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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 2026-2027 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

• Bell Schedule:  Classes Start Every Day at 8:15am! (Click Here to view the 2026-2027 Bell Schedule)
• School Year Calendar (Click Here to View)
• Updated Arizona Important Dates for the 2026-2027 School Year (Click Here to View)
• School Map: (Click Here to view)

 

 

 

Back-To-School Night: Tuesday, August 18^th from 5:00pm-7:00pm

• We will have a General Meeting at 5:00pm in the MPR, and then parents will have the opportunity to meet with each of your child’s teachers in their classrooms from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Please Click Here for more information on Back-To-School Night and to See the Schedule.

 

 

 

Picture Day: Thursday, August 20^th

• During your child’s PE classes, students will take their Pictures for Yearbook and for their Student ID Cards.
  • Order Pictures Online by clicking here to visit www.shopstudio1.com : Online Code: F2607416

 

 

 

Emergency Drill – Intruder On Campus Video and Drill – Friday, August 21st

• On Friday, August 21^st the students, faculty, and staff at Arizona will watch an Intruder Response Preparedness Video and then conduct an Intruder Response Drill.  This video and procedures are reviewed with students at least two times per year. This video and procedures were also reviewed with the students last year. The intent of the video and drill is to prepare the Arizona Community in the unlikely event an Intruder/active shooter comes on campus. 
• The video was created by Arizona administrators, faculty, and students using information and procedures gathered from Homeland Security, the FBI, the Riverside Police Department, and Universities/High Schools across the country. 
• Click Here for more information and please contact the Arizona Main Office if you have any questions.

 

 

 

Middle School Sports – Soccer

Please register your child ASAP if you would like them to participate in Girls and Boys Soccer.

Click Here for Instructions on Registering your child for Soccer.

• Practice Dates/Times
  • Starting August 17^th, Boys Practice will be held every Monday and Thursday from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm at Arizona Middle School.
  • Starting August 17^th, Girls Practice will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00pm to 4:30pm at Arizona Middle School.
  • Students will be provided a snack once they check-in with their coaches in the MPR.
• Please note that students need to be picked up no later than 4:40 pm after their practice is over (if they are not walking home). 

 

 

 

​In-N-Out Fundraiser

• The In-N-Out Truck is Coming to Arizona Middle School!!
  • Due to the limited amount of tickets, this will be a Student Only Event!
• Event Date: Tuesday, Sept. 22nd at 1:40pm
• Tickets are $8.00 (Includes One Cheeseburger, Drink, & Chips.
  • Tickets will go on sale for students only next week
  • Last Day to purchase tickets is August 28th
• Click Here to view the Fundraiser Flyer

 

 

 

Arizona Book Fair: 

• Monday, August 24^th through Friday, August 28^th in the Arizona Library

 

 

 

Arizona Family Picnic!  

• Friday, August 28^th: 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.

*After each lunch, we will also have an Optional Parent Meeting with the Counselors.  At the meeting, you will be able to meet the counselors and get some important information about how to support your child while in Middle School.

 

 

 

Join Arizona’s School Site Council (SSC)

• SSC is a group of parents, students, teachers, and staff members that meet once a month to analyze academic achievement at Arizona Middle School, and also develop, approve and monitor our school plan towards meeting our school goals and oversees the schools federal funds.  School Site Council meetings are the 3^rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30pm. 
• Those elected by ballot serve a 1 year term and would need to rerun each year. We are in need of 3 parents to join.
• If you are interested in nominating yourself to be placed on a ballot for SSC, Click Here if you are Interested

 

 

 

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)

• If you are interested in being part of the Arizona Parent Teacher Association or the English Language Advisory Committee please click on the links below:                
• -   (PTO) Parent Teacher Organization: Click Here if you are Interested in PTO
• -   (ELAC) English Language Advisory Committee: Click Here if you are Interested in ELAC

 

 

 

*During Pick-Up & Drop-Off

• For the safety of all students/parents: Please drive slowly & safely, and constantly look in all directions for students.
• During the 1^st couple weeks, please prepare for delays as everyone figures out the drop-off/pick-up routines.
• Please plan accordingly by proceeding to school early when dropping off students so they arrive on campus before 8:15am.  Additionally, please allow extra time when heading to school for student Pick-Up.

 

 

 

Drop Off Schedule/Locations:  Click Here to view the Drop off Locations Map     

• Campus Opens at 7:55am; Please do NOT drop-off your child before 7:45am.
  • Students eating breakfast will enter campus at 7:55am and proceed to the MPR for breakfast.

 

 

 

Pick Up Schedule/Locations:  Click Here to view the Pick Up Locations Map.  *Please pick-up by 3:30pm

• We recommend that students get picked up at Arizona Middle School
• *We do not recommend having your students walk to Starbucks or to the Ralphs Parking Lot to get picked up.
• Please be careful to not block driveways when waiting to pick-up your child.
• There is NO parking and/or No waiting on La Sierra and No Parking and/or No waiting in/near the neighborhood off La Sierra.
• Staggered Release Times:
  • Regular Dismissal:      
    • 6^th Grade: 2:54pm;            
    • 7^th Grade: 2:57pm;         
    • 8^th Grade: 3:00pm
  • Tuesday Dismissal:     
    • 6^th Grade: 1:09pm;            
    • 7^th Grade: 1:12pm;         
    • 8^th Grade: 1:15pm

 

 

 

PE Clothes: $13 for PE Shirt & $13 for PE Shorts

-  Online PE Clothes Purchases: PE Clothes are available for purchase Online: View Instructions Below.

-  In-Person PE Clothes Purchases: PE Clothes will be available for purchase in-person (With Cash) at the Arizona Main Office starting on August 3rd.

-  PE Clothes will be handed to students on the 2nd Week of School.

 

 

PE Clothes: Instructions: Purchasing PE Clothes Online 

• Students may purchase Arizona PE Clothes or wear Athletic Shirts/Short that match school colors.
• To Purchase: Visit the Arizona Webstore - Click Here:  
  • If a Notice displays: “Session Expired”: Then Click: “Start Again”
  • Click: Select School Dropdown Arrow (Top Left): 
  • Then Click: Arizona Middle School
  • Click on 'PE Clothes' (Top Left)
  • Go to the PE Shirt and Click 'View Details'
  • Click "Log in to Purchase"
  • Sign-In OR Click "Create an Account"
  • Once Signed-in or account created: Click: ‘Add to Cart’ & then Click: ‘View Cart’
  • Click: “Checkout”
  • Enter ‘Billing Information and then Submit Payment”
  • Once you purchase, print out a copy of the page showing your purchase for your records.
  • The School will receive a report of online purchases.
• Purchased PE Clothes will be handed out to students during the 2nd week of school.
• Please do not worry about sizing. Students will select the appropriate sizes when PE Clothes are handed out during the 2nd week of school.

 

 

District Policy: No DoorDash or Uber Eats Deliveries

• For the safety and security of all students, schools are not permitted to accept DoorDash, Uber Eats, or other food delivery orders on campus. Any deliveries sent to the school will be refused and returned to the delivery driver.
  • Only parents/guardians or adults listed on a student’s emergency contact list may drop off items for the student. 
  • When dropping off an item, please present a valid photo ID to the Main Office so staff can verify that you are authorized to do so.

 

 

Helmet & Bike/Scooter Safety Rules

California law requires all students under 18 to wear a properly fitted and secured, approved helmet when riding a bicycle, e-bike, scooter, electric scooter, or skateboard. This includes riding on public streets, bikeways, bicycle paths, and trails. (California Vehicle Code §21212)

School Rules:

• Students may not ride bikes, scooters, e-scooters, or skateboards anywhere on school property, including parking lots.
• Students bringing a bike, scooter, or skateboard to school must enter through the main entrance near the Main Office. Do not enter through the parking lot.
• Students must have a helmet with them when bringing a bike, scooter, e-bike, or e-scooter to school.
• Students without a helmet will need to leave the bike/scooter on campus until a parent picks it up or a helmet is provided so the student can safely ride home.
• Students who repeatedly fail to follow these rules may no longer be allowed to bring a bike, scooter, or skateboard to school.

Please remind your student to always wear a helmet and follow these safety rules.

 

 

 

School Meals Are Free!

• All Alvord Unified students can enjoy free breakfast and lunch throughout the 2026-2027 school year. Eligible after-school programs also offer free suppers.
• School meals are planned to meet federal nutrition standards and provide students with the fuel they need to learn and succeed.
• View current menus here:
  • 🔗Alvord Unified School District - School Nutrition And Fitness
• Please encourage your child to start each day with a healthy breakfast and take advantage of the nutritious meal options available at school.

 

 

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

 

 

Arizona National Demonstration School 2026!

• Arizona Middle School has been Recognized as an AVID National Demonstration School for serving as a model of academic excellence and college readiness and for exhibiting top-tier implementation of the AVID College Readiness System.
  • Only 66 Schools in California have received this Amazing Recognition!

 

 

Arizona PBIS Platinum School 2026!

• Arizona Middle School has been Recognized by the state as PLATINUM PBIS School for having outstanding student behavior and for being 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

 

 

Riverside County Science Fair Winners; District Science Fair Winners & Arizona Science Fair Winners

• Riverside County Science Fair:
  • Congratulations to Arizona Student Vashti Rodriguez (8^th Grade) & Jayden Thompson (8^th Grade) for winning 2^nd Place at the Riverside County Science Fair.
• District Science Fair:
  • Congratulations to the following Arizona Students that Won 1^st, 2^nd, & 3^rd Place at the District Science Fair!!
    • Vashti Rodriguez (8^th Grade) for winning 1^st Place at the Alvord District Science Fair.
    • Zachary Aguilar (7^th Grade) for winning 2^nd Place at the Alvord District Science Fair.
    • Jayden Thompson (8^th Grade) for winning 3^rd Place at the Alvord District 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.

 

 

Arizona eSports Team Gamelab Tournament Champions!

• Smasch Bros. Ultimate Tournament Champions
  • 1^st Place: Taylor Gibbs
  • 2^nd Place: Elias Carrera
  • 4^th Place: Alexander Fam

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Arizona Boys Basketball Team: Middle School Champions!

• Congratulations to the Arizona Boys Basketball Team for Winning 1st Place in the Alvord Middle School Basketball League!

 

 

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

 

 

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