Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 

26/27 Materials Pick Up Day
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

 

Tuesday, August 18, 2026- 

First Day of School

 

Dear RLPA Families,

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! I hope you and your family enjoyed a wonderful summer.
I am truly honored and excited to return to Rio Linda Preparatory Academy Middle School as your Principal after
proudly serving as your Vice Principal for the past three years. During that time, I have had the privilege of building
relationships with our incredible students, dedicated staff, and supportive families. Together, we have celebrated
successes, overcome challenges, and continued to build a school culture where every student feels valued, supported, and
inspired to succeed.

As we begin this new chapter together, I remain committed to fostering a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning
environment where every student can thrive. I look forward to partnering with our families as we continue to build on the
great work already happening at RLPA.

The first day of school is Tuesday, August 18. Our start time is 8:00 a.m. Students will start school at the same time
every day and will be released two hours early on Wednesdays (Early Release Wednesdays) for staff Professional
Learning Time (PLT).

Attendance is extremely important. Instruction begins promptly, so please make sure your child arrives on time and ready
to learn. If you have questions, call (916) 566-2720. Please leave your name, number and message. Our office is now open
from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You can also find information about our school on our website at https://rlpa.trusd.net

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership. I am honored to serve this amazing community and look forward to
an outstanding school year together. See you on August 18!

 

School Hours
Regular Day Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 2:37 p.m.
Early Release Day Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. - 12:37 p.m.
Minimum Day Dec. 18, Jan. 14, Jan. 15, June 3, June 4 8:00 a.m. - 12:52 p.m.

Registration
● New students - complete online registration at https://aeries.twinriversusd.org/onlineenrollment/
● Returning Students - Parents must update student information online through their AERIES login.
o For any address change, please bring address verification to the school site. (utility/water/electricity/garbage
bill or lease)

Materials Pick Up Day
Tuesday, August 11th is our materials pick up day in the cafeteria. Staff will ensure that students are enrolled and have
submitted all necessary documents. Students will receive a Squire T-shirt, information about activities/events and the after
school program, and their class schedules. PE clothes and locks will be available for purchase (cash only).

7th grade students - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

8th grade students - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Families who can’t make it to the pick up times on Tuesday can join us on Thursday, August 13th from 9:00 a.m. to

3:00 p.m. in the main office.

Immunizations
All students are required to have current immunizations. Regulations that started July 1, 2019 require both a Tdap booster
and a second varicella (chickenpox) vaccine for those entering seventh grade. For more
information, visit https://www.trusd.net/StudentsFamilies/Student-Services/Health-Services/Immunizations/index.html or
www.shotsforschool.org.

Back To School Night
Parents, please attend our Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 26th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Our Title I
presentation will be in the school cafeteria from 5:30 to 6:00. Classrooms will be open between 6:00 and 7:00.

Supervision Before & After School
Your child’s safety is our top priority. We provide supervision for students during the times specified below and cannot
assume responsibility for your child on campus outside of these times. The school gates will open at 7:30 a.m. each
morning. All students should exit campus promptly after dismissal unless they are in an after-school activity or program.
If students have an activity that starts later in the afternoon or evening, they will need to leave campus then return no more
than 15 minutes prior to the activity start time.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
● 7:30 a.m.-7:40 a.m. (cafeteria only)
● 7:40 a.m.-7:55 a.m.
● 2:37 p.m.- 2:52 p.m.

Wednesday
● 7:30 a.m.-7:40 a.m. (cafeteria only)
● 7:40 a.m.-7:55 a.m.
● 12:37 p.m.- 12:52 p.m.

Traffic Around The School
Please be aware that RLPA is located near two other schools, and traffic around the school is increased during their drop
off and pick up times. Please watch for students crossing the street. Do not park or wait in bus loading areas or where the
curbs are painted red.

Student Planners
Each student will receive a school planner on the first day of school. Students use the planners in class and at home to help
them stay organized and manage their time. The RLPA Student Handbook can also be found inside the student planner.
Please read through the student handbook with your child and reach out to the main office if you have questions about any
of our policies.

ID Cards and Bus Schedules
Details about ID cards, bus schedules, and school pictures for the yearbook will be shared with families at the start of
school.

Weekly Newsletters
Keep up to date on school news! The newsletter is sent out through ParentSquare in your Aeries Portal every week.
Be sure to keep your phone number and email address updated in Aeries to receive important school information.

Important Upcoming Dates
August 11 7th grade schedule & materials pick up 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
August 11 8th grade schedule & materials pick up 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
August 12th &13th  7th or 8th grade schedule & materials pick up-makeup day 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
August 18 First day of school 8:00 a.m. - 2:37 p.m.
August 26 Back To School Night & Title 1 Meeting 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
September 7 Labor Day (No school)

We are also excited to recognize academic achievement. This fall, our 8th-grade students who met or exceeded
standards on the California SBAC assessments will be celebrated with a special reward field trip to Rocklin Quarry
Park. Throughout the year, students will have additional opportunities to earn PBIS rewards and participate in fun
incentive activities that recognize positive behavior, perseverance, and academic success.

Respectfully,
Patricia Lee
Principal
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy, Twin Rivers Unified School District