Construction crews have been hard at work six days a week this summer to make major improvements to aging Merced City School District facilities, thanks to voter-approved Measure M funds. We want to let you know about those upgrades and also keep you informed about the work that will continue this fall as students return to class. Please know that safety is our top priority, and every effort will be made to minimize the impact on students, parents, neighbors, and staff. We also ask that you please drive slowly and carefully around all of our schools to protect the safety of ...
Saturday, August 06, 2016 05:25PM FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Students in the Merced City School District's Youth Enrichment Program ended the summer session Friday with some exciting hands-on activities this week. The World of Wonders Science Museum in Lodi sent its Wow on Wheels team to the YEP classes at John Muir Elementary. One of the programs challenged the children to build balloon rockets using just balloons, tape, string, and straws. Another program taught the students about chemical reactions by allowing them to make their own slime, and a third activity f...
Our middle schools are excited to welcome students back to campus with the annual "Round Up" orientation. Each school website has helpful information about Round Up plans, and the dates and times are also listed below: Cruickshank Middle School: Wednesday, August 10th 7th grade, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 11th 8th grade, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hoover Middle School: Thursday, August 11th 7th grade, 1-2 p.m. 8th grade, 2-3...
Merced Sun-Star column written by MCSD Public Information Officer, Sara Sandrik: Collaboration is a powerful part of student success throughout the Merced City School District. Parents, teachers, administrators, board members and countless others work together to help children thrive. Many times, the collaboration also involves other agencies and community partners. I’ve enjoyed seeing some inspiring examples of that type of teamwork this summer. I learned about one of those cases while taking photos of a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) show...
More than two dozen girls are celebrating a meaningful milestone. They completed a four week program called the Lift While You Lead Empowerment Project during the Merced City School District’s Summer Academy for Academic Achievement. They marked the occasion during a closing ceremony at UC Merced on July 7th, but their journey is just beginning. The program aims to increase self-esteem and improve academics, discipline, and attendance. It also promotes higher education and helps the girls become leaders in their schools and community. The course includ...