Rincon Valley Middle School

My student struggled A LOT in middle school, academically and socially. RVMS teachers/counselors/principal were ALWAYS there to help. The teachers were always willing to answer my questions, and give me details of projects so I could help at home. There are a multitude of programs for those students that are struggling. The principal emails all the parents a "Homework Hotline" every night, and "Principal Messages" at least weekly. The homework hotline shows each teacher's assignments for the week. Originally it was posted on their website, but due to technical difficulties, the website went down, and he took the time to email it out. His principal messages contained updates on happenings in the school, so parents always knew what was going on. Most of the additional programs are funded and supported by the parent group. With all the budget cuts, this school still excels, because the parents are involved and willing to help. I would recommend RVMS over any other middle school in Santa Rosa!
—Submitted by a parent

Great school. Great teachers. Great everything. This school provide lots of great help for students and has became a top school.
—Submitted by a parent

My niece has had a wonderful experience at this school. She loves it. I like the fact that she has homework everyday;which keeps her mind going. She also gets homework over the weekend sometimes.
—Submitted by a parent

I am a student at RVMS! I love the envioronment that both the student body and teachers provide! In my opinion most everybody is respectful of other students and teachers. I love this school so much! There are lots of sports and other activites besides school... even though people make school fun too! I love verything about it and I hope the rest of the student body feel as I do!!!!!!! :)

I love this school. The student count is large, yet the teachers and staff always have time to pertain to individual student needs. Our principal is always open to ideas/events for causes such as Gay Pride events, Service Memorial events, etc. Teachers make this true by being able to help out every individual student in their classes, regardless of the mass amount of students they have to teach daily. They always come to school with a smile and a positive, warm, helpful attitude. In return, so do the students. It has been a great year already, and I'm just barely ascending into 8th grade. I truely and enthusiastically look forward to what next year has in store. The fun factor of this school is great, and the school administration is effectively able to maintain it along with great test scores, intellect, and function.

This school is super amazing! I have so much fun at it! You can take multiple classes amd have so much fun that you won't know what to do first!
—Submitted by a student

i am as well a student at RVMS. I LOVE IT! at first i was terrified of the thought of middle school and now i'm in 7th grade and all the teachers listen to you when you don't understand something. i remember the first day, i was nervous, terrified, and well i was SCARED. after a while i settled in and i am so use to everyone! Its worth the effort and the high test scores. No wonder why it is a 10 out of 10 school. If you have a child who you want to go to this school SEND THEM! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a student

I am a student at rvms. I love it. It is so fun. It has great teachers and academics. If you like sports you will. Love rvms because they have a great sports program and awesome coaches. You will but feel left out.
—Submitted by a student

I went to this school last year, and it is beyond amazing. The teachers are excellent and the curriculum is great. Everyone is so dedicated and intelligent, and I really loved how the english department also has Advanced English. This allows a more advanced student to get more of a challenge without getting pulled back by regular students, and regular students to get the attention they deserve rather than letting all of the more outspoken and intellectual do the learning for them. Overall, I had an amazing experience, especially during eighth grade. (By the way, there is a traditional Eighth Grade Dinner Dance and it's a blast.) You should definely send your child to this school. We don't get amazing test scores for nothing!
—Submitted by a student

RVMS is an outstanding school for families that are serious about academics. They have programs for every student, but expect everyone to treat each other with respect. The parent below does not know what they are talking about. If students break rules; there are consequences that are fair and appropriate. RVMS is a great environment for children and staff is fantastic. My daughter is having a great experience! Go Falcons!

I did not find this school beneficial for my son. The staff and administration are too concerned with fitting the mold rather than respecting and identifying individual learning needs.
—Submitted by a parent

It is a great school, but it could be a little cleaner.
—Submitted by a student

I go to Rincon Valley Middle School and I absoutely love it. I feel like I belong here! I have many friends of all different types and from all different groups. When I was first going into seventh grade, I remeber thinking will I have a lot of friends? Will everyone already have their own friends and not want to hang out with me? I soon realized that unlike most middle schools everyone is really friends with everyone. I learned that the atmosphere you are put in really does change who your friends are and what you do and who you are as a person. I relate to every student in some way. I am a 4.0 student and I believe it is because I go to RVMS. If you are thinking about sending your child here, just do it! You really won't regret it I promise! Go Falcons!
—Submitted by a student

This is our first year at RVMS, and so far have been very impressed. Although we have a new principel he seems very involved and determined to keep the RVMS tradition of excellance alive, The teachers are verry involved and have great pride in working for this school. The Acedemics are challenging but my child does not feel overwhelmed. The only thing I wish the school did differantly is to have a no cut policy for sports so every child could be part of the team.
—Submitted by a parent

We have been very pleased with the overall experience at RV Middle School the past two years. It has provided a great base for moving onto High School.
—Submitted by a parent