Superintendent Newsletter

Dear, Staff, Families, and Community Members

Happy New School Year!

The school year is off and running, and our classrooms are filled with energy, curiosity, and smiles! At MCSD, we’re continuing to focus on what matters most: building strong relationships, keeping our students safe, both physically and socially-emotionally, and strengthening literacy as the foundation for lifelong learning.

September is National Literacy Month, and I hope we can all find time to celebrate the power of words, whether by reading together as a family, sharing a favorite story, or discovering a new book you love.

With so many exciting things ahead, we can’t wait to see all the growth and joy this year will bring. Here’s to making 2025–26 our best year yet!

Warmly,
Mrs. Julianna Stocking
Superintendent
Merced City School District

Mrs. Julianna Stocking

Superintendent

Merced City School District

Coffee with Superintendent Stocking

Join Superintendent Stocking for casual conversation over coffee! It’s a great chance to connect, ask questions, and share what’s on your mind.

Date: Tuesday, September 16

Location: Hoover Middle – Library

Time: 8:15–9:15 a.m.

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MCSD Townhall

We’d love to hear from you! All community members are invited to share their thoughts, ideas, and concerns as we work together for our students.

Date: Thursday, September 25

Location: Wright Elementary - Cafeteria

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

(5:00 - 5:30 is tabling and sharing of resources)

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2nd Annual Walk, Ride, and Roll to School Day

Join us before school on Wednesday, October 1 as we celebrate Walk, Ride & Roll to School Day! Students and families are invited to travel safely together, with the support of our local first responders and MCSD staff.

More details, including meet-up locations, will be shared soon on ParentSquare.

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SWAG September Saturday Camps

In partnership with Students with Aspiring Goals (SWAG), MCSD is excited to offer FREE Saturday Camps at Tenaya Middle School in Merced. Students can enjoy fun, sports-centered activities on a first come, first serve basis.

Dates: September 6 & 13
Times:
• 6th–8th Grade: 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (breakfast & lunch provided)
• TK–5th Grade: 1:30–5:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact the M.A.R.S. Program at 209.724.2421.

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/MCSDMARSPROGRAMS

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Screenagers - Growing up in the Digital Age

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Kamangar Theatre, 301 W. Main Street, Merced

Doors Open: 1:00 p.m.

Movie starts: 2:00 p.m.

SWAG Saturday Soccer Camps

In partnership with Students with Aspiring Goals (SWAG), MCSD is offering FREE Soccer Saturday Camps at Tenaya Middle School in Merced. Camps are open to 3rd–6th grade students and are first come, first serve.

Dates: Sept. 20, Sept. 27, Oct. 4 & Oct. 11
Times:
• Session 1: 8:30–11:00 a.m.
• Session 2: 12:00–3:00 p.m.

For more info, contact the M.A.R.S. Program at 209.724.2421

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Title IX Information

Merced City School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying against any protected group as identified under Education Code 200 and 220 and Government Code 11135, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any district program or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance (5 CCR 4610). The Governing Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all District activities and functions.

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