Career Technical Education

On October 19, the All American High School Film Festival held its annual award show, where students across the nation submitted over 2,500 videos and two Johansen VPN students, D...

Modesto City Schools is planning for the future, and we want to hear from you! As the new superintendent, Dr. Vanessa Buitrago, completes her first 100 days, your feedback will hel...

Inspire Youth, Inspire Dreams Career Path Exploration for 8th Graders in Modesto City Schools

When Serafina Moreno first walked into a Head Start classroom more than two decades ago, she was not an educator – she was a young mother looking for support and opportunity. ...

Students can earn a wide variety of certifications depending on the CTE program they are enrolled in, including: ServSafe Stop the Bleed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA...

October is College and Career Awareness Month, a reminder that preparing students for life after high school has always been part of who we are at Modesto City Schools. With Map ...

Modesto City Schools (MCS) has introduced a new districtwide culture campaign, Be the Change , to empower students of all ages to take an active role in building a positive and...

At Modesto City Schools, parent engagement is more than participation: it’s partnership. Through the dedication of the district’s Parent Engagement & Outreach (PEO) Department, ...

At its Sept. 8 meeting, the Modesto City Schools Board of Education issued a proclamation recognizing Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. The observance honors the...

Join us for Modesto City Schools’ 3rd Annual Trades Night at Beyer High School on April 9, 2026, at 5:30 PM! 🎉 Discover a world of opportunities in the trades sector as we bring t...

On the first day of school, Superintendent Dr. Vanessa Buitrago—known as Dr. B —returned to the campuses that shaped her own educational journey: Beard Elementary, Roosevelt Juni...

Carson Mendonza, a junior at Modesto High had to win swine showmanship in order to get into the Master Showmanship competition at the Stanislaus County Fair. Master Showmanship ...

Congratulations to Breyden Horstman and Amelia Medearis, a graduate and senior at Johansen for being recognized by The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for winning ...

Congratulations to Aneel Brar, a senior at Gregori for placing in the top 6 in the Management Information Systems competition during the National Future Business Leaders of America...

Dear Modesto City Schools families and staff, As we prepare to begin the 2025–2026 school year, I want to acknowledge that while this is an exciting time for many, some families...

Modesto City Schools is introducing a new and improved bus tracking app for the 2025-2026 school year. Stopfinder will replace the MyView app and will be used by all families ...

Greetings, MCS Community, With excitement for our district’s bright future, I begin serving as your Superintendent. I am energized by the prospect of building upon what our scho...

At Modesto High School, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme is more than just a rigorous academic path; it’s a transformative experience shaping students into confident...

Modesto High School has earned national recognition as one of just 45 schools across the country honored by the AVID Center as an exemplary AVID school. The award marks a mileston...

Modesto City Schools is proud to introduce the 2025-26 student representatives to the Board of Education: Sabrina Toor, an incoming senior at Modesto High School, and Julian...