Arizona Middle School

We are thrilled that you have decided to view our school's website in order to learn more about the amazing things happening at Arizona Middle School!  As you view our website, please click on the links below to get updates and information for the 2025-2026 School Year.

We are a community that believes in high expectations and equitable learning opportunities for all. Additionally, our Arizona community works together to create a learning environment that has high expectations, promotes students' academic and social development, teaches responsibility and pride, and supports our students in developing their abilities to be lifelong learners. 

We are excited about our school community and welcome your support!

 

 

School Information:

Updated Important Dates: 

Click Here to view the 2025-2026 Important Dates Flyer.

 

 

Upcoming Dates:

• No School: February 16th – February 20th : February Break
• Friday, February 27th: Family Picnic: During your Child’s Lunch
• Thursday, March 5th: Minimum Day: School Ends at 12:25pm
• Thursday, March 5th: Parent Conferences from 1:00pm-3:00pm OR 4:00pm-6:00pm
• Friday, March 6th: Minimum Day: School Ends at 12:25pm
• Saturday, March 7th: Saturday Academy: 8am-12pm

 

 

District Science Fair Winners & Arizona Science Fair Winners

• Congratulations to the following Arizona Students that Won 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place at the District Science Fair!!
• Vashti Rodriguez (8th Grade) for winning 1st Place at the Alvord District Science Fair.
• Zachary Aguilar (7th Grade) for winning 2nd Place at the Alvord District Science Fair.
• Jayden Thompson (8th Grade) for winning 3rd Place at the Alvord District Science Fair.
  • Vashti, Zachary, and Jayden will now be representing AUSD at the Riverside County Science Fair.
• Congratulations to all students that completed Science Fair Projects this School Year!
• Click Here to view the Arizona Science Fair Winners that competed in the Alvord District Science Fair.

 

 

Perfect Attendance Competition - Movie Party

• Students that have Perfect Attendance (No Absences from Any periods) from Wednesday, Feb. 11th through Wednesday, March 25th will get to attend the Grade Level Perfect Attendance Movie Party on March 27th.
• Students with Perfect Attendance will be able to watch a Movie and get Ice Cream!
• Only students with Perfect Attendance from 2/11-3/25 Can Attend (No Absences From Any Period)
• Students must also have a 2.0 GPA with No F’s & No Discipline Infractions.

 

 

 

Arizona Girls Volleyball Team: Middle School Champions!

• Congratulations to the Arizona Girls Volleyball Team for Winning 1st Place in the Alvord Middle School Volleyball Tournament.
• Click Here to view the Championship Picture

 

 

 

Arizona Esports Team: Middle School Champions!

• Congratulations to the Arizona Esports Team for Winning 1st, 3rd, 4th,& 5th in the Alvord Middle School Esports Tournament.
• Click Here to view the Pictures & Click Here to View

 

 

 

Riverside County Student Art Competition Winners

• Congratulations to Arizona Students that were selected as the Winners in the RCOE Art Competition!
• These students were selected as the winners out of 786 submissions!  Congratulations!
  • Sevina Mendoza
  • Emma Herrera
  • Izelle Quiroz

 

 

Arizona Saturday Academy – Saturday, March 7th – 8:00am-12:00pm

• Registration Permission Slips are Due to the Main Office by Tuesday, March 3rd. 
• By attending, your child can Make-Up any absences and receive PBIS Points.

Attendance: Short-Term Independent Study

• If you know in advance that your child will be absent for two or more days, please call our attendance office so we can place them on a Short Term Independent Studies contract.
• This Contract allows your child’s absences to be cleared so they do not count against their attendance. Your child would just need to complete any assignments they missed while they were absent.

4th Progress Report – February 13th is the Final Day of the 4th Grading Period.

• Arizona Student Grade Level Expectations:
• Attain at least a 2.0 (“C”) Grade Point Average.  (and)
• No Failing grades (“F” grade) in ELA, Math, Science, or History; and No more than one failing grade in Physical Education or Elective classes.  (and)
• No Major Discipline Infractions

*Each grade level (6th, 7th, & 8th) uses this standard as a requirement for participation in sports, clubs, and school activities, such as: dances, on-site activities (i.e. popsicle parties, perfect attendance movie incentives), End of Semester Field Trips, and our most important activity for 8th grade students: The End of Year Promotion Ceremony.
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College & Career Day at Hillcrest High School: Saturday, March 14th: 8:00am – 5:00pm

• Students MUST Pre-Register by Feb. 23rd.  Click Here for the Information Flyer & to Register

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Arizona Family Picnic! Friday, February 27th: During your Child’s Lunch

6th Grade Lunch:10:21am-10:56am; 7th Grade Lunch:11:22am-11:57am; 8th Grade Lunch: 12:23-12:58pm

• Bring your child's favorite lunch and come enjoy lunch with them! All Parent and Family are Welcome!
• **Parents and Visitors MUST bring an I.D. to enter campus. **Plan to arrive 20 minutes before your child's lunch to check-in.

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Parent Conferences: Thursday, March 5th from 1:00pm-3:00pm OR 4:00pm-6:00pm

• All Parents are invited and welcomed to attend the Parent Conferences on Thursday, March 5th from 1pm-3pm or 4pm-6pm.
• Parents do not need to schedule an appointment, but instead may show up during the time-frame listed above to meet individually with all their child’s teachers to develop a plan to support your child so they are successful this school year.

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Arizona Tutoring Opportunities:

• Before School Tutoring/Homework Assistance: Monday-Friday: 7:15am-7:45am (Report to Main Office)
• After School Tutoring: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3:15-4:15pm (Report to Main Office)
• Register for Tutoring Online at 6crickets.com

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Clubs Information:

• Go to 6crickets.com to view a full list of Clubs at Arizona
• Clubs are Free, held after school, & offered multiple days

On the Club Meeting Dates, students will check-in immediately after school, they will receive a snack, and then proceed to their club.

**Club Sign-Ups: Click Here for Instructions on signing up for an Arizona Club

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Online Reading and Math Support: Lexia PowerUp (Reading) & DreamBox (Math)

• Your student can continue building reading and math skills at home and during our after-school program with:
• Lexia PowerUp (Reading) & DreamBox (Math)
• Click Here to view instructions for your students to access these Program through Classlink.

 

Arizona PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)

• Arizona Middle School is a State Recognized PLATINUM PBIS School that is committed to creating an environment of success for all students. We want to promote- a positive, safe, and consistent environment for all students by explicitly teaching behavioral expectations, regularly recognizing positive behavior, and providing support.
• **Click Here to View the Arizona PBIS Newsletter. & **CLICK Here to complete the Parent PBIS Survey

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Arizona Spirit Wear for Sale! Purchase Arizona Gear!

• We are using a new website for All Arizona Spiritwear! Customize any product and represent Arizona Middle School.
• Click Here to Visit the Arizona Spiritwear Store at arizonaspiritwear.com