Our Family Resource Center teamed up with Santa to make seasons bright for 30 CUSD families! 🎅🎄🎁🦃✨ A big thank you to everyone who brought #HolidayNight to life, including Bombas 🧦, Brandy Meyer, Rotary Club of Ceres, CUSD staff, and our amazing volunteers. We’re grateful for every helping hand that made this night so special. 🫶 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #HappyHolidays #TheCeresWay
Ready to read books, write reviews, and earn one of two December #CUSDreads rewards? This month, students get their choice of stickers: Chillin' Penguin or Festive Capybara. 🐧❄🎁
And there's more! Every review a student turns in this month counts as one entry in their school's drawing to see "Dog Man: The Musical" at the Gallo Center (grades TK-6) or win a Fandango gift card (grades 7-12)! 🐾🎵🎟
Are you still here? Let's get reading! 📚💙
And there's more! Every review a student turns in this month counts as one entry in their school's drawing to see "Dog Man: The Musical" at the Gallo Center (grades TK-6) or win a Fandango gift card (grades 7-12)! 🐾🎵🎟
Are you still here? Let's get reading! 📚💙


Wishing our CUSD community a safe and happy Thanksgiving, with gratitude for entrusting us to educate, serve, and inspire generations of Ceres students. 🦃🧡 #TheCeresWay

All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28. We wish our CUSD community a safe and happy Thanksgiving and look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Monday, Dec. 1. 🦃🍂


Two-time Olympian and UFC champion-turned-commentator Daniel Cormier thrilled fans with an appearance at Central Valley High School for a recent youth wrestling tournament! Walter White Elementary School's own Liam had the ultimate #ShiningStar moment during this photo opp. What an incredible day for young wrestlers! 🤼♂️🏆🤩 #YouthSports #CelebSighting #TheCeresWay

In partnership with the Ceres Police Department, training exercises are taking place today at Ceres High School. You may notice a large police presence in the area or hear sounds related to the training. Please be assured there is no active threat or emergency at the school.
Working closely with local law enforcement helps us prepare for the unlikely event of an actual emergency and is one of the ways we maintain safe and secure learning environments. We appreciate your understanding and support.
Working closely with local law enforcement helps us prepare for the unlikely event of an actual emergency and is one of the ways we maintain safe and secure learning environments. We appreciate your understanding and support.

Acknowledging with gratitude our CUSD veterans, and all who have served. 🇺🇸#VeteransDay

CUSD schools will be closed for a scheduled non-school day on Monday, November 10. All schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. We look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday, November 12.
Wishing everyone a safe holiday weekend, with appreciation to all veterans for their service. 🇺🇸
Wishing everyone a safe holiday weekend, with appreciation to all veterans for their service. 🇺🇸


Parents and community members listening and being heard during today’s Combined Educational Partners meeting. 🤝💬 #EveryVoiceMatters #TheCeresWay







Friday, Oct. 31 is a non-student day as CUSD staff engage in district-wide professional learning. We look forward to seeing students back at school on Monday, Nov. 3.


Drop-in Day at Virginia Parks Elementary, where students were being recognized for positive character and excellent attendance! 💙💛🐾 Those smiles could have won awards of their own. 😁✨
School Facts:
Principal Justin Tate
Assistant Principal Kelene Blevins
Opened 1989
Home of the Panthers
#PantherPride #TheCeresWay
School Facts:
Principal Justin Tate
Assistant Principal Kelene Blevins
Opened 1989
Home of the Panthers
#PantherPride #TheCeresWay










CUSD partnered with police and fire departments for active threat training Saturday at Central Valley High School. 🚓🚒 Thank you to our participating first responders, staff, and students!
These coordinated, realistic simulations help us prepare for the unlikely event of an actual emergency. It's one more way we maintain safe and secure learning environments for all. For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #SchoolSafety #TheCeresWay
These coordinated, realistic simulations help us prepare for the unlikely event of an actual emergency. It's one more way we maintain safe and secure learning environments for all. For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #SchoolSafety #TheCeresWay

In partnership with the Ceres Police Department, training exercises are taking place today at Central Valley High School. You may notice a large police presence in the area or hear sounds related to the training. Please be assured there is no active threat or emergency at the school.
Working closely with local law enforcement helps us prepare for the unlikely event of an actual emergency and is one of the ways we maintain safe and secure learning environments. We appreciate your understanding and support.
Working closely with local law enforcement helps us prepare for the unlikely event of an actual emergency and is one of the ways we maintain safe and secure learning environments. We appreciate your understanding and support.

Our youngest learners flocked 🐥 to the Ken Moncrief Ag Center from schools across the district for CUSD’s annual Fall Festival! 🍂 Central Valley High School students weren’t sheepish 🐑 about sowing the seeds of agricultural knowledge 🌾 and leading interactive activities. A big #ThankYou to everyone who had a hand in two udderly unforgettable days of learning and fun! 🐄 #FarmToTable #TheCeresWay










Ceres High School’s Manufacturing, Production & Green Technology (MPGT) Academy was proud to host industry and community partners, including Stanislaus Partners in Education, for an inside look at the incredible work happening in our pathway programs! Guests enjoyed inspiring student-led presentations and a tour of MPGT’s state-of-the-art facilities. 💡⚙️💪
Connecting students with the industries they’ll one day help lead is what it’s all about! #CareerTechnicalEducation #CTE #TheCeresWay
Connecting students with the industries they’ll one day help lead is what it’s all about! #CareerTechnicalEducation #CTE #TheCeresWay










Feeling inspired! ✨ CUSD’s College & Career Family Night brought an incredible turnout of students and their families, all planning ahead and exploring pathways for success beyond high school! 🎉
A huge THANK YOU to:
• The learning directors, college admissions counselors 🎓 and career sector representatives 💼 who provided invaluable advice and resources
• The dedicated CUSD staff who planned and worked the event, and helped inspire our students
• And, of course, every family who came out to connect, learn, and grab some tacos 🌮 and free frozen yogurt 🍦
The future looks bright for our students! 😎
For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #CollegeAndCareer #FutureReady #TheCeresWay
A huge THANK YOU to:
• The learning directors, college admissions counselors 🎓 and career sector representatives 💼 who provided invaluable advice and resources
• The dedicated CUSD staff who planned and worked the event, and helped inspire our students
• And, of course, every family who came out to connect, learn, and grab some tacos 🌮 and free frozen yogurt 🍦
The future looks bright for our students! 😎
For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #CollegeAndCareer #FutureReady #TheCeresWay
Lucas Owls brought learning to life during #RockYourSchool! 🦉🎉 Teachers transformed classrooms into immersive learning spaces where interactive lessons sparked excitement, creativity, and collaboration. 💡📖
When learning feels like an adventure, students stay engaged and inspired! ✨🌟 #StudentEngagement #JoyfulLearning #TheCeresWay










City and school leaders meet biannually to address topics of mutual interest, such as local development, school facilities, and safety. These collaborative conversations help align our goals and resources to best serve students, families, and the Ceres community. 🤝 #CommunityPartnership #TheCeresWay
Our Youth Advisory Council met with district leaders today for thought-provoking conversations on academics, facilities, and funding.
Every voice matters, and we’re proud of these high school students for bringing their insights, energy, and creativity to the table. We can’t wait to see the impact they’ll have this year! 📚🏫🌟 #YAC #StudentVoices #TheCeresWay
Every voice matters, and we’re proud of these high school students for bringing their insights, energy, and creativity to the table. We can’t wait to see the impact they’ll have this year! 📚🏫🌟 #YAC #StudentVoices #TheCeresWay










Teaching 101 with the great Grace Dearborn! 👩🏫🍎
Our resident teachers – who are completing their student teaching through CUSD's #WarriorsTeach partnership with Stanislaus State – dug into tried and true practices that foster safe, structured, and supportive learning environments. They're building the skills to lead classrooms where every student can thrive! 🧠📚 #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay
Our resident teachers – who are completing their student teaching through CUSD's #WarriorsTeach partnership with Stanislaus State – dug into tried and true practices that foster safe, structured, and supportive learning environments. They're building the skills to lead classrooms where every student can thrive! 🧠📚 #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay
