Ceres Unified School District

Even during summer break, our CUSD Board of Trustees continues to learn and lead. Today, they gathered to explore how meeting each students' unique needs means brighter futures for all. ✨ #ProfessionalLearning #ResponsiveToEveryStudent #TheCeresWay

And just like that, the 2024-25 school year has come to a close! Thank you, families, for partnering with us in your children’s education. We hope this year was filled with learning, growth, friendships, and lasting memories for our entire CUSD community! 💙 We look forward to seeing our #SuperSummerAcademy students on Monday, June 9, and we’re excited to welcome everyone back when the 2025-26 school year begins on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable summer! 🌞🏖️🩴

Sun Bucks es un nuevo programa estatal que ayuda a las familias a comprar alimentos durante las vacaciones de verano escolares. ¡Las familias que califiquen pueden recibir hasta $120 por niño para ayudar con los gastos de comida en junio, julio y agosto! 🍎🍞🥛🌞 La fecha límite para solicitar es el 31 de agosto de 2025 (¡se recomienda enviar la solicitud lo antes posible!). Para más información, visite https://www.cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks Para solicitar ahora, complete la Solicitud Universal de Beneficios (UBA): 🔗 Inglés: bit.ly/CUSD-UBA 🔗 Español: bit.ly/CUSD-UBA-SP ❓¿Preguntas? Llame a la línea de ayuda de Sun Bucks al 1-877-328-9677.

Sun Bucks is a new state program that helps families purchase groceries during schools’ summer break. Eligible families can receive up to $120 per child to help with food costs in June, July, and August! 🍎🍞🥛🌞 The deadline to apply is August 31, 2025 (early submission is encouraged). For more information, please visit https://www.cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks. To apply now, complete the Universal Benefits Application (UBA): 🔗 English bit.ly/CUSD-UBA 🔗 Spanish bit.ly/CUSD-UBA-SP ❓ Questions? Please call the Sun Bucks helpline at 1-877-328-9677.

After years of brightening mornings and helping keep students safe, Ed Morgan is wrapping up his time as Carroll Fowler’s beloved volunteer crossing guard. Rain or shine, in a different costume every day, Mr. Morgan greets Eagles with music, smiles, and unwavering dedication – often arriving by 7 a.m. to pick up trash and lend a helping hand. Mr. Morgan was recently recognized for his service at a school assembly (that’s him in the #PeppaPig costume). Thank you, Mr. Morgan, for your time, heart, and the joy you bring to the Carroll Fowler community! ❤️💛🦅🚸

Celebrating the Leaps & Bounds Class of 2⃣0⃣2⃣5⃣! 🎓🎉 Our adult transition students have worked hard, grown so much, and inspired us along the way. We can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll do next! 🌟💙 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #ClassOf2025 #NextChapter #CUSDsuperstars #TheCeresWay

A heartfelt thank you to this year’s Student Representatives to the Board of Trustees, who brought valuable insight and leadership to every meeting. 🎓👏 Your thoughtful contributions helped keep the Board connected to the experiences and perspectives of CUSD students. We’re proud of your service and can’t wait to see what’s next for each of you! 💙✨ #StudentVoices #Leaders #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay

We’re celebrating the success of our 2024–25 Resident Teachers and welcoming our 2025–26 cohort as they begin their journey in Ceres classrooms! 🎉🍎 Thanks to our partnership with Stanislaus State and the Warriors Teach program, these future educators receive real-world experience and mentorship from CUSD’s experienced teachers. The future is bright! 👏📚✨ For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #FutureEducators #TeacherResidency #ShapingTheFuture #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay

Published authors in the house at Adkison Elementary. Make that two whole classes of published authors! 📚✍️ Students in Ms. Howell’s and Mrs. Torres’ sixth-grade classes partnered with children’s author Lisa Caprellli to bring to life their own books, “Bee-ing Happy: Remembering Moments” and “Bee-ing Happy: Our Journey Together.” To celebrate, the school held a book-signing event for families, with students proudly autographing their published work. Want your own copy? They're available on Amazon! Well done, Gators. Your voices and creativity are inspiring! 💚🐊📖👏 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #StudentAuthors #BeeingHappy #CeresLearns #TheCeresWay

We’re celebrating CUSD staff whose positive connections with students are #InspiringExcellence every day! Say hello to the Star Club! 🌟 Together, this team of teachers and instructional paraprofessionals make it their mission to ensure Walter White Elementary students feel seen, valued, and empowered to shine their very brightest. We’re talking next-level brilliance here! 💥✨ Nice work, Amanda Rodriguez, Rosa Ruiz, Laura Avelar, Ermelinda Juarez, Susana Mauricio, Michale Bradley, and Maci Cooper. 🚀🤩🙌 #SuperStellar #CommittedToExcellence #ResponsiveToEveryStudent #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay

Celebrating connection and community at Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet’s inaugural “Lunch on the Lawn!” This event brought together TK/K students just starting their educational journey with 8th-graders preparing for high school. Students forged friendships across grade levels and made happy memories to last well beyond their time at PKB! 🌟🧡🖤 #BeaverBuilders #TheCeresWay

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. With gratitude always. 🇺🇸

All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 26, 2026. We will look forward to seeing students back at school on Tuesday, May 27. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend! 🇺🇸

This morning, we proudly celebrated 5⃣4⃣0⃣ CUSD students who achieved Reclassification as Fluent English Proficient and 1⃣3⃣0⃣ students who earned the prestigious State Seal of Biliteracy! 👏🎉🌟 Both accomplishments reflect years of hard work and dedication. Congratulations to each student and to everyone who has been a part of their educational journey! 💪📚✨ #Bilingual #Biliterate #RFEP #Milestones #TheCeresWay

The annual Ceres Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Luncheon honors the deep agricultural roots of our region and those helping to grow its future. We’re proud of our three CUSD students who were awarded scholarships for their passion and potential in ag-related fields! 🎓🌾🌿🌱 Congratulations to all of the honorees – and a big thank you to the Ceres Chamber and Diamond Bar Arena for lunch, and our hard-working FFA students for serving. 👏 #Ceres #Agribusiness #CareerExploration #TheCeresWay

Mood: When your Superintendent thinks you’re awesome – and shows it with a hand-delivered note and sticker! 😁💌✨ It’s staff appreciation season in CUSD, and Dr. Amy Peterman recently wrapped up a tour of schools and departments, personally thanking more than 1,900 CUSD staff and long-term substitutes for their hard work and unwavering dedication to students. 🙌 Pictured are a few of these moments at Don Pedro Elementary, Transportation, Maintenance, Print & Copy Services, and Walter White Elementary School. For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. There’s no team like #TeamCUSD! 👏💙 #ThankYou #celebrate #appreciate #TheCeresWay

The Advanced Police Procedures class at Central Valley High School wrapped up a final training day at the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office with a thrilling helicopter ride! As a special culmination of their hard work, two Hawks were selected (with parent permission) to take flight. Big thanks to the Sheriff's Office! 🚁🚔🎥 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #HawksOverCeres #CareerReady #CTE #Opportunities #PublicSafety #HandsOnLearning #TheCeresWay

Congratulations to the Blaker-Kinser JHS and Cesar Chavez JHS esports teams on competing in the Central California Esports League Spring 2025 Championship at the University of the Pacific! 🎮 In addition to facing off in Rocket League, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros., Sharks and Tigers got to tour the UOP campus with their coaches – a memorable experience both in and out of the gaming center. 🎓 Special shout out to the Chavez team who will advance to a final match against Roosevelt JHS! 🏆👊 Esports builds connections, strengthens teamwork, and fuels communication and creative thinking. Way to go, teams! 🕹️👏🔥🦈🐅 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #Esports #GameOn #TheCeresWay

We’re celebrating CUSD staff whose positive connections with students are #InspiringExcellence every day! Rebecca Gastelum is like sunshine at Sinclear Elementary. ☀️ With a beaming smile, this Student Support Specialist greets students by name as they arrive at school, ensuring a bright and cheerful start to their day. Her kindness helps build a campus culture where Grizzlies feel encouraged, inspired, and ready to learn. Way to shine, Rebecca! ✨👋🌟 #CommittedToExellence #ResponsiveToEveryStudent #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay

Congratulations to the winners of CUSD’s annual Recycling Poster Contest! CUSD and City of Ceres staff had the (nearly) impossible task of choosing the winning posters in grade-level categories. There were soooo many outstanding entries! We’re so proud of all of our talented student artists who shared their important messages on conservation. 🎉🏆♻️🌎 #Recycle #StudentVoices #TheCeresWay