Superintendent Newsletter

Happy March! As we enter the final quarter of the 2024-2025 school year, the pace is picking up! I hope you take a few moments to stop and smell the flowers (hopefully without sneezing).

On the horizon, there will be many opportunities for our MCSD community to connect and collaborate. I am excited to invite you to our upcoming Town Hall meetings and Coffee with the Superintendent events. These gatherings are wonderful opportunities for us to engage in meaningful conversations, share updates, and hear your valuable input. Your voice matters, and I look forward to connecting with you!

Wishing you a fantastic March filled with growth, collaboration, and a little time to enjoy the beauty of spring!

Mrs. Julianna Stocking

Superintendent

Merced City School District

Merced City School District is proud to recognize the Merced Firefighters Scholars Foundation for their unwavering support of MCSD students over the past few years. The Foundation has played a crucial role in supporting students in need by working directly with families and teachers to provide resources. Whether it’s supplying cold-weather items like jackets and shoes, or covering the cost of vision care for students in need of glasses, their generosity has made a lasting impact.

Through their efforts, the Merced Firefighters Scholars Foundation has helped ensure that students have the essential items needed for success. We are grateful for their ongoing commitment to making a difference in our students' lives and ensuring every student has the resources they need to thrive.

In honor of Women’s History Month, MCSD proudly recognized 13 outstanding women from across the district as our Employees of the Month. Each was nominated for their dedication, hard work, and passion for education, making a lasting impact on both students and colleagues.

From transportation to fiscal services to our school sites, these remarkable women play a vital role in ensuring student success and wellbeing. We are grateful for their contributions and commitment to our District.

While not all honorees are pictured here, we extend our deepest appreciation to each of them for their continued excellence.

Congratulations to: Adrianna Ruiz, Linda Hernandez, Leah Salazar, Marilyn Tucker, Jodi Diaz, Gina Garcia, Margaret Zurilgen, Teresa Lopez, Augustina Pouncey, Tammy Terry, Elizabeth Ward, and Sarah Medlin.

Please join us in applauding these incredible women for all they do!

Give your child the gift of bilingualism with MCSD’s Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program at Stowell Elementary - now open exclusively to incoming Kindergarten students! This unique program helps students speak, read, and write in both English and Spanish while excelling academically.

Enrollment is limited, with priority given to:

✅ Stowell Elementary neighborhood students

✅ Siblings of current DLI students

✅ Students within MCSD boundaries

To learn more, contact Veronica Villa, EL Coordinator, at (209) 385-6331 or visit the MCSD website for details.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity—secure your child’s spot today!

Did you know??....

MCSD is on social media. Come hang out with us daily as we share exciting photos, videos, and information about current and upcoming events. If you are a parent, you might just see your little one get featured!

Instagram & Facebook: @MercedCitySchoolDistrict

Playhouse Merced’s “Bits, Skits, and Gravy” program has already brought theatre arts to schools across the District, and there are still 4 sessions remaining at select school sites this year! This fun and engaging program introduces students to characters, scene and costume design, music, and dance. Over the course of one week, students work together to expand a short 3-minute story into a 10-minute performance by adding creative elements like poems, music, and movement.

Students have loved the chance to play, create, and collaborate while exploring the magic of theatre. We’re excited to see what’s next as the program continues!

Remaining Sessions:

Fremont Elementary: 3/17 - 3/28

Wright Elementary: 3/31 - 4/11

Peterson Elementary: 4/28 - 5/9

Gracey Elementary: 5/12 - 5/23

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