Brunel Merilus - Principal

17 days ago

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E-mail: bmerilus@valverde.edu

Twitter: @RVHSMerilus

Instagram: @ranchoverdeprincipal

Extension: 31101

It is with great pleasure in which I introduce myself as Principal of Rancho Verde Highschool. I have been a member of the Val Verde Unified School District since January 2017as an Assistant Principal at Rancho Verde HS. Prior to becoming a part of the amazing VVUSD family, I served 21 years in the Los Angeles Unified School District. I began my career in education as a Middle school teacher. I was in the classroom for just over ten years and then I went into school administration. I have served as an Assistant Principal and Principal at the Middle and High school levels. 

I have a strong conviction to educate and support every child to become their very best academically and in character development. As part of Val Verde Unified School District, we are committed to providing 21st Century learning for every student, through our Vision: Rancho Verde High School will foster a culture of success for life-long learning and Mission: To motivate our diverse population to achieve the academic and social skills necessary to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. We strive to ensure each graduating RVHS student embodies the “Portrait of a Graduate” which serves as our North Star.

This school year is going to be amazing! I encourage every student to get involved in our many extracurricular activities including but not limited to, ASB, Link Crew, theater, art, choir, dance, band or sports. Working together with all stakeholders we may support all students to succeed.  

I maintain an open-door policy and am eager to hear your thoughts and input regarding the various facets of our school community. Thank you.

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Ms. Williams- Assistant Principal - Guidance

17 days ago







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E-mail: bwilliams@valverde.edu

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Extension: 31114

Hello! I am the Assistant Principal of Guidance here at Rancho Verde High School! I have worked with Val Verde District for over fourteen years now! I have served as a Language Arts/English teacher and Assistant Principal at Sierra Vista Elementary School. I am excited about my new journey at the Ranch! Let's have an amazing 2025-2026 school year! :)
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Naureen Jahangir - Assistant Principal - Facilities & Testing

17 days ago

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E-mail: njahangir@valverde.edu

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Extension: 31116

"I am extremely honored to be a member of the Mustang Family here at Rancho Verde High School, serving as Assistant Principal. I have worked in education for over 15 years- serving as a secondary science teacher and now as an administrator. I have been with Val Verde since 2022 as an administrator with elementary and now I have come back "home" to secondary at the Ranch! I am looking forward to the amazing things that 2025-2026 will bring!

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Steve Ferreira - Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

17 days ago

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Twitter: @TheRVathletics

E-mail: sferreira@valverde.edu

Phone: ext. 31162

I am honored to serve as the Athletic Director at Rancho Verde High School. I have been in education for 13 years, and I’m in my second year here at the Ranch. I have been an Athletic director for the last 8 years, during that time I have served as the league coordinator, scheduler, and CBAADA Rep. Before becoming and athletic director, I taught middle and high school PE, coached varsity softball, varsity baseball and varsity football.

I grew up and went to school in Riverside.  I played baseball for 4 years at Cal Baptist University where I completed my undergraduate, teaching credential, and graduate degree. I also met my beautiful wife Ali at CBU. Ali and I have 5 kids, Twins Madden and McKenna are 11 Years old. Our middle son Kayden is 10, and our twin boys Cooper and Corbin are 8 years old. Yes, that is correct, we have 2 sets of twins.

I always loved being an athlete. I was fortunate enough to have played High School, College, and Professional Baseball.  My athletic career provided me with so many great experiences that without a doubt helped shape the person I am today.   Now as an athletic director, sports continue to be a huge part of my life. I have a chance to help give our student athletes some of those same great experiences.  I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work with the amazing staff and students at Rancho Verde High School. I look forward to helping our programs carry on the long-standing tradition of athletic excellence! 

“What kind of day is it?  IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE A MUSTANG!”

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Lena Aguirre - Activities Director

17 days ago

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ASB Instagram: @Keepingupwithrancho

E-mail: laguirre@valverde.edu

Phone: ext. 31608

I am honored and proud to serve as the Activities Director of Rancho Verde High School. I have served as a teacher at RVHS for 17 years and have been the Activities Director for the last twelve years at RVHS in the Val Verde Unified School District.
  
I was born in Fontana, California and grew up on a dairy in Southern California. After high school, I attended the University of California, San Diego, where I majored in English Literature. I obtained my teaching credential from the University of California, Riverside and began my teaching career as high school English teacher here at RVHS. During my years of teaching I have taught 9th and 10thgrade English, Yearbook, ASB, and have served as the Freshman Class advisor, S.A.D.D. club co-advisor, Link Crew co-advisor, Sophomore Class advisor, and Senior Class advisor.  I recently obtained a Masters in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education.  My husband Russ and I have two amazing and athletic boys, Caleb and Caden. 
  

My goal is to provide the best experience for our students here at RVHS and to continue to work towards an ongoing positive climate and culture so that the students are proud to graduate from Rancho.  As the Senior Class advisor, it is important to me that our seniors are prepared to not only enjoy their last year here at Rancho, but that they are built up as leaders who will go out and make a difference in the world.  I encourage every student to get involved and to make the very best of these four years!

 

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Raul Hernandez- Assistant Principal - Intervention

17 days ago

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E-mail: rhernandez@valverde.edu

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Extension: 31163

Hello! I am the new Assistant Principal of Intervention here at Rancho Verde High School!

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