At Santiago Charter Middle School our mission is to assist our students to attain an educational advantage by delivering a quality and disciplined public school education of unmatched quality.
515 N. Rancho Santiago Blvd.
Orange, CA 92869 | (714) 997-6366
Latest News
Santiago is Spotlighted in O.C. Register
Mr. Jason Askenaze's Industrial Technology class project "Cars for Kids" was spotlighted in Thursday's edition of the O.C. Register. To view the story, please click here.
Anti-Bullying Information
Stop Bullying Now is an online website that presents practical research-based strategies for reducing bullying in schools
Rachel's Challenge Pennies for Patients
Santiago Charter Middle School is joining schools across the country in raising money to help people who are sick with blood cancers (leukemia and lymphoma.) To help us help others, we are collecting donations (coin and bills.) Even something as small as a penny can make a difference!
Spring Concert
Santiago's Spring Concert will be in the amphitheater on Wednesday, May 23 at 7pm.
Campus Clubs
Christian Club
Meets every other Thursday in room 501. See Mrs. Hunsberger for more information.
Crocheting and Knitting Club
Students: if you want to learn to crochet or knit, or are already familiar with this skill, be sure to join us! We will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch in room 401.
Harry Potter Club
Meets Mondays in room 110 during lunch. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Rachel's Challenge
Meets every Wednesday during lunch in the library. Everyone is welcome.
Video Game Club
Please see Mr. Le or Mr. Van Smaalen for more information.
After School Tutoring
Tutoring in the library from 3-3:50pm Tues., Wed., and Thurs.
Homework Club in room 203 from 3-3:50pm Tues., Wed., and Thurs.
Santiago Charter Middle School named 2011 California Distinguished School
Distinguished Award Newsletter
Santiago Fundraiser
Santiago has partnered up with DealKahuna.com. DealKahuna.com is an online website that offers 50%-90% off food, fun, and entertainment. DealKahuna.com has agreed to donate 15% of all proceeds to Santiago so why not save some money and help the school at the same time! Just go to www.dealkahuna.com and enter your email address. Then click “Find Your Fundraiser” and click on Santiago Middle School. Buy what you want, when you want and Santiago will receive 15% of all proceeds! Please share this with your friends and family. Click below to save and earn Santiago cash!
Chapman Veterinary Hospital Special Offer
Santiago Charter Middle School has partnered with Chapman Veterinary Hospital who will discount all SCMS referred customers 10%. Please view their flyer.
Registration Packet
Please click below for the registration packet for the 2011-2012 school year
Registración Oprima Aqui-Español
7th-12th Grade Requirement
Incoming 7th-12th graders must get a Tdap shot before starting the 2011-2012 school year.
View free online tutorial videos for parents and students here
Late Start Wednesday
School begins at 8:50am
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J & M Promotions
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Upcoming Events
Charter Board Elections
Please click on our link for important information on how to earn one service hour just for voting! There are currently four candidates running for two parent representative positions open for next year's Charter Board.
Open House
We had a great parent turnout for Open House this week. Our parents and students were incredibly supportive at our Scholastic Book Fair, and we had two generous families who won bids for "special seating and parking" on Promotion Day. Thank you to our incredible staff and teachers for putting together a wonderful open house and thank you to all of our terrific parents and students who attended!
Here are some photos from Santiago's Open House. We hope you enjoy them! We had fun that evening, and we hope you did too!
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Thank you to the Carter Family for their bid on the special seating and parking during Promotion Day, and for their support for the special parking spot for the 2012-2013 school year!
Thank you to the Vertullo Family for their continued support and in bidding for the special seating and parking for the Promotion Party!
El Modena Physical Night
Will take place on Monday, May 21 from 3pm to 8pm. All athletes need to complete a physical before participating in athletics at El Modena High School. Physicals will take place in the gym. Please see the flyer for further information.
Decathlon Events
Santiago students will participate in Decathlon Events on Wednesday, May 23 from 8am to 2:50pm. We are looking forward to new records being made from our outstanding athletes! We will have an awards assembly on Thursday, May 24. Good luck Santanas!
Minimum Day
Santiago will have a minimum day on Friday, May 25. School will end at 12 noon.
Santiago's First Science Night
Please join us June 5 from 6-8pm for a night of family fun and the oppportunity to win a prize! Please view our science flyer for further information. Pizza and soda will be sold that night.
Alumni Yearbook Sale
What a find! We have discovered in our cabinets yearbooks dating back to 1995. We are selling them at $5 each (yearbooks dated from 1995-2009.) If interested, please e-mail Mrs. Maude at dmaude@orangusd.org.
Book Fair Luau Week!
Santiago's library will host our Scholastic Luau Book Fair beginning Monday, May 14 thru Monday, May 21. We will be open during nutrition, lunch and after school. Be sure to stop by the library to see our great selection! Preview on-line!
Incoming 8th Grade Elective Worksheet
Parents, please click on the 8th grade registration worksheet to view electives offered for incoming 8th grade students for the 2012-2013 school year.
Calling All Scientists, Educators & Community
On May 30th, Santiago Charter Middle School is hosting its first ever science fair and we are in need of judges! You don't have to be a scientist or a science major. We will train you the morning of the event. If interested, please view our flyer. We look forward to working with everyone towards a successful Science Fair!
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Parents-Promotion day is fast approaching! Please read the following letter for information about the date, time and dress code for your student: English letter or Spanish letter.
8th Grade Promotion Dance/Party
The 8th grade Promotion Dance/Party will on Friday, June 8 from 5pm to 8pm. For guidelines, please click on our English permission letter or our Spanish permission letter.
If You Missed Open Enrollment
March 1, 2012 through March 16, 2012 was the window for applying for "Open Enrollment' and "NCLB Program Improvement School Choice" for students in grades 7-8. If you are interested in having your student attend Santiago please stop by the office or contact Mrs. Carol Somers, Registrar, at (714) 997-6366. Would you like to know more about our school and our exceptional academic programs? Please click here.
We ask that all parents take an active role in monitoring your child’s academic progress. Remember that we offer after school tutoring free of charge to any student who needs additional support. Please let us know how we can better assist your child’s needs.
Thank you all for your continued support of Santiago Charter Middle School. Your partnership with the school makes for a great school environment for your children.
Have a great week!
Jim D'Agostino
Principal