Dedicated to Excellence

El Tejon Middle School serves approximately 200 students in the fifth through eighth grades. Located in southern California and set in the scenic mountains of Lebec, El Tejon Middle School is a place where every student belongs.

A Message from Our Principal

Dear El Tejon Middle School Community,

Welcome back to a new school year! I want to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude for your continued support—it truly takes a team, and I appreciate the role each of you plays. I hope you all had a wonderful and restful summer. It is an honor to return as your principal at El Tejon Middle School, and I am committed to ensuring your child’s time here is both enriching and memorable.

First and foremost, thank you for choosing to return to El Tejon. I want to assure you that our staff is prepared and dedicated to helping every student succeed. I am grateful for your partnership and excited about the year ahead!

We are proud to continue expanding our elective offerings, which now include FFA and agriculture, sewing, career exploration, music, sports, AVID, bridges, and art. Our goal is to prepare all students to be college-and career-ready, and engaging in a strong, hands-on curriculum plays a vital role in that mission.

To further support learning and encourage exploration, we will be offering a variety of after-school extended learning classes. A late bus will be available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible for both the Boys and Girls Club and your child’s selected Extended Learning Classes.

Please take time to carefully read the parent-student handbook. It outlines important policies, expectations, and procedures at El Tejon. Review the contents with your child and return all completed forms (colored pages) promptly. It’s especially important that students understand our policies on cell phone use, dress code, and vandalism.

Classroom and bus assignments will be posted on the cafeteria windows beginning August 13, 2025. Please know that class placements are made with careful consideration. If you have questions or concerns, I welcome the opportunity to meet with you.

Our instructional day begins promptly at 8:30 a.m., and free breakfast will be served in the cafeteria from
8:15 to 8:30 a.m. Consistent, on-time attendance is essential, and students will be rewarded with positive
behavior points for showing up ready to learn each day. If your child receives a positive behavior letter and returns it signed, they will earn points and entries into prize drawings. Regular dismissal is at 2:50 p.m., and on minimum days-including every Wednesday for staff development-dismissal is at 1:50 p.m.

Family involvement is key to a successful school year. I encourage you to call or email me anytime with questions or concerns. Please also complete the parent volunteer form and return it to the office along with the required documents from the handbook. We are a team, and your participation matters. As we grow our community school model, your voice and input are essential-every parent has a voice.

With appreciation,

Corey Hansen

Corey Hansen, Principal