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Murrieta Valley Unified weighs option of becoming ‘district of choice’

Maggie Avants 10:11 PM August 26, 2010

The change would make it possible for students out of Murrieta boundaries to transfer in. Neighboring districts would not be allowed to deny the transfer on the basis of having comparable programs.

Southwest RivCo students near top of county in high school exit exams

By Maggie Avants 12:35 PM August 24, 2010

In Southwest Riverside County, the Murrieta Valley Unified School District had a 10th-grade passage rate of 92 percent in math and in English — an increase from 91 percent in both areas in 2008-2009.

Murrieta Adult School offers variety of classes; sign-ups start Aug. 23

Maggie Avants 6:11 PM August 19, 2010

No-cost classes include English as a second language, citizenship prep, GED prep, a high school diploma program and high school exit exam prep. Community members can also take advantage of fee-based classes like bookkeeping, Quickbooks, drawing, ceramics, babysitting workshops for teens and computer education for senior citizens.

Southwest RivCo test scores improve, follow trend for entire county

By Maggie Avants 5:11 PM August 18, 2010

Results of the new California Standards Tests, or CSTs, showed noteworthy gains for the county’s students in all subject areas.

It costs to play: SW RivCo high school athletes to pay for transportation fees

By Maggie Avants 7:57 PM August 16, 2010

Strained budgets have prompted school districts to start charging transportation fees to student athletes, while others have found ways to keep the costs down.

SW RivCo preschool programs expanding through boost from First 5 Riverside

Maggie Avants 1:56 PM July 23, 2010

The commission announced Friday that $1.99 million will be divided among Murrieta Valley Unified School District and Temecula Valley Unified School District for the next three years under the Preschool for All fund.

Ideas flow at Murrieta USD’s Camp Invention

Maggie Avants 7:43 PM July 14, 2010

The week-long camp being held at Murrieta Elementary is designed to inspire kids in the areas of math, science and art.

Kindergarten Boot Camp helps school Murrieta youngsters

Maggie Avants 2:55 PM July 14, 2010

In its second year, boot camp is designed to help children transition from their current caregiver into a classroom setting; develop social skills; follow directions; develop number and letter recognition; work in centers and establish a classroom routine.

Lake Elsinore USD considers International Baccalaureate Program

By Maggie Avants 1:44 PM June 30, 2010

A proposal to bring the IB program to Temescal Canyon High School was brought to the board by Principal Errol Garnett and Alain Guevara.

Murrieta Valley USD officials hear about fiscal outlook

By Maggie Avants 11:05 PM June 24, 2010

Across-the-board employee concessions in 2010-2011 amount to $4.5 million, or 3.78 percent.

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