Wells Middle School

At Wells, we are committed to creating an outstanding academic and cultural experience for each child on our campus. We are proud of our school and the great efforts we go to in order for our students to meet the mission of the Alvord Unified School District – “All students will realize their unlimited potential.”

Wells Middle School has served the families of the Arlanza neighborhood of Riverside, California since it opened in February of 1962.  It is the oldest middle school in the Alvord Unified School District.  Wells Middle School currently serves approximately 815 students. 

Wells Middle School provides a warm, stimulating environment where students are actively involved in their belonging, learning, and aspirations. Students receive a standards-based, challenging curriculum by dedicated staff members. Interventions are provided based on the individual needs of each student. We are committed to ongoing evaluation of our programs and their effectiveness, and use multiple forms of data to help us refine our instructional program so students can achieve academic proficiency. Academic awards and positive incentives for attendance and citizenship promote a caring climate that enhances student learning.

The staff, students and families of Wells Middle School are committed to creating an environment of academic excellence. We take pride in our school and its rich history. We hope you will join us in our endeavor to provide outstanding experiences for all of our students as we prepare them for their futures and inspire them to be lifelong learners. We are excited about our school and welcome your support.

This year, we have continued with the Alvord Unified School District’s online registration process and all online registrations must be completed by July 25, 2022.  Please be sure to complete the online registration and upload the necessary documents on the Aeries Parent Portal. Seventh grade families will need to upload the immunization records that include the T-Dap. Seventh grade students without the T-Dap immunization will not be able to pick up a schedule on Orientation Day and will not be admitted to school until the T-Dap immunization is submitted.

In an effort to build our relationships with our students and families we are having an Orientation Day for each grade level. At the orientation the Wells Administrative Team will begin with a short presentation of our school goals, student expectations and upcoming events. After the presentation, families will be able to pick up class schedules and take a self guided tour of the campus so that students can become familiar with our home. The orientation will begin at the times listed below. We have provided morning and afternoon sessions for your convenience so please choose one to attend for your child’s grade level:

8th Grade – Tuesday, July 26: Morning Session 9:00AM-11:00AM & Afternoon Session 1:00PM-3:00PM
7th Grade – Wednesday, July 27: Morning Session 9:00AM-11:00AM & Afternoon Session 1:00PM-3:00PM
6th Grade – Thursday, July 28: Morning Session 9:00AM-11:00AM & Afternoon Session 1:00PM-3:00PM

During Orientation Days students will be given their class schedule ONLY if all of the online registration has been completed and all proper paperwork has been submitted. If you need further assistance with online registration please email Diego Gonzalez-Hernandez at (diego.gonzalez@alvordschools.org). We look forward to meeting all of you at orientation and on the first day of school on August 4, 2022.

Sincerely,

Chris Hernandez

Principal

Hola familias de Wells,

Como nuevo Director de la Escuela Intermedia Wells, es un honor formar parte de esta gran comunidad que prospera al apoyar a nuestros estudiantes dentro y fuera del salón de clases. Nuestro objetivo es trabajar junto con nuestros estudiantes, el personal y las familias como un equipo unido para brindar una educación de calidad a nuestros estudiantes con un enfoque en prepararlos para el siguiente nivel. Finalmente, me gustaría dar la bienvenida a todos nuestros estudiantes de 7.° y 8.° grado que regresan a la escuela y dar la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos estudiantes de 6.° grado por primera vez.

Este año, hemos continuado con el proceso de registro en línea del Distrito Escolar Unificado Alvord y todos los registros en línea deben completarse antes del 25 de julio de 2022. Por favor asegúrense de completar el registro en línea y subir los documentos necesarios en el Portal para padres de Aeries. Las familias de séptimo grado deberán subir los registros de vacunación que incluyen el T-Dap. Los estudiantes de séptimo grado que no tengan la vacuna T-Dap no podrán recoger un horario en el Día de Orientación y no serán admitidos en la escuela hasta que presenten la vacuna T-Dap.

Para aprender más sobre nuestros estudiantes y familias, hemos programado un Día de Orientación para cada nivel de grado. En la orientación, el equipo administrativo de Wells comenzará con una breve presentación de las metas de nuestra escuela, las expectativas de los estudiantes y los próximos eventos. Después de la presentación, las familias podrán recoger los horarios de clases y realizar un recorrido autoguiado por el plantel escolar para que los estudiantes puedan familiarizarse con nuestro hogar. La orientación comenzará en los horarios que se indican a continuación. Hemos proporcionado sesiones de mañana y tarde para su conveniencia, así que elija una para asistir al nivel de grado de su hijo(a):

8.º grado: martes 26 de julio: sesión de la mañana a las 9:00AM-11:00AM y sesión de la tarde a la 1:00PM-3:00PM
7.º grado: miércoles 27 de julio: sesión de la mañana a las 9:00AM-11:00AM y sesión de la tarde a la 1:00PM-3:00PM
6.º grado: jueves 28 de julio: sesión de la mañana a las 9:00AM-11:00AM y sesión de la tarde a la 1:00PM-3:00PM
Durante los días de orientación, los estudiantes recibirán su horario de clases SOLAMENTE si se ha completado toda la registración en línea y se ha enviado toda la documentación necesaria. Si necesita más ayuda con el registro en línea, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a Diego Gonzalez-Hernandez a

(diego.gonzalez@alvordschools.org). Esperamos conocerlos a todos en la orientación y el primer día de clases el 4 de agosto de 2022.

Sinceramente,

Chris Hernandez

Director