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ParentSquare is the central hub for all Communications to your School, Classroom, and Teacher throughout WCUSD.
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Welcome back to the 2020-21 school year.
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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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Merced celebrates our Employees of the Year!
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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
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Merced celebrates Read Across America with various activities throughout the week.
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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.