Walter White Elementary

All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, January 15, 2024. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday, January 16. Wishing our students, staff, families, and community a safe and pleasant weekend!

We’re so excited and we just can’t hide it! 😁🤗 School resumes on Tuesday, Jan. 9. As a reminder, students with one or fewer absences in January are eligible for their school’s drawing for a brand new Nintendo Switch!

🎉 Wishing our students, staff, families, and community a new year filled with kindness, joy, and endless possibilities! 🌟 2⃣0⃣2⃣4⃣ #HappyNewYear #BestYearYet #TheCeresWay

A surprise visit from a #GamingTruck THRILLED students in the After-school Education and Safety program. The truck is making the rounds to reward positive attendance. #ASES #SchoolEveryDay #TheCeresWay

CUSD's Family Resource Center held its first-ever #HolidayNight! Gifts donated by our staff and turkey with all the trimmings went home with families who also enjoyed hot cocoa, candy canes, and visits with the big guy himself! 🎄🎅⛄ Congrats to our #StudentServices team on this warm and wonderful event, with thanks to all who helped make it possible. 🥰 #HolidaySpirit #TheCeresWay

CUSD schools will be closed for the winter break beginning Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 through Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. School resumes on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. Wishing our students, staff, families, and community safe and happy holidays! ⛄️

CUSD's After School Education and Safety program (ASES) is excited to announce a new partnership with Turlock Sports Park! ASES students in grades 4-6 can access free sports camps and professional coaching during the ASES program at their school. This partnership is part of CUSD’s ongoing commitment to supporting student wellbeing. To learn more about ASES, please visit https://ceresunifiedsdca.sites.thrillshare.com/o/cusd/page/after-school-education-and-safety-program-ases, or contact your child’s school to enroll.

CUSD is hiring! Mark your calendar for our Dec. 18 Job Fair if you: ✅ Have a high school diploma ✅ Enjoy working with children ✅ Want to work during school hours Qualified applicants who apply in advance at https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1870415 will be guaranteed an interview. We’re also seeking substitute paraprofessionals to set their own schedule. Come be a part of #TeamCUSD!

Congrats to Marcelo, Walter White’s winner of a PS5 for being at school everyday during the month of November. We are so proud of you. #shinebrightww #theceresway #attendancechallenge

Lifelong learning is a priority for CUSD, and our school board is leading by example! Along with Drs. Wickham and Peterman, Board members attended the California School Boards Association #AnnualEducationConference where sessions address effective school governance, student achievement, and issues affecting public education. #TeamCUSD #CeresLearns #TheCeresWay

We have thousands of reasons to be thankful … but we couldn’t fit you all in one photo! Wishing our students, staff, families, and community a safe and contented #Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃🍂 #TheCeresWay

Feeling #thankful for our outstanding CUSD music staff and students for this week’s incredible Singsational choral concert! Fourth grade honor choir students opened with a joyful rendition of Yellow Submarine. As always, our junior high and high school students brought their A-game! The combined choirs ended the night with De Colores. Bravo! 🎵🤩 If you missed it, see the livestream at https://youtube.com/live/JI-Wj0j8lBs?feature=share. #TheCeresWay

Today's the day! Singsational kicks off at 6 p.m. This annual performance brings together CUSD music students who will fill your heart – and the CVHS gym – with song. Livestream available at https://youtube.com/live/JI-Wj0j8lBs?feature=share. 🎵 #MusicInSchools #TheCeresWay

All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. We will look forward to seeing students and staff back at school on Monday, Nov. 27. 🦃🍂

Walter White’s united assemblies are always full of excitement. Congratulations to our October district attendance winner. Being at school does not only makes our little Stars brighter in knowledge, but they are automatically entered into a raffle (if they have 0-1 absence) to win a prize. We also celebrated our students of the month for October. Hip-hip hooray to those of you! Thank you Student Council team for supporting during our assemblies. #everyminutecounts #everydaycounts #keepshining #weseeyou🌟

With heartfelt appreciation to those who have served, those who continue to serve, and to their families who have also sacrificed. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay2023

All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the Veterans Day holiday on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. 🇺🇸

Who's ready for an extra hour of sleep? 🖐️ Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5. Clocks on most cell phones and smart watches will automatically reset tonight. Remember to set non internet-connected clocks back an hour before you go to bed. ⏰ 💤 #FallBack

The Association of California School Administrators selects one Elementary Co-Administrator of the Year for the entire state of California and he is CUSD’s own Nate Diamantine! Nate, who is the Assistant Principal at Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet, was honored at ACSA’s annual Leadership Summit. 🏆🤩 #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay

Mark your calendar and register at (209) 556-1559 for these free upcoming workshops from the CUSD Family Resource Center: Bilingual Story Time - Stanislaus County Library Children ages 2-5 Tuesday, Dec.5, 2023 9:00-10:30 a.m. 2491 Lawrence St., Ceres (Annex, Room 1) Sensory Story Time - Breathing Through Children ages 2-5 Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2555 Lawrence St., Ceres (Argus Rooms 32/33) Zumba Class Free childcare available (must register in advance) Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:00-10:00 a.m. 2555 Lawrence St., Ceres (Argus Rooms 32/33)