New school year, new classrooms.
On Sept. 4, Escondido-based Erickson-Hall Construction Co., in partnership with Murrieta Valley Unified School District, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a significant classroom expansion project at Murrieta Elementary School.
The ceremony convened school leaders, community members and Erickson-Hall representatives.
“We are thrilled to complete the Murrieta Elementary School new building. These new classrooms provide an exceptional learning environment for all,” said Dr. Ward Andrus, superintendent of Murrieta Valley Unified School District.
“We have thoroughly enjoyed working with Erickson-Hall Construction Co. on this project and appreciate their commitment to building remarkable educational facilities. We are especially appreciative of Erickson-Hall’s efforts to help us preserve our district’s history by safely transferring and installing the original school bell from 1885 in the new building. Together, we are part of Murrieta’s academic legacy.”
Erickson-Hall was selected by the Murrieta Valley Unified School District to lead this undertaking, breaking ground in February 2023. The campus expansion involved multiple phases, including the construction of the two-story classroom building as well as a new parking lot and playground, elevating the school’s infrastructure to better serve the community.
The expansion has created an modern, light-filled classrooms along with new recreational spaces that invite students to play and thrive.The project was 85% funded by Measure BB and the remainder by District Facilities funds.
“We are proud to see this project come to fruition and are already witnessing its positive impact on the Murrieta Elementary School community,” said Mat Gates, president of Erickson-Hall. “We are grateful for our partnership with the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and hope we can continue to enhance educational opportunities for the Murrieta community.”
