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![Merced Elementary School has been recognized as a 2020 California Distinguished School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579195917/wcusdorg/svsjg3ccjjfzas5g1mz9/WCUSD_CA_DIST_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1579195917/wcusdorg/svsjg3ccjjfzas5g1mz9/WCUSD_CA_DIST_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1579195917/wcusdorg/svsjg3ccjjfzas5g1mz9/WCUSD_CA_DIST_1.jpg","width":725}])
Merced Elementary School has been recognized as a 2020 California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education, praised for taking an innovative approach to bolstering English language arts, reading and math skills.
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![Girls dress up in the same clothes for twins day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1578197474/wcusdorg/vwppphahixrmtptchaqt/TwinsDay-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1578197474/wcusdorg/vwppphahixrmtptchaqt/TwinsDay-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1578197474/wcusdorg/vwppphahixrmtptchaqt/TwinsDay-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1578197474/wcusdorg/vwppphahixrmtptchaqt/TwinsDay-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1578197474/wcusdorg/vwppphahixrmtptchaqt/TwinsDay-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1578197474/wcusdorg/vwppphahixrmtptchaqt/TwinsDay-1.jpg","width":1836}])
![Dr. Kessler gives Mrs. Smith a Merced Panther Spirit Shirt]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1578194926/wcusdorg/a5aph0fyiugrufcnvxqm/PrincipalForADay-5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1578194926/wcusdorg/a5aph0fyiugrufcnvxqm/PrincipalForADay-5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1578194926/wcusdorg/a5aph0fyiugrufcnvxqm/PrincipalForADay-5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1578194926/wcusdorg/a5aph0fyiugrufcnvxqm/PrincipalForADay-5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1578194926/wcusdorg/a5aph0fyiugrufcnvxqm/PrincipalForADay-5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1578194926/wcusdorg/a5aph0fyiugrufcnvxqm/PrincipalForADay-5.jpg","width":2200}])
![Merced celebrates our Employees of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557962037/wcusdorg/whzhwpkrk7nckz9t6b1f/EmployeeoftheYear.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1557962037/wcusdorg/whzhwpkrk7nckz9t6b1f/EmployeeoftheYear.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1557962037/wcusdorg/whzhwpkrk7nckz9t6b1f/EmployeeoftheYear.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1557962037/wcusdorg/whzhwpkrk7nckz9t6b1f/EmployeeoftheYear.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557962037/wcusdorg/whzhwpkrk7nckz9t6b1f/EmployeeoftheYear.jpg","width":1600}])
Merced celebrates our Employees of the Year!
![Students pose as dinosaurs on field trip to Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557955965/wcusdorg/jcq8uhc4mwdwqw0iyhhf/JurupaFieldTrip1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1557955965/wcusdorg/jcq8uhc4mwdwqw0iyhhf/JurupaFieldTrip1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1557955965/wcusdorg/jcq8uhc4mwdwqw0iyhhf/JurupaFieldTrip1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1557955965/wcusdorg/jcq8uhc4mwdwqw0iyhhf/JurupaFieldTrip1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1557955965/wcusdorg/jcq8uhc4mwdwqw0iyhhf/JurupaFieldTrip1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1557955965/wcusdorg/jcq8uhc4mwdwqw0iyhhf/JurupaFieldTrip1.jpg","width":2200}])
Students enjoyed a day of learning at the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center
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Merced students learn basketball skills and compete in a tournament.
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Parents and/or students will be able to review and complete school forms easily through our online system. Gone are the days of endless repetitive forms. LEARN MORE
![Read Across America Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551985958/wcusdorg/vc5fetyaqups0i8ocrcn/HomepageBanner1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1551985958/wcusdorg/vc5fetyaqups0i8ocrcn/HomepageBanner1.jpg","width":456}])
Merced celebrates Read Across America with various activities throughout the week.
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![Parents and Students are playing Bingo to win book prizes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1543951884/wcusdorg/znwvmzzbxmktlk6scigu/BingoforBooks.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1543951884/wcusdorg/znwvmzzbxmktlk6scigu/BingoforBooks.jpg","width":400}])
![Students Perform Winter Songs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1543951442/wcusdorg/mpnirgron5f0fwu20pvq/KinderWinterPerformance.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1543951442/wcusdorg/mpnirgron5f0fwu20pvq/KinderWinterPerformance.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1543951442/wcusdorg/mpnirgron5f0fwu20pvq/KinderWinterPerformance.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1543951442/wcusdorg/mpnirgron5f0fwu20pvq/KinderWinterPerformance.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1543951442/wcusdorg/mpnirgron5f0fwu20pvq/KinderWinterPerformance.jpg","width":1407}])
![Students wear bright clothes to show they are too bright for drugs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539991878/wcusdorg/oajamhrrbnskm5n7nt3o/5C5B2C87-44C8-4DD0-9232-D147060ACE26.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539991878/wcusdorg/oajamhrrbnskm5n7nt3o/5C5B2C87-44C8-4DD0-9232-D147060ACE26.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539991878/wcusdorg/oajamhrrbnskm5n7nt3o/5C5B2C87-44C8-4DD0-9232-D147060ACE26.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1539991878/wcusdorg/oajamhrrbnskm5n7nt3o/5C5B2C87-44C8-4DD0-9232-D147060ACE26.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1539991878/wcusdorg/oajamhrrbnskm5n7nt3o/5C5B2C87-44C8-4DD0-9232-D147060ACE26.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1539991878/wcusdorg/oajamhrrbnskm5n7nt3o/5C5B2C87-44C8-4DD0-9232-D147060ACE26.jpg","width":2200}])
Send your child to school dressed in our Spirit Day themes for Red Ribbon Week to promote staying drug-free.
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Come to see your children dressed up as their favorite book character.