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About Our School

Mountain Trail Middle School opened its doors in 2002 and is situated in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, slightly off Cave Creek Road and south of Pinnacle Peak Road.
 
Mountain Trail has many talented seventh and eighth graders who call Mountain Trail their home. Students enjoy a close-knit learning community that fosters intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development in a respectful environment.
 
The school is passionate about increasing student understanding, promoting excellence and fairness in learning, enhancing critical thinking skills, presenting perspectives, and integrating technology into the curriculum. 
students working in classroom

 

Mountain Trail MS has many exciting programs to reach a variety of interests.

From our Journey Program for Gifted students to a myriad of STEM Electives for those with a quest for the why and how, to marvelous Fine Arts offerings and new for the current school year—Design and Modeling (for those interested in engineering) and Medical Detectives (for those with a science/CSI calling)—there is a path for everyone at MTMS.

 

MTMS Vision, Mission, and Beliefs

Vision:  

Students are known, valued, and prepared for a lifetime of success.

Mission:  

We engage, inspire, and nurture students through high-quality instruction, authentic connections, and dynamic learning experiences. 

Beliefs:  

The staff at Mountain Trail Middle School display our vision and mission by operating under these important beliefs:

  • We welcome students without judgment and move forward together regardless of starting points or circumstances.
  • We nurture, accept, and support all students as they grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially.
  • We engage the whole student in learning - head, heart, and hands.
  • We honor our talented, hard-working, and inspiring teachers and staff because they have a passion for middle school students and drive the success of our school.
  • We partner with families to maximize student success and fulfillment.
  • We embrace change and acknowledge when we are wrong.