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.

 

 

Arizona Webstore:

• Click Here to view the Arizona Webstore:
  • Purchase the following Items from the Webstore:
    • Field Trip Tickets (6^th, 7^th, & 8^th Grade)
    • PE Clothes
    • Yearbooks

 

 

Teacher Appreciation Week!  May 4^th – May 8^th:  (CLICK HERE to view the Teacher Appreciation Week Flyer)

We would like to invite all Arizona students to participate in daily gratitude for their teachers during the week.  You may participate one day or every day.

• Monday:  Write your teacher a note or give them a card to thank them.
• Tuesday:  Give your teacher a school supply. 
• Wednesday:  Give your teacher a sweet treat or Candy. 
• Thursday:  Create a note for your teacher during lunch and deliver it to them.
• Friday:  Give your teacher a flower to make a class bouquet.

 

 

 

Arizona Family Arts & Crafts Event!

• Tuesday, May 5th: 9am-10am OR 3:30pm-4:30pm
• Come join us to create a special spring craft!
• All Materials and light refreshments will be provided. 
• - Click Here to RSVP for the Family Arts & Crafts Event.

 

 

 

Final Arizona Family Picnic 25-26 School Year!  Friday, May 8^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.

**May 8^th is the Final Family Picnic Days of the year: 

**Cane’s Fundraiser: May 8^th: Visit Cane’s on Friday, May 8^th and mention Arizona or apply the Code: RCFUND96  and Cane’s will Donate 15% to Arizona!  Click Here to view the Cane’s Fundraiser Information!

 

 

 

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 Choir & Band Spring Concerts: Wednesday, May 13^th

• Arizona Band Spring Concert – May 13^th at 5:00pm in the MPR
• Arizona Choir Spring Concert – May 13^th at 6:00pm in the MPR

 

 

 

Purchase Yearbooks!  Last Chance!! 

There are a limited amount of Yearbooks Remaining and will be sold on a First-Come/First Serve Basis.  Purchase this week!

• Cash Purchases are $35.  Bring $35 Cash to the Library or purchase online. 
  • Click Here to Purchase your Yearbook Online.
• Yearbooks will be delivered by May 26^th.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

8^th Grade Promotion Ceremony: Wednesday, May 27^th: 9:30am (Norte Vista High School: Zack Earp Stadium)

• Students MUST arrive by 8:30am to Check-In.  Due to the large number of people in attendance, all guests are encouraged to arrive by 8:30am to make it to the event on time.
  • In order to participate in the 8^th Grade Promotion Ceremony, students MUST meet the following Grade Level Expectations:
    • Attain a 2.0 (“C”) grade point average.
    • No failing grades (“F” grade) in language arts, mathematics, science, or history. No more than one failing grade in physical education or elective classes.

 

 

 

Upcoming Events:  (Ticket Prices and Information will be sent to each grade level individually)

• May 7^th – 8^th Grade Dinner Dance: 5:00pm-7:00pm
• May 8^th – Family Picnic: During your child’s Lunch
• May 13^th – Band & Choir Concerts: 5pm & 6pm
• May 21^st – 8^th Grade Students vs. Staff Softball Game
• May 22^nd – 8^th Grade Knott’s Field Trip: 8:30am-7:00pm (Click Here: Tickets Available Online or at School)
• May 25^th – No School Memorial Day
• May 26^th – 6^th Grade Field Trip: Castle Park – 8:30am-2:30pm (Click Here: Tickets Available Online or at School)
• May 26^th – 8^th Graders: Last Day of School for 8^th Grade Students
• May 27^th – 7^th Grade Field Trip: John’s Incredible Pizza: 8:30am-2:30pm (Click Here: Tickets Available Online or at School)
• May 27^th – 8^th Grade Promotion Ceremony – 9:30am (Notre Vista High School)
• May 28^th – Last Day of School for 6^th and 7^th Grade Students / Minimum Day 12:25pm

 

***In order to participate in the 6^th, 7^th, 8^th Grade Field Trips/Events/Dances, and/or the 8^th Grade Promotion Ceremony:

• Students MUST meet the following Grade Level Expectations and have No Major Discipline Infractions:
  • Attain a 2.0 (“C”) grade point average.
  • No failing grades (“F” grade) in language arts, mathematics, science, or history. No more than one failing grade in physical education or elective classes.
  • In our efforts to support your child: The teachers and counselors will be contacting students in danger of receiving D’s or F’s and discussing ways to improve their grades. We also ask that all students that are currently not meeting Grade Level Expectations to attend our Before School and/or After School Tutoring.
  • Students that purchase tickets without meeting Grade Level or Behavior Expectations will be issued a refund.

 

 

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 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

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

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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