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Welcome to Mountain Ridge Middle School!
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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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Thunder Ridge High School, 1991 W Wildcat Reserve Pkwy, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129, USA
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Mountain Ridge Middle School, 10590 Mountain Vista Ridge, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126, USA
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.
![Attention Families New to MRMS for the 2026–2027 School Year:]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768330075/dcsdk12org/oqqneoiwyivuoelqu5o6/MRMSWebsiteThumbnailTemplate17.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768330075/dcsdk12org/oqqneoiwyivuoelqu5o6/MRMSWebsiteThumbnailTemplate17.png","width":384}])
If your student is open-enrolled or coming from a non-feeder school to MRMS, information regarding electives and registration will be sent via email in late January to early February.
![Elementary School Counselor Visits coming soon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767804442/dcsdk12org/u20s4rs1eoaf1z8i16ls/MRMSWebsiteThumbnailTemplate16.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767804442/dcsdk12org/u20s4rs1eoaf1z8i16ls/MRMSWebsiteThumbnailTemplate16.png","width":384}])
The MRMS counseling team will be visiting 5th and 6th grade students at the MRMS feeder elementary schools starting Tuesday, January 20th through Friday, January 23rd.
![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, January 12th
- Yearbook 2:50pm
- 6th Grade planning Meeting: 3pm
- 7th Girls Basketball A/B Game @ Ranch View
Tuesday, January 13th
- Student Council: 6:55 am
- Gamma Nu: 2:50 pm
- 7th Girls Basketball C Game @ Cimarron 4pm
- MRMS Unified Basketball Game Home vs Sierra
Wednesday, January 14th
- Student Council: 2:50 pm
- NJHS Meeting: 2:50 pm
Thursday, January 15th
- Student Council @ 6:55am
- 7th Girls Basketball Games
- A/B @ Sierra
- C Home vs Cimarron
Friday, January 16th
- BRONCOS FRIDAY! Wear your Orange and Blue
![WISH WEEK 2026!!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767797651/dcsdk12org/wuc5nmyr0ztfaotbbmlk/Screenshot2026-01-07at75335AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767797651/dcsdk12org/wuc5nmyr0ztfaotbbmlk/Screenshot2026-01-07at75335AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767797651/dcsdk12org/wuc5nmyr0ztfaotbbmlk/Screenshot2026-01-07at75335AM.png","width":657}])
Find Out More
about WISH WEEK 2026!!
![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
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Find Out More
about Newsletters
![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