TVUSD COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Walk & Talk with Dr. Velez follows TVUSD Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Velez as she visits school sites across the district, connecting with students and staff and listening to their perspectives. Through real conversations and meaningful moments, the series highlights student and staff voices and the experiences that shape our schools.

In this episode, Dr. Velez visits Abby Reinke Elementary School and talks with APE Teacher Madison Neff about Adaptive Physical Education and Unified Sports, and how she supports students with special needs within the ARES community.

This year, our Behind the Scenes: The ♥️ of TVUSD spotlight series shines a light on the incredible certificated and classified employees who elevate experiences, opportunities, and each other across our schools and departments.

Check out this month's spotlight video to see how our staff bring the spirit of TVUSD to life!

Each month, we celebrate outstanding high school seniors who exemplify leadership, perseverance, and a commitment to making a positive impact. These students stand out for their dedication to learning, involvement in school and community, athletic achievements, service to others, or their ability to rise above challenges while staying focused on their education. The Student of the Month program highlights seniors who embody integrity, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Recognized students are on their way to college or trade school, and their stories inspire both peers and the community. Join us in honoring these remarkable students who reflect the very best of character and passion in their schools and beyond.

• TVHS: Rya Melanson
• CHS: Menil Guzman
• RVHS: Max Chase
• SNHS: Lucie Hoang
• GOHS: Benjamin Noworolski

VES launched its First Tee Program this week, allowing students to learn the game of golf while building confidence, character, and important life skills along the way.

It’s more than a sport — it’s about opening doors, creating new experiences, and helping our students grow into their best selves.

We can’t wait to watch this program (and our Viking students!) thrive! 💫

👀 Check out the video!

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TVUSD once again demonstrated its strength in student innovation and cybersecurity at the Inland Empire Mayors Cyber Cup (Mayors Cup) on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

This year, TVUSD students delivered an outstanding performance across both divisions. In the high school competition, Great Oak High School earned first place, which ensures that the Mayors Cup trophy will remain on display at Temecula City Hall for the fourth consecutive year! Chaparral High School placed third and Temecula Valley High School finished seventh. In the middle school division, Bella Vista Middle School was well represented, with two teams earning recognition - one placing third and another honored as Best New Team.

The Mayors Cyber Cup is a regional event designed to build cybersecurity awareness and opportunity by bringing together students, educators, businesses, and community leaders. More than a competition, it serves as a platform to connect student talent with industry needs, highlight the growing importance of cybersecurity across all sectors, and promote meaningful career pathways in this critical field.

This year’s results build on a strong track record for TVUSD in the competition. Since first participating in 2022, district teams have consistently earned top placements, including multiple first- and second-place finishes by Great Oak and Temecula Valley high schools. While the event did not take place in 2024 due to organizers being unable to secure funding, TVUSD’s continued success in 2025 and now again in 2026 reflects the strength and consistency of its cybersecurity programs.

TVUSD is proud of all participating students and grateful to the advisors and staff who support these opportunities. Congratulations to this year’s teams for representing the district with excellence.

• Team Name: The Final Christian Meglio - 1st Place, high school division

• Alberto KoTafoya, Gouki Williams, Kevin Cao, Rudransh Guha, Syed Shayan Ahmed, Therence KoTafoya

• Team Name: Team What? - 4th Place, high school division

• Chloe Tan, Harshit Garg, Isabella Gao, Ivy Zhang, Michelle Chow

• Team name: GOHS Cyber Team 3 - 9th Place, high school division

• Charvin Bollapu, Dominic Yerkes, Justin Zhang, Vrishik Pallaka

• Team Name: CHS Pumas 2 - 3rd Place, high school division

• Genevee Becker, Valerie Leal, Joseph Park, Hannah Phan, and Richard Phok

• Team name: CHS Pumas 1 - 12th Place, high school division

• Andrew Nguyen, Nicholas Persechini, Peter Rabatin, Justin Tran, and Tony Yang

• Team Name: TVHS-1 - 7th place, high school division
• Lucas Thatcher, Donovan Kudron, Simon Falcioni, Devin Williams, Luke Runkle, Brendon Tek
• Team Name: TVHS-2 - 8th place, high school division
• Jordan Marlbrough, Enrique Lopez, Noah Mulin, Aidan Jackson, Ashlyn Landy, Sloane Tennant
• Team Name: TVHS-3 - 15th place, high school division
• Dominick Bush, Jace Collins, Micah Newman, Jaden Mallari, Ivan Yifan Zhu

• Team Name: Cyber Matrix - 3rd Place, middle school division
• Adel Kreidenko, Giovanni Catano, Evan Zibbel, Alexander Sayfullin, Joaquin Ruiz
• Team Name: 127.0.1.1 Boys - Middle School Best New Team Award
• Angelina Catano, Sam Sherman, Railan Van Hoosen, Nate Anderson

🚗✨ The 2nd Annual TVHS Unity Car Show was a SMASHING success! ✨🚗

We are beyond grateful to our incredible CTE Auto Pathway students for the countless hours of planning, dedication, and hard work that brought this event to life. 👏🔧 Your passion truly showed in every detail!

A huge thank you to our talented CTE Culinary students for preparing and serving a delicious array of homemade food. Your contributions made the day even more special! 🍪👩‍🍳

We also want to recognize and thank our amazing community partners for their continued support. Your partnership helps our programs thrive and creates unforgettable opportunities for our students. 🤝

And of course, a special shoutout to Mr. Santin, the CTE Auto teacher who inspires our students to dream big and deliver excellence every time. 🚘🔥

This event was a true celebration of collaboration, talent, and community. We’re already looking forward to next year! 🎉🙌

Eleven outstanding seniors from TVUSD were recently recognized among Riverside County’s top scholars at the 20th Annual Student Academic Awards, hosted by the Riverside County Office of Education on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

The annual celebration honored 166 graduating seniors representing 86 public high schools across the county, students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, and dedication throughout their K–12 journey.

“These students are living proof of the Riverside County Office of Education pledge that ensures our graduates are prepared for college, the workforce, and civic responsibility,” said Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin Gomez. “These top scholars and leaders are a shining example of why the future is bright for our region, state, and nation.”

Each high school selects one to three students based on criteria such as grade-point average, class rank, extracurricular involvement, and community service. This makes the recognition one of the most prestigious academic honors in Riverside County.

• CHS: Christopher Persechini, Justin Tran, Tony Yang
• GOHS: Divyamsu Nallamothu, Chloe Tan, Charles Zhang
• TVHS: Lila Deinhammer, Jordan Marlbrough, Rocco Sheridan
• RVHS: Gena Amanonce
• SNHS: Lucie Hoang

In addition, Lila Deinhammer of Temecula Valley High School received special recognition as a Riverside County Exceptional Graduate Award and Scholarship recipient, an honor given to a select group of students for their outstanding academic achievement. Lila received a $1,000 scholarship to be used for post-secondary education.

These exceptional students represent the very best of TVUSD, demonstrating not only academic excellence, but also leadership, perseverance, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their schools and community.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to these seniors and their families, as well as our dedicated educators who have supported them along the way. Their achievements reflect the strength of our schools and the bright future ahead for our graduates.

"Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary." - Margaret Cousins

The TVUSD Community High Five Program is designed to empower and encourage the community to acknowledge and appreciate the dedicated employees of the district. This program serves as a platform for parents, students, and local residents to recognize and celebrate the relentless commitment and hard work put forth by district employees.

Fill out this quick form, and the Communications Department will create and send a digital certificate to the employee for their hard work. As an added recognition, one employee will be selected each month as a "Community High Five Spotlight," and their shout-out will be recognized in a future edition of the Community Connection.

• TVUSD is excited to explore opening a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program, which would start with kindergarten at Temecula Elementary School.

• A Dual Language Immersion Program has the goals of full bilingualism and biliteracy in English and a second language, Spanish.
  

• The program can only begin if we have an equal number of English and Spanish speaking students enrolled.

• More details about the program can be found in the Dual Language Immersion Program flyer, linked here. Please take a moment to fill out the DLI survey and help guide the district as we explore this opportunity.
  
  
• Applications will be accepted beginning April 27th at 6:00 pm until May 12th at 6:00 pm. Please note that received before May 6th will have priority.

Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Flyer in English & Spanish

Please join us for an evening of celebration as we listen to our inspiring students in our Special Education programs talk about their classroom and school experiences.

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION BELOW:

📆 Wednesday, May 6, 2026

🕕 6:00 - 7:30 pm

📍 Margarita Middle School, 30600 Margarita Road, Temecula CA

Device inspections will take place from April 20 through May 15, 2026 to ensure all student devices are in good condition for the upcoming school year and eligible for insurance coverage.

Inspection timing will vary by grade level:

• ➡️ Elementary (K–5): During library time
• ➡️ Middle School: Scheduled through classes
• ➡️ High School: Students may visit the library on their own time

TVUSD also offers optional device insurance for added peace of mind. We know accidents happen, and this coverage helps protect against unexpected damage or issues.

• Cost: $30 per device

The insurance webstore will be open May 22–June 12, 2026. More information on how to purchase insurance will be shared in May.

Temecula Valley Unified School District is currently reviewing Board Policy 5132: Dress and Grooming as part of an effort to ensure our policies remain relevant, equitable, and supportive of a positive learning environment for all students.

As part of this process, a subcommittee has been convened to consider potential updates to the existing policy. Your feedback as a parent is an important part of this work. Your insights and experiences will help inform thoughtful recommendations that reflect the needs of our schools, uphold student safety, and support an inclusive and respectful school community.

We invite you to review the current policy below and share your perspectives through this survey. Your input will directly contribute to the subcommittee’s work and the development of any proposed revisions.

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback and for your continued commitment to our students and school community.

It is now time to complete your Annual Family Update in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. This update is REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS RETURNING TO TVUSD FOR THE 26/27 SCHOOL YEAR.

Any student who does not have a completed Annual Update:

• may not be enrolled in a class for the 26/27 school year
  
• may not receive a schedule
  
• and may not be able to participate in school business days in August.
  

Take a moment to let us know if your child(ren) WILL NOT be returning for next school year. If your student(s) will be continuing their enrollment within any TVUSD school, there is no need to complete this questionnaire.

• Registration dates assigned by the school site
• Step-by-step enrollment directions for TK and Kindergarten
• Link to submit a Let's Talk message if you are having technology issues or have specific questions
• Call 951-506-7937 to speak with a CEC Technician
• Grade-Level placement for 2026-2027

🔗 26-27 TK/Kinder Registration Flyer & Instructions

Enrollment for 1st-12th grade students for next year will start on April 3, 2026, with prioritization for 6th & 9th graders in the first few days.

🔗 TVUSD Enrollment & Registration

Our students thrive because of the dedicated people who support them every day. From classrooms to offices to playgrounds, every role matters. Join the TVUSD family and discover the rewarding opportunities waiting for you right here in our community.

Thank you to our amazing community partners who have supported the

TVUSD Attendance Challenge!

Studies show that regular attendance is crucial for academic and life success. Here are some tips to keep your student on track:

• Prioritize attendance: Make sure your student is in school every day.
• Address health issues: Work with your student's doctor to minimize absences.
• Partner with the school: Stay involved and communicate regularly.

Remember: Chronic absence – missing just two days a month – can have a significant impact. Let's work together to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive!

🖐️ Our next Staff High Five spotlight is Juan Mendez, TVUSD Bus Driver. "He showed patience and understanding, helping me implement the student’s Behavior Support Plan without even realizing it. I appreciate his willingness to load a student early, honor the need to wait, and still allow her on a little early so I could follow through with expectations." 🙌 @tvusd.parentcenter

Care Solace's care navigation services are confidential and complimentary to TVUSD students, staff, and their families. Care Solace's team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.

• Call 888-515-0595
• Visit www.caresolace.com/tvusdfamilies and either search on your own OR click "Book Appointment" for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

🧠 Mental Health & 💊 Substance Abuse: Find community-based providers & secure appointments.

🍲 Food Assistance: Access food pantries, home delivery meal programs, and government/non-profit programs.

🏠 Shelter Support: Find transitional housing, shelters, and housing programs.

🏥 Community Health Services: Connect with low-cost or free medical and dental care, female health services, and preventative care.

Catch up on past newsletters by visiting the Community Connection Newsletter Archive webpage.

Temecula Valley Unified School District is committed to building strong partnerships with parents in support of all students. Part of this commitment includes ensuring that families are informed of their rights and the right to opt their children out of certain instructional activities or assessments, as provided under state and federal law. The Frequently Asked Questions document linked below is designed to clarify the legal requirements, district procedures, and options available to parents regarding opt-outs.

For more information, visit: Know Your Rights and TVUSD Annual Notification for Parents

Location: 31350 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, CA, USA
Phone: (951)676-2661