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BES Awarded a CA Purple Star School Designation
This award recognizes our efforts to support military connected students and their families.
Welcome Blazers!
As a California Distinguished School, our students are at the center of everything that we do–and decisions are made with students’ best interests in mind.
Now Enrolling 4 Year Olds for 2025-26 School Year
Spirit Assembly Honoring our Veterans
Vista Murrieta High School JROTC presented colors at Buchanan's assembly to honor our Veterans.
Gardening Grant from Sprouts
Mrs. Caskey was awarded a grant from Sprouts' "Growing Healthy Communities" for student gardens at Buchanan.
Mr. Norton as an Ice Cream Sundae
Thanks to our school community, the fundraising goal was reached and Mr. Norton became an Ice Cream Sundae!
Trail Blazer's Donation to Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Watch D.O.G.S. Sports Jersey Day
Watch D.O.G.S. Dads having fun during Red Ribbon Week
Our school has heart!
We are known for believing in our students and working towards a common goal for all.News & Events
Contact the Front Office:
Phone: 951-696-1428 ext 8851 to report an absence
E-mail:
Parents/guardians are encouraged to notify the school office within 30 minutes after school begins if a student is absent. If the office is not contacted, an automated call to home will be made on the day of the absence. If this is unsuccessful, the student should have a written excuse signed by the parent/guardian upon his/her return to school after an absence.
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Murrieta Mesa High School, 24801 Monroe Ave., Murrieta, CA 92562
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Thompson Middle School, 24040 Hayes Avenue, Murrieta, CA 92562
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Thompson Middle School, 24040 Hayes Avenue, Murrieta, CA 92562
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Murrieta Mesa High School, 24801 Monroe Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
By The Numbers
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Buchanan Elementary has been named a California Distinguished School three times.
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Buchanan students showed 10% proficiency growth from 2024 to 2025 in English Language Arts.
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Buchanan has been designated a Unified Champions School four times.
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Buchanan has a student population of 851.
From Our Community
My teachers are really funny and I really like that they make learning about division fun.Mateo P , 5th grade student
I really like my school! I like how the staff is helpful and nice, they respect us and teach us how to be respectful Wildcats!Audry F, 7th grade student
I love the opportunity that every staff at VMHS extends to students, as well as the experiences provided to fully engage and succeed in our own ways.Michael G, 11th grade student
As a parent in the district, I love the caring nature of everyone at the school. The inclusion of all students and the ELOP after-school activities provide my son with skills that have made him more confident in himself which has made him a better student!Armida, mom of a 2nd grade student at E. Hale Curran
I proudly graduated from Shivela and Murrieta Valley HS. I decided to return to Murrieta as a legacy employee to work in an environment that had helped me so much as a kid and give back to my community. Rudy, MVHS TEACHER