Mark West Union School District (MWUSD) is a public
school district
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formed in 1868 in the
Mark West/
Larkfield area of
Santa Rosa
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in
Sonoma County, California
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. The school district is named for the area it serves, which is named for
William Marcus West
William Marcus "Mark" West was a Scottish American pioneer who settled in what is now eastern Sonoma County, California, United States.
Life
West came to the area in 1832, soon after marrying Guadalupe Vasquez, a sister of General Vallejo. At ...
.
Schools and programs
* Mark West Elementary School (K–6), opened in 1868 and serving more than 400 students in 2010–11.
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John B. Riebli Elementary School (K–6), opened in August 1992 and serving more than 500 students in 2010–11.
*
San Miguel Elementary School (K–6), serving more than 375 students.
* Mark West Charter School (7–8), a
charter school serving more than 150 students.
In addition, MWUSD offers a home study program for students in grades 7 and 8.
References
External links
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School districts established in 1868
School districts in Sonoma County, California
1868 establishments in California
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