Greetings Rattler Community,
Last week, progress reports were sent home for students who currently have a D or F in one or more classes. Even though the semester is just getting started, this is a common time when students are still settling back into their routines. This is a great opportunity to check in, set goals, and help students build strong habits for the weeks ahead.
We encourage families to regularly monitor grades in Infinite Campus and to remind students to turn in all assignments on time. If your student needs extra support, we are happy to share that we offer a variety of after-school programs focused on tutoring and academic intervention to help students get caught up and feel more confident in their learning.
Believe it or not, there are only 13 weeks left in the semester, and this time will go by quickly! With consistent effort and communication with teachers, students can make meaningful progress and finish the term strong.
Thank you for your continued partnership, and have a great week!
Last week, progress reports were sent home for students who currently have a D or F in one or more classes. Even though the semester is just getting started, this is a common time when students are still settling back into their routines. This is a great opportunity to check in, set goals, and help students build strong habits for the weeks ahead.
We encourage families to regularly monitor grades in Infinite Campus and to remind students to turn in all assignments on time. If your student needs extra support, we are happy to share that we offer a variety of after-school programs focused on tutoring and academic intervention to help students get caught up and feel more confident in their learning.
Believe it or not, there are only 13 weeks left in the semester, and this time will go by quickly! With consistent effort and communication with teachers, students can make meaningful progress and finish the term strong.
Thank you for your continued partnership, and have a great week!
🏀🌟 Student Athlete of the Month 🌟🏀
Ranchero Middle School proudly recognizes Violet Steppan, 8th-grade Girls Varsity Basketball player, as our Student Athlete of the Month for January!
Violet maintains an impressive 4.0 GPA and is known as a model student in every classroom. On the court, she leads by example, encourages her teammates, and recently scored 10 points against Cedar.
She plans to continue basketball at Sultana High School, attend college, and hopes to earn a scholarship—while aspiring to become a lawyer.
We are proud of the commitment and leadership Violet represents!
👏 Thank you to our sponsor, Erickson-Hall Construction, for supporting our student-athletes!
#RattlersRISE #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
Ranchero Middle School proudly recognizes Violet Steppan, 8th-grade Girls Varsity Basketball player, as our Student Athlete of the Month for January!
Violet maintains an impressive 4.0 GPA and is known as a model student in every classroom. On the court, she leads by example, encourages her teammates, and recently scored 10 points against Cedar.
She plans to continue basketball at Sultana High School, attend college, and hopes to earn a scholarship—while aspiring to become a lawyer.
We are proud of the commitment and leadership Violet represents!
👏 Thank you to our sponsor, Erickson-Hall Construction, for supporting our student-athletes!
#RattlersRISE #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
Attention HUSD Families: Game Day Policy - As a crucial reminder to ensure a safe and positive environment, HUSD requires parents or guardians to attend sporting events with their student. If a parent or guardian is not in attendance, students will not be able to attend. Please plan accordingly to attend with your students. Thank you for your cooperation and support.#RattlersRISE #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
Greetings Rattler Community,
We hope everyone enjoyed a restful three-day weekend. As we begin a new week, we would like to wish all of our students, families, and staff a great week ahead and thank you for your continued support.
It was a great week for our Rattler 8th graders as they explored the opportunities Sultana High School has to offer. We appreciate SHS for hosting a field trip, parent night, and basketball game for our students as they prepare for their transition to high school.
A huge shout out to our basketball teams for their wins against both Columbia and Larrea. We are proud of their hard work and teamwork on the court.
Finally, we hope all students and staff will participate in this week’s Random Acts of Kindness Spirit Week (see details below) as we spread kindness and school spirit across campus.
Have a great week!
We hope everyone enjoyed a restful three-day weekend. As we begin a new week, we would like to wish all of our students, families, and staff a great week ahead and thank you for your continued support.
It was a great week for our Rattler 8th graders as they explored the opportunities Sultana High School has to offer. We appreciate SHS for hosting a field trip, parent night, and basketball game for our students as they prepare for their transition to high school.
A huge shout out to our basketball teams for their wins against both Columbia and Larrea. We are proud of their hard work and teamwork on the court.
Finally, we hope all students and staff will participate in this week’s Random Acts of Kindness Spirit Week (see details below) as we spread kindness and school spirit across campus.
Have a great week!
Huge shoutout to our incredible team for National School Counseling Week! Thank you for being the safe harbor for our students and guiding them toward their goals. We appreciate you! !#RattlersRISE #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
It’s Game Day vs. Pinon Mesa! 🏠
Come support the team in person, or watch from home! 📲 We are livestreaming the whole game, click the link on the flyer to tune in!#RattlersRISE #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
https://www.rancheromiddle.org/o/ranchero-middle-school/page/live-stream-and-media
Come support the team in person, or watch from home! 📲 We are livestreaming the whole game, click the link on the flyer to tune in!#RattlersRISE #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
https://www.rancheromiddle.org/o/ranchero-middle-school/page/live-stream-and-media
Greetings Rattler Community!
What an amazing week at RMS! All of our basketball teams came away with victories against Mesa Linda, Mr. Thurston Smitty inspired our Social Studies classes with a special presentation, and we celebrated our Renaissance students with some well-deserved sweet treats. It’s safe to say—great things are happening at RMS!
The excitement continues this week! Our basketball teams will compete in both a home and an away game, and our 8th graders will enjoy a fun and informative week learning more about Sultana High School through their field trip. Sultana will also be hosting a Student & Family Night on Tuesday and Rattler Basketball Night on Wednesday. To top it all off, students can take part in a cozy and creative Blanket Making activity through our PBIS program.
It’s shaping up to be another fantastic week to be a Rattler—let’s keep the momentum going!
What an amazing week at RMS! All of our basketball teams came away with victories against Mesa Linda, Mr. Thurston Smitty inspired our Social Studies classes with a special presentation, and we celebrated our Renaissance students with some well-deserved sweet treats. It’s safe to say—great things are happening at RMS!
The excitement continues this week! Our basketball teams will compete in both a home and an away game, and our 8th graders will enjoy a fun and informative week learning more about Sultana High School through their field trip. Sultana will also be hosting a Student & Family Night on Tuesday and Rattler Basketball Night on Wednesday. To top it all off, students can take part in a cozy and creative Blanket Making activity through our PBIS program.
It’s shaping up to be another fantastic week to be a Rattler—let’s keep the momentum going!
Hey Ratter Families! The Dungeons & Dragons Club is hosting a Recycle Drive where all proceeds go straight to the Club!
This is the perfect opportunity to clear out your junk/recyclables while supporting our young Adventurers! More info in the attached flyer. #RattlersRISE #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
This is the perfect opportunity to clear out your junk/recyclables while supporting our young Adventurers! More info in the attached flyer. #RattlersRISE #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
Don't miss out! Two new enrichment activities have just been added to RMS. See flyers for more details! #RattlersRISE #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
🎨 PBIS Painting Night was a HUGE hit! 🎨
Last week, our PBIS parent and student painting night with our amazing art teacher, Mrs. Calderon, was a blast! Families loved painting side by side while following her step-by-step guidance to create beautiful works of art. It was such a fun and meaningful night of creativity, connection, and confidence-building through art. We can’t wait to do it again! 💛🖌️
#RattlersRISE #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
Last week, our PBIS parent and student painting night with our amazing art teacher, Mrs. Calderon, was a blast! Families loved painting side by side while following her step-by-step guidance to create beautiful works of art. It was such a fun and meaningful night of creativity, connection, and confidence-building through art. We can’t wait to do it again! 💛🖌️
#RattlersRISE #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
Greetings Rattler Community,
We hope you have had a wonderful start to the second semester! This part of the year always seems to move quickly, so it is important for students to stay on top of their assignments and continue building strong habits for success.
Last week, our counseling team sent out information regarding credit recovery for students who were assigned to this program due to failing a class during the first semester and/or in their 7th-grade year. Credit recovery takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, depending on your student’s assigned day. If you received a credit recovery notice and have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our counselors for support.
Thank you for your continued partnership, and we wish you an amazing week ahead!
We hope you have had a wonderful start to the second semester! This part of the year always seems to move quickly, so it is important for students to stay on top of their assignments and continue building strong habits for success.
Last week, our counseling team sent out information regarding credit recovery for students who were assigned to this program due to failing a class during the first semester and/or in their 7th-grade year. Credit recovery takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, depending on your student’s assigned day. If you received a credit recovery notice and have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our counselors for support.
Thank you for your continued partnership, and we wish you an amazing week ahead!
🚧 RANCHERO ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE 🚧
📅 Starting Monday, January 26, 2026
Anticipated End Date: December 2026
Ranchero Road will be fully closed between 7th Avenue and Cottonwood Avenue due to demolition and reconstruction of the bridge over the California Aqueduct.
🚫 No access eastbound or westbound
🚫 No crossing of the aqueduct on Ranchero Road
🗺️ Detours will be posted – see attached map
⏱️ Expect additional travel time.
Thank you for your patience!
#RattlersRISE #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
📅 Starting Monday, January 26, 2026
Anticipated End Date: December 2026
Ranchero Road will be fully closed between 7th Avenue and Cottonwood Avenue due to demolition and reconstruction of the bridge over the California Aqueduct.
🚫 No access eastbound or westbound
🚫 No crossing of the aqueduct on Ranchero Road
🗺️ Detours will be posted – see attached map
⏱️ Expect additional travel time.
Thank you for your patience!
#RattlersRISE #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
Greetings Rattler Community,
We are excited to share that our after-school programs and clubs are kicking off again this week! These opportunities are a wonderful way for students to receive extra academic support through tutoring and intervention, explore new interests, and stay connected with friends after the school day ends. The best part? It’s not too late for students to join—everyone is welcome!
We are also looking forward to our upcoming Canvas Painting Night hosted by Ms. Calderon this week. This is always a student favorite! Tickets are available through the PBIS store and tend to sell out quickly due to limited space, so be sure to secure a spot as soon as possible.
As always, thank you for continuing to encourage your students to model our RISE character traits each day. Their positive choices help them earn PBIS points and participate in fun activities like this one!
Wishing you and your family a fantastic week ahead—we’re so glad to have you as part of our Rattler community!
We are excited to share that our after-school programs and clubs are kicking off again this week! These opportunities are a wonderful way for students to receive extra academic support through tutoring and intervention, explore new interests, and stay connected with friends after the school day ends. The best part? It’s not too late for students to join—everyone is welcome!
We are also looking forward to our upcoming Canvas Painting Night hosted by Ms. Calderon this week. This is always a student favorite! Tickets are available through the PBIS store and tend to sell out quickly due to limited space, so be sure to secure a spot as soon as possible.
As always, thank you for continuing to encourage your students to model our RISE character traits each day. Their positive choices help them earn PBIS points and participate in fun activities like this one!
Wishing you and your family a fantastic week ahead—we’re so glad to have you as part of our Rattler community!
🏐 Student-Athlete of the Week Spotlight 🏐
Congratulations to Sadie Holland, our 7th-grade Junior Varsity Volleyball standout, on being named Student-Athlete of the Week! 🌟
Sadie is a force on the court with an impressive 10 aces in a row, strong blocking skills, and nonstop encouragement for her teammates. Off the court, she shines just as brightly—maintaining a 4.0 GPA while taking all honors classes! Her kindness, leadership, and positive attitude truly set her apart as a Ranchero student-athlete.
A huge thank you to Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers for sponsoring our Student-Athlete of the Week program and supporting our athletes! 🐔👏
Way to go, Sadie—we’re so proud of you!
#RattlersRISE #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
Congratulations to Sadie Holland, our 7th-grade Junior Varsity Volleyball standout, on being named Student-Athlete of the Week! 🌟
Sadie is a force on the court with an impressive 10 aces in a row, strong blocking skills, and nonstop encouragement for her teammates. Off the court, she shines just as brightly—maintaining a 4.0 GPA while taking all honors classes! Her kindness, leadership, and positive attitude truly set her apart as a Ranchero student-athlete.
A huge thank you to Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers for sponsoring our Student-Athlete of the Week program and supporting our athletes! 🐔👏
Way to go, Sadie—we’re so proud of you!
#RattlersRISE #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
Greetings Rattler Community,
We had an awesome first week back at RMS! It was so great to welcome students back to campus as we jump into the second semester with renewed energy and focus.
While this is a fresh semester, I always encourage students to approach it the same way—start strong. This is a new opportunity to set goals, build positive habits, and push for strong grades and positive behavior. While the phrase “new year, new you” might sound a little cheesy, the truth is that this new semester gives us a real chance to reset, refocus, and finish the year stronger than ever as we work toward achieving our goals.
Have an amazing week!
We had an awesome first week back at RMS! It was so great to welcome students back to campus as we jump into the second semester with renewed energy and focus.
While this is a fresh semester, I always encourage students to approach it the same way—start strong. This is a new opportunity to set goals, build positive habits, and push for strong grades and positive behavior. While the phrase “new year, new you” might sound a little cheesy, the truth is that this new semester gives us a real chance to reset, refocus, and finish the year stronger than ever as we work toward achieving our goals.
Have an amazing week!
Greetings Rattler Community,
Welcome back and happy New Year! We hope you had a joyful and restful holiday break and were able to spend meaningful time with family and friends. As we begin Semester 2, we are excited to welcome our students back and continue building on the growth and successes from the first semester.
We look forward to a fresh start, renewed energy, and a strong partnership as we move through the remainder of the school year. Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our students and school community.
Have an amazing week!
#RattlersRISE #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
Welcome back and happy New Year! We hope you had a joyful and restful holiday break and were able to spend meaningful time with family and friends. As we begin Semester 2, we are excited to welcome our students back and continue building on the growth and successes from the first semester.
We look forward to a fresh start, renewed energy, and a strong partnership as we move through the remainder of the school year. Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our students and school community.
Have an amazing week!
#RattlersRISE #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
Happy Holidays from Ranchero Middle School! ❄️✨We hope everyone takes this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the break. Sending warm wishes for a wonderful holiday season, from the RMS family to yours! ❤️ #RattlersRISE#IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
Take a look at what was happening in Mrs. Calderon’s room this week! Students were challenged to create structure and form using only paper. Check out these pictures of their final Paper Sculptures—the results are truly impressive.#RattlersRISE#IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
Greetings Rattler Community,
Where did the time go? It’s hard to believe we are wrapping up the first semester of the school year this week! It has been an amazing first semester at RMS, and we truly appreciate every single one of you for being a part of it.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special—from our incredible ASB students who brought the energy and creativity, to our supportive district office team and local elementary schools who worked behind the scenes to make it all possible. We are also deeply grateful to our local first responders for participating and showing such strong support for our students and families. Your presence truly means more than you know.
As we head into Christmas break, we wish you all a restful and joyful time with your loved ones. We hope the holiday season brings you peace, happiness, and well-deserved rest.
Have an amazing week, Rattlers!
Where did the time go? It’s hard to believe we are wrapping up the first semester of the school year this week! It has been an amazing first semester at RMS, and we truly appreciate every single one of you for being a part of it.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special—from our incredible ASB students who brought the energy and creativity, to our supportive district office team and local elementary schools who worked behind the scenes to make it all possible. We are also deeply grateful to our local first responders for participating and showing such strong support for our students and families. Your presence truly means more than you know.
As we head into Christmas break, we wish you all a restful and joyful time with your loved ones. We hope the holiday season brings you peace, happiness, and well-deserved rest.
Have an amazing week, Rattlers!
Come join us this evening at Ranchero Middle School for a night of festive fun! We have food, music, carnival games, and holiday cheer waiting for you.✨ Happening Tonight: ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM 📸 Photos with Santa: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Location: 17607 Ranchero Rd, Hesperia 💵 Reminders: This is a CASH ONLY event! Bundle up and bring the whole family! See you there! ❄️🍪
