Modesto City Schools

The auditorium hummed with anticipation, and the air thickened with expectation as the audience settled into silence. Eyes were fixed on the stage, where the energy was almost ele...

Modesto City Schools continues to step forward in addressing educational disparities with the African American Success Plan, a comprehensive initiative that began in 2005, aimed a...

Thomas Downey High School senior Stephen Van Dusen has added “composer” to his growing list of accomplishments with the debut of his original work, Ballade No. 1 in D# Minor, Op. ...

Modesto City Schools (MCS) observes February as National Black History Month, with this year’s official theme, “Black Americans and Labor.” As MCS honors Black history, Superinte...

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...

As devastating wildfires ravaged Southern California, Modesto High School junior Ryan Nazari felt compelled to act. Watching the heartbreaking news coverage, a sense of helplessne...

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...

Students and staff returned on January 13 to reimagined spaces, including library upgrades at Beyer, Enochs, Davis, Johansen, and Downey. Modesto High School's library received up...

When passion, talent, and a genuine love for students come together, the result is Alexis True, a music teacher at Downey High School, who continues to strike all the right chords...

As 2024 draws to a close, Modesto City Schools is making remarkable progress on various construction and facilities projects across the district. These initiatives aim to enrich l...

MCS Sustainability Plan: Building a Greener Future Imagine a future where Modesto City Schools leads the way in creating cleaner, greener, and brighter environments for our stu...

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 is excited to announce the upcoming TK-Kinder enrollment campaign for the 2025-2026 school year. With Transitional Kindergarten (TK) expanding to serve more 4...

It’s that time of year again! Modesto City Schools’ elementary students are abuzz with excitement as they recently competed in the annual MCS Spelling Bee, held this year at Fairv...

Thomas Downey High School is about to dive into the world of Broadway with its highly anticipated production of The SpongeBob Musical , set to make a splash with both its stunning...

At Robertson Road Elementary, the heart of the school isn’t just in the classrooms or hallways—it’s in the front office, where three dedicated staff members have worked side by si...

When the Rand family learned that Enochs High School and other local schools were bringing back the chance to host students from Japan after COVID, they couldn’t wait to be involve...

As the autumn leaves change, schools across Modesto are gearing up for Native American Heritage Month , a time to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous com...

A new chapter in athletics is unfolding at Modesto City Schools with the introduction of girls' flag football as a competitive sport for the 2024-2025 school year. All seven compr...