Ceres Unified School District

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

It’s open house season in CUSD, and Sinclear Elementary had a little something extra to celebrate. Congratulations, Grizzlies, on 2⃣0⃣ years of ferocious learning, paws-itive culture, and bear-sized accomplishments! Here’s to the next two decades – and beyond! 🐻🎉👏💫 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #BearHugs #TheBig20 #GrizzlyGreatness #TheCeresWay

This week brought the final Parent Advisory Council of the 2024-25 school year. A heartfelt thank you to all of the families who invested their time to listen, exchange ideas, and help shape the future of our schools. Your voices matter and we are proud to partner with you! 💬📚🤝 #TheCeresWay #FamilyEngagement #TeamCUSD

Celebrating the moms, grandmas, and mother figures who give so much of themselves to be a positive force in a child's life. We see you and appreciate you – today and every day! 💐💖 #HappyMothersDay #TheCeresWay

Support and awareness were the focus of today’s Mental Health Fair at Ceres High School. 💚🧠 NAMI club members led mindfulness activities 🧘‍♀️ and community resources were available. Mental health matters every day! 🫶 #MentalHealthMonth #YouAreNotAlone #NAMI #Wellness #TheCeresWay

CUSD school board members are modeling a culture of learning and leading! 📚✨ Trustees dedicate many hours to professional learning to ensure effective governance, stay informed about key education issues, and advocate for the students and schools they serve. Congratulations to Trustees Hugo Molina and David McConnell, who recently completed a rigorous series of courses (with homework!) to graduate from the California School Boards Association’s Masters in Governance program. 🎓👏 #TeamCUSD #LifelongLearning #EducationalLeadership #TheCeresWay

CUSD Board Members, Superintendent Amy Peterman, and 2024 Teacher of the Year Raman Kang attended the Stanislaus County School Boards Association annual dinner this week, joining fellow educational leaders in celebrating public education and collaborative leadership across our region. 👏📚 #TeamCUSD #EducationalLeadership #TheCeresWay

We’re celebrating CUSD staff whose positive connections with students are #InspiringExcellence every day! Brittany Perez (pictured top left) is a Community Liaison at Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet. Brittany is all about building positive relationships and setting high expectations. Working hand-in-hand with families, she makes it her mission to ensure every student has what they need to aim high and succeed. Beaver Builders know that with Brittany in their corner, the sky’s the limit! ✨🚀💙 #CommittedToExellence #ResponsiveToEveryStudent #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay

Hidahl Huskies getting hands-on with career exploration at today’s Career Fair. 🐾🙌🔍💼💜 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #FutureReady #Opportunities #TheCeresWay

Showcasing Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways at the annual CTE District Advisory Meeting. 🙌 #CeresLearns #CareerReady #TheCeresWay

Celebrating the power of storytelling at Virginia Parks Elementary! 📚✨ Panthers were excited to welcome award-winning author and KCRA 3 news anchor Leticia Ordaz, who read from her inspiring bilingual book, “The Power of a Sister Circle.” 🐾 #PanthersRead #LasPanterasLeen

A visit from Principal Sasai of Japan’s Kyoto University of Advanced Science High School is always a treat – especially when it means Kyoto students will be visiting next fall! 🌏 We’re grateful for this ongoing cultural exchange and the opportunities it brings for students. #WelcomeFriends #GlobalPartners #TheCeresWay

Well hello, CUSD Classes of 2038 and 2039! 👋🎓 We were thrilled to welcome incoming Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten students – and their families – at last night’s TK/Kindergarten Registration Fair. These little learners are just getting started and we’re honored to be part of their journey! 🎉📚✏️ Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the festivities, and a big shout-out to our staff who made this event possible. 💙 #StayTunedForGreatness #BrightFutureAhead #CUSDfamily #TheCeresWay

Congratulations to the 17 newest Adobe Certified Professionals in Visual Design in Central Valley High School's CTE Media Arts Pathway! 🎉💻🎨 Students qualified by taking an industry test in Adobe Photoshop to demonstrate their expertise. Even more impressive? Several of these students led a Photoshop workshop for teachers and staff at CUSD's November Technology Summit! 🙌 #CareerTechnicalEducation #ExpertsInAction #FutureWorkforce #CeresLearns