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Welcome to the heart of all that is inspiring, innovative, and extraordinary within the Stanislaus COE community! Our news page is a vibrant hub where we celebrate the achievements, talents, and remarkable journeys of our students and educators. 

students holding violins

Community members are invited to attend the Stanislaus County Music Festival on Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Modesto Junior College Auditorium.

two high school students serving lunch

Leadership Academy held the “Non-Profit and Community Day” on Friday, October 4. Students started the day at the Red Shield Youth Community Center and the Salvation Army Food Warehouse/Distribution Center. 

girl in white Corolla

The Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) and Modesto Toyota are pleased to announce that Ekjot Johal from Pitman High School is the winner of the 2024 Toyota Corolla.  On May 17, 2024, Modesto Toyota drove the new car to Pitman High School and SCOE’s Chief of Staff Jason Maggard announced the winning name during a student body assembly.

Picture of toyota corolla car

The Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) is pleased to announce the names of 50 high school student finalists eligible to win a 2024 Toyota Corolla through the Every Day Counts Attendance Matters campaign. The student finalists will be recognized for their school attendance during a recognition event held at Modesto Toyota on May 14, 2024.

four stanislaus county teachers of the year

The 2024 Stanislaus County Teachers of the Year are Raman Kang from La Rosa Elementary School in the Ceres Unified School District – TK-3rd level; Nancy Barajas from Fairview Elementary School in the Modesto City Schools District – 4-6th level; Aaron Salazar from Ustach Middle School in the Sylvan Union School District – junior high level; and Dave Zylstra from Hughson High School in the Hughson Unified School District – high school level.

The Modesto Rotary Club and the Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) will honor the 12 Stanislaus County Teacher of the Year Finalists and announce the selection of four as 2024 Stanislaus County Teachers of the Year at a Rotary luncheon on May 7.

The Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) announces the purchase of what is known as the former Franklin & Downs funeral home, located at 704 12th Street in Modesto.

three boys running track heat

Young athletes representing 23 local junior high and middle schools are preparing to compete at the 75th Annual Harold Pope Junior Relays on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Modesto Junior College Track & Field