![Downey High School Fire Science Teacher Eric Ornelas behind his desk in the classroom](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/modesto_city_schools_district_ar/article/image/large_e9612bb0-6722-4acd-bde1-b2feb5f2452c.jpeg)
February 4, 2025
When Eric Ornelas, a Career Technical Education teacher at Grace Davis High School, returned to his classroom last week, he didn’t just bring lesson plans — he brought firsthand e...
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January 21, 2025
Your voice matters! Join us in the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) process, where your insights will help shape the future of our schools. The LCAP is a three-year...
![Newly uipgraded Modesto High School library](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/modesto_city_schools_district_ar/article/image/large_bf92244e-a3ee-44f2-98c9-41a231cafe9a.jpeg)
January 14, 2025
Students and staff returned on January 13 to reimagined spaces, including library upgrades at Beyer, Enochs, Davis, Johansen, and Downey. Modesto High School's library received up...
![Construction crews make significant strides on the new track and field at Beyer High School](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/modesto_city_schools_district_ar/article/image/large_b6e1f835-eead-488e-868a-2b0b7fe91083.jpeg)
December 18, 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, Modesto City Schools is making remarkable progress on various construction and facilities projects across the district. These initiatives aim to enrich l...
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December 10, 2024
Please click on the link below to view our Senior Dates and Deadlines. If you have any question regarding any of the dates or deadlines please reach out to Molly in Student Body O...
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October 12, 2024
District leads Central Valley with real-time heat monitoring to protect students Modesto City Schools is leading student and staff safety with the installation of weather stat...
![LCAP Advisory Committee Needs You!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/modesto_city_schools_district_ar/article/image/large_70a3ebe2-de3d-470b-b109-d49e0ab2cdd0.png)
August 26, 2024
Are you ready to make a real impact on the future of our schools? Modesto City Schools is looking for passionate parents, guardians, staff, and community members to step up and jo...
![Stuff the Bus July 27 9 am - 4 pm](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/modesto_city_schools_district_ar/article/image/large_124d99f1-fbe2-45d9-a49d-bc9239757940.jpeg)
July 24, 2024
Help Modesto City Schools Stuff the Bus! We're gearing up for our annual school supply donation event on 7/27 from 9 AM - 4 PM! Find us at the Walmart on Sisk Road, where we wil...
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May 9, 2024
The Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) is designed to close the achievement gap by providing additional funds to support improved student outcomes and accountability. We must ...
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April 29, 2024
State Superintendent of Public instruction Tony Thurmond announced that Modesto City Schools is one of only 14 school districts in the state to earn a 2024 California Green Ribbon...
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April 19, 2024
We are now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Student Representative to the Board of Education position. Current MCS sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply. The St...
![Notice of Public Hearing 6/3](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/modesto_city_schools_district_ar/article/image/large_cd1ec802-1451-44dc-8780-6a3c84242cbf.png)
April 15, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Modesto City Schools Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will be held as follows: TOPIC OF HEARIN...
![In accordance with Board Policy 6161.1 and Administrative Regulation 6161.1, committees convened, piloted material, and brought recommendations to the Superintendent for Curriculum adoption for the 2024-2025 school year. AP European History AP French AP Psychology AP US History Criminal Justice 1 and 3/5 Education, Child Development, and Family 1/2 & 3/4 English Language Arts (Grades 9-12) Health (Grade 8) *Available until Friday, May 17, 2024 IBSL & IBHL Computer Science Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Policy requires a time for public preview, prior to Board adoption. Physical textbooks and their ancillary items will be available for review at the district office Reno facility, 1017 Reno Avenue, Building B, Monday, April 1, 2024 through Friday, April 19, 2024, 8:00AM to 4:00PM. For additional information, please call the Curriculum & Instruction/Professional Development Department at (209) 574-1502.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/modesto_city_schools_district_ar/article/image/large_0aa2e947-77fc-4fa4-b699-442a2ab8784c.jpeg)
April 11, 2024
In accordance with Board Policy 6161.1 and Administrative Regulation 6161.1, committees convened, piloted material, and brought recommendations to the Superintendent for Curriculu...
![Say Something Anonymous Reporting System](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/modesto_city_schools_district_ar/article/image/large_2a90f447-8377-40b3-9c5d-00a00ad287f1.jpg)
February 26, 2024
Modesto City Schools is officially launching the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System in grades 6 to 12 today, providing a safe and secure way for youth and adults to sp...
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November 16, 2023
Every year, Modesto City Schools, like all California school districts, is required to prepare a three-year plan known as the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The LCA...
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September 11, 2023
We are now enrolling students in ESS (Extended Summer School). If you are behind in credit please sign up now. SIGN UP HERE
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August 1, 2023
Help Modesto City Schools Secure Funding for Our District and Our Students Fill out your LCFF Application Form Today! All families play a critical role in ensuring our MCS ...
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July 28, 2023
"No Shots, No School". Be sure to have up-to-date vaccinations to start the year. Modesto City Schools has joined with Golden Valley Health Centers to provide Vaccination Hubs t...
![Student hugs family member before boarding the bus with new Zonar ZPass bus card](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/modesto_city_schools_district_ar/article/image/large_d3a74a22-50e3-43d9-a3e6-8498bb435e02.jpg)
July 25, 2023
Modesto City Schools is enhancing student bus rider safety and school attendance with a new hi-tech system designed to provide instant, online information about student ridership....