December 2022

Everyone is a Safety Officer

School safety involves everyone in the MUSD community, including students, staff, families, and community members. As we prepare for Winter Break, it’s an opportune time to reflect on the ways we can all play a part to ensure campus safety.

Spirit of Giving

This holiday season, schools across our District are building stronger communities and spreading cheer through charitable giving. Check out a few examples of how MUSD schools embraced the Spirit of Giving this year!

QISA: Quality Instruction is Necessary for Student Success 

The quality of education in MUSD is based on not only teachers’ qualifications and students’ performances, but also on the effectiveness of staff collaboration and teaching strategies. 

Board Leadership Update

Manteca Unified School District is proud to announce new Board of Education leadership roles for the 2023/24 school year! The appointees were nominated by fellow members of the Board and were sworn in by Superintendent Dr. Clark Burke on Tuesday, December 13th at the regularly scheduled Board Meeting. 

History Comes Alive at Golden West

This month at Golden West Elementary, students stepped into the past when historical figures such as Audrey Hepburn, River Phoenix and Grace Kelly visited classrooms to tell students about their lives.

From Far and Wide: MUSD Job Fair is a Success!

Professionals traveled to attend Manteca Unified School District’s certificated and classified job fairs. Named one of “America’s Best Employers” in California by Forbes in 2019, MUSD is proud to be one of California’s leading educational hubs!

Priority Registration for Incoming Students Available January 17!

Do you or someone you know need to register a new student for the upcoming school year (2023/24)? Priority Registration begins January 17th!

Take Learning Outside the Classroom this Winter Break

Winter break is an excellent time to take learning beyond the classroom, explore interests and build skills. Click the button below to access various virtual field trips, resources and more...you never know what you might discover!

January Student Calendars

We are excited to share student work each month in The Mark Highlights, spotlighting future journalists!

Weston Ranch High School - The Prowl

Weston Ranch Wrestling Collects Hardware at Laguna Creek High School

By The Prowl Staff

Weston Ranch wrestling had an impressive first meet last Saturday at Laguna Creek High School of Elk Grove. The day was lengthy, but the rewards were worth the commitment as seven of the 13 wrestlers who competed won medals for head coach Benito Guardiola’s group.

JROTC Marches Past Competition at Lathrop

By Corey Stickley

Weston Ranch Cougar Battalion (WRCB) showed up early to Lathrop High School and walked away later as the winners of the Lathrop High School Drill Competition.

Sierra High School

Bhangra Documentary

By Emma Foxworth, Emery Noda &

Alexander Zavala

Learn about Bhangra, one of India's most popular dance forms!

AP Classes at School, Comedy Clubs

at Night

By Celeste Randolph

 It is something he’s been yearning for. The big bright lights, huge audience, and a room full of laughter. No amount of academic praise could fulfill what he really wanted. In March of this year, he stopped letting stand up just being a dream and put himself into the limelight.