Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School

Initial Designation: 2026

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School Details

  • Principal: Nicole Aguirre
  • District: Desert Sands Unified School District
  • County: Riverside
  • Community: Suburban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Instructional strategies include a variety of challenging and engaging activities
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Meaningful parent involvement
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Plan for school improvement that is organized, communicated, and acted upon
  • Social Equity - Every student has an adult advocate at our school

Description

Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School has reimagined itself around the core values of Positive Communities, Inclusive Learning, Leadership and Opportunities, Future Oriented Learning, and Collaborative Design. Through the RISE matrix, Rise to the Challenge, Integrity Matters, Show Empathy, and Engage in Learning, students experience belonging along with clear expectations for success. A daily homeroom supports relationships, life skills, social emotional learning, organization, and academics. Students can explore AVID, AVID Explorer, AVID Excel, robotics, beginning and advanced band, media arts, ceramics, photography, Project Lead the Way Flight and Space, and Paxton Patterson career exploration labs. Renaissance, WEB, and ASB elevate student voice, while Patriot Awards and Eagle Awards celebrate growth and leadership. This is a vibrant school community where students are seen, supported, and inspired to rise.
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