🥰 A special shout out to our Student Services and Special Education teams who planned and coordinated this event, and to our community partners including Meena Tadimeti and Special Needs in My City, Valley Mountain Regional Center, Arc of the Valley, Disability Resources Agency for Independent Living-DRAIL, and California Department of Rehabilitation. A shining example of #TheCeresWay! ✨
about 2 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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Three Student Support Services administrators
The countdown is on! ⏰ Priority TK/Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year opens Thursday, Feb. 1 for CUSD schools of choice: Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy, Caswell Elementary Dual Language Academy, Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet, and Whitmore Charter School of the Arts and Technology! Links to online registration packets will be available at https://ceresunifiedsdca.sites.thrillshare.com/o/cusd/page/school-enrollment beginning Thursday, or pick up a hard copy at our friendly neighborhood schools. Registration for all other CUSD schools begins March 1! Incoming students must be at least 4 by June 2, 2024. We're so excited ... and we just can't hide it!!! 🎉🤗🤸🎇👏
about 2 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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Thursday, February 1st This sounds like a fun opportunity for our current mustangs and a way to cheer on our graduating former Westport students! Plus, they are offering a $5.00 special for all k-8 students who have their student ID. For $5.00, students with their student ID will get to watch the game, and drink and pizza!
2 months ago, Ashley Valdez
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Coming in February to the Ceres Family Resource Center! Families with children 0-5, register now for the Spring into Action program offering fun, free parenting information and more: Music and movement Car seat safety Bilingual story time Financial literacy English sessions are Tuesdays, 9:00-10:30 a.m. beginning Feb. 20. Spanish sessions are Wednesdays, 9:00-10:30 a.m. beginning Feb. 21. Did we mention participants receive free books and backpacks? For more information and to register, please phone (209) 556-1559.
2 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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Mark your calendar for the next CUSD Town Hall: February 1, 2024 5:00-7:00 p.m. (dinner included) Ceres Community Center, 2701 4th St., Ceres Topic: Supporting Our Students in Special Education To register for free childcare, please contact our Family Resource Center at (209) 556-1559.
2 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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January is #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth! Please join us in extending a heartfelt thank you to our Board of Trustees for their dedicated leadership as champions for CUSD. Special thanks to Trustee Lourdes Perez for her service as Board President over the past year, and congratulations to newly elected Board President Hugo Molina and Clerk Brian de la Porte. 👏 #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay
2 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and reflecting on his vision for a just and equitable world. To learn more about the civil rights leader, visit https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Martin-Luther-King-Jr/353339. #MLKday2024
2 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
Smiling Martin Luther King, Jr. waves in front of large crowd. Text reads, "So even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream."
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 15, 2024. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday, January 16. Wishing our students, staff, families, and community a safe and pleasant weekend!
3 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
MLK Day January 15, 2024
We’re so excited and we just can’t hide it! 😁🤗 School resumes on Tuesday, Jan. 9. As a reminder, students with one or fewer absences in January are eligible for their school’s drawing for a brand new Nintendo Switch!
3 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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January attendance flyer for Nintendo Switch drawing
🎉 Wishing our students, staff, families, and community a new year filled with kindness, joy, and endless possibilities! 🌟 2⃣0⃣2⃣4⃣ #HappyNewYear #BestYearYet #TheCeresWay
3 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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A surprise visit from a #GamingTruck THRILLED students in the After-school Education and Safety program. The truck is making the rounds to reward positive attendance. #ASES #SchoolEveryDay #TheCeresWay
3 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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CUSD's Family Resource Center held its first-ever #HolidayNight! Gifts donated by our staff and turkey with all the trimmings went home with families who also enjoyed hot cocoa, candy canes, and visits with the big guy himself! 🎄🎅⛄ Congrats to our #StudentServices team on this warm and wonderful event, with thanks to all who helped make it possible. 🥰 #HolidaySpirit #TheCeresWay
3 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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Visit with Santa
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CUSD schools will be closed for the winter break beginning Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 through Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. School resumes on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. Wishing our students, staff, families, and community safe and happy holidays! ⛄️
3 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
Winter Break Dec 22-Jan 8
CUSD's After School Education and Safety program (ASES) is excited to announce a new partnership with Turlock Sports Park! ASES students in grades 4-6 can access free sports camps and professional coaching during the ASES program at their school. This partnership is part of CUSD’s ongoing commitment to supporting student wellbeing. To learn more about ASES, please visit https://ceresunifiedsdca.sites.thrillshare.com/o/cusd/page/after-school-education-and-safety-program-ases, or contact your child’s school to enroll.
4 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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A special, early visit at Adkison and Westport Elementary. CUSD students are always on the #NiceList! ✨ #TheCeresWay! For more photos, please visit our Facebook page.
4 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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Three preschool students in dresses react with excitement to Santa's visit
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CUSD is hiring! Mark your calendar for our Dec. 18 Job Fair if you: ✅ Have a high school diploma ✅ Enjoy working with children ✅ Want to work during school hours Qualified applicants who apply in advance at https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1870415 will be guaranteed an interview. We’re also seeking substitute paraprofessionals to set their own schedule. Come be a part of #TeamCUSD!
4 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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Lifelong learning is a priority for CUSD, and our school board is leading by example! Along with Drs. Wickham and Peterman, Board members attended the California School Boards Association #AnnualEducationConference where sessions address effective school governance, student achievement, and issues affecting public education. #TeamCUSD #CeresLearns #TheCeresWay
4 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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We have thousands of reasons to be thankful … but we couldn’t fit you all in one photo! Wishing our students, staff, families, and community a safe and contented #Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃🍂 #TheCeresWay
4 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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Feeling #thankful for our outstanding CUSD music staff and students for this week’s incredible Singsational choral concert! Fourth grade honor choir students opened with a joyful rendition of Yellow Submarine. As always, our junior high and high school students brought their A-game! The combined choirs ended the night with De Colores. Bravo! 🎵🤩 If you missed it, see the livestream at https://youtube.com/live/JI-Wj0j8lBs?feature=share. #TheCeresWay
4 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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Today's the day! Singsational kicks off at 6 p.m. This annual performance brings together CUSD music students who will fill your heart – and the CVHS gym – with song. Livestream available at https://youtube.com/live/JI-Wj0j8lBs?feature=share. 🎵 #MusicInSchools #TheCeresWay
4 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
Singsational Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. CVHS gym