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 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
Mae Hensley End of Year Field trip details! See fliers attached for more info.
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
Join us for Mae Hensley's Spring Parent Teacher Conferences! This is a great opportunity to check in with your student's teachers and their academic progress.
Catch us every Monday morning making a special cookie delivery to first-period classes! Each week, we celebrate one 7th grader and one 8th grader who had perfect attendance the week before—by treating their entire class to cookies! 🎉
Showing up every day matters, and we love celebrating our Warriors who demonstrate respect, responsibility, and integrity by being present and ready to learn. Will your first period be celebrated next? Never miss a Monday or you might miss out!
#I❤️Mae #TheWarriorWay #AttendanceMatters #SweetSuccess
A Day of Learning for Our Warriors Staff! 📚✨
Today, our amazing teachers and staff spent the day deepening their skills to better support our students! We kicked off the morning focusing on math across contents, followed by a session led by our Assistant Principal and Teacher Lead on PBIS & MTSS—systems designed to foster a positive and supportive culture for all students.
We also explored student clarity, learning how to see learning through students’ eyes and guide them in understanding where they are and where they’re going in their learning.
After a morning of deep learning, we took time for self-care with activities like walking, gardening, mandala coloring, and guided breathing meditation before lunch. 🌿🎨✨
The afternoon brought important discussions on our Minga digital hall pass rollout, and we wrapped up the day with team time—collaborating and planning for the rest of the school year.
It was a fantastic day of learning, and we can’t wait to apply it all as we welcome our students back on Monday! ❤️🖤
#I❤️Mae #TheWarriorWay #LifelongLearners #StrongerTogether
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
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
"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
📣 Exciting News for Our Mae Hensley Families!
We’re thrilled to share that starting next year, Mae Hensley will offer a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) strand as part of our programming! 🎉
Here’s what this means:
• Our DLI strand will serve students coming from Caswell Elementary who have been a part of the Dual Language Immersion program since kindergarten.
• This is not a schoolwide program, but rather a specialty strand for approximately 20% of our students. The rest of our amazing Mae Hensley programming will continue as usual!
• Students in the DLI strand will continue to develop their bilingual and biliterate skills while being part of the vibrant Warrior community.
We’re excited to expand opportunities for all students to thrive and to welcome our DLI students as they carry forward their commitment to language immersion. Thank you for your continued support as we grow and innovate to provide the best education possible.
If you have any questions, stay tuned for more updates, or feel free to contact the school office for more information!
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
Did you know that CUSD students can earn college credits while they're still in high school? Mark your calendar for an info meeting to find out how our partnership with Modesto Junior College gives students a jumpstart on college:
🗓️ Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 Argus/Endeavor Multiuse Room, 2503 Lawrence St., Ceres
Find out which dual-enrollment courses will be available next year, how to enroll, and what it means to be a successful dual-enrollment student. See you there!
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!
Attending school is cool! ❄️⛸️ Blaker-Kinser Sharks, Cesar Chavez Tigers, and Mae Hensley Warriors with excellent attendance were rewarded with ice skating at Modesto On Ice! For more photos, skate on over to the schools' Instagram profiles. 🦈🐅💪 #SharksTigersWarriorsOnIce #JuniorHigh #SchoolEveryDay #TheCeresWay
