A Message From Our Principal

March School Highlights and Upcoming Events

Dear Families and Community Members,

March is shaping up to be a busy and exciting month at our school! As we move into the final stretch of the third quarter and prepare for important academic milestones, we appreciate your continued partnership in supporting our students.

Third Quarter Ends – March 6
The third quarter concludes on March 6. This is a great time for students to finish strong by completing assignments and checking in with their teachers. We encourage families to review grades and celebrate the hard work students have put in this quarter.

Parent-Teacher Conferences – March 12 & 13
We look forward to welcoming families for parent-teacher conferences on March 12 and March 13. Conferences are an important opportunity to discuss student progress, strengths, and goals for the remainder of the school year. Your involvement makes a meaningful difference in student success.

Spring Break – March 16–20
Our school will be closed for spring break from March 16 through March 20. We hope all of our students and families enjoy a safe, restful, and fun break. We look forward to seeing everyone refreshed and ready to learn when we return.

AASA State Testing Begins – March 24
After spring break, we begin AASA state testing on March 24. These assessments allow students to demonstrate their learning and growth. Please help your child prepare by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time each day of testing. Encouragement from home goes a long way in helping students feel confident and prepared.

4th Quarter Sports Season Underway
Our 4th quarter softball and baseball seasons are officially underway, and we are excited to cheer on our student athletes! We invite families and community members to come out and support our teams at upcoming games. We have an away game at Continental on March 24, 2026, and a home game against Calabasas on March 31, 2026. Your support helps build school spirit and encourages our athletes to do their best.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our school community. Together, we are helping our students grow, achieve, and succeed.

Warm regards,

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