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Modesto reports enrollment gains, new special‑education transportation and higher meal counts after first week
Summary
Modesto City Schools reported enrollment of 28,722 on day two (≈301 more than same day last year), strong attendance, a record backpack giveaway, and for the first time dedicated special‑education bus routes serving 195 students.
Modesto City Schools leaders on Aug. 18 detailed operational results from the district’s first week of the 2025–26 school year, reporting modest enrollment growth, higher meal counts and the launch of a special‑education bus fleet.
Associate Superintendent Tim Zurley told the board that day‑two enrollment was 28,722—about 301 students more than the same day in 2024—and that student attendance that day was 95.27…
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