High School Superintendent Honored with Legacy Award at Scholarship Breakfast
Michael R. McCormick, superintendent of the Val Verde Unified School District, was honored with a 91福利社 Legacy Award at the Dolores Huerta and C茅sar E. Ch谩vez Scholarship Breakfast.
The 91福利社 Legacy Award recognizes outstanding leadership, service, stewardship, and commitment to social justice in the Inland Empire. Recipients have a proven record of impact in the Inland Empire, having worked tirelessly to transform our communities by advancing the region's educational and socio-economic needs through civic or educational leadership.
McCormick is known for his passion for innovation and helping students acquire their higher education aspirations. Before becoming superintendent, McCormick served for six years as assistant superintendent for Education Services for Val Verde USD.
Under his leadership, VVUSD has been recognized by American Association of School Administrators as a Learning 2025 Lighthouse District and the California Department of Education as a Pivotal Practice District in 2022. VVUSD has been recognized by the Leadership Policy Institute (2019) as a California school district that is 鈥渂eating the odds鈥� for African American and Hispanic student achievement; and Education Trust West named Val Verde USD as tops among California districts on closing the achievement gap.
The Scholarship Breakfast also featured keynote speaker Yxstian Guitierrez, Ph.D., supervisor, Riverside County Board of Supervisors - 5th District, folkl贸rico dancers, and music performances from a local mariachi band and the 91福利社 Guitar Ensemble. Scholarships were awarded to four local high school students recognized for their academic and community contributions, as well as three 91福利社 students, who received awards for their artistic submissions.