
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.







Congratulations to the entire Music Department for being recognized nationally by the NAMM foundation for Outstanding Support for Music Education! Follow the Music Department on Instagram @cereshsmusic for more amazing updates!

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! 🇺🇸



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

MPGT students at the Bronco Winery learning about the manufacturing process



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

🎓 Last Chance to Purchase Graduation Tickets! 🎓
Don't miss out tomorrow 05/20/25— the Paw Shop during lunch will be selling graduation tickets.
9 through 11th grade you are allowed only to buy 1.
Important Reminder for Seniors:
If you've already purchased a total of 3 tickets, you are not eligible to buy more.
Get yours now while they last!

Senior Mayhem is next week! Be sure to dress up for our last spirit week of the school year.
Register for the Rally on Friday during Bulldog Block.
Senior Sendoff is from 5:30-8pm and is for graduating seniors only.



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





Attention Seniors!
May 14th and 15th you can purchase graduation tickets with your paw points
during lunch at the attendance window
You can buy up to 3 tickets
Tickets are 50 points each
May 19th grades 9, 10 and 11 will get the opportunity to purchase one ticket at the same spot
First come, First Serve!


Any Freshman, Sophomores, and Junior Bulldogs interested in playing tackle football this Fall, please join us in the stadium for Spring Ball! We have practice Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3:45-5:30 until May 22nd.

Nice job CHS track team at the WAC track championship meet!
From coach Johnson:
The Varsity boys 4x1 team of Reis Smith, Joseluis Arreola, Nathaniel Macias and Tre Karriem took 1st and BROKE our School record that was sent in 1982!!! The old record was 43.75 seconds and they ran a 43.34!! In doing so they also broke the WAC record set in 2012 by Patterson!!!
Mariah Zamora took home 2 gold medals winning the Long Jump AND Triple Jump! She also broke the meet record in the Triple jump set in 2012 by an athlete from Livingston. Mariah jumped 35’10.75”
Isabella Ochoa broke the JV Girls triple jump record that was set last year by a girl from Beyer. Isabella jumped 31’4.75” to beat the old record by over 9”!!
Other athletes that qualified to go to the section meet on Wednesday May 14th at Riverbank High School are:
Cashton Almeida WAC Champ in the 400, 2nd place in the 200 and also qualified in the High Jump, and 3rd place 4x4 relay
Sergio Torres 3rd in the 800 (and on the 3rd place 4x4 team)
David Rodriguez WAC CHAMP in both the 110 and 300 Hurdles
Alex Vas Dinis WAC Champ in the Discus and 2nd in the shot
Calen and McCoy Adams in the Pole vault
Tre Karriem 2nd place in the Long Jump and the 4x1
Reis Smith 3rd place in Long jump and the 4x1
Kyle Phongsa 3rd place in the triple jump
Somil Bansal 3rd place 4x4
Nathaniel Macias in the 100 and the 4x1
Adrian Huesca 3rd place 4x4
Brooke Kiser in the 400 and 4x1
Jayden Garcia in the 100 Hurdles and the 4x4
Emily Esparza in the 4x1
Mariah Zamora WAC Champ in the Long and triple jump, also in the 4x1 and 4x4
Genevieve Villasenor in the 4x1
Alyssa Rodriguez 4x4
Alanize Moreno WAC Champ Discus
Sovannary Carter 3rd place Triple Jump



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






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


📣Attention all Seniors, please stop by the doghouse during Lunch or Afterschool to record your name for our graduation ceremony! It will take less than 1 minute. Those that have early release are welcome to come after 5th.

Good times and #BulldogPride at Ceres High School's Open House. 🎉🐾🎸🎷💃🎭 #Community #Family #TheCeresWay



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! 👏✨
