Ceres Unified School District

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

about 14 hours ago, Ceres Unified School District

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

4 days ago, Sal Chavez

teacher pointing at a group of students raising their hands

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

4 days ago, Sal Chavez

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

5 days ago, Ceres Unified School District

Dr. Peterman at front of room addressing staff

Teachers seated at table, one teacher pointing

Deputy Superintendent presenting to room full of teachers

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

5 days ago, Ceres Unified School District

Large group of young students sitting cross-legged on floor holding bookmarks and squishies

Dr. Peterman pointing to a page in a book she is holding

Young students sitting on the floor listening to a story being read

Dr. Peterman holding a book and giving thumbs up

Dr. Peterman sitting on a bench with four kindergartners

Principal Maldonado speaking to assembled students

Dr. Peterman at podium addressing students

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!

11 days ago, Ceres Unified School District

Announcement that CUSD is closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, with CUSD district office in background

Spanish announcement that CUSD is closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, with CUSD district office in background

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

21 days ago, Sal Chavez

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! 🙌🎉

25 days ago, Ceres Unified School District

Ceres High & Central Valley High hold 2 of top 4 spots among Modesto area high schools

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

about 1 month ago, Sal Chavez

Staff and students at Back to school night

A family smiling at back to school night

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.