School Details
- Principal: Rick Nichols
- District: Westminster School District
- County: Orange County
- Community: Urban
Characteristics
- Academic Excellence - Exemplars of high-quality work are shared with students
- Developmental Responsiveness - Faculty uses effective strategies for developing student social skills, including wide variety of co-curricular activities
- Organizational Structures and Processes - Our school intentionally connects with other schools in our district and with community partners to ensure integration in our community
- Social Equity - Every student has an adult advocate at our school
Description
Helen Stacey Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 with a strong academic program anchored by a Dual Language Program and an AVID elective that teaches organization, study skills, critical thinking, and collaborative tutorials. Students can personalize their schedule through electives and applications such as ASB, Yearbook, Videography, and Advanced Woodshop, creating real pathways for leadership and hands on design. The school was named a 2026 California Distinguished School, reflecting consistent results and a focus on student growth. Beyond the bell, the Expanded School Program supports families with structured after school care and supervision. It is a warm, focused community where students are encouraged to aim high and keep improving.
Contact Us
- 714-894-7212
- rnichols@wsdk8.us
- stacey.wsdk8.us/
