A Message From Our Principal

Spring at AVMS: Testing, Team Spirit, and Family Events

Dear Families and Community Members,

Spring is here, and April will be an important and exciting month for our students at AVMS! One of the biggest events this month is AASA state testing, which will be conducted weekly throughout April until April 15. During this time, student attendance is extremely important. Being present and on time helps students perform their best and ensures they have the opportunity to show what they have learned this year. We appreciate your support in making sure students arrive ready to do their best.

Please also note that there will be no school for the Spring holiday on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6. We hope our families enjoy the break and take some time to relax before we head into an important testing period.

AVMS Athletics
Our AVMS baseball and softball teams have several games coming up this month. We would love to see our community come out and support our student-athletes!

Away Games

  • April 14 – at Calabasas
  • April 16 – at Sahuarita Middle School
  • April 30 – at Coatimundi

Home Games

  • April 21 – vs. Safford Middle School
  • April 28 – vs. Coatimundi Middle School

Family Fun Night
We will also be hosting our last family fun night of the year on April 15 at AVMS. This is always a great opportunity for families to come together, enjoy activities, and celebrate our school community. We hope to see many of you there!

8th Grade Trip Reminders
For our 8th-grade families preparing for the California field trip, please keep the following important deadlines in mind:

  • March 23 – Final total number of attendees reported to the trip company
  • April 2 – Final payment due
  • May 11 – All permission forms and waivers due

Save the Date – Upcoming May Events

  • May 13 – AVMS Site Council Meeting
  • May 14 – Last Day of After-School Programming
  • May 16–18 – 8th Grade Field Trip to California
  • May 19 – 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 6:00 p.m.
  • May 20 – Last Day of School (Early Release Day)

As we move into the final months of the school year, we appreciate the continued partnership between our families, staff, and students. Thank you for supporting AVMS and helping our students succeed.

Sincerely,

Riki Valdez

Riki Valdez
Principal
Altar Valley Middle School

¡Bienvenidos de Nuevo, Águilas!

Estimadas familias de Altar Valley Middle School,

Con mucha emoción y orgullo les doy la más cordial bienvenida a un nuevo año escolar en Altar Valley Middle School – ¡El hogar de las Águilas! Es un honor para mí servir como su nuevo director y espero con entusiasmo el camino que recorreremos juntos para ayudar a cada estudiante a elevarse a nuevas alturas.

Nuestro lema escolar, “SOAR” (por sus siglas en inglés: Seguridad, Responsabilidad, Logro y Respeto), nos recuerda los valores fundamentales que guían todo lo que hacemos. Estos principios serán la base de cómo aprendemos, cómo crecemos y cómo nos relacionamos unos con otros cada día.

En AVMS, nuestra principal prioridad es crear un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro, acogedor y positivo, donde cada estudiante se sienta visto, valorado y apoyado. Como una escuela rural pequeña, tenemos la ventaja de poder construir relaciones cercanas y significativas que enriquecen la experiencia educativa de nuestros estudiantes.

Este año escolar, pueden esperar:

  • Altas expectativas académicas y personales para todos
  • Un ambiente seguro y respetuoso donde el bienestar estudiantil es lo primero
  • Comunicación clara y colaboración constante con nuestras familias
  • Oportunidades atractivas para que los estudiantes lideren, aprendan y celebren sus logros

Ya sea que estén regresando para otro año emocionante o se estén uniendo a nosotros por primera vez, quiero que sepan que ustedes pertenecen aquí. Trabajemos juntos para hacer de este año uno inolvidable.

¡Vamos a hacer que nuestras Águilas se ELEVEN más alto que nunca!

Con gratitud y entusiasmo,

Riki Valdez

Riki Valdez
Director
Altar Valley Middle School