Welcome to Kyrene Aprende Middle School!  I am honored and excited to begin my eighth year as proud principal of Aprende and look very forward to continuing to work with this amazing team and community.

The last few years have definitely had their ups and downs, but as always, our students and staff persevered.  We were also able to end the year on a positive note by receiving the prestigous and highly acclaimed designation of an AVID National Demonstration School. 

Throughout my educational experiences, my heart and my passion have always been in middle school.  Middle school is a time of great exploration as students navigate through all the highs and lows, diverse experiences, and rich opportunities.  As a middle school community, it is our goal to help them develop their unique identities by guiding them through educational, social, and extra-curricular activities in a safe and engaging way, while promoting responsibility, integrity, critical thinking, and citizenship.

I feel so fortunate to play a role in leading students, teachers, and parents through the middle school journey here at Kyrene Aprende Middle School.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at rkory@kyrene.org if you have any questions or concerns. Go Jaguars!