District Office staff had the tough (but fun) job of evaluating dozens of creative student submissions for CUSD's Annual Recycling Poster Contest. ♻️🖼️ Their top picks in each category will advance to the City of Ceres for the final selections. Check back to see the winners announced!
We’re so proud of our talented student artists and their powerful messages about taking care of our planet.💚🌍 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #Recycle #StudentVoices #TheCeresWay
Congratulations to the CUSD Leadership Academy Class of 2025! 🎉 These dedicated classified, certificated, and administrative leaders are growing their knowledge, building connections, and gaining valuable insight into our district. Thank you for your commitment to growth, excellence, and #TheCeresWay! 👏✨
CUSD Band students wowed a packed house at Bandtastic! 🎺🥁🎻🎷🎺 This district-wide concert by students in grades 6-12 – and their amazing music teachers – is a crowd favorite that showcases both musical talent and the impact of performing arts in education. Bravo! 👏🎶🎉 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page.
It takes a village to pull off an event of this magnitude. 🙌 Thank you to everyone who made it possible, including our Educational Services team, Central Valley High School staff, CUSD Maintenance, Custodial, and Technology teams, our school communities, families who attended and support their children’s music education all year through, and of course, our students and their music teachers. 🫶
Check out the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBnWF0T8lPE. 🎥 #ArtsInEducation #TheCeresWay
Hawks pulled out all the stops to make Open House a night to remember! 🎉 There was music, dancing, 8th-grade tours and, of course, opportunities for families and teachers to connect. 🦅💚 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #CVHawkNation #WelcomeFamilies #TheCeresWay
Reminder: 📅 Friday, March 14 is a non-student day as our staff participate in district-wide professional learning. 🍎📚🧠 We’ll look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, March 17! 🙅♂️🎒👋
#NoSchoolFriday #TeachersLearning #TeamCUSD #CeresLearns
Celebrating CUSD’s own Jaleah, Luis, and Aynara at the 20th Annual Stanislaus County #EveryStudentSucceeding awards breakfast! 🤩🏆👏
Hosted by the Stanislaus County Office of Education and ACSA Stanislaus Charter, this event shines a light on remarkable students who have overcome significant challenges – inspiring their teachers, classmates, and school communities along the way. 💪📚✨
Congratulations to all of today’s honorees. You make us proud! Check back next week as we celebrate even more amazing CUSD students. 👀🎉 #ShiningBright #Achieve #TheCeresWay
Hey students, this is it! 💥 March is the final month of this year’s #CUSDreads Superintendent’s Book Club. 😢 Read any book, write a review, and earn this #illuminating booklight! 💡✨📖
Visit your school library, the Ceres public library, or check out our website for details ➡️ https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/o/cusd/page/cusd-reads.
This month’s theme – Women Characters & Authors – is inspired by #WomensHistoryMonth! 💪🩷
PLUS every review you’ve submitted all year long is an automatic entry into your school’s drawing for a free e-reader! 🎉 The more reviews, the better your chances to win. 🤞
Let’s. Get. Reading! 📚
#Read2Win #MoreBooksPlease #ReadingIlluminates #TheCeresWay
Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth with Central Valley High School's BSU! 🎉 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. For facts, quotes, biographies, videos, and other Black History Month resources, please visit https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/page/black-history-month.
Hawks' voices soared in the Stanislaus County High School Honor Choir! 🦅🎶✨ Hosted at Modesto Junior College on Jan. 31, this prestigious event brings together top high school vocalists who audition with their school's choir director to earn their spot. Bravo to our talented singers! 👏 #CVHSHawks #HonorChoir #MusicInSchools #TheCeresWay
"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.” -Marcus Garvey
February is Black History Month – a time to honor the culture, history, and contributions of Black Americans. Learn more, explore resources, and celebrate with us by visiting our webpage, https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/page/black-history-month.
#ResponsiveToEveryStudent
#TheCeresWay
Celebrating classified CUSD staff members who were recognized as Employees Making a Difference by the Stanislaus County Office of Education and the Stanislaus Charter of the Association of California School Administrators! 💥👏🎉
🏆 Ashton Avila, Paraprofessional, Student Services
🏆 Rohini Kishor, Cafeteria Manager, Central Valley High School
🏆 Clayton Gassittie, Mechanic, Transportation
Clayton will also advance for state-level consideration as a Classified School Employee of the Year!
Pictured left to right are CUSD Board member Lourdes Perez, Ashton, Clayton, Rohini, Board Clerk David McConnell and Board Member Valli Wigt.
#TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay
All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. We wish our students, staff, and families a safe and happy holiday weekend, and will look forward to seeing students and staff back on Tuesday, January 21.
High school students serving on the Youth Advisory Council dove into in discussions on California School Dashboard results and school nutrition. 💡🍎 Student voices matter! For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #YAC #TheCeresWay
Hawks in action as they learn, create, imagine, and inspire at Central Valley High School! 🦅 #DropInDay #GoHawks #CeresLearns
CVHS Facts:
Principal Casey Giovannoni
Associate Principal Kim Wood
2,333 Students
Opened 2005
Home of the Hawks
For more photos, please visit our Facebook page.
Shout out to Hidahl Elementary's Westley who scored some sweet rewards for his excellent November attendance! 💥👊 Hey students, you could be next‼️ Attend #SchoolEveryDay for a chance to win. 🏆✨ For more info, please visit https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/o/cusd/page/attendance-incentives. #InItToWinIt #HidahlPawPride #TheCeresWay
Did you know that CUSD students can earn college credits while they're still in high school? Mark your calendar for an info meeting to find out how our partnership with Modesto Junior College gives students a jumpstart on college:
🗓️ Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 Argus/Endeavor Multiuse Room, 2503 Lawrence St., Ceres
Find out which dual-enrollment courses will be available next year, how to enroll, and what it means to be a successful dual-enrollment student. See you there!
Welcome back, students! We hope you enjoyed the winter break. ❄️ January is a perfect time to read a new book, 📚 write a review, ✍️ and earn an all-new reward in the #CUSDreads Superintendent's Book Club! This month's theme, "Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Animals," is inspired by Science Fiction Day and J.R.R. Tolkien Day, both in January. Pick up a review form at your school library, turn it in, and enjoy your choice of bookmarks: #SaveMySpot (dog) or BookmarksAreForQuitters (cat). 😺🐶 For more information, please visit https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/o/cusd/page/cusd-reads #NewYearNewBook #ReadOn
CUSD schools will be closed for the winter break beginning Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 through Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. The District Office and all departments will be closed Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1. School will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
All-day ASES will be open at elementary sites on Dec. 20 and Jan. 6 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for students in grades TK-6, with breakfast, lunch, and snack provided. To attend, students must arrive no later than 10 a.m.
With continued fog and rain in the weather forecast over the coming weeks, visibility may be limited when driving. Please use extra caution, especially in school zones and during drop-off and pick-up times. Together, we can help everyone enjoy a safe holiday season!
All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. We will look forward to seeing students and staff back on Monday, Dec. 2, which is the beginning of a new attendance month for students! December is also a short month, with only 14 school days before the winter break.
Students who attend at least 13 days in December will be automatically entered into their school's drawing for a trip to Disneyland (or equivalent prize)! For more information, please visit https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/o/cusd/page/attendance-incentives.
Big thanks to Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy for their student writing on display at the District Office (as pictured)! 🦃🍁😍
Classified and Certificated staff took part in an Educational Partner Meeting where the topic was the district's Local Control Accountability Plan, or LCAP. This three-year plan outlines the district's goals, actions, and expenditures to support positive outcomes for all students. All educational partner groups have a voice in the LCAP, including students and community members who met earlier in the month. For a summary of the conversation, check out the 8-minute podcast, CUSD Educational Partner Update, at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2031616/episodes/16144155.
