Modesto City Schools

Negotiations with our labor partner, the Modesto Teachers Association (MTA) are off to a productive and positive start! We began on Tuesday October 7 in a meeting held at t...

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...

At La Loma Junior High, learning goes beyond the textbook. Students are encouraged to think creatively, explore new interests, and take ownership of their future. As the second f...

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 ...

Mark Twain Junior High is creating a culture of connection and opportunity with programs that go beyond the traditional. From virtual reality math and Esports to AVID and hands-on...

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...

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...

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...

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...