A number of construction projects are underway to improve Ceres school campuses using the bond proceeds approved by voters of the Ceres Unified School District in November 2024.

Measure Y, the “Ceres Unified School District Campus Safety / Classroom Repair Measure,” authorized the issuance of $114 million in bonds to repair or upgrade Ceres elementary, middle, and high schools.

At Ceres High School, work is underway to fully renovate classrooms 1-16 with new electrical systems and LED lighting, upgraded classroom technology, and new walls, whiteboards, floors, and ceilings. The work is expected to be completed in December.

Ceres High School will also be getting a $13 million two-story 10-classroom building to be constructed between the student parking lot and the tennis courts.

Virginia Parks Elementary School is getting an eight-classroom addition to replace aging portable classrooms. Phase 2 will include removal of the portables, new blacktop, and installation of a new play structure..

Construction has begun on two new classroom wings at the Argus/Endeavor High School campus. The wing will feature a Career Technical Education building, science room, additional classrooms and restrooms.

Samuel Vaughn Elementary School will get a new four-classroom addition, restroom remodel, new underground storm basin, and new school marquee. A third phase is being planned to include an eight-classroom addition, remove old portables and install shade structures.