PRESS RELEASES

On December 15, Alvord Unified School District Elects Mr. Robert D. Schwandt Board President for 2023 at Annual Board Reorganization Meeting (Release December 16, 2022)

On August 20, the Riverside Police Department announced the capture and arrest of a registered sex offender after attempting to assault a student at McAuliffe Elementary School (Release August 20, 2022)

August 4 Marks the Start of the 2022-23 School Year. School Board Bolsters Staff and Services in Preparation (Release August 1, 2022)

On December 9, Alvord Announces that Norte Vista AVID Alumni Christmas Shoebox Project Serves Foster Youth (Release December 9, 2021)

On August 10, the Alvord Unified School District announced that Mr. Craig Collins willl serve as Interim Principal of Hillcrest High School. (Release August 10)

On July 30, the Alvord Unified School District announced its intentions to gather input from all stakeholders as it begins a a strategic visioning and branding process. (Release July 30)

On July 20, the Alvord Unified School District welcomed new members of the 2021-22 management team at its annual management retreat (Release July 20)

On Monday, March 22, 2021, the Alvord Unified School District reopened its doors for in-person instruction for all grade levels for the 13,831 students in the hybrid program. The 3,765 students in the district’s Virtual Academy remained learning at a distance (Release March 26)

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, the Alvord Unified School District Board of Education voted unanimously to reopen elementary schools for in-person instruction for students and staff in the hybrid program on Monday, March 22, 2021 (Release March 3)

On Friday, August 28, 2020, Twinhill Elementary School students will have an opportunity to take part in a backpack distribution event sponsored by ADRA (Adventist Development and Relief Agency) in partnership with La Sierra University's Enactus Team. (Release August 24)

On Thursday, August 20, 2020, at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, AUSD Trustees appointed Erika Bowden as the new Assistant Principal at Promenade Elementary School (50%) and Stokoe Elementary Elementary (50%), effective immediately. (Release August 21)

On Monday, August 10, 2020, Alvord Unified School District begins the 2020-21 school year with fully remote instruction (Release August 9)

On Thursday, July 22, 2020, Alvord Unified School District Improves Indoor Air Quality to Prepare for Safe Reopening.(Release July 22)

On Thursday, July 16, 2020, The Alvord Unified School District announced the dealy of the physical return of students and staff to school sites due to the current conditions involving the coronavirus (COVID-19). (Release July 17).

On Thursday, July 9, 2020, The Alvord Unified School District Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the Reopening School Plan for the 2020-21 school year. (Release July 10).

On Thursday, July 9, the Board of Education will conduct a Study Session (Special Board Meeting) to discuss school reopening plans. (Release July 8).

On Thursday, June 25 at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, AUSD Trustees appointed Heather Goodwin as the new principal at Promenade Elementary School, effective July 1, 2020 (Release June 26)

On Thursday, June 11 at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, AUSD Trustees appointed Brad Lyall as the new assistant principal at La Sierra, effective July 1, 2020 (Release June 11)

On Thursday, May 28, the AUSD Board of Education appointed the following people: Erik Ramirez, Assistant Principal, Villegas Middle School; Chad Freeman, Assistant Principal, Hillcrest High School; Marisela Recendez, Principal, Foothill Elementary School; and Francisco Gonzalez, Principal, Terrance Elementary School. All positions effective July 1, 2020 (Release May 28)

In a message to Seniors sent May 10, 2020, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Allan Mucerino announced a curbside “Drive Up, No Contact Graduation” event for any senior who chooses to participate. In addition to a Virtual Graduation for seniors who choose to participate (Release May 12)

On Monday, May 11, the AUSD Board of Education appointed the following people: Jenny Burcham as an Assistant Principal, Villegas Middle School; Alejandro Cisneros as the Coordinator of Parent Engagement; Ian Fish as the Assistant Director of Student Services; and Tanya Gillick as the Coordinator of Mental Health. All positions effective July 1, 2020 (Release May 12)

On Monday, April 27, The AUSD Board of Education Appointed Ms. Georgina Ramirez as Director II, Equity and Access, Mr. Israel Avila as a High School Assistant Principal, and Dr. Tania Cabeza as the Principal of La Sierra High School, Effective July 1, 2020 (Release April 28)

On Monday, April 13, AUSD Transitions from a Soft Launch to Full Implementation of an Unprecedented Distance Learning Program Brought on by the Coronavirus Pandemic (Release April 13)

California State Board of Education Member Matt Navo Joins Dr. Mucerino on his Weekly Podcast to Update the Alvord and Riverside Community (Release April 9)

Special Meeting of the Board of Education, Thursday, April 9, 2020 (Release April 6)

AUSD Response to Governor Gavin Newsom Message on School Closure & the Riverside County Office of Public Health Order to Close Schools Through June 19, 2020 (Release April 2)

AUSD Response to Governor Gavin Newsom Message on School Closure (Release March 13)

AUSD Holds a Special Board Meeting March 12, 2020 to Discuss District Response to Coronavirus (Release March 10)