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. 🎒













From firm handshakes to polished resumes, these students are proving they’re ready for whatever comes after graduation! 🎓 A big thank you to all of the professionals who invested their time to inspire the next generation. #Hawks #Bulldogs #AgLife #CareerReady #TheCeresWay










With so many powerful messages about protecting our planet, every entry was a masterpiece of sustainability! 🌍💚 Check back next month for the big reveal. 👀🏆 #Reduce #Reuse #Recycle #Stewardship #TheCeresWay










School Facts:
👤 Principal Stephanie Pimentel
👤 Assistant Principal Efrain Ulloa
🗓 Opened 2005
🐊 Home of the Gators































The Stanislaus County Office of Education and ACSA Stanislaus Charter honored students from 17 school districts during this morning’s #EveryStudentSucceeding celebration.
Congratulations to all of the honorees, including our own Edwin of Ceres High School, Sofia of Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet, and Seerat of Cesar Chavez Junior High. 👏👏👏
These remarkable students have overcome challenges, exceeded expectations, and continue to inspire their school communities through their resilience and determination. 💙 #TheCeresWay

Want to keep the learning going? Don't miss our Black History Month webpage for reading recommendations, videos, biographies, and additional resources. https://ceresunifiedsdca.sites.thrillshare.com/page/black-history-month #StandUp #HiddenFigures #Legacy #Leadership #TheCeresWay
The District Office will be closed Monday, February 9 and Monday, February 16.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy break!


💙 Welcoming, well-maintained campuses
💙 Social, emotional, and behavioral supports at all 20 schools
💙 Free meals
💙 Free after-school care
💙 Take-home Chromebooks
💙 Free online tutoring
💙 Free summer programs
💙 And more!
For more information or to begin the enrollment process, please visit https://ceresunifiedsdca.sites.thrillshare.com/o/cusd/page/school-enrollment. We can't wait to meet you!


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















If you have a child age 4+ by Sept. 1, 2026, enrollment is now open for TK/Kindergarten at Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy, Caswell Elementary Dual Language Academy, and Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet!
🗓️ Enrollment for all other schools/grade levels opens on Feb. 2.
Please pick up at an enrollment packet at any CUSD elementary school, or visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us and click "Enrolling Students" for more information and to enroll online.
Our caring staff, quality programs, and welcoming neighborhood campuses ensure that every student has the tools and support they need to dream big and achieve their goals! 🎓✨
Come discover our:
✅ Full-day Kindergarten programs
✅ Strong social/emotional/behavioral supports
✅ Take-home Chromebooks
✅ Free childcare after school and during most school breaks
✅ Free meals
✅ Free online tutoring
✅ Free summer programs


In the first two months of this year's #CUSDreads Superintendent's Book Club, students rocketed past last year's October-March total of nearly 5,500 books. Will they hit 1️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ this year? Stay tuned!
In the meantime, any student who reads any book on their own time and turns in a review at their school library or the Ceres Public Library by the end of January will take home this cool-as-a-cucumber sticker! Be dill-iberate about reading ... it's #TheCeresWay! 😎


🏫 CUSD schools are closed Friday, Dec. 19 through Monday, Jan. 5
🗓 The District Office is open except Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1
Hazel Health free online medical visits are available to all enrolled CUSD students throughout Winter Break, except Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1.
We wish everyone safe and happy holidays and look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.




