MCSD Newsletter

Summer has commenced and I want to express my gratitude for everyone in our wonderful MCSD community. It has been my honor and privilege to serve as the Acting Superintendent of Merced City School District for over a year now. It is not lost on me that we have endured difficult times. But together, because of our unwavering passion for student success, we persevered and in return established MCSD as a driving force of education in our community. I am confident that our new Superintendent, Julianna Stocking will continue to guide our District in ensuring our nearly 12,000 students continue to receive the top-tier education they deserve.

Please join me in welcoming her to our MCSD Community, when she joins our team on July 1.

I hope everyone takes the time to relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy special moments with loved ones this summer. Before we discuss the possibilities patiently awaiting us in the upcoming school year, I want to share with you recent accomplishments in our district as well as opportunities sure to keep students engaged all summer long!

Thank you for a fantastic school year! Have a happy and safe summer.

Warm regards,

Mr. Brian Meisenheimer

Acting Superintendent

Merced City School District

Sally is an exemplary 1st grade teacher at Burbank who has graciously dedicated 26 years of education to MCSD. In addition to Burbank, Sally has served students of Rivera, Gracey and Reyes where she began her tenure as a Teacher on Special Assignment in 1998. Sally always strives to perfect her craft, and champions the future of her students beyond the classroom. Mrs. Rawlings declares that the amazing Burbank community makes each day truly magical, but we all know having Sally as a colleague and educator in our District is worth boasting about. Sally, thank you for being a constant beacon of support for many staff and students, and we look forward to having you for many more years to come!

Octavio serves as the District’s Lead Head Custodian and has been with us for 25 years. He defines what our District seeks in an employee through his dedication, work approach, and level of integrity. Octavio humbly credits his mentors for guiding him early on in his career. Without hesitation, Octavio constantly strives to be better each day, sharing his knowledge with colleagues and most importantly always working as a team member to support others, regardless of what he has on his to-do list that day.

Despite 25 years of experience, Octavio still finds working with students to be the most rewarding aspect of his career. In addition to Octavio being named MCSD’s classified employee of the year, he was awarded the title of Merced County Office of Education’s Employee of the Year. He will be recognized and honored at the October 3, 2024 Excellence in Education Awards Event.

Effective at the start of the 2024-25 school year, mobile communication devices including the following, will be turned off and stored away into a locked and sealed bag (YONDR pouch) provided by the school during each school day.

Examples of devices:

• Cellular Telephones

• Wireless Earbuds

• Smartwatches

• MP3 Players

• Any other device capable of transmitting and/or receiving data in the form of a voice, text message, and/or capable of accessing the internet

Please use the links below to access the District’s answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) relating to the YONDR pouches. They can also be located in the MCSD District and school handbook.

MCSD FAQs: English, Spanish, Hmong

MCSD District & School Handbook: English, Spanish, Hmong

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This Facilities Master Plan is a comprehensive summary of facility needs that serves as a strategic management tool for the district facilities over a ten-year period and potentially beyond.

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Did you know?... MCSD is offering FREE Summer meals to all children ages 1-18. Children must be present and eat the meal on-site. Children DO NOT need to be MCSD students.

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