
This Wednesday is Early Release!


All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. We wish our students, staff, and families a safe and happy holiday weekend, and will look forward to seeing students and staff back on Tuesday, January 21.



Shout out to Hidahl Elementary's Westley who scored some sweet rewards for his excellent November attendance! 💥👊 Hey students, you could be next‼️ Attend #SchoolEveryDay for a chance to win. 🏆✨ For more info, please visit https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/o/cusd/page/attendance-incentives. #InItToWinIt #HidahlPawPride #TheCeresWay


Welcome back, students! We hope you enjoyed the winter break. ❄️ January is a perfect time to read a new book, 📚 write a review, ✍️ and earn an all-new reward in the #CUSDreads Superintendent's Book Club! This month's theme, "Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Animals," is inspired by Science Fiction Day and J.R.R. Tolkien Day, both in January. Pick up a review form at your school library, turn it in, and enjoy your choice of bookmarks: #SaveMySpot (dog) or BookmarksAreForQuitters (cat). 😺🐶 For more information, please visit https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/o/cusd/page/cusd-reads #NewYearNewBook #ReadOn


Talent show Dress Rehearsal This Wednesday!


Dr. Peterman read to first-graders at Sam Vaughn Elementary School, awarded stickers to students in the #CUSDreads Superintendent's Book Club, and gave away books. 📚👏 What a wonderful way to end the week! 🎉 #FridayFun





CUSD schools will be closed for the winter break beginning Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 through Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. The District Office and all departments will be closed Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1. School will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
All-day ASES will be open at elementary sites on Dec. 20 and Jan. 6 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for students in grades TK-6, with breakfast, lunch, and snack provided. To attend, students must arrive no later than 10 a.m.
With continued fog and rain in the weather forecast over the coming weeks, visibility may be limited when driving. Please use extra caution, especially in school zones and during drop-off and pick-up times. Together, we can help everyone enjoy a safe holiday season!



Holiday Grams are NOW for sale!


This Wednesday is an Early Release Day!


Don't forget Talent Show Auditions are TOMORROW! Make sure if you haven't yet, grab a permission slip from the front office!


This Friday is Pajama Dress up Day! Show your school spirit Giants and show up in your coziest and dreamiest Pajamas!


Have Talent? Sam Vaughn's Talent Show auditions are on Tuesday, Dec 10 at 2:30pm. Don't miss out on showing your school community your amazing talent, we would all love to see it!


Don't Forget! THIS FRIDAY Dec 6th, is our pictures with Santa here at school! Come and make sure you get your Holiday picture in!


All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. We will look forward to seeing students and staff back on Monday, Dec. 2, which is the beginning of a new attendance month for students! December is also a short month, with only 14 school days before the winter break.
Students who attend at least 13 days in December will be automatically entered into their school's drawing for a trip to Disneyland (or equivalent prize)! For more information, please visit https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/o/cusd/page/attendance-incentives.
Big thanks to Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy for their student writing on display at the District Office (as pictured)! 🦃🍁😍



Classified and Certificated staff took part in an Educational Partner Meeting where the topic was the district's Local Control Accountability Plan, or LCAP. This three-year plan outlines the district's goals, actions, and expenditures to support positive outcomes for all students. All educational partner groups have a voice in the LCAP, including students and community members who met earlier in the month. For a summary of the conversation, check out the 8-minute podcast, CUSD Educational Partner Update, at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2031616/episodes/16144155.

Deepest thanks to retiring Trustee Faye Lane for 16 years of dedicated service to Ceres Unified School District students, families, staff, and our community! Your commitment to educational excellence and advocacy for all students has had an enduring impact and your leadership has inspired us all. Gratitude and best wishes, Trustee Lane! 🎉🌷✨ #TheCeresWay


The #CeresTurkeyTrot is back! 🦃 This 5k and 10k walk/run is free for all ages:
🗓️ Nov. 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving Day)
⏰ 8-10 a.m. (registration begins at 7 a.m.)
📍 Starts/ends at Ceres Christian Church, 3502 Roeding Road
🌐 Register online at cereschristianchurch.org
A Golden Turkey ✨🦃 will be awarded to the Ceres school with the most runners/walkers. Show your school spirit by wearing school colors or spirit wear! Questions? call (209) 537-8931.


Students at Sam Vaughn Elementary invited family members who have served in the U.S. armed forces to be honored at a school assembly, where Giants performed a tribute to veterans. For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #ThankYouVeterans #HeroesAmongUs #VeteransDay


Congratulations to graduates of the Families Acting Towards Results (FACTOR) program! These family members completed a six-week course to learn how they can support successful outcomes for their students. Well done! 🎓🎉🙌 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #CUSDfam #TheCeresWay


As a reminder there will be NO SCHOOL this upcoming Monday, November 11th. In observance of Veteran's Day.
