RUSD Middle School Matters Conference
Find out how to make the most of your child's middle school and high school years. Workshops, Informational Booths, and Childcare Provided. For more information, download the English flyer here and Spanish flyer here. 
Saturday, April 28. Registration 7:30-8:30
Workshops 8:30-12:00 PM. 

We value your opinion and appreciate your input. Please take a few moments to complete a survey which will help us to better understand your needs. Access the online survey in English here: Online Survey


Al tomar unos minutos para completar esta encuesta nos ayudará a entender sus necesidades mejor. La encuesta está disponible en línea. Para la versión en línea en español. 




The 2018-19 Dance Team Tryouts are May 7-11. Please click here to download the information packet and application. Click here to download the Emergency and Medical Clearance Form. 






Students! Please indicate your zero period club selection by clicking here: Club Selection

March 5-March 9, 2018 was Walk-in Week at Matthew Gage Middle School. This provided our students with an opportunity to have a voice and memorialize those that have lost their lives in school shootings. Please read the attached parent letter and student flyer for additional information. 




Please click the link below to watch a very important video regarding school safety, presented by our RUSD Superintendent, Dr. Hansen.  All students at Matthew Gage Middle School watched this video in their zero period classes.

Click Here

As we begin registration for the 2018-19 school year, some registration forms may be available here. If you have questions, or need additional information please contact 2018-19 7th Grade Counselor, Mrs. Weber-Perez or 2018-19 8th Grade Counselor, Mrs. Lindsey Watts. 

• Incoming 7th Grader Applications for Publications Course
• Current 7th Grader Application for Publications Course
• AVID Application
• Theater Arts Application

Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) returns to Matthew Gage Middle School. Both Level I and Level II will be offered. Classes will be offered Tuesdays at 8:00 AM (Spanish Only) and Tuesdays at 6:30 PM (Spanish and English). Please click here for additional information. 





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. 

Buy your yearbook today! Yearbooks are $40. You can purchase in the office or online at yearbookforever.com









Riverside Unified School District has released the academic calendars for the next two years. You can view a comparison of start and end dates here. You can also download each calendar by clicking 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020. 

Thanks to both the County of Riverside Department of Public Health and the California Department of Public Health, the Riverside Unified School District CRC Health Center is offering FREE flu shots to anyone who would like to get protected against the flu.  For more information click here. 

It's easy to pay for your student's meals online. Click here to make an online payment to your student's account.  To view the current month lunch menu click here: April Lunch. To view the current month breakfast menu click here: April Breakfast

Click Here to log into the RUSD ParentStudent Portal

Students will be released at 12:05 PM every Wednesday. 

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

Our next School Site Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 15th at 2:15 PM in the library. Please contact Mrs. Watanabe, Assistant Principal, for additional information. 

Parent Resources

Daily Announcements:
Click Here to see our daily announcements. 

Talking to Students About Violence:

RUSD has school safety as a top priority and the recent school tragedy highlights the critical importance of ensuring that our schools remain safe places for our students and staff. In the aftermath of this traumatic event, the National Association of School Psychologists provides recommendations on effective ways to talk with students:

• create a sense of safety by returning to normal, predictable routines as soon as possible

• listen to their concerns and feelings

• suggest they limit their use of media to lower their stress and to maintain balance and perspective, and

• realize that sleep difficulties are common and can lead to fatigue and poor participation.

Please click here (English) or click here (Spanish) for several tips for parents on how to assist students in responding to violence and tragedy. 

Additional Links:
Talking to Children About Violence

Safe Schools Planning by the California Department of Education. 

National PTA School Safety Resources

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. The next Parent Connection workshop is Thursday, April 26, 2018, from 6:30-7:30 PM. Download the calendar of parent workshops here. 

RUSD FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: The Family Resource Center hosts parent seminars each month. No formal enrollment is necessary and all seminars are free. The Family Resource Center is located at 6735 Magnolia Avenue, Portable B6. For a complete listing of seminars click here. 

ELAC: The English Learner Advisory Committee generally meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Please see the calendar tab for specific dates.

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

SSC: The School Site Council generally meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2:15 PM. Please see the calendar tab for specific dates.

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Welcome to our New Website!

Matthew Gage Middle School has an all new website that will be easier for you to 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.