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Welcome to Mountain Ridge Middle School!
MRMS 1st Day of school
Our Mission
About Us
Mountain Ridge MIddle School is a learning community where everyone belongs, everyone learns and everyone succeeds. Through meaningful relationships and a culture of collaboration we ensure that every student has the skills necessary to achieve their full potential.
Everyone belongs. Everyone learns. Everyone succeeds.
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MRMS News and Updates
Stay up to date with our newsletters celebrating the accomplishments of our students, highlighting upcoming events, and sharing important updates from around the MRMS community.
![Battle of the Books begins January 13!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765835707/dcsdk12org/xflrtcvi94zxb9r8skkg/BattleoftheBooks_1.png","width":200}])
Join us for great books & great competition!
Weekly Tuesday meetings begin January 13, 7:00 am in the Library
Make teams, read books, and work to win a quiz-style competition!
District battle: April 1, 3:30 pm @ Rocky Heights MS.
Contact Mrs. D with questions @ adantonio@dcsdk12.org
Sign up on MySchoolBucks today!
![7th Grade Girls Volleyball 2025 CHAMPIONS!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761569945/dcsdk12org/zdbcklj00pb3ymb1o6tn/image1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761569945/dcsdk12org/zdbcklj00pb3ymb1o6tn/image1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761569945/dcsdk12org/zdbcklj00pb3ymb1o6tn/image1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761569945/dcsdk12org/zdbcklj00pb3ymb1o6tn/image1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761569945/dcsdk12org/zdbcklj00pb3ymb1o6tn/image1.jpg","width":1536}])
Michele Ahrens led our 7th Girls Volleyball team at the DCSD district championship on Saturday. The team's hard work, positivity, and resilience led to a well deserved middle school championship! What a perfect way for our amazing coach to finish her coaching career! Great job Michele!
![YOUR STUDENT'S BIGGEST FAN - FROM ANYWHERE!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758287883/dcsdk12org/e2fqpzsxpzpbjyvpqymn/SportsStreaming.png","width":256}])
Be There, No Matter What.
Whether you're stuck at work, traveling, or just can't make it to the game, you can still cheer on your student live from your phone, tablet, or smart TV.
Support student programs
A portion of every subscription goes directly back to our school's athletic programs, helping to fund new equipment, team travel, and facility upgrades. It's more than a stream—it's an investment in their future.
Connect with family
Share the link with grandparents, relatives, and friends so they can be a part of the action, no matter where they live.
YOUR STUDENT'S BIGGEST FAN FLYER
![This Week at Mountain Ridge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748617042/dcsdk12org/srfnebthiyv3nrzm7zf2/MRMSLogo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748617042/dcsdk12org/srfnebthiyv3nrzm7zf2/MRMSLogo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748617042/dcsdk12org/srfnebthiyv3nrzm7zf2/MRMSLogo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748617042/dcsdk12org/srfnebthiyv3nrzm7zf2/MRMSLogo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748617042/dcsdk12org/srfnebthiyv3nrzm7zf2/MRMSLogo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748617042/dcsdk12org/srfnebthiyv3nrzm7zf2/MRMSLogo.jpg","width":1876}])
Monday, December 15th
- Yearbook: 2:50-4 pm
Tuesday, December 16th
- Student Council: 6:55am
- Book Club: 7:00am
- Gamma Nu: 2:50 pm
Wednesday, December 17th
- Student Council @ 2:50 pm
- 7th Grade Girls Basketball Games
- A/B @ Cresthill
- C Home vs Cresthill
Thursday, December 18th
- Student Council: 6:55am
- Qtr 2 Assembly @ 2:10 pm
Friday, December 19th
- Teacher work day - No Students
![Newsletters]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757102411/dcsdk12org/oqopiylc8pkm6ujqmyx6/MRMSWebsiteThumbnailTemplate8.png","width":256}])
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![Mountain Ridge Welcomes Incoming Sixth Graders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749156021/dcsdk12org/vguqenfjy6d8tonstwt4/MRMSWebsiteThumbnailTemplate.jpg","width":256}])
Mountain Ridge Middle School is excited to welcome a new class of sixth-graders in the 2026-2027 school year! Principal Allison Shanor recently hosted a virtual parent meeting to share insights into the school's philosophy and the upcoming transition. Watch the video to learn more.
![Open Enrollment is Open!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748018640/dcsdk12org/wr3ilexupxvp892bo497/OutstandingGrads1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748018640/dcsdk12org/wr3ilexupxvp892bo497/OutstandingGrads1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748018640/dcsdk12org/wr3ilexupxvp892bo497/OutstandingGrads1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748018640/dcsdk12org/wr3ilexupxvp892bo497/OutstandingGrads1.jpg","width":1080}])
The initial phase of DCSD Open Enrollment is currently active until August 1, 2025, with priority given based on District Policy preference points rather than application order.
![DCSD Art Exhibition MRMS Winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748018043/dcsdk12org/phpdmfmyr45rari9p3y0/AbbyWeldin2ndplace.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748018043/dcsdk12org/phpdmfmyr45rari9p3y0/AbbyWeldin2ndplace.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748018043/dcsdk12org/phpdmfmyr45rari9p3y0/AbbyWeldin2ndplace.png","width":540}])
Congratulations to Jaxon Tobin, Abby Weldin, Logan Kim, and Bailey Wood!
Meet Our Leadership Team
![Alison Shanor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745968232/dcsdk12org/d1whdkf73orxll5yj8gu/AlisonShanor.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745968232/dcsdk12org/d1whdkf73orxll5yj8gu/AlisonShanor.png","width":436}])
Principal
![Mark Sikora]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745968330/dcsdk12org/q6yl6l5t4kssyd6xvven/MarkSikora.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745968330/dcsdk12org/q6yl6l5t4kssyd6xvven/MarkSikora.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745968330/dcsdk12org/q6yl6l5t4kssyd6xvven/MarkSikora.png","width":586}])
Dean of Students