Please note our summer 
office hours:

June 3- June 14
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

June 17 - July 26
Office Closed

July 29
Office Reopens
7:00 AM -3:30 PM



Please join us for 2019-2020 Spirit Days! Spirit Day for 7th graders is August 6th. Spirit Day for 8th graders is August 7th. More information is in our summer mailer. If you did not receive the summer mailer click here for information. You can also download the two required forms by clicking here. 

August 6th (7th Grade)                 August 7th (8th Grade)

   2:30-4:45 PM (Last Names A-L)        2:30-4:45  (Last Names A-L)

   5:15-7:30 (Last Names M-Z)           5:15-7:30 (Last Names M-Z)

Click Here to log into the RUSD Parent Portal. You will need an Aeries Portal account to confirm student data prior to Spirit Day and to have access to student information. For step by step directions to the data confirmation process, please click here. 

If you need help setting up a parent portal account, help with the data confirmation process, or need access to a printer, please visit us at Matthew Gage Middle School on the following days and times for assistance: 

July 24: 8 AM - 12 PM
July 25: 5 PM - 7 PM
July 26: 10 AM - 2 PM

The TDAP shot and two doses of the Varicella vaccine are required for all 7th graders prior to attending school. Students without proof of these will be excluded from school.


Please consider purchasing insurance for your chromebook through our group policy. Coverage for the entire school year is only $18.00 and covers you in the event of stolen or broken devices. For more information you can download an insurance from in English here or Spanish here. You can also visit the insurance website by clicking here. 
 



The first day of school for all 7th graders is Friday, August 9th. Students attend school 8:00 AM - 11:20 AM. 





The first day of school for all 8th graders is Monday, August 12th. Both 7th and 8th grade students attend school 8:00 AM - 2:25 PM. 



Please make plans to attend Back to School Night! Our Back to School Night will be held Thursday, August 22, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. 



Picture Day is Thursday, August 29. Pictures will be taken during students' PE classes. 





PrimeTime Applications for 2019-2020
Click here for a PrimeTime application. Applications should be turned in to the main office. Parents will be notified of acceptance by phone call. 

You can also access student information by downloading the official Aeries App through the iTunes store or Google Play!





Need an appointment with your school counselor? To make an appointment with the 7th Grade Counselor, Mrs. Lindsey Watts, Click here. To make an appointment with the 8th Grade Counselor, Mrs. Susan Weber Perez, Click here .To send an email to our College, Career, and World Ready Counselor Miss Stephanie Vizcarra, Click here

Scan the QR code to access a Google form where you can anonymously report bullying or any unsafe situation on campus. 

Or click the link below.

Anonymously Report Bullying Here






All students who wish to participate in team sports need to provide a medical clearance. Please click here to download a copy of the form to take to your physician. 

It's easy to pay for your student's meals online. Click here to make an online payment to your student's account. Breakfast costs $1.50, and lunch costs $3.25.  

 
Students will be released at 12:35 PM every Wednesday. Optional Wednesday 7th period ends at 1:33 PM. 

Every Friday is Spirit Day! Students are encouraged to wear Gator Gear every Friday. 

Are you interested in serving on our School Site Council? Please complete an interest form at our Spirit Day. Our first meeting will be Thursday, September 26th at 2:35 PM. Please contact Mrs. Watanabe, Assistant Principal, for additional information. 

There will be No School Monday, September 3, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. 

There will be No School Monday, September 3, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. 

Family Resources

Daily Announcements:
Click Here to see our daily announcements. 

Opportunities for Parent Involvement:

PARENT CONNECTION: Parent Connection is a series of parent workshops presented by Matthew Gage Middle School Counselors and special guests to ensure that all families become knowledgeable about how to help their children prepare for middle school and beyond. The nine workshops focus on various topics affecting our kids today. Lessons range from high school graduation requirements to college options and are covered in thoroughly developed and interactive presentations. Our first Parent Connection for the 2019-2020 school year will be Thursday, October 17th, 6:30-7:30 PM. 

RUSD FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: The Family Resource Center hosts parent seminars each month. No formal enrollment is necessary and all seminars are free. To view a calendar of activities for the current month, click here. To view a calendar of Parent Engagement Seminars for the 2018-2019 school year, click here. The Family Resource Center is located at 6735 Magnolia Avenue, Portable B6. To view Family Resource Center services, click here. 

ELAC: The English Learner Advisory Committee generally meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Please see the calendar tab for specific dates.

PTSA: The Parent Teacher Student Association generally meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2:15 PM. Please see the calendar tab for specific dates.

SSC: The School Site Council generally meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 2:35 PM. Please see the calendar tab for specific dates.

Special Education Parent Advisory Council: The Special Education Parent Advisory Council generally meets on the 1st Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Please see the calendar tab for specific dates.

​African American Parent Advisory Council: ​The African American Parent Advisory Council generally meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30 PM. Please see the calendar tab for specific dates.

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Matthew Gage Middle School has a website that will help you find what you need! You can easily view it on a phone, tablet, PC or whatever device you like. We are all about keeping you connected, so click around and explore. If you have any issues or problems with the website, please let us know at communications@rusd.k12.ca.us.