La Loma Junior High School

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, ...

Section 5 of Article IX of the State of California Constitution guarantees students a “free public education.” The State Supreme Court concluded in the 1984 case of Hartzell v....

If your 8 th grader failed a class last year, please click this link to sign them up for our grade recovery class. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Marcelino th...

Co-Ed 5 on 5 flag football and Girls Basketball tryouts will begin the week of October 13! Students need a cleared sports physical and a SportsNet registration to tryout. ...

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...

PTA NEEDS YOU! Please come join our PTA and see how you can help out. Board Meetings/General Meetings - 1st Board Meeting - Sept 2 at Noon via Zoom (vote in Presid...

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...

PICTURE RE-TAKE OCT. 23RD DURING LUNCH IN THE GYM.

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...

At La Loma Junior High, learning goes beyond the textbook. Students are encouraged to think creatively, explore new interests, and take ownership of their future. As the second f...

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...

Summer Bridge Form The goal of Summer Bridge "First Look" is to help students make a smooth and confident transition into 7th grade. Students will get to know the La Loma campu...

Our 7th grade orientation is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 1 from 8:00 - 11:30 am. We encourage all 7th grade and new students to attend the WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) orientatio...

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...

Beneath the soft glow of stage lights and a backdrop of gold and white flowers, the Thomas Downey High School auditorium transformed into a place of celebration and reverence on A...