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Welcome to Joshua Cowell Elementary!
Thank you for visiting the Joshua Cowell Elementary website!
You can access quick links and need-to-know information on our homepage and school bulletin.
Big Changes Are Coming to Our Campus
Our campus is transforming with a new multi-purpose room, renovated play courts, expanded parking, and more!
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About MUSD
Vision: Every student works to achieve grade level standards, feels safe and is supported to realize individual success.
Mission: Through smart actions and decisions, MUSD will work together using meaningful, measurable and aligned data for all students to achieve mastery of grade level standards in all subjects based on their unique educational pathway in a safe environment inclusive of design, security and climate.
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Manteca Unified is proud to celebrate two California Distinguished Schools! These honors represent a districtwide effort focused on closing achievement gaps through collaboration, instructional innovation, and student-centered support systems. Through that collective work, schools across MUSD are seeing measurable, meaningful results for students.
Watch our latest YouTube video to learn how two MUSD high schools are helping close achievement gaps.
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East Union High School’s JROTC Academic Team has earned a spot at the 2026 JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB) in Washington, D.C., placing the Lancers among the top 32 academic teams in the nation, and one of just three high schools representing California.
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Sierra High School has been named a 2026 California Distinguished School, one of the state’s highest honors recognizing academic achievement, student growth, and a strong school culture.
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Manteca High School has once again been recognized as a California Distinguished School for the 2025–2026 year, marking its second time earning the honor in three years. The recognition highlights the school’s strong academic performance and success in closing achievement gaps, especially through its support of English Learners.
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At Manteca Unified, smart budgeting practices start with one question: What do our students need to achieve?
This student-first mindset drives every decision. From school sites to district departments, our staff analyzes student data to identify supports and align resources to help students reach the next level.
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Walter Woodward Elementary students and staff wore pink on February 26 to promote kindness, inclusion, and bullying prevention during Pink Shirt Day. Fifth grader Skylee Valiante helped bring the initiative to campus after researching the movement and presenting a proposal to school leadership. The day included social-emotional learning activities that encouraged students to be “Upstanders” and spread kindness across campus.
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At the 45th Annual San Joaquin County Academic Decathlon, four of Manteca Unified’s comprehensive high schools — Sierra High, Lathrop High, Manteca High, and Weston Ranch High — delivered an impressive showing, earning top finishes, individual championships, and medals across all divisions.
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Senior basketball standout Romello Bruhn is writing his name into the record books while building momentum toward an equally successful future beyond the court.