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Dear Moreno Valley Unified School District Community,
Next week, our schools will join millions of others across the nation in celebrating Red Ribbon Week, a time dedicated to promoting healthy, drug-free lifestyles and reinforcing the importance of making positive choices. This year’s theme, “Life is a puzzle, solve it drug free” reminds us that protecting our mental and physical health depends on the decisions we make each day.
Throughout the week, our schools will host a variety of Red Ribbon Week activities—including spirit days, classroom lessons, student pledges, art contests, and assemblies that emphasize resilience, kindness, and smart decision-making. These events are designed to engage students in conversations about the value of living drug-free and caring for themselves and others.
Parents and guardians play a vital role in this effort. Talking with children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol can make a lasting difference. For younger children, focus on healthy habits, such as choosing nutritious foods, getting enough sleep, and saying “no” to anything that can harm their bodies. For middle and high school students, discuss the real-life consequences of substance use and emphasize how peer pressure can be overcome through confidence and support from trusted adults. Keeping these conversations open, honest, and age-appropriate helps children feel comfortable seeking guidance when they need it most.
Together, we can empower our students to make safe, responsible choices and build a community that supports wellness and belonging for all. Thank you for partnering with us in helping our students stay drug-free and Powered by Purpose .
With appreciation,
Dr. Alejandro Ruvalcaba
Superintendent of Schools
Moreno Valley Unified School District
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Congratulations to Palm, Vista Heights and Mountain View Middle School for their attendance rates this week! They were the highest schools district-wide!
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Communications Survey
Share your voice! We need your honest feedback to strengthen communication strategies across the District. It'll only take 3 minutes—your input will directly support schools in making their site-level communications more effective and reliable, and strengthen District strategies. Click on the button below to share your feedback!
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Listening Circle with Sammie Luna
November 6, 2025 • 6 - 7 PM • Canyon Springs High School Theater
Join us for an open discussion where community voices matter. Let’s talk about district issues, share ideas, and work together toward positive change.
English Flyer
Spanish Flyer
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Cash for College
November 8, 2025 • 9 AM - 1PM (TIME CORRECTED!)
Moreno Valley College (MVC) Student Financial Services (SFS) in collaboration with Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) will be hosting a Cash for College at the Student Academic Services (SAS) building, room 103. Current and prospective students who participate will enter an opportunity drawing for a $500 scholarship. Registration is recommended.
You can register here
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Flag Football Tournament
November 8, 2025 • 9 AM - 12PM
Championship Game Moreno Valley Unified vs. Val Verde Unified at VDLHS.
3rd Place Matchup - 9:00 am - Honey Hollow vs. TBD
2nd Place Matchup - 9:00 am - Box Springs vs. TBD
~ 10:00 am - Awards Ceremony
1st Place Matchup - 10:15 am - Sugar Hill vs. TBD
~ 11:00 am - Championship Awards Ceremony
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Triple P Parent Workshops: Teen Classes
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Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Trunk or Treat
October 27, 2025 • 6 PM - 8PM
The City of Moreno Valley's main "Trunk or Treat" is being hosted by the Moreno Valley Sheriff's Station on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the station, located at 22850 Calle San Juan de los Lagos, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes. The candy line will be cut off at 7:30 PM.
For more information, please call 951-486-6936 or email movalCSU@riversidesheriff.org*Community Resource: This organization and its activities are not related to or sponsored by Moreno Valley Unified School District.
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Inland Southern California United Way Employee Giving Campaign
Moreno Valley Unified School District is proud to partner with Inland Southern California United Way for a meaningful outreach opportunity exclusively for our staff. The 2025 Campaign officially kicked off on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, and will run through Monday, November 17, 2025 . We’re striving for 100% staff participation—and we know we can count on you! Together, we can make a real impact in our community. Thank you in advance for your support! P lease visit the staff hub under Staff Resources on the District Website.
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Listening Circle with Trustee Brandy Clark
October 24, 2025 • 6 - 7 PM • Valley View High School
Join us for an open discussion where community voices matter. Let’s talk about district issues, share ideas, and work together toward positive change. View the flyer.
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Trunk or Treat 2025
October 29, 2025 • 5:30 PM
You’re invited to a Trunk or Treat drive thru event at Moreno Valley High School. Registration has closed.
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The Parent Project
Join The Parent Project, a free program designed to help parents strengthen family connections, manage conflict, and support their children’s growth. Led by experienced instructor Pete Serbantes, this program offers practical tools, guidance, and encouragement for parents navigating the challenges of raising children and teens. The next date is October 3 1, 2025 from 9 - 11 AM at the MVEA Offices in Moreno Valley. For more information, please call 951-697-9088 or visit their website.
*Community Resource: This organization and its activities are not related to or sponsored by Moreno Valley Unified School District.
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Parent Workshop: Understanding Mental Health & Stigmas
October 30, 2025
9:00 - 10:00 AM (Spanish) • 10:30 - 11:30 AM (English)
MVUSD Health & Wellness Center: 23990 Eucalyptus Ave.
Mental Health affects 1 in 4 Americans and the minority population is most vulnerable. Minorities are less likely to receive the appropriate diagnosis or treatment for their behavioral health issue.
Register Here/Registrese Aquí.
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Parent Workshops: Building Healthy Relationships
November 13, 2025 • 6:00 PM
Riverside University Health System is offering training in English and Spanish to parents and guardians on how they can build healthy relationships with their children, set healthy boundaries, and practice digital safety. Training will be held via Zoom. You can register for free.
*Community Resource: This organization and its activities are not related to or sponsored by Moreno Valley Unified School District.
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School Visit- Butterfield Language Academy |
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School Visit- Moreno Valley High School |
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11th Grade Student Summit |
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Photo & Video Highlights
See below for some of our district's highlights from this week:
Beyond the Bell: MVUSD Campus Series (VIDEO!)
Follow us on social media to see more!
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Share a story!
The Moreno Valley Unified School District is committed to providing families, staff and our community with the latest news and information related to our schools and district. Everyone is welcome to submit photos and stories about programs, students, staff, and achievements by filling out this form.
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Public Safety: Pedestrians
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department recently shared an announcement regarding Pedestrian Safety Month. The Sheriff's Office reminds drivers to slow down, eliminate distractions, and always yield at crosswalks. Deputies will be actively enforcing traffic laws to focus on dangerous behaviors like speeding and illegal turns, ensuring everyone can walk safely throughout the community. View the full media release to learn more.
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Riverside City Reading Challenge
Explore new worlds and discover parts of yourself through reading! The Riverside City Community Reading Challenge invites readers of all ages to log at least 10 hours of reading for a chance to win prizes. Three readers will each receive a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card. Competition deadline: October 31, 2025. For full details and guidelines, visit: RMC Charitable Foundation
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Kindness Works Youth Art Contest
The Kindness Works Initiative invites youth across the Inland Empire to capture the language of emotions through art. Using painting, drawing, digital art, or mixed media, participants are encouraged to respond to a prompt. The top 10 artworks will be featured and one grand prize winner will receive an art supplies gift basket + gift card. Deadline: Submit by October 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Open to all Inland Empire youth ages 5–18 (one entry per participant). RMC Charitable Foundation
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Reading Challenge
The MVUSD Reading Challenge starts September 22! Challenge your students to read a minimum of 15 minutes a day, 5 times a week, from September 22, 2025 - December 19, 2025. We encourage our Preschool, TK, and K parents to assist their children. Students can read books on Footsteps2Brilliance. Students will be honored at the MVUSD Steam Unity Expo Festival February 28, 2026 based on the amount of reading completed. View this flyer for registration details. View the Spanish flyer.
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California Baptist University (CBU) Preferred Partnership offers exclusive benefits, including a 20% tuition scholarship and free application for a variety of degree programs. Specifically, teachers can benefit from the MS in Education Induction program, which grants 12 units of credit and allows for a master's degree to be completed in just one year for under $12,000. CBU also now offers several new fully online graduate education options, such as the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and the EdS in Educational Leadership. Visit the following link for more information: https://calbaptist.edu/academics/schools-colleges/education/
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Kindness Works Door Decorating Contest
Kindness Works Door Decorating Contest
Classrooms across the Inland Empire are invited to open the door to emotion and creativity! Transform your classroom door into a living mural that tells the story of your students’ feelings—what story would your door tell the world?
Prizes: 1st place – $150 Amazon gift card | 2nd – $100 | 3rd – $50 Deadline: Submit by October 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM Winners Announced: November 13, 2025 Who’s Eligible: K–12 classrooms in the Inland Empire (one entry per class) Art Mediums: Use any materials—paint, chalk, collage, photography, mixed media, etc.
For full details and to submit your entry, visit:RMC Charitable Foundation
Let your students’ emotions shine—one door at a time!
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Support MVEF – Support Your Students
Every year, MVEF helps fund classroom grants, band instruments, and field trips, and other supports that directly benefit our teachers and students. A small monthly contribution of $5 or more can make a big difference in keeping these opportunities available for every child in our district. By joining together as teachers and staff, we can continue to bring hands-on learning, music and arts, and enrichment experiences to life. Your contribution is automatic, tax-deductible, and stays right here in our schools. Invest in our classrooms. Invest in our students. Invest in MVUSD. Sign up for payroll deduction today — just $5 a month (or more) makes an impact! This information will be featured in the Staff Hub for future access.
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USC Football Tickets
USC is offering MVUSD staff members two (2) complimentary 300-level tickets to select USC home football games! For more information on how to redeem the tickets, please visit the staff hub.
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CTE Teacher Program
For MVUSD Staff: The Center for Teacher Preparation offers multiple pathways to receive a Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (DSCTE) teaching credential. Each track includes coursework and mentoring designed to prepare teacher candidates for success in a candidate-chosen industry sector. See the flyer in the staff hub for more information, or visit www.rcoe.us/ctp/dscte.
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Use the links below to access resources for families.
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Know Your Rights
Please feel free to use this flyer if you have any questions or need more information regarding your rights.
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Community Resource: Public Transportation
All riders 18 and under can ride for free on all RTA’s fixed-route and GoMicro buses. No pass is needed—just show a valid school ID, RTA Youth ID or any state-issued ID verifying age. Through December 31, 2026.
Visit RiversideTransit.com or call 951.565.5002 for more information.
*Community Resource: This organization and its activities are not related to or sponsored by Moreno Valley Unified School District.
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MVUSD Staff: Use the links below to access staff resources.
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