
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...

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...

May 15, 2025
Major construction is now underway at Grace M. Davis and Thomas Downey High Schools, where both campuses have officially broken ground on transformational upgrades, thanks to vote...

May 13, 2025
Antoinette Chambers, executive secretary to the Board of Education at Modesto City Schools, has been honored with the prestigious ACSA Region 7 Administrator of the Year award for...

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...

May 13, 2025
Before the first student enters the cafeteria for lunch, the work has already begun at the Modesto City Schools Nutrition Services warehouse. This is where every delivery of fresh...

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 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
April 15 may be a day most people dread, but not at Thomas Downey High School! Thanks to an incredible group of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students, Tax Day has beco...

April 15, 2025
Inside the bustling Reprographics facility at Modesto City Schools, the machines don’t just hum, they sing. This is where creativity meets precision and where ink meets imagination...

April 15, 2025
We’re proud to announce that Sonoma Elementary School has been named a 2025 California Distinguished School, one of only three schools in Stanislaus County to earn this prestigiou...

April 15, 2025
Modesto City Schools is moving forward on several major construction projects designed to enhance student learning spaces, support college and career pathways, and invest in long-...

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...

April 7, 2025
Modesto City Schools would like to announce a series of new curriculum adoptions for the 2025–2026 school year. These adoptions follow a thorough review and recommendation process...

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 18, 2025
For students facing adversity, success isn’t just about perseverance—it’s about the people who stand beside them. With the encouragement of dedicated school staff, these students ...
March 18, 2025
A child’s art class is about much more than the colorful creations on the family fridge. It’s a space for self-expression, creativity, and exploration where students gain confidenc...

March 18, 2025
Did you know that 77-percent of K-12 teachers nationwide are women? According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the teaching profession remains one of the few...

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, ...

March 14, 2025
Student board members play a vital role in bringing the student perspective into district leadership, ensuring that student voices are heard in decisions that shape their educatio...