Venado Knights Family:
50 Years of Learning and Community - Join the Celebration!
Please RSVP by Saturday, March 14, 2026 by completing our Google Form.
Venado is turning 50! Join us as we celebrate Venado Middle School’s rich history and incredible community on Thursday, March 26, from 5:00–7:30 p.m., the same evening as our annual Open House.
Reconnect with former students, parents, and staff as we honor the generations who have made Venado a true family. Enjoy a walk down memory lane with yearbook & photo displays and a slideshow highlighting our shared history. The evening will feature our Jazz Band, a DJ, book fair, food and dessert, 50th-anniversary T-shirts (available online) and other merchandise showcasing our rebranded Knight logo, and special guest speakers.
Over the past decade, we have modernized nearly the entire school. Come see the many changes that have been made to our beautiful campus, reconnect with longtime friends, enjoy the lush grounds, entertainment and food.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Location: Venado Middle School 4 Deerfield Avenue, Irvine, CA 92604
Schedule of Events:
5:00 - 5:30 p.m. Jazz Band Performance
5:30 - 6:00 p.m. DJ – Music
6:00 - 6:15 p.m. Guest Speakers
6:15 - 7:30 p.m. Celebration Continues
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Classroom Visitations
7:30 p.m. Event Ends
Book Fair will be happening all evening in the library
A parking variance from the City of Irvine will be in effect, which allows people to park on the school-side of Deerfield Avenue, starting at Doe Trail/Deer Creek and ending at Fawn Glen/Deer Spring. If you live close to Venado, you may wish to consider walking.
Link to our Venado Merchandise WEBSITE
Please RSVP by Saturday, March 14, 2026 by completing our Google Form.
We hope you can join us for this very special celebration!