On May 21, we proudly celebrated the incredible educators and staff who make a difference every single day across MVUSD. Their dedication, hard work, and shared commitment to building future-ready students are the foundation of our district’s success. From the classroom to behind-the-scenes support, every role plays a part in helping students thrive. Thank you for all that you do. (fb)

We're thrilled to announce The 2025 "Saluting Educators" celebration and recognize our exceptional team members who go above and beyond to make MVUSD shine brighter every day! Join us in congratulating them for their outstanding contributions! 🎉 Ruby Mejico – Principal, Badger Springs Middle School (2025 Principal of the Year) Peter Whitmore – Coordinator, Accountability & Assessment (2025 Certificated Administrator of the Year) Elvira Castillo – Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources (2025 Confidential Employee of the Year) Elizabeth Hernandez – Assistant Director, Nutrition Services (2025 Classified Administrator of the Year) Maria Lozano – Career Development Facilitator, Equity & Categorical Programs (2025 Classified Employee of the Year) Angela Dube-Robinson – Coordinator, Professional Development & Digital Learning (2025 Site Support Employee of the Year) Allan Collins – High School Counselor, Vista del Lago High School (2025 Counselor of the Year) Kristen Arnt – 1st Grade Teacher, Ridge Crest Elementary School (2025 Teacher of the Year; Finalist for 2025 Riverside County Teacher of the Year) Aurelio Cortez – Social Studies Teacher, Vista Heights Middle School (2025 Teacher of the Year; Finalist for 2025 Riverside County Teacher of the Year) Paulina Laguna – Language Arts Teacher, Sunnymead Middle School (2025 Teacher of the Year; Finalist for 2025 Riverside County Teacher of the Year) Britni Le Ban – Special Education Teacher, Palm Middle School (2025 Teacher of the Year; Finalist for 2025 Riverside County Teacher of the Year) (fb)