Maui Kids Hit By Wildfire Getting Special Messages From Menifee Youth

Bell Mountain Middle School students crafted homemade cards for kids in need of positive words at Maui Waena Intermediate School.

Murrieta Valley USD's 'Outing Policy' Denounced By CA Attorney General

The policy requires the district to notify parents if their kids identify by a gender other than what is shown on official records.

Murrieta Valley USD Considers 'Outing' Trans Students To Parents

A possible update to an MVUSD policy would require schools to notify parents whose kids don't align with the sex on their official records.

Back To School In Murrieta: 2023-24 School Calendar

Murrieta Valley Unified School District families prepare for the first day of school coming up, August 9.

Murrieta Driver Tips For Back To School Safety: 2023-24 School Year

Murrieta Valley Unified School District families prepare for the first day of school coming up on August 9. Watch the roads for school kids.

Vista Murrieta's Spirit Shines: Winner Of 'Most Spirited High School

It's official. Vista Murrieta still has the most spirit, yes they do. For the third year in a row, they have won the coveted award and $25K.

Menifee Star Student Is Citizen Of The Year

This all-around student has a high GPA, is active in athletics and theater, and was Miss California preteen USA Ambassador.

Traffic, Where To Park For Murrieta High School Graduation Ceremonies

Murrieta Mesa, Murrieta Valley and Vista Murrieta high schools all have graduation ceremonies on Thursday, June 1. See where to park.

Murrieta Mesa, Vista Murrieta High Schools Getting Fireworks Shows

The separate fireworks displays will be set off during each campus's Sept. 15 homecoming games.

Joannie's Cantina In Old Town Murrieta Up For Sale, So Are Neighbors

Old Town Murrieta is changing — as it always has.

New Elementary School Coming To Menifee, Near Murrieta Border

The campus, expected to be completed in August 2024, will serve up to 1,000 children living in the area of the Menifee-Murrieta border.

Proposed AP History Textbook Stirs Debate In Murrieta Valley USD

"Give Me Liberty! An American History" by Columbia University Professor Emeritus of History, Eric Foner, Ph.D., is objectionable to some.

Murrieta Star Student Excels In Annual Spelling Bees, Volunteering

Patch is working to tell the stories of outstanding kids, like this incoming Murrieta middle schooler, to their neighbors.

Murrieta Student Celebrated For High School Cheer, Softball Coaching

This Murrieta high school senior has been a student coach for his high school softball team and is a varsity/competitive cheer team member.

Foul Odor Sickens Menifee Students, Teachers At Paloma Valley HS

A hazmat unit was dispatched to the school to investigate the source of the odor and conduct a cleanup operation, if necessary.

Murrieta Spelling Bee Spellers Return To In-Person RivCo Event

A total of 27 spellers from across RivCo head to the live stage Thursday to compete for their spot in the 2023 Annual Scripps National Bee.

Murrieta Students Competing In Riverside County Spelling Bee

A total of 27 students from charter schools, private schools and school districts across RivCo will compete for a spot in the National Bee.

Murrieta Valley High School Wins 41st Annual Mock Trial Competition

The defense rests. Mock trial competitors from Murrieta Valley High School will now move on to compete in Los Angeles in March.

Murrieta Valley, Hemet High School Mock Trial Teams Head To Final Four

Out of 400 students from 20 area high schools, Murrieta Valley High School and Hemet HS Mock Trial teams compete with the best in 2023.

Cal State San Marcos Adds Hemet School District To 'The Alliance'

Hemet Unified School District students will be guaranteed admission to Cal State San Marcos if they meet certain criteria.

Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation Offering Grants

Programs or projects focused on nature, environmental and science education, and climate literacy will be given first consideration.

University Of California Strike: Tentative Labor Deal Reached

A ratification vote will be held next week, Monday through Friday.

10 Murrieta Valley USD Students Nominated To US Military Academies

The students "are extraordinary representatives of our region and, if accepted, will no doubt excel ...," Rep. Ken Calvert said.

Murrieta Mesa High School Plans 13th Annual 'Share The Harvest' Dinner

Approximately 2,000 meals will be served in the high school program, and donations are needed. Here's how to help and how to attend!

Murrieta USD Student Test Scores Fall After COVID Shutdown

Since 2018-19, MVUSD students meeting or exceeding standard in English language arts declined by approximately 6% and math fell 10%.

'Christian-Nationalism' Eyed By Candidates For Southwest RivCo Schools

Seven school board candidates are aiming to keep certain lessons about race and sex out of Southwest Riverside County schools.

Watch For Murrieta Kids Wednesday During 'Walk To School' Day

Youths from more than 40 schools countywide are expected to take part in the annual event.

Murrieta Student Named 2023 Nat'l Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

This exemplary high school senior is competing for a share of nearly $28 million in scholarships to be awarded next spring.

Back-To-School: Murrieta Valley Unified School District 2022-23

It's still summer vacation, but families can prepare with this year's academic calendar. Here are some important dates for public schools.

Cannabis Industry Classes Being Offered At College In Riverside County

Mt. San Jacinto College has partnered with Green Flower to offer online cannabis industry training courses.

Data Breach Of School Kids' Information Investigated In CA

While student names were accessed, Social Security numbers and financial information "were not at risk" as a result of the breach.

Murrieta Valley High Students Recognized for Mental Health Films

Annual contest promotes artistic expression around mental health and coping with tough times, the pandemic and returning to in-person school

These Murrieta High Schools Are Among 2022’s Best: U.S. News

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.

Where Murrieta High Schools Rank In Riverside County: 2022 Rankings

Niche's top schools in the nation includes these Riverside County High shools. See the list ranked by diversity, teachers and athletics.

Winchester Student To Join Leadership Forum At UC Berkeley

Michael Escoto will take part in Envision’s National Youth Leadership Forum: Engineering.

Local Youth Shine In Riverside County Spelling Bee

Some of the students are now moving on to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Maryland.

Murrieta Valley Unified School District: Annual LCAP Surveys (Now Open)

The survey will take a few minutes to complete, and the time you take to provide us with feedback is greatly appreciated.

Murrieta Mesa High School Revalidated As AVID Campus

The AVID designation places MMHS in the top 3 percent of more than 7,000 schools in 47 states across the U.S., according to the MVUSD.

Murrieta Valley USD Expected To OK New Superintendent's Contract

The school district announced last week that Dr. Ward Andrus was unanimously selected by its board as the new MVUSD leader.

Murrieta Schools Can Lift Face Mask Mandate Starting March 12

Individual school districts and counties have the option of maintaining local restrictions if they deem them necessary.