Uintah Middle School and Vernal Middle School are pleased to introduce changes to the 6th grade schedule designed to help students transition smoothly from elementary to middle school. Beginning this school year, 6th graders at both schools will benefit from enhanced instructional time in core academic subjects.

What's New

Students will have increased time in English Language Arts, Math, and Science to build a strong foundation in these essential subjects. Elective classes will be offered during the first and last periods of the day, rotating every six weeks for most courses. Social Studies, Physical Education, and Health will be taught as trimester-long courses, providing students with a consistent daily routine while allowing them to explore a variety of electives and adjust to the middle school environment.

The bell schedule for 6th grade is posted on the individual school websites.

Back-to-School Events

UMS Hawks

6th Grade Orientation & New Student Open House

• Tuesday, Aug. 18, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

  • 5 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. – Welcome Presentation & Middle School Overview

  • 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. – Chromebook checkout, T-shirt handout, campus tours, and UMS/USD informational booths

  • 6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Wrap-up & Questions

Bonus: The Tri-County Mobile Vaccine Clinic will be available at UMS from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 18 for families interested in updating their back-to-school vaccinations.

We look forward to welcoming our newest students and answering any questions parents and guardians may have about the transition to middle school.

VMS Mustangs

6th Grade Chromebook Handout

• Aug. 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Aug. 12, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Families should pick up Chromebooks at the school. New 7th and 8th graders can also pick up their devices during these times.

Back-to-School Night

• Aug. 17, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join us for an open house for all Vernal Middle School students. Tour the school, meet your teachers, and locate your classrooms.