Family Movie Night
Friday, April 11th
Sipherd Cafeteria
7 pm
King of the Courts Basketball Tournament
@ Glick Middle School
3 pm - 5:30 pm
Empire Union School District Celebrates 100 Years and
Saves Taxpayers $34 Million by Paying Off Bond Early!



Attention EUSD Families! Our food distribution will be held this Friday, March 7th. We are also seeking volunteers to help us make this effort a success. If you are able to lend a hand, your support would be greatly appreciated by both us and the families we serve. Interested in volunteering? Please arrive at 8:00 a.m. Volunteers will be helping us by assembling and distributing food bags to families in need. Your support is crucial for building a stronger community!
Food Distribution Details:
Location: Empire Elementary School: 5201 1st Street, Modesto, CA 95351
Date: This Friday, March 7th, 2025 (Every 1st and 3rd Friday of each month)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. or until supplies last (Volunteers, please arrive at 8:00am)
This will be a drive up service; simply drive up to the front of the school, and we will be there to assist you.

Head over to our News Feed to learn about free community events happening this month!

Stay connect and informed with community resources in our county! The StanConnect App is the best way to report any issues in Stanislaus County. All reports go directly to the appropriate County department and you'll receive updates while the issue is being taken care of. You can download the app on Apple or Android, or go to the County website to report any problem.



Head Start is NOW accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! Call for an appointment or walk-in during one of our upcoming application dates! Check out our News Feed for upcoming applications dates!

Vocabulary Parade
Friday, February 28th
Minimum Day
Tuesday, February 25th
Wednesday, February 26th
Thursday, February 27th
BOOK FAIR
Monday, February 24th - Friday, February 28th
Each student will go to the book fair with their class!
Enjoy the book fair after school with your student as well.
Empire Cup
EUSD Elementary Soccer Tournament
Friday, February 21
@ Glick Elementary
3 PM - 6PM
NO School Monday, February 17th
President's Day
Valentine Grams for sale before and after school!
Tuesday, February 11
Wednesday, February 12
No School
Monday February 10th
Sipherd's Family Valentine's Dance
5:30 - 7 PM
Sipherd Cafeteria
Do your children need clothes? Need help with groceries? The Food Initiative of the Greater Stanislaus (FIGS) provides a mobile coat closet and food stops to help families stay warm and well fed! Check out our News Feed or visit their website: www.foodinitiative.org for more details.

FREE Virtual Family Financial Literacy Workshop! Learn practical skills to take charge of your finances in our three part series. Attend all three sessions for a chance to win up to $75! This workshop is open to all EUSD families.
What is Financial Literacy? Financial Literacy is the ability to understand and manage household finances, budgeting and saving. This can ensure financial stability for your family and help you make informed decisions for a secure future.
Session #1:
Date: February 05, 2025
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Where: Virtually on Zoom- Meeting ID: 853 5675 6210
Today's Topic: The Basics of Personal Finances

Did you know EUSD has a food distribution program? Thanks to the generosity of Second Harvest of the Greater Stanislaus County, we’re able to provide fresh food to those who need it.
Where? Empire Elementary
When? 1st & 3rd Friday of every month
What time? 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (or until supplies last)
How does it work? It’s a drive-up service; just pull up to the front of the school, and we’ll be ready to assist you!
Want to volunteer? We’d love your help! Volunteers can arrive at 8:00 AM on distribution days to support this effort.
Our goal is to ensure that every family in our district has access to the food they need. We hope to see you there!

Featured in the Modesto Bee! Join our Free Family Financial Literacy Workshops! Last month, our Glick Middle School students attended the Bite of Reality event, where they faced real-world financial decisions and learned the challenges of balancing a budget. Now, you and your family can continue the conversation by joining our FREE virtual Financial Literacy Course! Learn practical skills to take charge of your finances in our three part series:. Check out our News Feed for more information!

Last month, our Glick Middle School students attended the Bite of Reality event, where they faced real-world financial decisions and learned the challenges of balancing a budget. This hands-on experiences, in partnership with Valley First Credit Union, Mocse Credit Union and our school district, helped students apply math and financial literacy skills in a meaningful way. Read the full Modesto Bee article here: https://www.modbee.com/news/local/education/article296682594.html

