Welcome to AVMS, proud home of the Eagles! We are located just southwest of Sasabe Road and Ajo Highway, in Tucson, Arizona. We are one of two schools in the Altar Valley Elementary School District, and we serve students in 5th through 8th grade.

We are honored to educate the children in our area and offer many programs for families and students. We believe that all students can SOAR when given the opportunity, and we strive every day to make this a reality for the many middle schoolers on our campus.

Take some time to browse our site. We’ve loaded it with helpful information such as how to contact us, frequently asked questions, and our school calendar. We know you’ll find this a useful resource. Thanks for stopping by!

Although we are in tough economic times, my staff and I are dedicated to providing our Altar Valley Eagles the best education possible. This commitment to excellence in challenging times has caused us to make some changes to the way things operate here at AVMS. I encourage you to read through the student handbook completely so you are aware of our policies and procedures.

With our commitment to student safety, accountability, and recognition, we continue our partnership with Behavior Systems. This partnership will help ensure our school continues to SOAR. As you may know, SOAR stands for Safety, Ownership, Attitude, and Respect. Our school rewards students who follow the SOAR motto. Students who do not SOAR will receive appropriate consequences ranging from detention to expulsion. Students must feel safe in order to learn their best. We will do all we can to ensure the safety of our campus. Please be sure you and your child are ready to SOAR.

I want to thank you for choosing our school to educate your children. We are committed to doing our very best to make sure their experience at Altar Valley is safe, enriching, and fun.

Most Sincerely,

Russ Federico, Principal
Altar Valley Middle School