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Why Apollo

Discover Apollo Middle School!

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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