Our Hidahl Huskies brought the #GoodVibes to a pop-up read-aloud with Dr. Peterman! ✨🫶📖 There are less than 2️⃣ weeks to go before the #CUSDreads Superintendent's Book Club kicks off on Oct. 1. Visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us and select "CUSD Reads" to learn how students can read books, write reviews, and earn rewards! 📚✍🎁 #TheCeresWay
Whether you’re a student teacher completing a credential through CUSD’s Residency partnership with CSU Stanislaus, or an experienced educator who never stops learning, professional growth is #TheCeresWay! Educator and author Grace Dearborn was back with practical and strategic insights for creating safe, structured, and supportive learning environments for all students. 🍎 📚✨
#TeamCUSD #LifelongLearners #CommittedToExcellence #ResponsiveToEveryStudent
#TeamCUSD #LifelongLearners #CommittedToExcellence #ResponsiveToEveryStudent
Learning and leadership in action during this week’s #DropInDay at Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet. You’re building greatness, Beaver Leaders! 🛠️🐾🧡🖤
👤 Principal Libby Callahan
🏫 Opened 2014
🦫 Home of the Beavers
#LeaderInMe #BeaverBuilders #TheCeresWay
👤 Principal Libby Callahan
🏫 Opened 2014
🦫 Home of the Beavers
#LeaderInMe #BeaverBuilders #TheCeresWay
CUSD’s annual College & Career Family Night is an opportunity for students in grades 6-12 and their families to get inspired, plan ahead, and explore options for success beyond high school.
Come enjoy free frozen yogurt and connect with college admissions counselors, career sector representatives, junior high and high school learning directors, and others who can help navigate the path toward higher education and rewarding careers!
📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⌚ Doors open at 5 p.m., program begins at 5:15 p.m.
📍 Central Valley High School, 4033 Central Ave., Ceres
Come enjoy free frozen yogurt and connect with college admissions counselors, career sector representatives, junior high and high school learning directors, and others who can help navigate the path toward higher education and rewarding careers!
📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⌚ Doors open at 5 p.m., program begins at 5:15 p.m.
📍 Central Valley High School, 4033 Central Ave., Ceres
It was #DropInDay at Argus and Endeavor, where students were hard at work learning, connecting, and enjoying a donut or two to wrap up the week! 🐲🚀🍩
School Facts: 🩵 Principal Marianne Ashby 💜 Home of the Dragons and Explorers 🩶 School colors: blue, purple, and silver
#Dragons #Explorers #CeresLearns #TheCeresWay
School Facts: 🩵 Principal Marianne Ashby 💜 Home of the Dragons and Explorers 🩶 School colors: blue, purple, and silver
#Dragons #Explorers #CeresLearns #TheCeresWay
Our District Office secretaries meet regularly to connect, share information and resources, and support efficiency. Strong communication and collaboration help keep learning moving forward! #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay
Hearing from our educational partners – including staff, students, families, and community – is an important part of #TheCeresWay. Our first Certificated Educational Partners meeting of the year was a time to exchange information and perspectives, keeping students’ interests at the heart of every conversation. Success starts with listening! 💙 #TeamCUSD #EveryVoiceCounts
The CUSD Reads Superintendent’s Book Club returns Oct. 1 – but Dr. Amy Peterman got a head start with a pop-up read-aloud at Caswell Elementary Dual Language Academy! 📚✨
Students listened to “Wild About Books” by Judy Sierra and each class received a copy for their classroom library. 📖
Participating in the book club is easy – students read any book on their own time, write a short review, and earn fun monthly rewards. To learn more, visit https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/o/cusd/page/cusd-reads
Big thanks to Principal Ismael Maldonado and his team for coordinating today’s pop-up read-aloud! 💚💛 #CougarsRead #CeresLearns #TheCeresWay
Students listened to “Wild About Books” by Judy Sierra and each class received a copy for their classroom library. 📖
Participating in the book club is easy – students read any book on their own time, write a short review, and earn fun monthly rewards. To learn more, visit https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/o/cusd/page/cusd-reads
Big thanks to Principal Ismael Maldonado and his team for coordinating today’s pop-up read-aloud! 💚💛 #CougarsRead #CeresLearns #TheCeresWay
All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. We will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
We wish our CUSD community a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!
We wish our CUSD community a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!
The mood was 💥 fierce 💥 when Tigers, Sharks and Warriors were out in full force for Back-to-School Nights. 🐯🦈⚔️ Three schools – one great night of connection! 🎉🤝 #TheCeresWay
Big news this week … our comprehensive high schools, Ceres High School and Central Valley High School, are 2 of the top 4 public high schools in the greater Modesto area, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report! 🐾🦅🏆
Schools are evaluated on a range of criteria, including test scores, access to Advanced Placement (AP) classes, graduation rates, and college and career readiness. 🎓📊
This achievement reflects the effort and dedication our students, teachers, and staff bring every day, and the strong support of CUSD families and our Ceres community. Excellence is #TheCeresWay! 🙌🎉
Schools are evaluated on a range of criteria, including test scores, access to Advanced Placement (AP) classes, graduation rates, and college and career readiness. 🎓📊
This achievement reflects the effort and dedication our students, teachers, and staff bring every day, and the strong support of CUSD families and our Ceres community. Excellence is #TheCeresWay! 🙌🎉
Back-to-School Countdown, Day 1️⃣ - Our first round of Back to School Nights gave us a sneak peek of the excitement that’s just one day away! 💥 Thank you to the families who braved the heat to tour campuses and connect with staff last night. We stopped by PKB, Caswell, Hidahl, and Lucas, where the classrooms were cool and the vibes even cooler! 🧊😎
Students, get a good night’s rest. 💤 We can't wait to welcome everyone back tomorrow morning! 💙🎒 #CountingDown #SoLongSummer #TheAdventureBegins #TheCeresWay
Students, get a good night’s rest. 💤 We can't wait to welcome everyone back tomorrow morning! 💙🎒 #CountingDown #SoLongSummer #TheAdventureBegins #TheCeresWay
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 26 @ 6:00 p.m.
Ceres HS ● August 25 @ 5:30 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 5️⃣ – We glimpsed the future! 👀 This week, secondary students picked up schedules, reconnected with friends, and got set for a new school year full of possibilities! 📚✨
This time next week, our campuses – and our hearts – will be full. 💙 #IsItAugust12Yet? #Back2School #CountingDown #WeCantWait #TheCeresWay
This time next week, our campuses – and our hearts – will be full. 💙 #IsItAugust12Yet? #Back2School #CountingDown #WeCantWait #TheCeresWay
Back to School Countdown, Day 6️⃣ - What an inspiring Back2School Bash! 🎉 From backpacks, socks, and school supplies to Yogurt Mill froyo and smiling faces, our third annual event was all about resources, community, and connection for CUSD students and families. 🎒🍨😄
A big shoutout to our Family Resource Center and Student Services team, and a special thank you to the volunteers and community partners who brought our #Back2SchoolBash2026 to life. 🫶✨ #B2SB #CountingDown #TheCeresWay
A big shoutout to our Family Resource Center and Student Services team, and a special thank you to the volunteers and community partners who brought our #Back2SchoolBash2026 to life. 🫶✨ #B2SB #CountingDown #TheCeresWay
We’re proud to introduce our 2026–2027 Student Representatives to the CUSD Board of Trustees: Emma Juarez of CHS 🐾 and Elijah Younan of CVHS 🦅.
As student representatives, Emma and Eli will bring valuable student perspectives to the Board, highlight student achievements, and help ensure student voice informs decision-making.
Please join us in congratulating Emma and Eli! 👏 #LeadTogether #TheCeresWay
As student representatives, Emma and Eli will bring valuable student perspectives to the Board, highlight student achievements, and help ensure student voice informs decision-making.
Please join us in congratulating Emma and Eli! 👏 #LeadTogether #TheCeresWay
Back to School Countdown, Day 7️⃣ – POV: You’re just a week away from a journey that will challenge you, inspire you, and shape your future. And you 🎒 are 🖍 ready!! 💥
Kinder Camp is in full swing, and our youngest learners are getting comfortable, gaining confidence, and proving that little 🟰 mighty! 💪
We can't wait to see these and many more smiling faces on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 12. 🎉 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #ClassOf2039 #CountingDown #TheCeresWay
Kinder Camp is in full swing, and our youngest learners are getting comfortable, gaining confidence, and proving that little 🟰 mighty! 💪
We can't wait to see these and many more smiling faces on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 12. 🎉 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #ClassOf2039 #CountingDown #TheCeresWay
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
