A Leader in Education

Since it opened in 1977, Riverchase Middle School has been one of the prominent middle schools in North Shelby County.  Currently serving the community of the city of Pelham, Alabama, Riverchase continues to provide outstanding educational opportunities for our students.  We are a SAC's fully accredited middle school, and recently had the honor of being named a “Clas Banner School”. Riverchase is known for providing for all the students' needs by using varied educational techniques in order for each student to reach their full potential and be successful. For the past two years, Riverchase is proud to be associated with the "Making Middle Grades Work" initiative.

Mission

Our mission is to provide optimal learning experiences, which continue to promote the development of each child within a safe, secure learning environment.

Beliefs

We believe:

1. Every child should be provided a safe, secure environment conducive to student learning.

2. Each child is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, intellectual and cultural needs.

3. A child's self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff.

4. Children learn in different ways and we should provide a variety of instructional approaches to support their various learning styles.

5. Learning needs should be the primary focus of all decisions impacting the work of the school.

6. A challenging learning environment increases individual student performance.

7. All students can become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.

8. A partnership among the total school community is vital to providing a quality educational experience for our students.