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Our students have the academic skills and personal characteristics to continue their learning journey, pursuing their passions and talents.

Pupil Services

Vision

The Pupil Services Department leads programs supporting students' academic, social, behavioral, and emotional development. Our success relies on collaboration with departments, parents, students, and community organizations to meet individual student needs.

Mission

Student Support Services aims to provide an integrated approach to service delivery. The Student Support Services Department offers assistance in various areas to ensure that specialized services are available for students, as well as direct support to school programs as needed. Additionally, the Pupil Services Department offers training and support to district and school personnel, helping them comply with legal requirements related to pupil services topics and situations.

To review information relating to Pupil Services please click on the links to the left.  Pupil Services is under the direction of Dr. Kenneth Cooper

Merced County 24/7 Helpline 1(888) 334-0163
Central Valley 24/7 Hotline   1(888) 506-5991
National suicide prevention lifeline 988

Our Team

Director
Dr. Kenneth Cooper

Kcooper@mcsd.k12.ca.us
(209) 385-6646

Coordinator
Rick Her
(209) 385-6798
 
Department Secretary
Claudia Montes
(209) 385-6647
(209) 381-2812 fax
 
CDS Office Clerk
Teri Verdin-Jimenez 
(209) 381-2817
(209) 381-2812 fax
 
Pupil Services Liaison
Erika Perry
Eperry@mcsd.k12.ca.us
(209)381-2819
Pupil Services Address:
444 West 23rd St.
Bldg. B
Merced, CA 95340
 
CDS Address:
601 Mercy Ave.
Merced, CA 95340
 
Office Hours:
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.