Waterford USD

Happy Dia de los Muertos to all who celebrate! #WaterfordCares #WUSD

🚌 School Bus Safety Week Tip #3
Most school bus-related injuries happen outside the bus, often because a driver or pedestrian wasn’t paying attention.

🚗 Drivers:
Put down your phone, slow down near bus stops, and watch for children crossing the street—especially in the early morning and afternoon hours.

👟 Students:
Avoid distractions when boarding or exiting the bus. Look both ways, wait for the driver’s signal, and cross at least 10 feet in front of the bus where the driver can see you.

Together, we can make every bus stop a safe stop!

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🚌 School Bus Safety Week Tip #2
When a school bus extends its stop sign and turns on the flashing red lights, it means children are loading or unloading — and traffic in both directions must stop.

🚦 It’s the law in California:
➡️ On two-lane roads or roads without a raised median, both directions must stop.
➡️ Remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted.

Stopping for the bus keeps our students safe as they get on and off — let’s all do our part to protect them!

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Students in our Expanded Learning Program have been busy exploring different cultures by grade level and creating unique educational crafts to share with their families. On October 23, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Richard M. Moon Primary, families are invited to enjoy a Cultural Showcase featuring student artwork, cultural crafts, and a special performance. Guests will also have the chance to sample foods from around the world and celebrate the creativity and hard work of students from RMPS, LWIS, and WJHS. We hope to see you there!

Happy Diwali to all who celebrate! #WaterfordCares

🚸 School Bus Safety Week Tip #1
Did you know the most dangerous areas around a school bus are the “safety zones” — the spaces 10 feet in front, behind, and on each side of the bus?
These are the areas where it’s hardest for drivers to see children.

✅ Always stay back until the driver signals that it’s safe to cross.
✅ Make eye contact with the driver before stepping off the curb.
✅ Never walk behind a school bus.

Let’s work together to keep every child safe around the bus!

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Here’s the route for tomorrow’s Homecoming Parade! 🎉 The parade will depart from Waterford High School at 1:15 p.m. and make its way through town, passing by all of our schools so students can watch and show their Wildcat spirit. We’d love to see families and community members lining the streets to cheer on our Wildcats! 💙

🌎 We Participated in the Great ShakeOut Today! 🌎 Today, all of our schools joined millions of participants across the globe for the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill—the world’s largest earthquake preparedness event! 🌍 Our students and staff practiced “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” to be ready in case of a real earthquake. The Great ShakeOut is a reminder of the importance of being prepared and knowing what to do during an earthquake. This global event helps ensure we’re ready to stay safe, wherever we are! Thank you for your continued support as we work together to prioritize student safety. 💙 #WaterfordCares #WUSD

Phones today are more than just phones — they open a window to the world. That means they also invite hackers, predators, and negative online influences right into our homes.

Protect yourself and your children by learning how to stay safe online.
📲 Visit our website to view parent guides on gaming and social media, or stop by the Waterford USD District Office to request a printed copy.

By setting boundaries, reducing screen time, and using parent controls, can make the digital world a safer place for everyone.

View the digital guides: https://www.waterford.k12.ca.us/documents/parents%2F-students/safety-and-wellness/cybersafety/503375

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🌟 It's National School Lunch Week! 🌟 Did you know? WUSD serves over 219,487 nutritious lunches every school year, at no cost to our families! 🥪🍎 We are proud to ensure that every student has access to healthy meals that fuel their learning and growth. 🙌 Let's celebrate our amazing food service team for making this possible! #SchoolLunchWeek #WUSDCares

Join us for our next WUSD Family Night: Every Child Matters. This Forum will be hosted in partnership with Love Waterford on Thursday, October 2, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the WHS Auditorium. Dinner will be provided as we come together to explore The Dark Side of Social Media. This important conversation will address the risks students face—including mental health struggles, substance use, online harassment, threats, identity theft, and trafficking—and how parents and students can protect themselves. The evening includes a live Q&A with our expert panel, followed by a hands-on project where we will pack 100 Bags of Compassion for survivors of human trafficking. Parental guidance is recommended, as some topics may be sensitive for young children.

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Looking to continue your education? Waterford USD is here to help!
We offer adult education classes at no cost, with spots currently open in:
* Morning & Evening ESL classes
* Computer Applications
* Citizenship
You can sign up easily at the District Office during business hours.
Questions? Call us at (209) 874-9017—we’re happy to help!

Happy Labor Day! As a reminder, all school and district offices are closed today in honor of the Labor Day holiday. #WaterfordCares #EveryMomentMatters

As a reminder, all schools are out of session next Monday in honor of the Labor Day Holiday! Enjoy the three-day weekend! #WaterfordCares #WUSD

Parents and families, don’t forget to join us for Back to School Night! We’ll begin at 5:30 PM in the Gym, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet your student’s teachers and learn more about the exciting year ahead. We look forward to seeing you there!

📢 Notice: Office Closures August 4-5 📢 Our school and district offices will be closed on August 4 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM and closed all day on August 5. We’ll reopen and resume normal business hours on Tuesday, August 6. Thank you for your understanding! #WaterfordCares #WUSD

🐄🐖🐐 Waterford FFA Fair Highlights! 🐖🐐🐄

Our FFA chapter had a strong showing at the 2025 Stanislaus County Fair with 28 student exhibitors showcasing their hard work across multiple species.

🏆Highlights included major championship wins such as Natalie Van Ruiten's Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer, Natalie Van Ruiten's FFA Champion Slick Steer, and Matthew Bailey's FFA Reserve Champion Hampshire Market Hog. Our exhibitors also earned numerous class placements, including several 2nd and 3rd place finishes.

In total, our students exhibited 2 market steers, 1 beef heifer, 5 market hogs, 16 market goats, 4 market lambs, and 8 breeding goats, showcasing a wide range of skill and dedication.

🏆The chapter also stood out in showmanship competition:
* Matthew Bailey Reserve Champion Advanced Swine Showmanship
* Natalie Van Ruiten Reserve Champion Beef Showmanship
* Jade Howry 1st Place Intermediate Goat Showmanship
* Lilly Gutierrez 2nd and 6th Place Intermediate Goat Showmanship
* Amy Lopes 6th Place Advanced Goat Showmanship
* Alex Flores 6th Place intermediate Swine Showmanship
* Bailey Mendenhall 10th Place Novice Goat Showmanship

We’re proud of the dedication, responsibility, and leadership our students continue to demonstrate. Congrats to all our exhibitors on a successful fair! 🎉

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