Every student works to achieve grade level standards,
feels safe and is supported to realize individual success.
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Meeting Grade Level Standards |
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Read Across America in MUSD
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Read Across America week is an opportunity to encourage early literacy.
Twenty new books which cultivate love of reading, promote individual success, as well as celebrate diversity and inclusion were shared with each elementary school to launch Read Across America week.
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Read Across America was celebrated at each elementary school in MUSD! |
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Students mastering grade-level science standards in Ms. Sudderth, Ms. Gonzalez, and Ms. H's third grade at Lincoln. After reading "Bartholomew and the Oobleck", students estimated the ratio of liquids and solids to create slime (oobleck)! |
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Veritas teacher, Mrs. Doo, dressed up as her favorite story book character from "Mae Among the Stars" by Roda Ahmed. |
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MUSD Board President Eric Duncan reads aloud "Mr. Peabody's Apples" by Madonna to Ms. Becker's Kindergarten students at Shasta. |
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Veritas student dressed up as his favorite character, Cat in the Hat. |
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Women's History Month
Drawing of Rosa Parks by Makayla Botanni
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Makayla is a student at Joshua Cowell part of Ms. Jerri Brown's fourth grade class. She chose to do her drawing of Rosa Parks in celebration of Women’s History Month: “When I was younger I read about Rosa Parks and made a poster about her. She was inspiring because she fought hard for equal rights and she was very brave.” |
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Class of 2025: Welcome to High School! |
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Dear Class of 2025,
You are approaching an exciting milestone in your academic career! High school is a time for learning, exploring, trying a new activity, making new friends, and importantly, preparing for adulthood.
We know that last part can seem scary, but over the next four years, it is our job to help you become college or career ready! Meaning, helping you map your next steps after high school. Is it college, military, or straight into the workforce?
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STUDENT AND STAFF SUCCESS |
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Supporting and Celebrating Achievement |
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Three Students Honored in MUSD Who Earned the Every Student Succeeding Award by ACSA
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Congratulations, Skyler!
"This recognition is a very honorable award because it stands for succeeding despite challenges, succeeding despite a disability, and succeeding despite obstacles," said Susan Sanders, Mossdale Elementary principal.
Mossdale recognized a very unique and endearing student on Friday, Skyler Payawal, who earned the ACSA Every Student Succeeding Award.
Skyler is an 8th grade student, big brother, and friend who is also visually impaired. Having courageously undergone 15 surgeries, he pursues his education career showing excitement and resiliency.
Mrs. Sanders continued, "What I remember the most about Skyler, as a young child, he would literally run through the school to get to class or out to play. His enthusiasm and excitement were contagious. It was if he could navigate the whole campus despite his disability. I would remind him to 'be careful' or 'slow down'; he was responding to school as I would hope all children would, with joy! He may have made my heart stop, but his racing was for a good reason.
"I would like to conclude with saying that Skyler represents Mossdale school’s vision-- where the making of success stories happens daily."
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Congratulations, Isabella!
Sierra High School recognized a very deserving, inspirational, and talented student, Isabella Steele, earning the Every Student Succeeding Award.
Isabella, or 'Bella' to those that know her best, is a senior at Sierra who is part of San Joaquin County's special education program in the deaf and hard of hearing class. As part of her award, she earned a scholarship toward her future endeavors. Bella hopes to pursue a career in animal science as she is an active equestrian (horse rider) and loves spending time with her horse, Loma.
Mrs. Rachel Hernandez, Isabella's teacher, said, "Isabella has become a hardworking, dedicated, and ambitious young lady. For her, school is not about getting good grades and completing work, but about truly learning and growing. I am very proud of her as a student as well as a person, friend, and horse rider. I am proud to be her teacher and part of her life."
Bella is an active student on campus having been involved in FFA programs, powderpuff games, Sierra's 5k fundraisers, among various general electives while balancing her academia.
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Congratulations, Neomi!
Lathrop High School recognized Neomi Chavez, a very brave and resilient student, who earned the Every Student Succeeding Award.
Neomi is a senior at Lathrop High and is on track to graduate this May, thanks to the unwavering support of her high school counselors. Having experienced trauma shortly before entering high school, Neomi suffered many obstacles. Though eventually, succeeding against all odds.
"Together with Neomi, they recognized that a plan to turn her life around needed to be developed. In Naomi’s words, 'the plan was scary'. From her lowest high school GPA, a 0.25, Neomi is currently passing all her classes with a 3.0 GPA while also working part time!" shared Lathrop High principal, Greg Leland. "More importantly, where there was once anxiety and despair, she now has optimism and hope."
Neomi dreams of becoming a neurologist to help students overcome adversity and trauma in their lives. When it seemed easiest to give up, Neomi prevailed. As part of her award, Neomi earned a scholarship toward her college endeavors.
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Jenni Andrews, MUSD Senior Director of Elementary Education and ACSA Board member, expressed, "On behalf of San Joaquin Charter Board members, I would like to congratulate all three nominees from Manteca Unified. Their success is our success and their powerful stories are our inspiration."
ACSA stands for Association of California School Administrators. The purpose of this award is to honor students at all grade levels who have succeeded against all odds, beyond expectations or simply won the hearts of the administrators and other educators who helped them achieve their goals.
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Safety and Wellbeing at the Forefront |
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Safety Takes Center Stage |
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Student success develops in an environment where students can grow and flourish socially and emotionally, so to help accomplish this, the show must (safely) go on. And there’s no better place for students to take their place in the spotlight than in their school’s theater. |
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Students Working Together to Achieve |
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Esports is here, in Manteca Unified! |
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Esports has finally become an official high school sport, and Sierra High School students are leveling up to help define a new type of student-athlete.
Esports, or Electronic Sports, is the world of competitive, organized video gaming which requires teamwork, communication, strategy, practice, and critical thinking – just like traditional sports!
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District News and Media Mentions |
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Article from Manteca Bulletin |
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Article from SF Chronicle |
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Hot off the Press:
The MUSD Newsroom is here!
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The Community Outreach team has built a newsroom on our website to house the many articles, feature stories, and mentions of MUSD in the news! www.mantecausd.net/newsroom
We believe news mentions are of critical importance for many reasons, but most of which, they help increase awareness to our many family resources and widely communicate our vision and mission aimed at student achievement.
The Newsroom is a one-stop-shop for the latest news in MUSD and separated by two sub-sections: ‘MUSD in the News’ and ‘District News’.
‘MUSD in the News’ showcases news mentions from outside agencies such as The Manteca Bulletin, The Record, San Francisco Chronicle, ABC10, FOX40, CBS13, etc.
‘District News’ organizes the various stories featured in The Mark Highlights, press releases, and other public-facing news items.
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Save the Date for What's Ahead |
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Manteca Unified art students are proud to present their masterpieces at the Best of the Best Art Exhibit. |
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MANTECA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT |
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Superintendents
Dr. Clark Burke, Superintendent
Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent
MUSD School Board
President Eric Duncan, Area 1
Vice President Stephen Schluer, Area 6
Board Clerk Cathy Pope-Gotschall, Area 5
Kathy Howe, Area 2
Melanie Greene, Area 3
Marie Freitas, Area 4
Marisella C. Guerrero, Area 7
Our Mission
Through smart actions and decisions, MUSD will work together using meaningful, measurable and aligned data for all students to achieve mastery of grade level standards in all subjects based on their unique educational pathway in a safe environment inclusive of design, security and climate.
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