The wait is over, MUSD! Today marks the first day of a new school year, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you back! Let’s make this year unforgettable as we begin writing the next chapter together. Here’s to new adventures, learning, and growth—let’s make it amazing!"

It was a fabulous first day at Moorpark Unified! We'll be celebrating all week long with more photos & videos from today and the rest of the week! So please stayed tuned for additional smiling faces and warm, welcoming places!

It’s been a great first week at MUSD as we continue to say “welcome back” to our students and families! Check out this week’s Moorpark Acorn featuring Peach Hill Academy Principal Vanessa Vega who welcomed students back with friendship bracelets on the first day.

Join Superintendent Dr. Hays and Board President Mr. Perez as they visit our incredible schools & classrooms on the first day of school. From the warm welcomes to the excited faces, the joy and energy of our MUSD community is AMAZING!! Welcome back, everyone!!

Football kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. with a home game versus Rio Mesa! Check out the Acorn Sports preseason article on the Musketeers: theacornonline.com/pageview/viewe… Please be sure you’re familiar with the new MHS stadium policies: mhs.mrpk.org/athletics/code…

Friday's home game--a 42-41 Musketeer win over Rio Mesa--was a thrilling way to kickoff the season! Thank you to everyone who helps make a Moorpark High School game so special! It truly is a community event under Friday night lights! More photos: MUSD Instagram & FB MoorparkAthletics

Calendar reminder: No classes September 2 for Labor Day. The district office will also be closed. Thank you.

Thank you, ABC7 Eyewitness News, for this fantastic SoCal Strong feature on Walnut Canyon Arts & Technology Magnet School teachers Allie Domanski & Lindsey Mcnicol during the first day of school! We agree 💯%: “Students learn better when teachers are excited about their classes.”

Thank you to everyone who made it out for yesterday’s Back to School Nights! It’s going to be a fantastic school year!

DIGITAL JOB FAIR: Why not make the new school year the start of a new job? If you’re ready to make a difference, Moorpark Unified School District has exciting employment opportunities waiting for you! Search MUSD jobs (see link in bio): shorturl.at/ZlGbZ

MUSD Families: Moorpark Unified's websites are currently offline. We are working hard to get them back up and running as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience!

Our websites are back online. Thank you for your patience.

POWER OF YET: Award-winning educator R. Keeth Matheny (Coach Rudy) returned to Walnut Canyon to teach students how to silence their inner "Naysayer" and embrace growth mindset—believing they can develop any skill with effort. Lesson 2 of the Lighthouse Project! R. Keeth Matheny

Shoutout to our incredible middle school communities for an unforgettable Back to School Night at Mesa Verde Middle School and Chaparral Middle School. We’re so grateful for our middle school families who came out (despite the heat!) to make it special!

We're grateful for our wonderful Moorpark High School community of students, parents, staff and leadership! Last night’s turnout for Back to School Night was amazing. Thanks to everyone who came out—your involvement makes all the difference! Here's to a great school year.

This Patriot Day, we reflect on the strength and sacrifice of so many in the wake of September 11th. May we inspire our students to carry forward the values of courage, service and unity.

ADL Tri-Counties named Peach Hill Academy Principal Vanessa Vega and Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services Dr. Jane Wagmeister as Co-Educators of the Year for 2024. The awards were presented during last night’s Board of Education meeting. mrpk.org/districtoffice…