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Helendale School District

Helendale Secondary Schools

Grades 7 – 12 • One campus, two schools

Two schools, one campus. Riverview Middle School and the Academy of Careers and Exploration guide Helendale's Eagles from the middle grades all the way through graduation.

Remembering the Past, Reaching for the Future

Grades
7 – 12Middle & high school
Campus
13943 River’s Edge Rd.Helendale, CA 92342
Phone
(760) 952-1266Fax (760) 245-3210
Honors
CA Distinguished SchoolAcademy of Careers & Exploration
Two schools, one campus

From the middle grades to graduation

Grades 7 – 8

Riverview Middle School

Riverview Middle School meets students during some of the most formative years of their lives. RMS recognizes that early adolescence brings rapid emotional, physical, and intellectual change, and that the choices students make during this stage help shape the years to come.

In response, the school pairs vigorous, standards-aligned instruction with high expectations, engaging activities, and consistent, caring support. Families, teachers, and staff work as one team, keeping students known and accountable as they build the study habits, independence, and character they will carry into high school.

The district high school

Academy of Careers and Exploration

Known across the district as ACE, the Academy of Careers and Exploration is Helendale's high school and the place where Eagles prepare to launch into adulthood. ACE exists to ready every student to learn and to work in the twenty-first century, guided by a simple conviction: all students can learn, and all deserve high standards worth reaching for.

Students move through college-preparatory and career technical coursework in a setting that is both nurturing and intellectually demanding, with experiential learning that connects the classroom to real careers and the wider world.

California Distinguished SchoolACE is recognized among California's Distinguished Schools, and its student Honor Guard has been entrusted to lead the statewide California Distinguished School Ceremony for three consecutive years.

Shared campus: 13943 River's Edge Rd. Office: Mon to Thu 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM  •  Office: Fri 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM  •  Classes: Mon to Thu 7:20 AM to 2:22 PM  •  Classes: Fri 7:20 AM to 12:06 PM

Our school leadership

Meet Our Leadership Team

An experienced, collaborative team guiding both of our secondary schools side by side with students, families, teachers, and staff.

Principal

Andrew Hay

20+ years in education9 years in administrationAlternative & special educationAthletics coaching

Andrew Hay serves as Principal of Helendale Secondary School, bringing more than 20 years of experience in education, including nine years of administrative leadership. His diverse educational background includes experience in alternative education, special education, and athletics coaching, providing him with a broad perspective on the different ways students learn, grow, and succeed.

Mr. Hay approaches leadership with an emphasis on collaboration and student-centered decision-making. At Helendale, he is focused on working alongside students, families, teachers, and staff to build upon the school’s strengths, support student success, and provide an environment where every student has the opportunity to grow academically and personally.

School Administrative Manager & Athletic Director

Zachary Jennings

Campus operationsAgape League SecretaryCIF-Southern Section representative

Zachary Jennings serves as School Administrative Manager and Athletic Director for Helendale’s secondary schools. In addition to his school leadership responsibilities, Mr. Jennings serves as Agape League Secretary and an Agape League CIF-Southern Section representative, giving him an important role in supporting both campus operations and the district’s interscholastic athletic programs.

His work includes coordinating school operations, supporting staff and students, and helping oversee the many activities and responsibilities connected to a successful secondary school and athletics program. Through these roles, Mr. Jennings helps provide students with a safe, organized, and engaging school experience both inside the classroom and through extracurricular opportunities.

Have a question for our leadership team? The secondary campus office is glad to help at (760) 952-1266.

Programs & highlights

Pathways for every Eagle

Rigor, real-world learning, and room to belong, across the middle grades and high school alike.

Career pathways

Career technical education connects coursework to real industries and real futures.

College preparation

College-preparatory and advanced coursework prepare students for university and beyond.

Middle-grades support

Riverview Middle School pairs rigorous instruction with the structure and encouragement early adolescents need.

Award-winning Honor Guard

The ACE Honor Guard has led the statewide California Distinguished School Ceremony for three consecutive years.

Experiential learning

Hands-on, standards-aligned projects bring learning to life across the secondary campus.

Athletics & activities

Eagles compete, lead, and connect through athletics and student activities.

Our mission
The Academy of Careers and Exploration exists to prepare every student to learn and work in the twenty-first century, believing that all students can learn and can reach high standards.Academy of Careers and Exploration
The middle school student is a person of unique and rapidly changing qualities. Community, parents, and staff work together with each student for real educational growth.Riverview Middle School

Take the next step with us

Whether your student is starting the middle grades or finishing high school, enrollment on our secondary campus is open.