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.
Summer school is in full swing! Students are earning credits and getting ahead while making new friends and staying productive this summer! Let's Go Tigers!
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! 🇺🇸
Congratulations to the Blaker-Kinser JHS and Cesar Chavez JHS esports teams on competing in the Central California Esports League Spring 2025 Championship at the University of the Pacific! 🎮 In addition to facing off in Rocket League, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros., Sharks and Tigers got to tour the UOP campus with their coaches – a memorable experience both in and out of the gaming center. 🎓 Special shout out to the Chavez team who will advance to a final match against Roosevelt JHS! 🏆👊
Esports builds connections, strengthens teamwork, and fuels communication and creative thinking. Way to go, teams! 🕹️👏🔥🦈🐅 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #Esports #GameOn #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
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
Let's finish the year strong! If you need academic support, tutoring is available. Let's go Tigers!
If only all lunch meetings were this much fun! 🎉 Cesar Chavez Tigers asked thoughtful questions and shared honest perspectives when Superintendent Amy Peterman joined them for pizza and great conversation. 🍕💬
When asked what advice she’d give her junior high self, Dr. Peterman said she’d remind herself not to worry so much about what others think. Students shared their favorite things about school – along with suggestions for making it even better! 🐅
For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #StudentVoices #LunchWithTigers #RealTalk #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
We hope you had a restful break! See you Monday, February 24th!
"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.” -Marcus Garvey
February is Black History Month – a time to honor the culture, history, and contributions of Black Americans. Learn more, explore resources, and celebrate with us by visiting our webpage, https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/page/black-history-month.
#ResponsiveToEveryStudent
#TheCeresWay
Level-Up this Summer! Summer School Registration now open! Pick-up a registration packet in the front office.
