Beverly Vista Middle School (BVMS) principal Kevin Allen, who joined the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) in 2014 as the principal at El Rodeo School, announced his retirement at the end of the school year. Allen played an integral role in the District’s reconfiguration and oversaw the establishment of BVMS in 2019–the first consolidated middle school in BHUSD history. Days before students are set to return for in-person instruction after over a year of home learning, Allen spoke to the Courier about the importance of fostering a sense of community, his school motto, achieving academic excellence in the face of adversity and what’s next.
Established in 1924, Beverly Vista School historically served students in grades TK-8. At the start of the 2019-2020 school year, Beverly Vista Middle School officially opened to staff and students in grades 6-8 across the District. Despite Allen’s first year as BVMS principal having been interrupted due to the pandemic, his efforts shaped the future of the District and students in the years to come.
