The Merced City School District would like to congratulate all of our students for their hard work and dedication throughout the 2018-2019 school year! That includes our 8th graders at Cruickshank, Hoover, Rivera, and Tenaya middle schools who celebrated their graduation on June 5. Each ceremony was filled with meaningful moments, heartfelt speeches, and proud families, staff members, and friends. We want to wish all of our MCSD graduates the best of luck as they head into high school. We know you will continue to make us proud!
The MCSD Board of Education has approved the changes below for the 2019-2020 school year. We look forward to welcoming some new members to our site administration teams!
Congratulations to all of the MCSD students who took home awards from the Merced County STEM Fair! The event was held on March 6 at UC Merced and featured nearly 30 projects from more than 110 students in grades 5 through 8.
In addition to several grade level winners, MCSD students had two of the top three projects that will be moving on to the California Science & Engineering Fair on April 29-30 in Los Angeles. Sixth grader Brady Hickman from Chenoweth Elementary won for his project "What Brand is a Hit?" and seventh grader Essey Aferwerki from Hoover Middle School won for his project entitled "Effect of Climate Change on Soil."
The exhibits were judged by local experts, including scientists and professors from UC Merced and Merced College. Participants also had a chance to tour various labs and other areas of the campus. This event was made possible by sponsorship from the Merced County Education Foundation and Pacific Gas & Electric and was hosted as part of UC Merced Research Week.
MERCED CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Kindergarten Registration Begins: March 11th
Preschool Application Process Begins: March 18th
KINDERGARTEN
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Register at your neighborhood school between 9:30 and 3:30.
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Students will be registered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Some classes may reach capacity sooner than others.
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Kindergarten students must be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2019.
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For Registration please bring:
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Proof of birth date (original birth certificate, passport, or notarized affidavit of birth);
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CURRENT IMMUNIZATION RECORD;
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PLEASE NOTE: Personal beliefs exemptions to immunizations are no longer valid for students entering transitional kindergarten or kindergarten, effective Jan 1, 2016.
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Verification of residence; must have at least 3 of the following documents:
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Current PG&E/MID statement – mortgage/rental or lease statement or agreement - City of Merced water/garbage bill - driver’s license/car registration - unopened business mail with current postmark
TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN
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If your child turns 5 between September 2 – December 2, 2019, fill out the paperwork required for kindergarten. Your student will be placed in a Transitional Kindergarten classroom. Transitional Kindergarten is a two year program. Year 1 is Transitional Kindergarten - Year 2 is Kindergarten.
PRESCHOOL
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Students are accepted based on family size, income and other eligibility requirements.
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Complete a Pre-Application at any MCSD Elementary Site or the main Preschool Office at Galen Clark Preschool, 211 E. 11th Street.
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For more information call the Main Preschool Office located at Galen Clark Preschool, at 385-6619 between 9:00 and 3:00 Monday – Thursday.
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Preschool students must be 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2019. A limited number of slots are available for students that are 3 on or before September 1, 2019.
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When you are called for an appointment, you will be required to bring:
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Proof of birth date (original birth certificate, passport, or notarized affidavit of birth) of all children under 18 living in the household;
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CURRENT IMMUNIZATION RECORD;
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TB Test results for child applying for program services (dated within one year of August 14, 2019);
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Current Physical for child applying for program services (dated within one year of August 14, 2019);
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Current proof of family income for THREE MONTHS up to ONE YEAR depending on employment (pay stubs, unemployment or disability pay stubs, TANF, CalWorks, child support, etc.);
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Other legal documents to prove family size (marriage certificate, divorce certificate, separation documentation, custody agreements, guardianship documentation, etc.);
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Verification of residence; must have at least 3 of the following documents:
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Current PG&E/MID statement – mortgage/rental or lease statement or agreement - City of Merced water/garbage bill - driver’s license/car registration - unopened business mail with current postmark.
Students from throughout the Merced City School District graced the stage at the historic Merced Theatre on February 12 for the district's 4th annual Spotlight Showcase. The event is a chance to celebrate arts education and the emerging talents of our students. It featured a wide variety of performances, from singing and dancing to acting and bands. The video above features short highlights from each group, and a full length video will be posted soon. Thank you to all of the staff and family members who made this evening possible!