Why Apollo
Discover Apollo Middle School!

Kamren Taravati, Principal
Apollo Middle School is a welcoming community dedicated to preparing students for success in high school and beyond. Our focus is on developing college-, career-, and community-ready learners who are confident, capable, and informed as they take the next steps in their academic journey.
Students at Apollo are part of a strong community of scholars supported by caring adults who believe in growth, high expectations, and the potential of every child. We help students explore the many academic and extracurricular opportunities available in high school so they can make thoughtful, informed decisions about their future.
Beyond academics, Apollo offers a well-rounded experience through a strong athletics program that builds teamwork, leadership, and school pride, as well as a vibrant arts program that includes Mariachi and Guitar. At Apollo Middle School, students are challenged, supported, and inspired to thrive—both in and out of the classroom.
Athletics
Baseball: Boys
Basketball: Boys
Head Coach
- Vince Lombardi
Cross Country: Co-ed
Head Coach
- Daniel Perez
Soccer: Girls
Head Coach
- Cesar Teddei
Soccer: Boys
Head Coach
- Cesar Teddei
Softball: Girls
Volleyball: Co-ed
Career Exploration
AVID
AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a school-wide college readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll and succeed in higher education and in their lives beyond high school. AVID-trained educators teach students academic and social skills to help them develop the habits and behaviors needed to succeed in rigorous curriculum. AVID develops readers and writers, content knowledge and teaches content-specific strategies for reading, writing, thinking and speaking.
- Career Exploration | Teacher: Megan Macias
Construction (pull-out elective)
- Career Exploration | Teacher: Steven Brown
Culinary Arts
- Career Exploration | Teacher: Wayne Marvin
Culinary Club (Pull-out elective)
- Career Exploration | Teacher: Wayne Marvin
Cybersecurity
- Career Exploration | Teacher: Steven Brown
Health and Wellness
- Career Exploration | Teacher: Matt Macias
Leadership
- Career Exploration | Teacher: Edward Armijo
PE
- Career Exploration | Teacher: Nathen Bauer
Robotics
- Career Exploration | Teacher: Steven Brown
STEM Exploration
- Career Exploration | Teacher: Steven Brown
Culinary Arts
About
- Culinary Club students cater school events and compete in local culinary competitions
Sponsor
- Wayne Marvin
Mesa
About
- Mesa | School-based outreach program to increase access to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math
- Sponsor Names: Ruth Heaton & Theodore Pruyne
Sponsor
- Ruth Heaton
Meeting Schedule
- Thursday: 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Clubs & Activities
Sports
About
- Q1 Cross country, Flag Football, Volleyball; Q2 Boys Basketball, Girls Soccer; Q3 Boys Soccer, Girls Basketball, Wrestling; Q4 Track, Baseball, Softball
- Season Dependent, All School days except Wednesdays 3:45
Tutoring
About
- Tutoring | Athletics support in Core content
- Tutoring ELA & Math | Sponser: Alicia Garcia and Cindi Holtzman
Meeting Schedule
- Tuesday: 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
- Thursday: 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Weight Training
About
- Students engage in physical activity in the weight room with an emphasis on growth and proper form
- AM Weight Training- Teacher: Nathan Bauer- Time: All school days except Wednesday 7:15AM
- PM Weight Training- Teacher: Carlos Solis – Time: All school days except Wednesday 3:45PM
Honors Class
Honors ELA
- Honors ELA | Teachers: Michelle Sotelo & Raven Rico | 7th Grade
- Honors ELA | Teachers: Sharreen Mortensen & Cindy Holtzman | 8th Grade
Honors Math | Algebra
- Honors Math | Teacher: Nadia Orozco | 7th Grade
- Honors Algebra | Teacher: Nadia Orozco | 8th Grade
Performing Fine Arts
Band
- Performing Fine Arts | Teacher: Carlos Solis
Guitar
- Performing Fine Arts | Teacher: Daniel Perez
Mariachi
- Performing Fine Arts | Teacher: Daniel Perez
Music Appreciation
- Performing Fine Arts | Teacher: Daniel Perez
Orchestra
- Performing Fine Arts | Teacher:Elizabeth Kupar
