Career Technical Education

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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

When Eric Ornelas, a Career Technical Education teacher at Grace Davis High School, returned to his classroom last week, he didn’t just bring lesson plans — he brought firsthand e...

Are you ready to explore the unique educational opportunities at Modesto High School? The School's International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advancement Via Individual Determinatio...

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...

Modesto City Schools is setting an example for sustainability and student engagement through its innovative programs and partnerships. One of those is the Climate Action Pathways ...

Modesto City Schools CTE has partnered with the Academy for Professional Development to bring you a new Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program!! This program provides a vital o...

We're thrilled to announce that Downey 3D Graphics and Animation has won first place at the All-American High School Film Festival in New York City for the second consecutive yea...

Modesto City Schools and the Modesto Chamber of Commerce have collaborated for this exciting career event for 8th grade students! Modesto City Schools will be showcasing our div...

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...

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...

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...