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Mendenhall Board Recognition
The LVJUSD Board of Education recognized four outstanding members of the Mendenhall Middle School team: Colleen Small (Resource Specialist), Noelle Johnson (Science Teacher), Heidi Pittman (Math Teacher & Acting Athletic Director), and Swapna Saraf (Paraeducator, Moderate SCC).
Principal Garrett Fitch honored them for their exceptional dedication, care, and commitment to supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally. Their efforts create a positive and inclusive learning environment and reflect Mendenhall’s core values of collaboration, integrity, innovation, and inclusion.
NEW District Dashboard!
Click HERE to see our new customizable dashboard showing real-time aggregate data from across our schools. The dashboard offers our community a dynamic, user-friendly view into district metrics, including demographics, student achievement, attendance, enrollment trends, and more!
2025 PBIS Gold Award Winner
Congratulations to Mendenhall Middle School for receiving a 2025 PBIS Gold Implementation Award. Way to go, Mustangs!
Welcome to Mendenhall Middle School
Home of the Mustangs!
Color Run 2024
Students have fun participating the annual Color Run fundraiser!
Science is FUN at MMS!
News & Events
Important Information from the District Office
![Superintendent's Spotlight - December 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765998111/livermoreschoolscom/qb2yw33cqjdfpinjejbz/SuperintendentsSpotlight-December2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765998111/livermoreschoolscom/qb2yw33cqjdfpinjejbz/SuperintendentsSpotlight-December2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765998111/livermoreschoolscom/qb2yw33cqjdfpinjejbz/SuperintendentsSpotlight-December2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765998111/livermoreschoolscom/qb2yw33cqjdfpinjejbz/SuperintendentsSpotlight-December2025.png","width":940}])
Superintendent Gibson's newsletter highlights key initiatives in progress and those our district has planned for the future.
![Community Food Resources]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762285962/livermoreschoolscom/kdayigj6m6elredljon3/CommunityFoodResources.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762285962/livermoreschoolscom/kdayigj6m6elredljon3/CommunityFoodResources.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762285962/livermoreschoolscom/kdayigj6m6elredljon3/CommunityFoodResources.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762285962/livermoreschoolscom/kdayigj6m6elredljon3/CommunityFoodResources.png","width":940}])
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District wants to ensure all our families have access to the support they need. Click the headline above for a list of local organizations offering food distribution and hot meals.
![Superintendent's Spotlight - October 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761237597/livermoreschoolscom/livermoreschoolscom/gap4sscezswsgox9ragk/SuperintendentsSpotlight-October2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761237597/livermoreschoolscom/livermoreschoolscom/gap4sscezswsgox9ragk/SuperintendentsSpotlight-October2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761237597/livermoreschoolscom/livermoreschoolscom/gap4sscezswsgox9ragk/SuperintendentsSpotlight-October2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761237597/livermoreschoolscom/livermoreschoolscom/gap4sscezswsgox9ragk/SuperintendentsSpotlight-October2025.png","width":940}])
Superintendent Gibson's newsletter highlights key initiatives in progress and those our district has planned for the future. Newsletters are automatically sent to all staff and parents. Community members interested in subscribing can click here to be added to our mailing list!
![Board Policy Manual Global Update: Share Your Feedback]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759253283/livermoreschoolscom/dmovuddqfuilrceqhis0/BoardPolicyUpdate.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759253283/livermoreschoolscom/dmovuddqfuilrceqhis0/BoardPolicyUpdate.png","width":500}])
The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD), in partnership with the California School Boards Association (CSBA), is conducting a comprehensive update of our Board Policy Manual, and we invite our community to review the documents and provide feedback. Click the link above for more information.
![Join Us For Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy's Community Open House!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756325767/livermoreschoolscom/flbkbanbyhoywr3jxnrw/FrontofMarylinAvenueSTEAMAcademy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756325767/livermoreschoolscom/flbkbanbyhoywr3jxnrw/FrontofMarylinAvenueSTEAMAcademy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756325767/livermoreschoolscom/flbkbanbyhoywr3jxnrw/FrontofMarylinAvenueSTEAMAcademy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1756325767/livermoreschoolscom/flbkbanbyhoywr3jxnrw/FrontofMarylinAvenueSTEAMAcademy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1756325767/livermoreschoolscom/flbkbanbyhoywr3jxnrw/FrontofMarylinAvenueSTEAMAcademy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1756325767/livermoreschoolscom/flbkbanbyhoywr3jxnrw/FrontofMarylinAvenueSTEAMAcademy.jpg","width":2200}])
Come see the incredible renovations and new features that support the continued growth of our thriving STEAM magnet program. Click the headline above for more information!
![Superintendent's Spotlight - August 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755297080/livermoreschoolscom/k6isqxysjlrrxdokj3h1/SuperintendentsSpotlight-August2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755297080/livermoreschoolscom/k6isqxysjlrrxdokj3h1/SuperintendentsSpotlight-August2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1755297080/livermoreschoolscom/k6isqxysjlrrxdokj3h1/SuperintendentsSpotlight-August2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755297080/livermoreschoolscom/k6isqxysjlrrxdokj3h1/SuperintendentsSpotlight-August2025.png","width":940}])
Superintendent Gibson's newsletter highlights key initiatives in progress and those our district has planned for the future. Newsletters are automatically sent to all staff and parents. Community members interested in subscribing can click here to be added to our mailing list!
![Meet Our New Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750715289/livermoreschoolscom/vxzbiloknx9y6rxf4xeo/DrJessicaBonduris.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750715289/livermoreschoolscom/vxzbiloknx9y6rxf4xeo/DrJessicaBonduris.png","width":500}])
LVJUSD recently announced the selection of Jessica Bonduris, Ed. D. as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources starting July 1st. Click the headline above to learn more about Dr. Bonduris.
![Read the latest Superintendent's Spotlight!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750116519/livermoreschoolscom/ziejayt9gewawlskse1h/DrTorieGibson-Summer.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750116519/livermoreschoolscom/ziejayt9gewawlskse1h/DrTorieGibson-Summer.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750116519/livermoreschoolscom/ziejayt9gewawlskse1h/DrTorieGibson-Summer.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750116519/livermoreschoolscom/ziejayt9gewawlskse1h/DrTorieGibson-Summer.png","width":940}])
Superintendent Gibson's newsletter highlights key initiatives in progress and those our district has planned for the future. Newsletters are automatically sent to all staff and parents. Community members interested in subscribing can click here to be added to our mailing list!
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Mustang Highlights
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Schools to Watch Recognition
2025
PBIS Gold Award
2022
California Pivotal Practice Award
2021
California Distinguished School