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Welcome to 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 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
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Updated Important Dates: Click Here to view the 2026-2027 Important Dates Flyer.
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Friday, October 30th: Minimum Day: School Ends at 12:25pm
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- 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)
- School Map: (Click Here to view)
Arizona Family Picnic!
- Friday, October 23rd: 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 Parents 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.
Progress Report: 1st Grading Period: Available in the Aeries Parent Portal on 9/29
- Click Here to Access the Aeries Parent Portal. Teachers will be contacting parents of students with D’s or F’s to create a plan to assist students in raising their grades.
- If you have any questions about your child’s grades or if you would like to discuss ways that your child can raise their grade, please contact their teachers directly through email.
- CLICK Here to Sign-Up for Weekly Grade Notifications from Aeries
Sports & 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
Arizona Tutoring Opportunities:
- Before School Tutoring/Homework Assistance: Monday-Friday: 7:00am-7:45am (Report to Main Office)
- Register for Tutoring Online at 6crickets.com
Aeries Parent Portal – View Student Grades
- Parents can check student grades by logging onto the Aeries Parent Portal. CLICK HERE to Access the Aeries Parent Portal
- CLICK Here to Sign-Up for Weekly Grade Notifications from Aeries
Arizona Spirit Wear for Sale! Purchase Arizona Gear!
- We are using a new website for All Arizona Spiritwear! Customize any product and represent Arizona!
- 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
*City of Riverside Traffic Safety and Parking Enforcement
- The City of Riverside is working with all Riverside Schools to improve Traffic Safety around Schools.
- Riverside Polic Department will be monitoring the school areas and issuing traffic and parking violations.
- For the safety of all students/parents: Please drive slowly & safely, and constantly look in all directions for students.
- 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.
- Click Here to view the School Zone Safety Flyer & the School Driving Safety Video
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:
- 6th Grade: 2:54pm;
- 7th Grade: 2:57pm;
- 8th Grade: 3:00pm
- Tuesday Dismissal:
- 6th Grade: 1:09pm;
- 7th Grade: 1:12pm;
- 8th Grade: 1:15pm
- Regular Dismissal:
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.
- Click Here to Instructions on Purchasing PE Clothes.
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
- Please Click on the links below to view the Riverside Police Department notices regarding the use of Public roadways by motorcycles, scooters, mopeds and similar devices.
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:
- Please encourage your child to start each day with a healthy breakfast and take advantage of the nutritious meal options available at school.
Arizona Middle School's Mission is to create a Culture of Caring within our school community and prepare all students to be College and Career Ready!
Request For Assistance:
Counselor: Request to Speak with an Arizona Counselor:
See Something, Say Something: Confidentially report school violations or report someone in need of assistance.
Student Attendance: Report a Student Absence or Clear a Student Absence