Get ready, families of Temecula, Murrieta, French Valley & Menifee! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones in Temecula, Murrieta, French Valley & Menifee is just around the corner. 

We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kick-start the school year. Looking for school calendars in Temecula, Murrieta, French Valley & Menifee? 

We have it all, plus advice and tips for dealing with that first-day anxiety, free printables to make those first-day pics special, and even ideas on what to pack for lunch! Check it all out here!

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Temecula Valley School District

First Day of School: All grades start class on Monday, August 14, 2023. This will be a modified day.

Thanksgiving Break: The last day of class before the break is Friday, Nov. 17. Thanksgiving break begins Monday, November 20. Students won't return until Monday, Nov. 27.

Winter Break: The final day of school ahead of winter break is Wednesday, Dec. 20, which will be a modified school day. Schools are closed from Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 through Monday, Jan. 5, 2024. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.

Spring Break: The last day of school before spring break is Friday, March 22, 2024. The break starts Monday, March 25 and goes through Friday, April 5. Students return to classes Monday, April 8, 2024.

Last Day for Students: All students are scheduled to wrap up on Friday, June 7, 2024.

Graduation Day for Class Of 2023: Check your high school for more information.

Bell schedule for 2023-24 school year:

High Schools: 

• Chaparral, Great Oak, Temecula Valley: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m
• Rancho Vista High School - 8:45 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
• High School Modified Day: 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Middle Schools: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. // Modified Day: 8 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. // Early Release: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Every Wednesday)

Elementary Schools: 8:50 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. // Modified Day: 8:50 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.

AM Kindergarten: 8:50 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.

PM Kindergarten: 10:25 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Home Instead Innovation Academy: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Charter Schools: Call the school for more information.

The Temecula Valley Unified School District full school calendar for 2023-24 is available online.

Murrieta Valley Unified School District

First Day of School: All grades start class on Wednesday, Aug. 9.

Thanksgiving Break: The last day of class before the break is Friday, Nov. 17. Thanksgiving break begins Monday, November 20. Students won't return until Monday, Nov. 27.

Winter Break: The final day of school ahead of winter break is Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. Schools are closed from Monday, Dec. 18 through Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.

Spring Break: The last day of school before spring break is Friday, March 29, 2024. The break starts Monday, April 1, 2024 and goes through Friday, April 5, 2024. Students return to classes Monday, April 8, 2024.

Last Day for Students: All students are scheduled to wrap up on May 31, 2023.

Graduation Day for Class Of 2024: Check your high school for more information.

The Murrieta Valley Unified School District full school calendar for 2023-24 is available online.

Please note:  Bell Schedules may have changed for certain school in the Murrieta Valley School District.  However, for the safety of their students, their bell schedules are not made public.  Make sure to check with your individual schools to find out this year's current bell schedule.  

Menifee Union School District

First Day of School: All grades start class on Thursday, Aug. 10.

Thanksgiving Break: The last day of class before the break is Friday, Nov. 17. Thanksgiving break begins Monday, November 20. Students won't return until Monday, Nov. 27.

Winter Break: The final day of school ahead of winter break is Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. Schools are closed from Monday, Dec. 18 through Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. Classes resume Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Spring Break: The last day of school before spring break is Thursday, March 28, 2024. The break starts Friday, March 29, 2024 and goes through Friday, April 5, 2024. Students return to classes Monday, April 8, 2024.

Last Day for Students: All students are scheduled to wrap up on June 7, 2023.

Graduation Day for Class Of 2024: Check your high school for more information.

The Menifee Union School District full school calendar for 2023-24 is available online.

All Students Will Also Be Off On:

• Monday, Sept. 4 (Labor Day)
• Monday, Nov. 13 (Veteran's Day) (Murrieta Valley USD also has Friday, Nov 10 off as well)
• Monday, Jan. 15, 2024 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
• Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 (Lincoln's Birthday)
• Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 (Washington's Day)
• Monday, May 27, 2024 (Memorial Day)

More tips to make this school year in Temecula, Murrieta, French Valley & Menifee a great one:

Free Back-to-School Printables to Celebrate that First Day

5 Teacher-Approved Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Great

10 Books to Ease Back-to-School Fears

Bento Box School Lunch Ideas

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