The "CUSD Reads" Superintendent's Book Club is back for 2025-26!
Students, read any book on your own time, write a review, and earn this month's reward. Say hello to October's sticker, LaBookBook.
But wait, there's more! New this year, be among the first 20 students at your school to submit 10 reviews (grades TK-6) or 5 reviews (grades 7-12) by Nov. 30, 2026, and win a CUSD Reads water bottle! Turn in 25, 50, 75, or 100+ reviews by March 30, 2026 to earn milestone stickers.
And don't forget ... each review counts as in entry in your school's year-end drawing for an e-reader. The more books you read and review, the greater your odds of winning!
Visit https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/o/cusd/page/cusd-reads for all the details.
Winter Break is here! ⛄🎉
🏫 CUSD schools are closed Friday, Dec. 19 through Monday, Jan. 5
🗓 The District Office is open except Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1
Hazel Health free online medical visits are available to all enrolled CUSD students throughout Winter Break, except Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1.
We wish everyone safe and happy holidays and look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.
🏫 CUSD schools are closed Friday, Dec. 19 through Monday, Jan. 5
🗓 The District Office is open except Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1
Hazel Health free online medical visits are available to all enrolled CUSD students throughout Winter Break, except Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1.
We wish everyone safe and happy holidays and look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.
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! 📚💙
Calling all 8th grade families!
If your student is attending Ceres High School next year please save the date for their 8th grade family preview day! This will be the ultimate experience to understanding what high school is like. See the attached fliers for details.
If your student is attending Ceres High School next year please save the date for their 8th grade family preview day! This will be the ultimate experience to understanding what high school is like. See the attached fliers for details.
Mae Hensley will be hosting Boys Basketball Tryouts next week in the MH Gym!
8th Grade- November 17th from 3:30 to 5:30.
7th Grade- November 18th from 2:30 to 4:30.
Students must have a sports physical on file in order to tryout and participate.
8th Grade- November 17th from 3:30 to 5:30.
7th Grade- November 18th from 2:30 to 4:30.
Students must have a sports physical on file in order to tryout and participate.
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. 🇺🇸
Yearbooks and Baby Ads are on sale for the 25-26 school year!
Purchases can be made with Mrs. Castro before school or during nutrition in room 609 by cash or check.
Families can also scan the QR code on the flier to purchase or order on yearbookordercenter.com using our school code #12074.
See the attached flier for prices & details!
Purchases can be made with Mrs. Castro before school or during nutrition in room 609 by cash or check.
Families can also scan the QR code on the flier to purchase or order on yearbookordercenter.com using our school code #12074.
See the attached flier for prices & details!
Parent Teacher Conferences:
Join us on October 22nd and 23rd during our afternoon sessions or our evening session on the 23rd to connect with your students teachers and engage in their learning process! This is a great way to support your student in their academic efforts.
We will also be supporting families in getting connected on parent square and infinite campus parent portal.
Translation will be available, please contact our office to schedule a translation appointment or for any questions.
We look forward to seeing our warrior families!
Join us on October 22nd and 23rd during our afternoon sessions or our evening session on the 23rd to connect with your students teachers and engage in their learning process! This is a great way to support your student in their academic efforts.
We will also be supporting families in getting connected on parent square and infinite campus parent portal.
Translation will be available, please contact our office to schedule a translation appointment or for any questions.
We look forward to seeing our warrior families!
The Crosstown Showdown Parade is back!
🗓️ Saturday, October 25, 2025
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 Begins/ends on 3rd Street at Whitmore Park
New this year: Elementary students dressed in costume are invited to meet at the Whitmore Park Gazebo at 9:30 a.m., then join our Hawks and Bulldogs as they parade through downtown Ceres.
Tacos and water are free for all, and elementary students dressed in costume receive a free Kona Ice after the parade!
Please bring a lawn chair and consider walking or carpooling to the parade. Limited parking will be available at the Ceres Unified School District Office (2503 Lawrence Street, Ceres). See you at the parade!
🗓️ Saturday, October 25, 2025
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 Begins/ends on 3rd Street at Whitmore Park
New this year: Elementary students dressed in costume are invited to meet at the Whitmore Park Gazebo at 9:30 a.m., then join our Hawks and Bulldogs as they parade through downtown Ceres.
Tacos and water are free for all, and elementary students dressed in costume receive a free Kona Ice after the parade!
Please bring a lawn chair and consider walking or carpooling to the parade. Limited parking will be available at the Ceres Unified School District Office (2503 Lawrence Street, Ceres). See you at the parade!
MH Athletics is hosting a fundraiser! Support our student athletes and sports program by purchasing a coupon book for Rico's Pizza!
Purchases can be made in the MH office with our Athletic Director for 25$ cash.
Purchases can be made in the MH office with our Athletic Director for 25$ cash.
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Together, we can raise awareness, encourage conversations, and offer support.
Social-emotional support and mental health services are available at every CUSD school. Additional help is available 24/7:
💜 National 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Call or text 988
💜 Crisis & Suicide Prevention Lifeline - (888) 506-5991
💜 Stanislaus County Warm Line - (209) 558-4600
🚨 In an emergency, call 911
Suicide is preventable, and no one needs to struggle alone. To learn more, please visit https://www.suicideispreventable.org/.
Social-emotional support and mental health services are available at every CUSD school. Additional help is available 24/7:
💜 National 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Call or text 988
💜 Crisis & Suicide Prevention Lifeline - (888) 506-5991
💜 Stanislaus County Warm Line - (209) 558-4600
🚨 In an emergency, call 911
Suicide is preventable, and no one needs to struggle alone. To learn more, please visit https://www.suicideispreventable.org/.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Visit your Ceres Library – or any Stanislaus County Library branch – and be ready when the #CUSDreads Superintendent's Book Club returns on Oct. 1! 📚📖✨ #ReadingIsFun #TheCeresWay
CalKIDS is a state program that provides money for eligible public school students to save for college and career training. Visit www.calkids.org to learn more, check eligibility, and claim an account.
Fall Sports Tryouts are happening next week!
All students MUST have a sports physical on file in the MH office in order to tryout.
We can’t wait to welcome our WARRIORS back on August 13th!
Come ready to learn with your Chromebook fully charged and a positive mindset. This year, we know our Warriors will think big, work hard, and thrive every day. Let’s make it an amazing year!
Come ready to learn with your Chromebook fully charged and a positive mindset. This year, we know our Warriors will think big, work hard, and thrive every day. Let’s make it an amazing year!
Did you miss Warrior Round Up? Stop by the MH Office before school starts to turn in registration documents and pick up student schedule for the first day of school!
Warrior Round Up is happening Tuesday August 5th, 2025!
Make sure to bring your signed registration paperwork.
First day of school is August 13th, 2025.
We look forward to a wonderful warrior year!
In observance of the federal Juneteenth holiday, all CUSD schools and offices will be closed on Friday, June 20, 2025. Also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and serves as a time to learn, reflect, and celebrate freedom and equality for all. To find our more, see the National Geographic Kids article https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/celebrating-juneteenth#:~:text=The%20federal%20holiday%20celebrates%20the,how%20it%20got%20its%20start.&text=On%20June%2019%2C%201865%2C%20General,Enslaved%20people%20there%20were%20free.
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.
