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Educating ALL students to be successful adults

At a Glance

19 Elective Class Options
9 Boys/Girls Competitive Sports Teams
359 Honor Roll Students Spring Semester
3 Advanced Classes for High School Credit

Principal's Message

Welcome to Riverside Prep Middle School!

My name is Sylvia Houser, and I am honored to serve as Principal of Riverside Prep Middle School. I bring 19 years of experience in education, including the last five years proudly serving the Oro Grande School District. It is a privilege to work alongside our dedicated staff, supportive families, and incredible students as we continue the strong tradition of excellence at RPMS.

At Riverside Prep, we believe education is the foundation for opportunity, growth, and lifelong success. Our mission is to guide students not only toward academic achievement, but also toward making positive choices and developing the character, confidence, and skills needed to become successful adults. We are deeply committed to educating the whole child — academically, socially, and emotionally — so every student feels supported, valued, and prepared for high school and beyond.

We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where students experience a strong sense of belonging, build meaningful relationships, and are challenged to reach their full potential. Together, we are dedicated to making Riverside Prep the top choice for middle school education in the High Desert and a place where every child can truly thrive.

Welcome to our Riverside Prep family. I look forward to partnering with you for a year filled with growth, achievement, and success.

– Sylvia Houser, Interim Principal

Upcoming Events

Feb 13

RPMS Minimum Day

Time: 7:15 AM – 11:55 AM

Feb 20

RPMS Minimum Day

Time: 7:15 AM – 11:55 AM

Feb 27

RPMS Minimum Day

Time: 7:15 AM – 11:55 AM

Mar 5

MS Art Show in MPR

Time: 4 PM – 5:30 PM

Mar 6

RPMS Minimum Day

Time: 7:15 AM – 11:55 AM

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Latest News

⚠️ District Office Network Outage Notice ⚠️

⚠️ District Office Network Outage Notice ⚠️

At this time, the District Office internet and phone systems are temporarily down due to a network issue.

If you are trying to contact the District Office or complete enrollment, please know that services will resume as soon as the network is restored.

We appreciate your patience and understanding and will provide updates as soon as we are back online. Thank you for your cooperation.

School to re-open tomorrow, Dec 10, 2025

Schools to reopen tomorrow, Dec 10, 2025 as usual. Bottled water and water stations will be available to students and staff.

🚨Important Notice: School Closure Today

🚨Important Notice: School Closure Today

Dear Riverside Prep Families,

Due to a major water main break in the City of Oro Grande, all Riverside Preparatory Schools will be closed today, December 9, 2025. The outage affects our ability to safely operate campus facilities.

Our maintenance and administrative teams are in communication with local officials, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Please stay tuned to ParentSquare, our website, and social media for the latest updates.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Stay safe, Silver Knights.

RIVERSIDE PREP - SEATS AVAILABLE

📢 Big News, Silver Knights!
Due to popular demand, Riverside Preparatory Schools have hired additional teachers—meaning new seats are now available! 🎉
✅ If you’re on our waitlist, give us a call today.
✅ If you’re new to the enrollment process, now is the time to apply.
Seats fill up quickly, so don’t wait!
📧 [email protected]
📞 760.243.5884

Back-to-School August 6, 2025

School Starts Wednesday, August 6th

Orientation:
RPES (August 4) 8:30AM - 10AM
RPMS (August 4)10AM - 12AM
RPHS (August 1) 1PM - 3:30PM

Welcome Back!!!

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