Menifee Union School District unveils transformation of Hans Christensen Academy; Now enrolling for new TK-8 program

(Front row left to right) Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Root, Board President Kyle Root, Board Deputy Clerk Bob O’Donnell, Board Clerk Jacquelyn Johansen, Principal Steve Melvin, and Assistant Principal Emily Roberts join members of the Christensen family and distinguished guests for the ceremonial ribbon cutting. The event marks the completion of major construction, paving the way for the school to officially become a full TK-8 academy starting with the 2026-2027 school year. Valley News/MUSD photo
MENIFEE – The Menifee Union School District (MUSD) hosted a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony to showcase the completed $15 million transformation of Hans Christensen Academy (HCA). While the campus is currently operating as a middle school for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year, this event marks the official countdown to its full reopening this August as a premier Transitional Kindergarten through 8th Grade (TK-8) academy. The early unveiling gives local families a first look at the "future-ready" design learning pathway that will soon serve students of all ages on one campus. “This remodel was created around a design learning pathway that will create opportunities beginning with our smallest TK students and transitioning as they move toward high school and into college and/or c
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