We are thrilled to announce that our Principal, Angelica Mariscal, has been awarded the Central Valley Dual Language Consortium Administrator of the Year! Mrs. Mariscal's dedication to promoting dual language education and prioritizing student learning has been exceptional. #lucasdlaowls
¡Estamos encantados de anunciar que nuestra directora, Angélica Mariscal, ha sido galardonada con el premio Administradora del Año del Consorcio de Lenguaje Dual del Valle Central! La dedicación de la Sra. Mariscal a promover la educación en dos idiomas y priorizar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes ha sido excepcional.
Are you interested in a career in education? CUSD is hiring individuals 18 and older who have a high school diploma and either 48 college semester units or have passed a Paraprofessional (NCLB) exam. Not quite there yet? Ask us about becoming a Substitute Paraprofessional!
Discover how it feels to know you make a difference as you work with students during school hours. Visit our Paraprofessional Job Fair:
Friday, July 19
10:00 a.m.-noon or 1:30-3:30 p.m.
CUSD District Office, 2503 Lawrence St., Ceres
Let freedom ring! 🇺🇸🎆 For tips from the American Red Cross on celebrating safely, please visit https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/how-to-have-a-safe-4th-of-july.html. #IndependenceDay #USA #PleaseStaySafe
Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, is a federal holiday celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. For perspectives on the significance of Juneteenth, please visit the National Museum of African American History & Culture's website at https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/what-juneteenth.
CUSD schools and offices will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 21.
Reminder: The last day of school is a field day and a minimum day. Please send your student in comfortable clothes and shoes as we will be having several indoor and outdoor activities
Are you interested in making a difference working with students and families in CUSD's after-school program? We're hiring individuals with a high school diploma or equivalent to work school days from 2-6 p.m. as Recreational Leaders, Paraprofessionals, and Childcare Supervisors during the 2024-2025 school year!
As part of our supportive team, you'll help maintain positive learning environments while interacting with students in their day-to-day activities. Find out more and apply at our A.S.E.S. Recruitment Fair:
🗓️ June 13, 2024
⏰ 2:00-5:00 p.m.
📍 Hanline Elementary Campus, 4295 Central Ave., Ceres
🌮 Free tacos for the first 100 attendees!
Questions? Please call (209) 556-1548.
Congratulations to the Leaps & Bounds Class of 2024! 🎓👏 We're so proud of our adult transition graduates and we know you’ll continue to shine!! ✨
Congratulations to all of the students who created videos on the theme of "Innovation" for our STEAM Team Film Festival! Entries were judged in the areas of Media/Technical, Content, and Creative. And the winners are …
🏆 Elementary – Jacob R., Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy, "Air Water Prototype"
🏆 Junior High – Samantha B., Blaker-Kinser Junior High, “Innovation”
🏆 High School – Alyssa C. and Emily I., Ceres High School, "Unplugged"
Look out, Steven Spielberg! 🎬📽️🤩
All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 27, 2024. We wish everyone a safe holiday weekend, and look forward to seeing students and staff back at school on Tuesday, May 28!
We hope to see you at our Cultural Festival tonight
Reminder: Minimum Day Tomorrow
Reminder: Early Release Tomorrow
Recently, CUSD staff members were invited to take part in the first round of judging for student entries in the annual Recycling Poster Contest. What an amazing collection of work ... and a tough job for our staff! Top posters in each grade-level category were sent to the City of Ceres for final selection. Check back on May 14, when the winners will be posted! ♻️🌱🌊🌎 #ReduceReuseRecycle #conserve #PlanetFriendly #TheCeresWay
Celebrating the extraordinary women we call mother, mom, mum, mamá, grandma, abuela, auntie, tía, and more – with gratitude for the love and strength that shape lives and influence generations! 💖💐💪 #ThanksMom
That's a wrap on the CUSD Town Hall meetings for 2023-2024! Many thanks to all of our community partners who contributed time, resources, and expertise, our CUSD families and community members who attended and engaged in meaningful conversations, and our staff who made these meetings happen. Stay tuned for next year's lineup! #OurCeresCommunity #TheCeresWay
Families of children age 0-5, mark your calendar for a Community Literacy Event! Thursday, May 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 2491 Lawrence St., Ceres. Please phone (209) 556-1559 to register.
SBAC Testing starts this week for 3rd through 6th grade!
🎉 Celebrating the invaluable contributions of administrative professionals throughout CUSD! Pictured are just a few of the friendly faces who are part of an amazing team that makes CUSD tick. ⏰ We 👀 and appreciate each of you, today and every day! 👏🌟 #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay
Congratulations to our Masonic Essay Contest winners who wrote about best practices for learning environments in which all students can thrive! Pictured left to right are Deputy Superintendent Dr. Amy Peterman, Yasmin (2nd Place Elementary), Dalia (1st Place Junior High), Jase (2nd Place High School), Kiera (1st Place High School), Gianna (1st Place Elementary), Mason Al Calbreath, Izairah (2nd Place Junior High), and CUSD Board President Hugo Molina. ✍️🥇🥈👏 Thank you, Ceres Masons Smyrna Lodge 532!
Game Changers dress up week is next week! Lucas Owls are game changers. Let's prepare for assessments!
