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![2025 Saluting Educator (Certificated): Deborah Collins]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746658316/mvusdnet/kxaags7tb5grwasnsxtr/deborahcollins.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746658316/mvusdnet/kxaags7tb5grwasnsxtr/deborahcollins.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746658316/mvusdnet/kxaags7tb5grwasnsxtr/deborahcollins.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746658316/mvusdnet/kxaags7tb5grwasnsxtr/deborahcollins.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746658316/mvusdnet/kxaags7tb5grwasnsxtr/deborahcollins.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746658316/mvusdnet/kxaags7tb5grwasnsxtr/deborahcollins.jpg","width":2200}])
Deborah Collins | Science Teacher
Landmark Middle School
Mrs. Collins is celebrated for her exceptional contributions to Landmark's vision of innovative education and collaborative student programs. Her commitment to professional growth is evident in her continuous self-reflection and refinement of instructional strategies. She fosters a positive classroom culture through warm greetings and engaging lessons, empowering students with essential 21st-century skills like critical thinking and problem-solving. Notably, she guided five principal investigators in their groundbreaking experiment, "The Effects of Microgravity on Arugula," which launched to the International Space Station on SpaceX-31 in October 2024. Mrs. Collins's passion for science inspires students to think, research, and believe like scientists, making her an extraordinary educator.
![2025 Saluting Educator (Classified): Elizabeth Perez]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746658445/mvusdnet/uuxljwuzaz0ytawuvk37/ElizabethPerez.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746658445/mvusdnet/uuxljwuzaz0ytawuvk37/ElizabethPerez.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746658445/mvusdnet/uuxljwuzaz0ytawuvk37/ElizabethPerez.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746658445/mvusdnet/uuxljwuzaz0ytawuvk37/ElizabethPerez.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746658445/mvusdnet/uuxljwuzaz0ytawuvk37/ElizabethPerez.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746658445/mvusdnet/uuxljwuzaz0ytawuvk37/ElizabethPerez.jpg","width":2200}])
![Join the MVUSD Mariachi Band!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754516796/mvusdnet/izf8ecjftqbdcbnsvqqn/VAPA-WebsiteNews-Mariachi500x5001.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754516796/mvusdnet/izf8ecjftqbdcbnsvqqn/VAPA-WebsiteNews-Mariachi500x5001.png","width":500}])
We are thrilled to launch our new Mariachi Program, bringing culturally rich and musically rigorous opportunities to our middle school students. Register to express your interest!
![Upcoming Event: Soul Fest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737649985/mvusdnet/ow6grqqlvnp9tuvumhok/Screenshot2025-01-23at83131AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737649985/mvusdnet/ow6grqqlvnp9tuvumhok/Screenshot2025-01-23at83131AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737649985/mvusdnet/ow6grqqlvnp9tuvumhok/Screenshot2025-01-23at83131AM.png","width":700}])
Join us for an unforgettable family event at Soul Fest 2025, kicking off Black History Month celebrations.
![Moreno Valley Unified Triumphs at RCOE National History Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708990411/mvusdnet/i0n74apu6cuzas5ubulf/VPS00032.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708990411/mvusdnet/i0n74apu6cuzas5ubulf/VPS00032.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1708990411/mvusdnet/i0n74apu6cuzas5ubulf/VPS00032.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1708990411/mvusdnet/i0n74apu6cuzas5ubulf/VPS00032.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1708990411/mvusdnet/i0n74apu6cuzas5ubulf/VPS00032.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1708990411/mvusdnet/i0n74apu6cuzas5ubulf/VPS00032.jpg","width":2200}])
In Moreno Valley, Calif., 34 students from the Moreno Valley Unified School District have demonstrated excellence at the RCOE National History competition, advancing with 16 projects to the state level. With 46 schools, including 13 from Moreno Valley, participating in the competition, a diverse range of institutions showcased their talent. Among 386 student entries, Moreno Valley participants secured 34 wins, highlighting their dedication to academic excellence. These winning students will progress to the California State Competition at CSU Sacramento on April 19-24, 2024.
![Canyon Springs High School choir and band students invited to nation’s capital]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706313925/mvusdnet/i9seo97btq4f0iqfchnd/ChoirPerformance.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706313925/mvusdnet/i9seo97btq4f0iqfchnd/ChoirPerformance.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1706313925/mvusdnet/i9seo97btq4f0iqfchnd/ChoirPerformance.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1706313925/mvusdnet/i9seo97btq4f0iqfchnd/ChoirPerformance.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1706313925/mvusdnet/i9seo97btq4f0iqfchnd/ChoirPerformance.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1706313925/mvusdnet/i9seo97btq4f0iqfchnd/ChoirPerformance.jpg","width":2200}])
Canyon Springs High School choir and band students invited to nation’s capital
![MVUSD hosts first-ever All-Girls Esports tournament in the county]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701795819/mvusdnet/hbamzdgvvtqjlzrzwyuo/mvhs-allgirlsesports.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701795819/mvusdnet/hbamzdgvvtqjlzrzwyuo/mvhs-allgirlsesports.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701795819/mvusdnet/hbamzdgvvtqjlzrzwyuo/mvhs-allgirlsesports.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701795819/mvusdnet/hbamzdgvvtqjlzrzwyuo/mvhs-allgirlsesports.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1701795819/mvusdnet/hbamzdgvvtqjlzrzwyuo/mvhs-allgirlsesports.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1701795819/mvusdnet/hbamzdgvvtqjlzrzwyuo/mvhs-allgirlsesports.jpg","width":2200}])
The Moreno Valley Unified School District hosted its first-ever All-Girls Esports Tournament (Mario Kart) featuring students from across the district.The district is the first known district in Riverside County to host an all-girls esports tournament.
![Moreno Valley Unified School District Receives Golden Bell Award and Climate Change Innovation Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701474162/mvusdnet/wrbyjbui5dc2rj9563ux/DSC08937.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701474162/mvusdnet/wrbyjbui5dc2rj9563ux/DSC08937.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701474162/mvusdnet/wrbyjbui5dc2rj9563ux/DSC08937.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701474162/mvusdnet/wrbyjbui5dc2rj9563ux/DSC08937.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1701474162/mvusdnet/wrbyjbui5dc2rj9563ux/DSC08937.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1701474162/mvusdnet/wrbyjbui5dc2rj9563ux/DSC08937.jpg","width":2200}])
Moreno Valley Unified School District Receives Golden Bell Award and Climate Change Innovation Award
The Moreno Valley Unified School District received a prestigious Golden Bell Award and Climate Change Innovation Award
![Esports All Girls Tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699578988/mvusdnet/ce9yb72np3vfiyzee9ts/all-girls-esports-logo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699578988/mvusdnet/ce9yb72np3vfiyzee9ts/all-girls-esports-logo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699578988/mvusdnet/ce9yb72np3vfiyzee9ts/all-girls-esports-logo.png","width":636}]){kind=logo}
The Moreno Valley Unified School District is hosting its first-ever All Girls Esports Tournament on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
![Moreno Valley Unified School District Appoints Interim Superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1670690562/mvusdnet/ruzgdqqlz6c0mqfrgrpr/rverdi.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1670690562/mvusdnet/ruzgdqqlz6c0mqfrgrpr/rverdi.jpg","width":300}])
On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the Moreno Valley Unified School District Board of Education held a Special Closed Session Board Meeting and appointed Dr. Robert Verdi as interim superintendent.