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2025-2026 District News

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Students working on a fire truck in firefighting gear

Livingston High students receive hands-on training with addition of a fire engine and ambulance.

Livingston High’s Public Safety pathway has added a fire engine and an ambulance as learning tools for students.
A photo of actors performing at the Bloss House

From Atwater to 1840 England: “A Christmas Adventure” returns for Its 26th year at the Bloss House.

Atwater, Buhach Colony drama departments collaborate for a program that has become a Holiday tradition.
Teacher instructing students during career and adulting day

Hands-on Career and Adulting Day trains Livingston students for life after high school.

Livingston High students were able to take crash courses on practical real-life skills.
Tiffany Gong talking at the CTE Advisory Committee

Advisory meeting highlights growth, innovation in MUHSD CTE programs.

Students were able to share first-hand experiences from opportunities that stemmed from MUHSD CTE programs.
Student working on a horror mask at the workshop

Golden Valley students receive a monster masterclass from Emmy-winning artist.

Hollywood makeup artist Brian Sipe held a monster mask making workshop at Golden Valley High School.
An adult school student working on packaging

Small parts, big Impact: Students find joy and purpose in packaging partnership.

The Merced Adult School’s partnership with a Fresno-area business has helped fund field trips and activities for students.
Nutrition services staff preparing meals

Taste the World Menu opened eyes to new cultures, cuisines, and additions to the everyday menu.

Students sell out special week of lunch items, leading them to be added to our menu on a daily basis.
A group photo of students at the FCCLA meeting

Over 200 Students Unite at Atwater High for Region 6 FCCLA Fall Meeting!

Atwater High School FCCLA proudly hosted the Region 6 FCCLA Fall Meeting
Students presenting at the Fall Leadership Conference

Buhach Colony High School holds Fall Leadership Conference for students interested in healthcare.

The Cal-HOSA program empowers future health professionals and leaders throughout the district.
A student dressed up as a clown in front of a circus tent background

Fright Club: Atwater and Buhach Colony students make lunchtime a scream with haunted houses.

The Atwater and Buhach Colony drama departments have created haunted houses on campus for students to enjoy during lunch.
Students putting on makeup for the Escape the Theater challenge

Golden Valley’s haunted theater dares you to escape.

The Golden Valley theater program is hosting “Escape the Theater: A Haunting Escape Challenge.”
A group photo of the Merced Education Leaders

Merced education leaders forge pathways from kindergarten through Ph. D with creative partnerships.

Leaders from MUHSD, Merced City Schools, Merced College and UC Merced met at the “State of Merced Education” luncheon.
Amara preparing to serve during a volleyball match

A father, a daughter, and the words that changed everything: ‘Our new life starts today.’

Through loss and love, Atwater High volleyball star Amara Rhodes finds her strength and her smile.
Student preparing one of the shirts for pressing

Merced High’s Paw Prints students are learning the business one T-shirt at a time

Merced High entrepreneurship classes are learning business skills while running the student-led T-shirt printing business Paw Prints.
A photo of the ECHS cafeteria line before students arrive

MUHSD Nutrition staff celebrates million meals served

The Merced Union High School District Nutrition staff worked hard creating new food options which led to over a million meals served during the 2024-25 school year.
Fishman accepting a check from Harbor Freight with AHS/MUHSD staff around her

Engines of Excellence: Atwater teacher receives $50K award from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools

Atwater High’s Shelby Fishman is one of 25 teachers selected from across the country to win prize.
A photo of the two band members with their instruments in front of a GVHS banner

Golden Valley High bandmates strike all the right chords with SFJAZZ All-Star selection.

Golden Valley High band members Dustin Mincey, Matthew Vasquez selected for SFJAZZ High School All-Star group.
Students spraying the USC field endzone

Future Field of Dreams: MUHSD students help prep USC’s Coliseum for kickoff

Atwater and Golden Valley high school students teamed up with USC’s grounds crew to get the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum prepared for the first football game.
A group photo of the ECHS Pacific Club

El Capitan High Pacific Club receives school supply donation from Merced Medical Foundation

The El Capitan High Pacific Club is helping students in need by obtaining backpacks and other school supplies donated by the Mercy Medical Foundation.
A photo of Jennifer Sousa in her office

Advice for students who are anxious about how they should spend their final year of high school

Buhach Colony High longtime counselor provides wisdom for seniors who need help navigating their final year.
A photo of Gleason in her Space Force gear

MUHSD alum Aly Gleason enjoying her role as Major in Space Force

Former Buhach Colony High graduate Aly Gleason has been able to travel the world through soccer and her 11-year military career.
A photo of Lakireddy beside a cougar statue

Family dynasty: Lakireddy siblings have served as last three Golden Valley High ASB presidents.

Golden Valley High senior Lilly Lakkireddy has followed in her two older siblings footsteps to become ASB president.
A photo of a student working on the computer

Senior checklist: Tips for students who need help accessing resources for college apps, graduation

Buhach Colony High longtime counselor offers her advice for seniors who need help navigating their final year.
Two teachers working on a training

New Teacher Institute provides a three-day training course for beginning MUHSD teachers.

The program provides new teachers with instructional knowledge, classroom management skills and other useful tools they’ll need as they begin their career in education.
A group photo of the three students at the FBLA conference

MUHSD students shine at Future Business Leaders of America National Conference

El Capitan’s Kaitlyn Holtz, Odalys Orellana and Merced High’s Rishabh Saha earned top five finishes at FBLA National Conference.