Welcome Community!
The information provided on this page is intended to communicate the resources available in the District and the Ceres community.
Vision Statement
All students academically prepared to achieve their full potential, supported by and contributing to the community.
Mission Statement
As a school district that is Committed to Excellence and Responsive to Every Student, we fully believe in the opportunity that public education provides to students of all backgrounds and circumstances.
Our students will achieve mastery of academic standards in a safe and supportive environment. We will provide a quality, balanced education that results in academic excellence, and career preparation with attitudes and skills necessary to produce self-directed, productive citizens.
Ceres Unified School District
Volunteer Application Process
To enhance the safety and well-being of CUSD students, the District will continue implementing a new volunteer approval process.
The District will require all school volunteers to have an approved application on file. 2018-2019 school year Supervised volunteers do not need to fill out another application for the 2019-2020 school year unless informed otherwise. Unsupervised volunteers will need to fill out new applications every year.
Current CUSD students are exempt from this process.
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Congratulations to CUSD Teachers who
have earned a certification in
Direct Instruction
Feb 2020 - CUSD Foundation Board
Awarded 9 Applicants
$6,900 in Teacher Mini Grants
Full List
Report to the Community 2019-2020
The 2019-2020 Report to the Community offers a snapshot of the recently completed school year. In this edition: Superintendent Scott Siegel's look back on a year like no other, a spotlight on community partnerships, CUSD in the news, and student and staff celebrations. Many thanks to all who contribute to successful outcomes for Ceres students!
All Employment Applications Now Paperless!
CUSD Personnel Services will only accept online applications through EDJOIN for all positions, including internal applicants (current employees). Paper applications will no longer be accepted.
Internal Applicants (CUSD Employees)
- Click here to apply on EDJOIN
- Select the job you are interested in, enter the password provided on the In-District Job Posting, and follow the steps.
External Applicants (non-CUSD employees)
Locations for Computers/Internet Access and Scanning Services
CUSD Personnel Services Kiosk in the District Office; Kinko’s; Public Libraries; College or University Computer Labs; Internet Cafes; Office Max and Staples
Resources for Free E-mail Services
www.yahoo.com http://mail.google.com http://aolmail.aol.com
For technical assistance call the EDJOIN Help Desk
(800) 398-9580
The Ceres Unified School District has formed working partnerships with local businesses and community agencies over the past decade that serve the families and children of the Ceres community.
Ceres Community Collaborative
The Ceres Community Collaborative is a group of representative agencies and community members that are committed to meeting the needs of families in Ceres and the surrounding community. Members are dedicated to coordinating resources that empower and support individuals and families to learn and grow. Formal meetings occur quarterly.
Meeting dates for the 2020-2020 year are delayed until further notice due to restrictions for large group gatherings.
Meetings are typically scheduled from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Meeting location is the Argus Multi-Use Building located at 2503 Lawrence Street, Ceres (Use the parking lot behind the Ceres Unified School District Main Office).
The Ceres Community Collaborative was formed in 1994 as a planning group for a Healthy Start project. The Collaborative has grown in size and importance over the past 20 years. Currently, over 30 partner organizations, including faith-based organizations, local governmental agencies, independent youth-oriented organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, and grant-funded agencies are involved.
The Ceres Community Collaborative has successfully identified priorities, developed plans, mobilized public and private resources and integrated services that support children and families and enhance community well being.
The Ceres Community Collaborative partners continue to address community issues and form working partnerships to develop solutions to the needs of our students and families.
For information on becoming a partnering agency, contact Julie Lynn Martin-Borba, 209-556-1555.
School to Business Partnerships
Since 2007, CUSD schools have developed formal partnerships with local businesses, resulting in support by the business of school site activities and events. Businesses have contributed staff time, materials, resources, and other in-kind contributions to each school. Each school site promotes the business at school events and activities as a sponsor. If you are a business interested in supporting a school in Ceres, contact Jay Simmonds, Assistant Superintendent Student Support Services at 209-556-1550, for more information.
Mentors and Volunteers are Needed for CUSD Programs
The After School Education and Enrichment (ASES) program is seeking volunteers to participate in fun after school activities with elementary and junior high school students. For more information, download the Volunteer Flyer, today!
Project YES, is seeking mentors for at-risk youth ages 17 to 21 to provide encouragement and support to these students in education and career areas. Click here to download a Mentor Flyer.
CUSD Description and Demographic Information
The California Department of Education website provides a wide variety of data about the Ceres Unified School District and individual schools. Information on student enrollment, ethnicity percentage of students, special education and English Language Learner populations, Academic Performance Index growth, and more... is provided as district-wide data and school specific data. For additional information about CUSD schools, visit the individual school site web pages located at the right side of this page.
Ceres Unified School District property, grounds, schools and administrative buildings are tobacco and drug free zones. All students and visitors are prohibited from using tobacco products, drugs or alcohol while on any district property (i.e. grounds, schools, buildings, fields, etc.).