Murrieta Mesa High School Revalidated As AVID National Demonstration School

MURRIETA, CA — Murrieta Mesa High School has been officially revalidated as an AVID National Demonstration School as of Wednesday, according to the Murrieta Valley Unified School District's recent announcement. The title is held by less than 3% of the thousands of AVID partner schools worldwide.

On Wednesday, 30 visiting educators and four AVID national representatives evaluated the campus. The revalidation immediately followed.

That visit included a schoolwide presentation on AVID systems and culture, classroom walkthroughs showing the integration of AVID methodologies across subject areas, collaborative panels with students and staff, and a systems review examining how Murrieta Mesa prepares students — including those traditionally underrepresented in higher education — for success after high school.

Deputy Superintendent Darren Daniel spoke on the achievement.

“This revalidation is a testament to the work happening in classrooms across Murrieta Mesa’s campus every single day. When families enroll their children in Murrieta, they can count on us providing exceptional education and a rich academic experience," he said.

Principal Scott Richards shared thoughts on the program's success.

“The systems we’ve built and the relationships we form are making a tangible difference in the lives of our students,” he said.

The revalidation process was led by AVID co-coordinators Denise Guzman and Letty Krogh, along with AVID counselor Lisa Amstutz. Their work, supported by teachers and college tutors, has helped maintain AVID as a schoolwide program at Murrieta Mesa, according to the release.

According to AVID Center, National Demonstration Schools are “centers of teaching and learning” that exhibit a college readiness system across the campus. Visitors during the validation noted high levels of engagement and a “culture of support and opportunity” at the school.

For more information visit: rams.murrieta.k12.ca.us.