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 Homecoming Week!
365 Bulldog Spirit
The time has come, Advanced Dance & Dance Team Auditions — February 24th & 25th! Pick up your audition packet from Ms. Lima or in the Doghouse! Packets due at the clinic!
Huge Congratulations to Our Advanced Graphic Design Students!
Every year, Advanced Graphic Design students from across California enter the SkillsUSA T-Shirt Design Contest, which receives over 500 submissions statewide.
We are incredibly proud to announce that three of our CHS students placed in the Top 25 designs—an outstanding achievement!
Please join us in congratulating:
Isabella Romero — Design T12
Julio Beltran Villasenor — Design T16
Raul Soto — Design T21
Every year, Advanced Graphic Design students from across California enter the SkillsUSA T-Shirt Design Contest, which receives over 500 submissions statewide.
We are incredibly proud to announce that three of our CHS students placed in the Top 25 designs—an outstanding achievement!
Please join us in congratulating:
Isabella Romero — Design T12
Julio Beltran Villasenor — Design T16
Raul Soto — Design T21
Stunt tryouts are on February 2nd for the Spring season. Must be eligible, have a physical on file, and athletic clearance to try out! Please see Ms. Baccellieri for a tryout packet, or get a copy from the office or the dog house.
The Drama Team will be presenting an extended performance of "How to Get Away With a Murder Mystery" directed by Katie Uribe. Thursday, Jan 22 at 6:00 PM. Tickets available on GoFan: $6.00 plus $1.00 fee. This will be show only. Don't miss out.
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.
From Mrs. Swanke:
Huge Congratulations to Our Advanced Graphic Design Students!
Every year, Advanced Graphic Design students from across California enter the SkillsUSA T-Shirt Design Contest, which receives over 500 submissions statewide.
We are incredibly proud to announce that three of our CHS students placed in the Top 25 designs—an outstanding achievement!
Please join us in congratulating:
Isabella Romero — Design T12
Julio Beltran Villasenor — Design T16
Raul Soto — Design T21
Huge Congratulations to Our Advanced Graphic Design Students!
Every year, Advanced Graphic Design students from across California enter the SkillsUSA T-Shirt Design Contest, which receives over 500 submissions statewide.
We are incredibly proud to announce that three of our CHS students placed in the Top 25 designs—an outstanding achievement!
Please join us in congratulating:
Isabella Romero — Design T12
Julio Beltran Villasenor — Design T16
Raul Soto — Design T21
Hey there, Bulldogs. Make sure to sign up for the Electives Balloting Faire Bulldog Block tomorrow, 01/15/2026, to learn and ask about Electives.
Balloting is just around the corner, so we are holding 2 balloting fairs where you can ask questions of the teachers and see what peaks your interest. Make sure to sign up for Bulldog Block to learn about AP courses being held on Monday, the 12th, or sign up to learn about Electives held on Thursday, the 15th.
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! 😎
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.
Congratulations to Ceres High School Band, Choir, and Mariachi 🎺🎤🎻 on a fun and festive winter concert conducted by Music Director Gracie Carrillo and featuring two special guests! Principal Kim McNeil sang soprano during a crowd-pleasing “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” Superintendent Amy Peterman conducted the band’s spirited performance of “National Emblem.” What a wonderful showcase of our Bulldogs’ musical talent! 👏🐾🎶 #Bravo #MusicInSchools #TheCeresWay
Our final Spirit Week of the year is here, Bulldogs!
Show up, dress up, and help us finish the semester with ALL the school and holiday spirit. 🎄🐾
Show up, dress up, and help us finish the semester with ALL the school and holiday spirit. 🎄🐾
Join us for the Ceres High Dance Show Fallout 2025 today, $8 cash in the auditorium. Doors open 5:30 PM, show starts at 6 PM. Plus a special guest performance you won’t want to miss!
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! 📚💙
The Ceres High Dance Program proudly presents FALLOUT, showcasing the hard work and dedication of our Advanced Dance girls over the past few months. Doors will open at 5:30 PM, and we are thrilled to have special guest performances by Mae Hensley's Local Motion Dance Team. Tickets are available for purchase at the door for just $8. We'll also have candy, water, popcorn, and flowers for sale, so be sure to come support our program! December 4th and 5th @ 6PM!
Hands-on learning in action! Our Access Electric students got real experience bending conduit today. Building skills, building confidence, and preparing for the field!
Students: This month’s Bulldog Way Focus is “honor learning time for yourself and others.” You can do this by remaining on task throughout your class periods and not having side conversations so everyone can focus.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, come by the Amphitheatre during lunch on Monday to write a thank-you card for a staff member who has made a positive impact on your year. We’ll have cards and supplies ready. Come share gratitude and help spread kindness across campus.