Middle School Yeti Water Polo — Sign-Up Open Now

MVUSD’s Expanded Learning Opportunities Program is launching the Middle School Yeti Water Polo program—no aquatic experience needed. Students will learn essential water safety skills (swimming and treading water) while having fun and building confidence.

Key details:

Who: All MVUSD middle school students; each school fields its own boys and girls team and competes for the District Cup (last year’s winners: Boys—Mountain View; Girls—Palm).
When/Where: Practices at the Valley View High School Olympic pool, 6:00 p.m., three times per week.
Inclusive club: We are proud of our diverse, welcoming community of players.
Questions: Email Coach Chris Knowles at cknowles@mvusd.net.
How to sign up: Visit bit.ly/mswaterpolo (sign-ups continue through September 30, 2025).

We look forward to seeing our middle school athletes—and future water polo players—take the plunge!

EV Expo (High School Students)

Saturday, October 11, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Get an up-close look at the future of transportation at the EV EXPO! This free community event will showcase a variety of electric vehicles and connect students to career pathways in clean transportation. The event is open to ALL students in the Moreno Valley Unified School district grades 9-12. The parents and community members are welcome to attend.

Be a Friend, Not a Bully-Sticker Contest

In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month, Moreno Valley USD invites all students TK–12 to participate in our “Be a Friend, Not a Bully” Sticker Contest! Students are encouraged to design a creative sticker that spreads the message of kindness and shows how we can prevent or end bullying in positive ways. Submissions may be completed on paper or digitally and must include a short narrative explaining the design. The contest will begin October 1 and will end October 24, 2025. View the flyer for more information.

RivCo DCSS Community Connect Event

Please join Riverside County Department of Child Support Services for their Community Connect event at the Temecula Family Resource Center on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM at 41002 County Circle Dr. (Bldg. B), Temecula, CA 92591.

This free family event will connect families with local programs and partners offering assistance in child support, custody, co-parenting, mental health, and youth resources. Families can also enjoy complimentary snacks, prize drawings, children’s activities, and more! Everyone is invited to attend, take part in the activities, and learn more about the programs available to support your family.

Attendees will enjoy:

• Free haircuts and dental screenings

• Kids’ activities, library story times, and train rides

• Snacks, music, and opportunity drawings

• Whole Person Health Score assessments

*Community Resource: This organization and its activities are not related to or sponsored by Moreno Valley Unified School District.

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.

Thursday, October 2, 2025 • 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Health & Wellness Center:
23990 Eucalyptus Ave, Moreno Valley, CA 92553

This educational workshop will provide tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Participants will learn healthy eating patterns and gain confidence to take control of their health. Presented by Community Health Systems, Inc. Register Here/Registrese Aquí.

Parent Workshops: Building Healthy Relationships

October 9, 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.

EV Expo (High School Students)

Saturday, October 11, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Get an up-close look at the future of transportation at the EV EXPO! This free community event will showcase a variety of electric vehicles and connect students to career pathways in clean transportation. The event is open to ALL students in the Moreno Valley Unified School district grades 9-12. The parents and community members are welcome to attend.

Saturday Innovation Camp

Saturday, October 11, 2025 • 8:30 AM - 12:45 PM
All students are invited to participate in Saturday Innovation Camp! Elementary students are eligible to attend during their assigned "Group" dates as listed on the flyer. Middle and high school students may attend all dates at their home school. There are three special events also available. All students may register and attend at those designated schools. Pre-registration is required.

MVUSD staff and dignitaries gather together for a ribbon cutting

Two individuals dancing at the Dia de Fiesta event

College representative speaking to students at the College and Career fair.

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.

School Culture and Safety Survey

Twice a year, we survey our families to understand how our families feel about the culture and safety or your child’s school(s). This survey will allow us to better support you and our students. We encourage all parents, guardians, and caretakers to please complete the survey for each student! Your voice matters! School Culture and Safety Survey will be sent directly to your phone number or email. Please watch this short video on how to fill out the survey bit.ly/surveyhowtowvideo. The survey will close on October 3, 2025.

Flyers: Family Survey (English) | Family Survey (Spanish)

Elevo Sports Program: Flag Football Camp

Open to all 4th and 5th grade students: MVUSD has partnered with Elevo to bring FREE sports programs to our schools this year! Registration for flag football camp is open now, and there’s still plenty of time to register your student before our first tournament of the year. Register here. Elevo Coaches will also be visiting campuses from September 4–15 during lunch and recess to showcase their fun, high-energy sports activities! This is a chance for students to see what the Elevo program is about, try it out, and have fun with their peers. (NOTE: no registration is required for the lunch/recess activities). See the flyers below for additional information, or to scan the QR code for registration.

Kindergarten Dual Language Immersion

An exciting opportunity for kindergarten families! We have fantastic news to share! Our highly acclaimed Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program is now accepting new kindergarten students at the following schools: Sunnymead Elementary, Armada Elementary, and Creekside Elementary. The DLI program is a unique and enriching educational experience where students learn in both English and Spanish. It’s designed to help children become bilingual, bi-literate, and multicultural, setting them up for success in our diverse, global world.

If you’re interested in enrolling your child or would like more information about the program, please submit an interest form as soon as possible. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to open new doors for your child's future! Fill out the interest form here. We can’t wait to welcome your family to the DLI community!

Special Education Survey

We truly value your input! To make sure we are providing the very best training for our families of students with disabilities, we are asking for your input through a short survey. Your feedback will help shape our professional development calendar for families this school year. The survey is quick and easy to complete. Access the survey here. Thank you for being an essential part of our community. Together, we can make a difference for our students!

High School Diplomas for Veterans

Military veterans who answered the call to serve their country and missed their high school graduation are invited to apply for a diploma as part of the Operation Recognition Program. To qualify for a diploma, individuals must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces in World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War with an honorable discharge, or interned in a Japanese-American relocation camp during World War II; and must currently reside in Riverside County. Completed application forms and supporting documentation must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, October 17. Interested persons may contact Yadira Chavelas at (951) 826-6570 or ychavelas@rcoe.us.

*Community Resource: This organization and its activities are not related to or sponsored by Moreno Valley Unified School District.

School Culture and Safety Survey

Twice a year, we survey our families and staff to understand how you feel about the culture and safety at our schools. This survey will allow us to better support you and our students. School Culture and Safety Survey will be sent directly to your email. The survey will open on September 24, 2025 for staff and students. Flyer: Student and Staff Survey

Educational Grant Program

For MVUSD Staff: The Moreno Valley Education Foundation (MVEF) is now accepting applications for the Fall 2025-2026 Educational Grant Program. These grants support innovative projects that enhance teaching and learning across MVUSD. For more information on how to apply, visit the staff hub. The deadline to apply is October 10, 2025!

California Baptist University

For MVUSD Staff: The District and California Baptist University have a preferred partnership for employees interested in pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree. While the District does not pay for this education, CBU offers a 20% tuition scholarship for MVUSD employees! Please see the flyer for additional information by logging in to the staff hub.

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.

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.