
August 20, 2025
Attention Mark Twain Parents! Are you interested in joining the School Site Council? We’re currently seeking nominations for parent representatives. If you’d like to be conside...

August 20, 2025
Back to School Night – August 21 Join us for Back to School Night on Thursday, August 21! 📍 The evening will begin in the gym with Title 1 presentation and introductions from ...

April 10, 2024
📣 Attention Parents & Students! We’re excited to announce the launch of our Monthly Counseling Newsletter ! 🌟 Each month, we’ll be sharing helpful insights, timely reminders, a...

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 31, 2025
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...

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
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....

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...

May 27, 2025
8th Grade Promotion Schedule Wednesday, May 28: La Loma Junior High School: 5 p.m. at Johansen Gym Mark Twain: 5 p.m. Gregori Stadium Roosevelt Junior High: 5 p.m. at ...

May 22, 2025
TOPIC OF HEARING: LOCAL PLAN, ANNUAL BUDGET PLAN, AND ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN FOR 2025- 2026 Copies of these Plans are available for inspection at: Modesto City Schools SELPA Off...

May 22, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: LCFF and LCAP The Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) is designed to close the achievement gap by providing additional funds to support improved studen...

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 12, 2025
Join us the for a School Site Council Meeting on May 14th @ 8:30am in the Library.