The Riverside Unified School District is working closely with the Riverside University Health System – Public Health to provide staff and parents with the most current information on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Please visit the RUSD Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Page for resources and information.






Registration Information for
2020-2021 School Year

Registration packets for the 2020-2021 school year are available below. Registration packets are not needed for students who would normally transition to Matthew Gage Middle School. Packets are only needed for students new to RUSD or new to our attendance area. Click here for the English packet, and click here for the Spanish version. 





2019-2020 Yearbook Information

Our yearbooks are in production and still available for sale. You can buy a yearbook by clicking here. 

If you are unsure if you have already purchased a yearbook, you can email Mr. Quijada by clicking here. 





2020-2021 School Year
Activities Information

Are you interested in being more involved at Matthew Gage Middle School in the 2020-2021 school year? Click these links to find out more information.

Note: Please pay careful attention to application due dates. 

AVID
COLOR GUARD
DANCE TEAM
PUBLICATIONS
THEATER FLYER AND APPLICATION
ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
BALLET FOLKLORICO

Click Here to log into the RUSD Parent Portal. 
Click here for directions for setting up weekly emails from Aeries. 
Click here for directions for setting up grade alerts.

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. 

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.  To contact our SAP Counselor Mrs. Jennifer Winterton, 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

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. 

The next meeting of our School Site Council will be Thursday, January 30th 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 four 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 next Parent Connection for the 2019-2020 school year will be Thursday, February 20, 6:30-7:30 PM. For a flyer of all topics, please click here.  To view the information provided at our December Parent Connection "Social Media Best Practices", click here. For our October Parent Connection "School Fundamentals", click here. 

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. 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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Welcome to our Website!

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.