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Welcome to Mountain Ridge Middle School!
MRMS 1st Day of school
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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.
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Hello RAMS!
We are looking forward to an exciting RAM Assembly this Friday!
Student's don't forget to wear your MRMS OR Vista gear.... the Spirit Stick is ready to make its appearance!
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It’s that magical time of year again—STUDENT PICTURE DAY! 
Tuesday, September 8th will be for 6th and 7th grade.
Wednesday, September 9th will be for 8th graders and the 7th graders on Challenger Point.
Picture information will be emailed to parents by the school and by Dr.Photo.
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All are welcome!
Please join us on September 8, 2026 @ 9:00am
We would love your input and participation!
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Monday, Aug 31st:
- Drama Club 6:50am
- 6th Grade Flag Football games Home vs CMS
- 8th Girls Volleyball games
- A/B Home vs Cresthill
- C @ Cresthill
- 6/7/8 Cross Country Tri-Meet @ Rocky Heights
Tuesday, Sept 1st:
- Book Club 6:50am
- Gamma Nu 2:45 (Room #130)
- BLT Meeting 4:20pm
Wednesday, Sept 2nd:
- Let's have wonderful Wednesday!
Thursday, Sept 3rd:
- 6th Flag Football Games Home vs Rocky Heights
- 8th Girls Volleyball Games
- A/B Home vs Rocky Heights
- C @ Rocky Heights
Friday, Sept. 4th:
- Late Start!
- Spirit Bus Assembly and The Color Run Kickoff in Gym 2:00
Have a Great Weekend Rams!!
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MRMS DCSD Track & Field Champions
A huge congratulations goes out to our Track & Field team for an incredible accomplishment on Friday night at the DCSD district championships. The team brought home their 3rd consecutive overall team championship and completed the THREE-PEAT!
What an outstanding reflection of the hard work, dedication, and competitive spirit of our student-athletes and coaches.
We are proud of the way they represented Mountain Ridge!
* 7th grade girls: 1st place
* 7th grade boys: 1st place
* 8th grade girls: 1st place
* 8th grade boys: 2nd place (by 1.5 points)
Overall Team Champions: Mountain Ridge
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Our counselors recently visited our feeder elementary schools to meet incoming students and share this video, hosted by our amazing Peer Counselors, to give you a real look at life at Mountain Ridge. From clubs, sports, electives, lunch, and core classes to transition supports like Bounce and New Beginnings, this video is designed to help answer questions, calm nerves, and show you that middle school doesn’t have to be scary. You’ll also meet some of our staff and learn an important truth: everyone has awkward middle school moments, even adults. We’re excited to welcome our newest Rams and can’t wait to see you next year!
![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.
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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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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.
Meet Our Leadership Team
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Principal
![Mark Sikora headshot]([{"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
![Marlo NeuhausFranks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752073183/dcsdk12org/dnn2ghvku32ukshbosiw/Marlo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752073183/dcsdk12org/dnn2ghvku32ukshbosiw/Marlo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752073183/dcsdk12org/dnn2ghvku32ukshbosiw/Marlo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1752073183/dcsdk12org/dnn2ghvku32ukshbosiw/Marlo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1752073183/dcsdk12org/dnn2ghvku32ukshbosiw/Marlo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752073183/dcsdk12org/dnn2ghvku32ukshbosiw/Marlo.jpg","width":1638}])
Assistant Principal
![Mrs. Amanda Windholz]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787258113/dcsdk12org/d8yhptwtxprbnkscuxdr/AmandaWindholz.png","width":172}])
Professional Learning Specialist
![Byron Allis]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788220804/dcsdk12org/hxifhqb3eisdlgr5pwtl/image3_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788220804/dcsdk12org/hxifhqb3eisdlgr5pwtl/image3_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1788220804/dcsdk12org/hxifhqb3eisdlgr5pwtl/image3_2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788220804/dcsdk12org/hxifhqb3eisdlgr5pwtl/image3_2.png","width":962}])
Assistant Principal