History of MCS Quiz

When was Modesto City Schools founded?

• 1871

• 1895

• 1923

• 1950

What was the primary reason for establishing Modesto City Schools?

• To serve the educational needs of the growing agricultural community

• To compete with neighboring city school districts

• To provide vocational training

• To increase property values in the area

Which of the following celebrities who is a successful filmmaker graduated from Modesto City Schools?

• George Lucas

• Steven Spielberg

• Quentin Tarantino

• Martin Scorsese

Burbank Elementary's mascot is a bulldog! What's the dog's name?

• Barkley

• Ruffus

• Rolf

• Sir Wags-A-Lot

Which campus at Modesto City Schools has an oak tree that's over 300 years old?

• Modesto

• Roosevelt

• La Loma

• Sir Wags-A-Lot

How did Lakewood Elementary get it's name?

• It was named after a street named from the flooding of almond orchards

• Lakewood was named after a person whose name was Lakewood

• Lakewood is near an area with a lot of lakes and trees

• Ricki Lake and Elijah Wood once visited the school!

What year did Modesto High School open?

• 1883

• 1989

• 1952

• 2005

Hanshaw was named after Evelyn Adele Hanshaw. Which programs did she begin for the district?

• Gifted Students

• Continuation School program

• Crossfit

• Cursive Handwriting