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.
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
