MURRIETA: The Murrieta Unified School DIstrict had four schools strike gold this year. Warm Springs, Dorothy McElhinney, Shivela Middle Schools and Vista Murrieta High School were among only 275 winners in the state. 

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson recently announced the winners of the Gold Ribbon Schools Award program. 

“These schools are leading the way in embracing our new rigorous academic standards and showing others how to help students succeed,” said Torlakson.

Avaxat, Rail Ranch and E. Hale Curran Elementary Schools are 2016 Gold Ribbon Schools and Thompson Middle School is a 2015 Gold Ribbon School.

District Superintendent Pat Kelley said, "I am so proud of each school honored. The fact that all four of our middle schools are Gold Ribbon Schools is quite an accomplishment. These awards reflect the success of our middle school transformation efforts and the exemplary educational opportunities these schools are providing for our students."

The schools were recognized for excellent teaching and learning and for the following highly successful model programs that can be replicated by other districts.

• Warm Springs Middle School - AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), a college readiness program targeting students who will be the first in their families to attend college.

• Shivela Middle School - student leadership program. Over 200 Shivela students are in leadership roles in ASB, Renaissance, Senate, Video Production, WEB & Yearbook.

• Dorothy Middle School - award-winning dance program that attracts transfer students from across the district.

 Photo credit Sun News: AVID program at Warm Springs Middle School  invited local professionals to speak to students.

Murrieta Valley Unified School District
41870 McAlby Court
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600 ext. 1022

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