Enrichment Classes Set For Murrieta School Sites

This fall, students in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and beyond can brush up on math skills, learn to screen print T-shirts, join a spirit club or explore several other options as their school day ends.

Through a brand new program, Murrieta Valley Adult School and Community Education is offering enrichment classes for kindergarten through 12th-graders on several campuses.

"It is not only for Murrieta kids, but the entire area," said Tom Petrich, coordinator. "Our school meets the needs of the whole valley. It is going to get bigger and bigger because we are providing a service that is needed."

Petrich said these options fill that hour or so between when the school day ends and many parents arrive home from work.

There are 29 K-12 enrichment classes in all. Flag football, basketball and soccer are some of the other offerings; all classes take place one day a week after school.

Cost for the enrichment classes ranges from $30 to $60. Some are four weeks while others are eight weeks. Sites offering classes beginning Sept. 12 include Rail Ranch Elementary, Lisa J. Mails Elementary, Murrieta Valley High School, Vista Murrieta High School, Dorothy McElhinney Middle School, Shivela Middle School and Avaxat Elementary School.

Registration continues through today for English as a Second Language (ESL) and citizenship classes through the adult school. Then on Monday, Aug. 29, registration begins for community fee-based classes and fall enrichment classes.

Registraton must be done in person at Murrieta Valley Adult School and Community Education, located at 24150 Hayes Ave in Murrieta. Registration hours are Monday through Thursday between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Petrich said that in the very near future, online registration will be accommodated.

Additionally, 15 community fee-based classes offered for adults include Microsoft Word and Excel, French Cuisine and many others. These classes will take place during the late afternoon and early evening hours at various campuses throughout the district.

For a full list and description of adult school, enrichment and community fee-based classes, visit the website for Murrieta Valley Adult School and Community Education. Call 951-696-3805 with any questions.