Walter White Elementary

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.

We’re celebrating CUSD staff whose positive connections with students are #InspiringExcellence every day! Say hello to the Star Club! 🌟 Together, this team of teachers and instructional paraprofessionals make it their mission to ensure Walter White Elementary students feel seen, valued, and empowered to shine their very brightest. We’re talking next-level brilliance here! 💥✨ Nice work, Amanda Rodriguez, Rosa Ruiz, Laura Avelar, Ermelinda Juarez, Susana Mauricio, Michale Bradley, and Maci Cooper. 🚀🤩🙌 #SuperStellar #CommittedToExcellence #ResponsiveToEveryStudent #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay

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! 🇺🇸

Mood: When your Superintendent thinks you’re awesome – and shows it with a hand-delivered note and sticker! 😁💌✨ It’s staff appreciation season in CUSD, and Dr. Amy Peterman recently wrapped up a tour of schools and departments, personally thanking more than 1,900 CUSD staff and long-term substitutes for their hard work and unwavering dedication to students. 🙌 Pictured are a few of these moments at Don Pedro Elementary, Transportation, Maintenance, Print & Copy Services, and Walter White Elementary School. For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. There’s no team like #TeamCUSD! 👏💙 #ThankYou #celebrate #appreciate #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

Well hello, CUSD Classes of 2038 and 2039! 👋🎓 We were thrilled to welcome incoming Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten students – and their families – at last night’s TK/Kindergarten Registration Fair. These little learners are just getting started and we’re honored to be part of their journey! 🎉📚✏️ Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the festivities, and a big shout-out to our staff who made this event possible. 💙 #StayTunedForGreatness #BrightFutureAhead #CUSDfamily #TheCeresWay

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

A BIG thank you to Rotary Club of Ceres for another amazing #RotaryReadIn! 📚 Our students loved having guest readers bring stories to life. 📖✨ We appreciate each and every reader who made this event so special! 💙 #ThankYouReaders #CUSDreads #CeresLearns #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

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

Do you have a child who will be age 4+ by Sept. 1, 2025? Don't miss out on priority enrollment for CUSD's transitional and full-day kindergarten programs! ✅📚🖍️🎒 Priority TK/K enrollment is open through Friday, Feb. 28 for Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet, Caswell Elementary Dual Language Academy and Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy, and opens 💥 Monday, March 3 💥 for all other elementary schools. Enroll in-person at any CUSD elementary school or online at https://ceresunifiedsdca.sites.thrillshare.com/o/cusd/page/school-enrollment. ✍️🔗 CUSD offers: 🏫 Clean, welcoming campuses ❤️ Caring staff ⭐️ Quality programs 💻 Take-home Chromebooks 🫶 Social, emotional, and behavioral supports 🥪 Free meals ⚽️ Free after-school care 🧠 Free online tutoring 🌞 Free summer programs And more! Enrollment for grades 1-12 at all schools begins Tuesday, April 1.

No better way to wrap up the week than with little Stars shining bright! 🌟 #FridayFun with TK and Kindergarten students at Walter White Elementary. 💙 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #PlayLearnGrow #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

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