Modesto City Schools

From Dr. Buitrago: "When I started work as your superintendent over the summer, I found myself reconnecting to my childhood in deeper ways than I could have in previous positions....

CSEA and MCS reach a tentative agreement for the 2025-2026 contract Modesto City Schools is pleased to announce that the district and the California School Employees Associ...

Across Modesto City Schools, campus improvement projects are taking shape, bringing new spaces and expanded opportunities for students throughout the district. Elliott’s New Sp...

Gregori High School’s girls’ soccer team is turning heads statewide and beyond, earning a #1 ranking in California and #10 in the nation early in the season, a histori...

More than 3,200 eighth graders from six Modesto-area school districts filled the Modesto Junior College ACE Pavilion on December 2 for the fourth annual Inspire Youth, Inspire Dre...

Modesto City Schools has launched a new Vaccine for Children (VFC) clinic to ensure families have easy, no-cost access to required childhood immunizations, especially during times...

Officials with the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) honored Antoinette Chambers, executive secretary to the Board of Education, on Nov. 7 as California’s Co...

Modesto City Schools is planning for the future, and we want to hear from you! As the new superintendent, Dr. Vanessa Buitrago, completes her first 100 days, your feedback will hel...

At Robertson Road Elementary, the name says it all. The Roadrunners are living up to their mascot every Friday when the entire school takes to the field for a mile run that has ...

When Serafina Moreno first walked into a Head Start classroom more than two decades ago, she was not an educator – she was a young mother looking for support and opportunity. ...

October is College and Career Awareness Month, a reminder that preparing students for life after high school has always been part of who we are at Modesto City Schools. With Map ...

This fall, Modesto City Schools is celebrating major milestones that reflect a shared commitment to investing in students’ education, wellness, and future. From athletics to acade...

Modesto City Schools is once again in the spotlight on the national filmmaking stage. Students from Downey High School, led by video production teacher Rene Guevara, and students ...

Modesto City Schools (MCS) has introduced a new districtwide culture campaign, Be the Change , to empower students of all ages to take an active role in building a positive and...

At Modesto City Schools, parent engagement is more than participation: it’s partnership. Through the dedication of the district’s Parent Engagement & Outreach (PEO) Department, ...

At its Sept. 8 meeting, the Modesto City Schools Board of Education issued a proclamation recognizing Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. The observance honors the...

Roosevelt Junior High is the largest junior high in Modesto City Schools, and it is growing for a reason. Known as the Rough Riders, Roosevelt students are encouraged to discove...

On the first day of school, Superintendent Dr. Vanessa Buitrago—known as Dr. B —returned to the campuses that shaped her own educational journey: Beard Elementary, Roosevelt Juni...

At Hanshaw Middle School, students aren’t just learning—they’re growing into confident, capable young people ready to take on the future. As part of Modesto City Schools’ “Where...

Dear Modesto City Schools families and staff, As we prepare to begin the 2025–2026 school year, I want to acknowledge that while this is an exciting time for many, some families...