Talented students shine at Merced City School District's Spotlight Showcase.The 5th annual Spotlight Showcase was held Thursday February 13, 2020 at the historic Merced Theatre.498 students performed over the course of the three hour show and 1,260 excited family members were there to cheer them on.Spotlight is a celebration of arts in education involving all age groups from pre-school to 8th grade.The arts are an important part of the STEAM program at MCSD, integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math into the curriculum. The STEAM program is m...
February 5, 2020 is National Signing Day and students at Gracey Elementary are committing to reach higher in their education. Students heard from School Counselor Ms. Allison Dossetti about college opportunities here in Merced and around the state.Merced City School District Superintendent Dr. Al Rogers, representatives from UC Merced and Merced College each sharedtheir personal experience as college students, letting them know how fun college can be, and how it can open doors to future careers.
Stefani elementary community unites, helping students who lost home in fireLast weekend, the Ramirez family home burned down, in the Beachwood area.As soon as the staff at Stefani Elementary heard the news, they knew they had to do something.Yadida and Valeria Ramirez both go to Stefani Elementary, and their little brother Benjamin goes to nearby Franklin Elementary.With the help of parents, the staff at Stefani has raised more than $1,400 to help the family get back on their feet.Merced City School District Associate Superintendent Doug Collins, Principal Rick Her, Learning Director Juan...
Fremont Elementary School is celebrating moms. 310 mothers and community members took part in the first ever Morning with Mom event on campus Friday, January 31.Many mothers were able to see what their child's day is like while they are at school."You get that quality time with them outside of your home," Marilu Valencia said while visiting with her child.They interacted with students and helped them with an arts and crafts project."These students are going to leave today and remember this event forever so that makes it a pretty special day for us, " Prin...
Air quality is closely monitored at all schools within Merced City School District, to protect the health of all students and staff, on a daily basis.MCSD relies on the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to provide the air quality forecast. To help get the word out, the agency provides a calendar, which is illustrated by students.The 2020 Healthy Air Living Kids' Calendar includes artwork by a student at Margaret Sheehy Elementary School.Logan McDaniel is a third grader in Ms. Garcia's class.They observe the air quality each day.It is part of the science c...