Big news this week … our comprehensive high schools, Ceres High School and Central Valley High School, are 2 of the top 4 public high schools in the greater Modesto area, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report! 🐾🦅🏆
Schools are evaluated on a range of criteria, including test scores, access to Advanced Placement (AP) classes, graduation rates, and college and career readiness. 🎓📊
This achievement reflects the effort and dedication our students, teachers, and staff bring every day, and the strong support of CUSD families and our Ceres community. Excellence is #TheCeresWay! 🙌🎉
Schools are evaluated on a range of criteria, including test scores, access to Advanced Placement (AP) classes, graduation rates, and college and career readiness. 🎓📊
This achievement reflects the effort and dedication our students, teachers, and staff bring every day, and the strong support of CUSD families and our Ceres community. Excellence is #TheCeresWay! 🙌🎉
Starting Monday, students who are eligible will be able to go off campus for lunch.
To be eligible as of Monday you must:
Have no outstanding detention time from last school year
Have no outstanding library fines
Have a signed permission slip
Please see Elvira Lopez in the Discipline Office if you have any questions.
To be eligible as of Monday you must:
Have no outstanding detention time from last school year
Have no outstanding library fines
Have a signed permission slip
Please see Elvira Lopez in the Discipline Office if you have any questions.
As we prepare for the start of the new school year, we'd like to remind all students and families about the Ceres High School Personal Electronic Device Policy.
Campus Reminders:
Students who need to leave campus during the school day must be checked out in person by a parent or guardian with a valid photo ID. Students will not be released based on a phone call.
Ceres High School is a closed campus, and all visitors must check in through the front office.
The student parking lot remains closed during the school day, including lunch.
For campus safety, food delivery services are not permitted.
Free breakfast and lunch are available daily to all students through CUSD Child Nutrition Services.
See you tomorrow!
Students who need to leave campus during the school day must be checked out in person by a parent or guardian with a valid photo ID. Students will not be released based on a phone call.
Ceres High School is a closed campus, and all visitors must check in through the front office.
The student parking lot remains closed during the school day, including lunch.
For campus safety, food delivery services are not permitted.
Free breakfast and lunch are available daily to all students through CUSD Child Nutrition Services.
See you tomorrow!
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 5️⃣ – We glimpsed the future! 👀 This week, secondary students picked up schedules, reconnected with friends, and got set for a new school year full of possibilities! 📚✨
This time next week, our campuses – and our hearts – will be full. 💙 #IsItAugust12Yet? #Back2School #CountingDown #WeCantWait #TheCeresWay
This time next week, our campuses – and our hearts – will be full. 💙 #IsItAugust12Yet? #Back2School #CountingDown #WeCantWait #TheCeresWay
We’re proud to introduce our 2026–2027 Student Representatives to the CUSD Board of Trustees: Emma Juarez of CHS 🐾 and Elijah Younan of CVHS 🦅.
As student representatives, Emma and Eli will bring valuable student perspectives to the Board, highlight student achievements, and help ensure student voice informs decision-making.
Please join us in congratulating Emma and Eli! 👏 #LeadTogether #TheCeresWay
As student representatives, Emma and Eli will bring valuable student perspectives to the Board, highlight student achievements, and help ensure student voice informs decision-making.
Please join us in congratulating Emma and Eli! 👏 #LeadTogether #TheCeresWay
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
Dog Days is almost here!
Spirit wear, yearbook, and ASB Packages will be available for purchase.
Yearbook photo will be taken and dress code will be enforced. Seniors will take a photo for ID Cards.
Spirit wear, yearbook, and ASB Packages will be available for purchase.
Yearbook photo will be taken and dress code will be enforced. Seniors will take a photo for ID Cards.
Our Dog Day packets for the 26-27 school year were mailed out at the beginning of July. If you have not received your packet, please come to the Ceres High office between 8:00am and 3:00pm with a current proof of address in the form of a utility bill (such as a TID or City of Ceres bill in good standing). Thank you
Turkey Time! Ceres FFA taking the time to weigh, wash, and tag their SAE projects.
Follow Ceres_ffa on Instagram for more photos!
Follow Ceres_ffa on Instagram for more photos!
Did you know it’s not too late for children age 4+ by Sept. 1, 2026, to enroll for the 2026-27 school year? 🎒
Getting started is easy! 🪄 Visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us and click "Enrolling Students."
At CUSD, we’re committed to making sure every child has access to quality instruction and unique opportunities, with the tools and support they need to succeed. ✨ Here's just some of what we offer:
🍏 Free meals & free after-school care
🏫 Clean, welcoming campuses and caring staff
❤️ Social, emotional, and behavioral supports
💻 Take-home Chromebooks and free online tutoring
☀️ Free summer programs and more!
Discover #TheCeresWay today! 🎉
#CUSD #CeresUnified #CUSDfam #StudentSuccess #NowEnrolling #TK #Kindergarten
Getting started is easy! 🪄 Visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us and click "Enrolling Students."
At CUSD, we’re committed to making sure every child has access to quality instruction and unique opportunities, with the tools and support they need to succeed. ✨ Here's just some of what we offer:
🍏 Free meals & free after-school care
🏫 Clean, welcoming campuses and caring staff
❤️ Social, emotional, and behavioral supports
💻 Take-home Chromebooks and free online tutoring
☀️ Free summer programs and more!
Discover #TheCeresWay today! 🎉
#CUSD #CeresUnified #CUSDfam #StudentSuccess #NowEnrolling #TK #Kindergarten
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! 🇺🇸
Today was the last day of summer school... see you in August!
Come check us out!
Join Ceres High Players and Coaches on July 15-17 for the CHS Football Camp.
July 15 - 17, 2026, for ages 8 - High School
Register now: https://omella.com/p5iy7
July 15 - 17, 2026, for ages 8 - High School
Register now: https://omella.com/p5iy7
🎉 Class of 2026, your diplomas are ready! 🎓
Stop by the Ceres High School office today anytime between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM to pick yours up. Congratulations again, graduates!
Stop by the Ceres High School office today anytime between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM to pick yours up. Congratulations again, graduates!
Summer school starts tomorrow, June 9th!
