
May 13, 2025
 The Modesto City Schools (MCS) Board of Education is pleased to announce that it has officially appointed Dr. Vanessa Buitrago as the district’s next Superintendent. She will begi...

May 13, 2025
As campuses across California observed Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9) and look ahead to California Day of the Teacher on May 14, communities are taking a moment to honor the e...

April 29, 2025
 Modesto, CA - The Modesto City Schools (MCS) Board of Education is pleased to announce that it has named a finalist, Dr. Vanessa Buitrago, for the position of Superintendent. Buit...

April 25, 2025
     Join us for Open House on May 8th! Please read flyer for more detail! 

April 21, 2025
 Modesto City Schools families may be eligible for SUN Bucks. This new California program provides  up to $120 per eligible child  to help cover the cost of groceries during the su...

April 15, 2025
April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month, a time to recognize the achievements and needs of students who speak multiple languages — including American Sign L...

April 15, 2025
Beneath the soft glow of stage lights and a backdrop of gold and white flowers, the Thomas Downey High School auditorium transformed into a place of celebration on April 2. Two tow...

March 25, 2025
 Help Beautify Fremont, Love Modesto April 26, 2025!   



March 18, 2025
 Modesto City Schools showed up strong at this year’s '10K With a Cop,' an annual community run held in Downtown Modesto to strengthen connections between students and local law en...

March 17, 2025
 Tucked inside a portion of the former reprographics building, a quiet revolution is underway. Amid the clink of tools and the hum of assembly, two Modesto City Schools graduates, ...



February 19, 2025
 Classified employees play a vital role in supporting educators, maintaining a positive school environment, and providing services that directly impact students, families, and the ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...
