CUSD’s annual College & Career Family Night is an opportunity for students in grades 6-12 and their families to get inspired, plan ahead, and explore options for success beyond high school.
Come enjoy free frozen yogurt and connect with college admissions counselors, career sector representatives, junior high and high school learning directors, and others who can help navigate the path toward higher education and rewarding careers!
📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⌚ Doors open at 5 p.m., program begins at 5:15 p.m.
📍 Central Valley High School, 4033 Central Ave., Ceres
Come enjoy free frozen yogurt and connect with college admissions counselors, career sector representatives, junior high and high school learning directors, and others who can help navigate the path toward higher education and rewarding careers!
📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⌚ Doors open at 5 p.m., program begins at 5:15 p.m.
📍 Central Valley High School, 4033 Central Ave., Ceres
Hearing from our educational partners – including staff, students, families, and community – is an important part of #TheCeresWay. Our first Certificated Educational Partners meeting of the year was a time to exchange information and perspectives, keeping students’ interests at the heart of every conversation. Success starts with listening! 💙 #TeamCUSD #EveryVoiceCounts
The CUSD Reads Superintendent’s Book Club returns Oct. 1 – but Dr. Amy Peterman got a head start with a pop-up read-aloud at Caswell Elementary Dual Language Academy! 📚✨
Students listened to “Wild About Books” by Judy Sierra and each class received a copy for their classroom library. 📖
Participating in the book club is easy – students read any book on their own time, write a short review, and earn fun monthly rewards. To learn more, visit https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/o/cusd/page/cusd-reads
Big thanks to Principal Ismael Maldonado and his team for coordinating today’s pop-up read-aloud! 💚💛 #CougarsRead #CeresLearns #TheCeresWay
Students listened to “Wild About Books” by Judy Sierra and each class received a copy for their classroom library. 📖
Participating in the book club is easy – students read any book on their own time, write a short review, and earn fun monthly rewards. To learn more, visit https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/o/cusd/page/cusd-reads
Big thanks to Principal Ismael Maldonado and his team for coordinating today’s pop-up read-aloud! 💚💛 #CougarsRead #CeresLearns #TheCeresWay
All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. We will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
We wish our CUSD community a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!
We wish our CUSD community a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!
Back-to-School Countdown, Day 1️⃣ - Our first round of Back to School Nights gave us a sneak peek of the excitement that’s just one day away! 💥 Thank you to the families who braved the heat to tour campuses and connect with staff last night. We stopped by PKB, Caswell, Hidahl, and Lucas, where the classrooms were cool and the vibes even cooler! 🧊😎
Students, get a good night’s rest. 💤 We can't wait to welcome everyone back tomorrow morning! 💙🎒 #CountingDown #SoLongSummer #TheAdventureBegins #TheCeresWay
Students, get a good night’s rest. 💤 We can't wait to welcome everyone back tomorrow morning! 💙🎒 #CountingDown #SoLongSummer #TheAdventureBegins #TheCeresWay
Back to School Countdown, Day 3️⃣ – Mark your calendar for Back to School Nights, beginning Monday, August 10! 🎒 🗓️ What a fun time to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and get the school year off to a positive start. ✨ #WelcomeFamilies #TheCeresWay
Adkison Elementary ● August 10 @ 5:30 p.m.
PK Beaver TK-6 ● August 10 @ 5:30 p.m.
PK Beaver 7-8 ● August 19 @ 5:30 p.m.
Caswell DLA ● August 10 @ 5:30 p.m.
Don Pedro Elementary ● August 11 @ 5:30 p.m.
Fowler Elementary ● August 11 @ 6:00 p.m.
Hidahl Elementary ● August 10 @ 5:00 p.m.
La Rosa Elementary ● August 11 @ 5:30 p.m.
Lucas DLA ● August 10 @ 6:00 p.m.
Parks Elementary ● August 11 @ 6:00 p.m.
Sinclear Elementary ● August 10 @ 6:00 p.m.
Vaughn Elementary ● August 18 @ 6:00 p.m.
Westport Elementary ● August 11 @ 5:30 p.m.
Walter White Elementary ● August 18 @ 6:00 p.m.
Whitmore Charter ● August 13 @ 5:00 p.m.
Arrollo JHS ● August 19 @ 5:30 p.m.
Blaker-Kinser JHS ● August 19 @ 6:00 p.m.
Hensley JHS ● August 19 @ 5:30 p.m.
Argus/Endeavor ● August 17 @ 5:00 p.m.
Central Valley HS ● August 26 @ 6:00 p.m.
Ceres HS ● August 25 @ 5:30 p.m.
Back-to-School Countdown, Day 4️⃣ - CUSD is committed to providing, clear, accurate, and timely communication. 💯 Here are a few of the tools we use to share information:
ParentSquare is our go-to for communicating directly with families and high school students. Look for an email from your school or get started at https://www.parentsquare.com/signin. 💬
Our school and district websites are the place to find news, information, and answers when you need them. Visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us. 🌐
The CUSD App offers daily essentials and fun content at your fingertips anytime, anywhere. 📱
Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube are where we showcase achievements, share quick updates, and connect with our community. Follow us on all three! 👍
ParentSquare is our go-to for communicating directly with families and high school students. Look for an email from your school or get started at https://www.parentsquare.com/signin. 💬
Our school and district websites are the place to find news, information, and answers when you need them. Visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us. 🌐
The CUSD App offers daily essentials and fun content at your fingertips anytime, anywhere. 📱
Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube are where we showcase achievements, share quick updates, and connect with our community. Follow us on all three! 👍
Back to School Countdown, Day 8️⃣ – It’s a bash! 🎉 CUSD’s annual #Back2SchoolBash offers FREE backpacks, school supplies, socks, and more to help our enrolled students prepare for the new school year. 🎒✏🧦 Did we mention free frozen yogurt from Yogurt Mill? 🍨
🗓 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 9-11 a.m.
📍 2491 Lawrence St., Ceres
☎️ Contact our Family Resource Center at (209) 556-1559 with any questions
#CountingDown #TheCeresWay
🗓 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 9-11 a.m.
📍 2491 Lawrence St., Ceres
☎️ Contact our Family Resource Center at (209) 556-1559 with any questions
#CountingDown #TheCeresWay
Back to School Countdown, Day 9️⃣ - We're in the single digits, CUSD! 🚨 Whether you set multiple alarms "just in case" or run on caffeine and hope, here are the official start and dismissal times for the 2026-27 school year. ⏰☕ For detailed bell schedules, please visit our school websites. 🔔 #Back2School #CountingDown #NewSchoolYear #TheCeresWay See less
All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the 4th of July holiday on Friday, July 3, 2026. We wish our CUSD community a safe and happy holiday! 🇺🇸
Are you interested in becoming a part-time Recreational Leader or want to learn more about job opportunities with the after-school program? Mark your calendar for the A.S.E.S. Job Fair!
Did we mention there are FREE tacos for the first 100 people?
Thursday, June 11
2:00-5:00 p.m.
4295 Central Ave., Ceres
www.edjoin.org
Did we mention there are FREE tacos for the first 100 people?
Thursday, June 11
2:00-5:00 p.m.
4295 Central Ave., Ceres
www.edjoin.org
Reminder: The deadline to submit renaming recommendations for Cesar Chavez Junior High School (CCJHS) is Wednesday, May 27, at 11 a.m. Please visit https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/article/2888612 for additional information, including a link to the renaming form.
An ad hoc committee representing parents/guardians, staff, students, Board members, and community members will meet on Saturday, May 30 at 9 a.m. at CCJHS to narrow the submitted name recommendations to three options. If additional consideration is needed, a second ad hoc committee meeting will be held on Monday, June 1 at 5 p.m. at CCJHS. Both meetings are open to the public.
Final recommendations will be presented to the CUSD Board of Trustees at a future public meeting.
An ad hoc committee representing parents/guardians, staff, students, Board members, and community members will meet on Saturday, May 30 at 9 a.m. at CCJHS to narrow the submitted name recommendations to three options. If additional consideration is needed, a second ad hoc committee meeting will be held on Monday, June 1 at 5 p.m. at CCJHS. Both meetings are open to the public.
Final recommendations will be presented to the CUSD Board of Trustees at a future public meeting.
📣 The final CUSD Community Town Hall of 2025-26 is today! Join us as we explore AI in Education:
🗓️ Tuesday, April 14
⏰ 5:00 p.m.
📍 Ceres Community Center, 2701 4th St., Ceres
To register for free childcare during the event, please contact our Family Resource Center at (209) 556-1559.
🗓️ Tuesday, April 14
⏰ 5:00 p.m.
📍 Ceres Community Center, 2701 4th St., Ceres
To register for free childcare during the event, please contact our Family Resource Center at (209) 556-1559.
SPRING BREAK is here! 🌷☀️ We hope it’s safe, happy, and everything you want it to #Bee. 🐝 Artwork courtesy of our talented Preschool artists at Carroll Fowler Elementary. ❤️🎨
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. 🎒
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. 🎒
Spring is calling! 🌸 Daylight Saving Time returns this weekend. ⏰ #SpringForward one hour Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m. and enjoy that extra evening sunshine. 🌞🌅
All CUSD schools will be closed for the February Break Monday, February 9 through Monday, February 16. School resumes on Tuesday, February 17.
The District Office will be closed Monday, February 9 and Monday, February 16.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy break!
The District Office will be closed Monday, February 9 and Monday, February 16.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy break!
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
All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, January 19, 2026. We wish our CUSD community a safe weekend and look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, January 20.
📣 Now enrolling! 📣
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
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
We don't have to tell our students that reading is dill-ightful – they've already read and reviewed more than 6️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ books in October and November alone! 📚🙌🎉
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! 😎
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! 😎
