
October 8, 2025
You’re invited to join us for our Fall Literacy Night on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 , from 4:30–6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria and Classrooms . Come and enjoy a fun evening with...

October 8, 2025
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 ...

October 7, 2025
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...

October 7, 2025
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, ...

October 7, 2025
The September/October 2025 Newsletter is here! Get the latest updates on everything happening at Robertson Road, including the Principal’s fun challenge to dye his ha...

September 16, 2025
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...

September 9, 2025
Principal Guillermo Lopez invites you to a special 8-week Family Literacy Program presented by the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE). This program is a wonderful op...

September 2, 2025
We’re excited to let you know that the October breakfast and lunch menu is now available! This will give you a look at the delicious and nutritious meals being served each day. ...

September 2, 2025
We are happy to share our October Calendar with you. It highlights key dates, events, and activities planned for this month to keep you informed and connected. Please take a mom...

August 20, 2025
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...
August 1, 2025
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...

July 31, 2025
Modesto City Schools is introducing a new and improved bus tracking app for the 2025-2026 school year. Stopfinder will replace the MyView app and will be used by all families ...

July 28, 2025
Greetings, MCS Community, With excitement for our district’s bright future, I begin serving as your Superintendent. I am energized by the prospect of building upon what our scho...

June 17, 2025
At Modesto High School, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme is more than just a rigorous academic path; it’s a transformative experience shaping students into confident...

June 17, 2025
Modesto High School has earned national recognition as one of just 45 schools across the country honored by the AVID Center as an exemplary AVID school. The award marks a mileston...

June 17, 2025
Modesto City Schools is proud to introduce the 2025-26 student representatives to the Board of Education: Sabrina Toor, an incoming senior at Modesto High School, and Julian...

June 17, 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 and reverence on A...

June 17, 2025
At Modesto City Schools, we believe that strong schools start with strong partnerships, and our parents and guardians are the heart of it all. That’s why our Parent Engagement and ...

June 17, 2025
Modesto City Schools is proud to unveil its 2025–2026 Sustainability Plan — the first step in a three-year comprehensive strategy to create a greener, healthier future for our stud...

June 17, 2025
From a Life of Juggling to a Role of Leading—Modesto’s New Superintendent Inspires Through Lived Experience Before she was named the Superintendent of Modesto City Schools, Dr....